Spend the perfect day—or evening—with Pokémon during the Solstice Horizons event! Trainers, Take the opportunity to see what Pokémon are active during your favorite times during the Solstice Horizons event, featuring Pokémon associated with day and night!
Solstice Horizonts 2023
Solstice Horizons event returns to Pokémon GO, running from Friday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 25 at 8:00 p.m. local time, giving Trainers a unique opportunity to catch Pokémon associated to day and night. Shiny Fomantis debuts in Pokémon GO!
Date and time
| Starts | Ends |
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| Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time |
Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
Event Bonuses
During this event, Pokémon such as Lunatone and Solrock will appear in the wild regardless of your location, and Trainers can earn 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
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Lunatone and Solrock will both appear in the wild during the event, regardless of your location.
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For the first time in Pokémon GO history, you'll also have the chance to encounter Shiny Fomantis!
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This event comes with a free Special Research leading to Cosmog, and an optional paid Special Research. Completing both will reward you with 2 Cosmog.
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Exclusive Special Research, Starry Skies, leading to an encounter with Cosmog, is purchasable for $5.00 until the event ends.
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Trainers can participate in raids featuring Pokémon like Sneasel, Rockruff, Fomantis, Noctowl, Espeon, Umbreon, Staraptor, Nihilego, and Mega Sceptile.
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A Solstice Horizons–themed Collection Challenge and Field Research tasks will be available, which might lead to encounters with Pokémon such as Shiny Fomantis.
Web Store Bundle
To further boost your gaming experience, check out the limited-time Solstice Horizons bundle at the Pokémon GO Web Store that includes Ultra Balls, Lucky Eggs, Incense, and Star Pieces.
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Wild encounters (Day)
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the day. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Fomantis—if you’re lucky!
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Sneasel (Hisuian)
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild encounters (Night)
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild at night.
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Sneasel
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Shiny Fomantis
For the first time in Pokémon GO history, you’ll also have the chance to encounter Shiny Fomantis!
| Regular | Shiny | |
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| Fomantis |  |
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| Lurantis |  |
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Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
Related Raid Guides: Sneasel, Hisuian Sneasel, Rockruff and Fomantis.
Three-Star Raids
Related Raid Guides: Noctowl, Espeon, Umbreon and Staraptor.
Five-Star Raids
Nihilego
Mega Raids
Sceptile (Mega)
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Encounters
Solstice Horizons–themed Field Research tasks will be available! Among other rewards, you might encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!
Fomantis
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
The following field research tasks will be available during the event:
| Task Text | Reward |
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| Solstice Horizons: Catch 10 Pokémon |
Fomantis
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| Solstice Horizons: Catch 5 Bug or Grass-Type Pokémon |
500×
Stardust
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| Solstice Horizons: Catch 5 Ghost or Dark-Type Pokémon |
500×
Stardust
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Collection Challenge
Solstice Horizons–themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the event-themed Collection Challenges to receive 2000 Stardust and encounters with the following Pokémon!
Fomantis
Collection Challenge: Nighttime
Starry Skies Special Research
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can pick up the exclusive Special Research story, Starry Skies.
Tickets will be available to purchase this Special Research story, which leads to an encounter with Cosmog, during the event and until Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research story during the Solstice Horizons event.
To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.
Note on the Free Cosmog Special Research
Cosmog
Niantic told us that there will be a separate, free Special Research leading to a Cosmog encounter. Completing both will rewards Cosmog twice. You can buy the Starry Skies and complete the free version of the Cosmog Special Research as well.
Pokémon GO Web Store Solstice Horizons Bundle
Looking for extra Star Pieces to make the most of the Solstice Horizons bonus that awards double the Stardust for catching Pokémon? Head on over to the Pokémon GO Web Store and check out a limited-time Solstice Horizons bundle! This special web store bundle includes the following.
75×
Ultra Ball
15×
Lucky Egg
15×
Incense
15×
Star Piece
Team GO Rocket Takeover: Shadow Regirock
Alongside the Solstice Horizons 2023 event, Team GO Rocket is planning a takeover event that will take place from June 21, 2023 to June 25, 2023. Get ready for Shiny Pancham, Shadow Gible and Shadow Regirock!
Learn more here: Team GO Rocket Takeover: June 2023
