Adventures Abound is the new Pokémon GO’s season, running from September 1, 2023 to December 1, 2023, and it introduces Pokémon first found in the Paldea region to the world of Pokémon GO. Get ready to meet Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly for the very first time!
Seasonal bonuses
The following bonuses are specific to Adventures Abound.
Trainers can open up to 40 Gifts daily
Trainers can hold up to 40 Gifts in their bag
Increased damage when participating in raids with a friend
Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
Season highlights
Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region
More Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region featured in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games on Nintendo Switch have been spotted in Pokémon GO! Keep an eye out for the following Pokémon—and we might find even more throughout the Season
Adventures Abound Special Research
Choose your Paldean partner Pokémon! A new Special Research story with branching paths will be available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound, you’ll be able to adventure together and bond with your chosen partner Pokémon.
You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Timed Investigation: Master Ball
Embark on the path to mastery, Trainers. A Timed Investigation is a lengthy series of challenges available during a set period of time. Seeing this journey through will offer some of the rarest rewards you can obtain in Pokémon GO.
Timed Investigation: Master Ball will be available throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound. Complete the Timed Investigation by Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time to receive the very best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance—the Master Ball.
When used, it will catch any Pokémon you encounter in Pokémon GO without fail, whether it be in the wild, through Lure Modules, after Raid Battles, or while using your Daily Adventure Incense.
- For Trainers who are unable to complete Timed Investigation: Master Ball by November 21, 2023, a Special Research ticket that awards a Master Ball will be available to purchase.
Shadow Raids return during Adventures Abound!
One-star and three-star Shadow Raids will be available daily, while five-star Shadow Raids will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, unless otherwise noted. Also, Shadow Zapdos will swoop into five-star Shadow Raids during Adventures Abound!
Zapdos (Shadow)
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Zapdos—if you’re lucky!
Raids
The following Raids will be available during the Adventures Abound Season:
Five-Star Raids
- Start: 10:00 a.m. local time
- End: 10:00 a.m. local time
| Date | Raid Bosses |
|---|---|
| September 1 – September 8 | |
| September 8 – September 16 (^) | |
| September 16 – September 23 | |
| September 23 – October 6 |
^In a rare occurrence, Celesteela and Kartana will temporarily appear in different parts of the world!
Mega Raids
- Start: 10:00 a.m. local time
- End: 10:00 a.m. local time
| Date | Raid Bosses |
|---|---|
| September 1 – September 16 |
Manectric (Mega)
|
| September 16 – October 1 |
Gardevoir (Mega)
|
Event Calendar
In-game events 📅
| Event | |
|---|---|
 |
Charmander Community Day Classic September 2, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
 |
A Paldean Adventure September 5, 2023 10:00am to September 10, 2023 10:00am local time |
 |
Ultra Unlock: Paldea September 10, 2023 10:00am to September 15, 8:00pm local time |
 |
Oddish Research Day September 17, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
 |
Psychic Spectacular September 10 2023, 10:00am to September 24 2023, 8:00pm local time |
 |
September Community Day September 23, 2023, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
 |
Out to Play Event September 27, 2023 from 10:00am to October 2, 2023, 8:00pm local time |
 |
Azurill Hatch Day September 30, 2023 at 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
 |
Masterball Special Research |
Raid Hours ⚔️
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time
| Date | Raid Bosses |
|---|---|
| September 6 | |
| September 13 (^) | |
| September 20 | |
| September 27 |
Spotlight Hours ⭐
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time
| Date | Spotlight Hour |
|---|---|
| September 5 2× XP for evolving Pokémon |
Wooper
|
| September 12 2× Candy for catching Pokémon |
Mankey
|
| September 19 2× XP for catching Pokémon |
Girafarig
|
| September 26 2× Candy for catching Pokémon |
Growlithe
|
PokéStop Showcases 💃
| Date and Time | Showcase |
|---|---|
| September 2 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time |
|
| September 5 – September 9 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
Lechonk
|
| September 10 – September 13 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
Nymble
|
| September 14 – September 15 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
Pawmi
|
| September 17 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time |
Oddish
|
| September 20 – September 22 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
Spoink
|
| September 23 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time |
|
| September 27 – September 29 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
|
| September 30 – October 2 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
Wild Encounters
Different Pokémon will appear in the wild! As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world.
Mountains
Hemisphere exclusive encounters
Different Pokémon will appear in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere as well:
Eggs
The following Pokémon hatch from Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group!
2 km Eggs
5 km Eggs
Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly can be encountered after its Pokémon GO debut on September 15 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
7 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
Frigibax can be encountered after its Pokémon GO debut on September 15 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Adventure Sync Rewards
The following Pokémon hatch from Adventure Sync Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group.
5 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Research Breakthrough Research
Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.
A note on Seasonal Field Research tasks
During the Season of Adventures Abound, most Field Research tasks will be available during the entire Season, instead of changing every month. Field Research tasks that award an encounter with Spinda will still rotate monthly. Field Research available during in-game events will replace some of these Field Research tasks.
Additional adventures with Pokémon
City Safari
Keep an eye out for Pokémon GO City Safaris! Set off on a citywide adventure with Pokémon GO City Safari, an all-new in-person event! Explore the sights and sounds of cities across the world with Pokémon by your side—location-themed wild Pokémon
encounters, event-exclusive Special Research, and so much more are waiting for you!
- October 7 and 8, 2023 – Seoul, South Korea
- October 13 and 14, 2023 – Barcelona, Spain
- November 4 and 5, 2023 – Mexico City, Mexico
Routes
Let Routes lead you to adventure! Join the community of adventurers mapping their Pokémon GO journeys! Routes are created by adventurous Trainers, just like yourself! Imagine what you’ll find as you travel another Trainer’s Route—an encounter with your favorite Pokémon? A new friend to help you take on Raid Battles? Follow a Route and find out!
PokéStop Showcases
Show off your Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases! Keep an eye out for details about upcoming showcases taking place throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound.
Community Days
Mark your calendar! Adventures Abound will have Community Day events on the following dates.
- September 2, 2023 features Community Day Classic: Charmander*
Themed stickers
You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
