This Week in Pokémon GO: 25-31 March 2024

Dive into an action-packed week in Pokémon GO starting March 25th! We enter the Season of World of Wonders. It’s another busy week ahead, with multiple events and weekend activities.

Zarude returns from the jungle, via a special ticketed event, alongside the Verdant Wonders event.

The World of Wonders: Taken Over event closes out the month, introducing shiny Sandile and Shadow Groudon.

Shadow Mewtwo looms with a dedicated raid weekend.

At the start of each month in the World of Wonders season, Trainers will be able to purchase a new ticketed experience for the Wonder Ticket that includes bonuses and Timed Research, and the introduction of Poipole into Pokémon GO.

But that’s not all – battle enthusiasts can gear up for the GO Battle League Season 18, while raiders prepare for epic confrontations with Tapu Lele in five-star raids, and Mega Venusaur in Mega Raids!


Verdant Wonders & Zarude Ticketed Event Event icon

Zarude

March 21-25 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. is the Verdant Wonders event, and Zarude ticketed event. Costume Cottonee will appear in GO for the first time, alongside shiny Flabébé!


World of Wonders: Taken Over Event icon

World of Wonders Taken Over Event

Groudon (Shadow)

March 27-31 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m is the World of Wonders: Taken Over event. Shadow Groudon makes their debut in special research, along with shiny Sandile in 12km eggs!


Shadow Mewtwo Raid Weekend Event icon

Mewtwo (Shadow)

Shadow Mewtwo returns, from March 30th, 6:00 a.m. to March 31st 10:00 p.m.


World of Wonders: Wonder Ticket Research icon

More wonders await this season with the Wonder Ticket! At the start of Pokémon GO: World of Wonders, Trainers will be able to purchase a new, three-part ticketed experience that includes Pokémon encounters, a new avatar item, and seasonal Timed Research! Be sure to check out the in-game shop regularly! You’ll never know what wonders you may find.


GO Battle League Season 18 Battle icon

GO Battle League: World of Wonders will start on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).

The following will occur at the beginning of the Season.

  • End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
  • Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
  • Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.
Mar 22-Mar 29
  • 🔵 Great League*
  • 🟡 Ultra League*
  • 🟣 Master League*
Mar 29-Apr 5
  • 🔵 Great League
  • 🟡 Ultra Premier

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)


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Pokémon Spotlight Hour

Hoppip

Tuesday March 26th 6pm till 7pm local time we have Hoppip as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with 2x candy for catching Pokémon.


Showcases Pokemon Encounter icon

The following PokéStop showcases will take place during this week:

Date and Time Showcase
Verdant Wonders Event

March 21-25 2024

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during parts of the event where you can enter event themed Pokémon!
World of Wonders: Taken Over Event

March 27-31 2024

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Raids Raid icon

Raid Hour Raid icon

Tapu Lele

Wednesday March 27th 6pm till 7pm local time Tapu Lele will appear in five-star raids, and it can be shiny!

Mega Raids Raid icon

Tyranitar (Mega)

From March 14 – March 21 Mega Tyranitar will appear in Mega Raids.

Venusaur (Mega)

From March 21 – April 4 Mega Venusaur will appear in Mega Raids.

Five-Star Raids Raid icon

Tapu Lele

From March 21 – April 4 Tapu Lele will appear in five-star raids. It will know the special move Nature’s Madness during this time.

Shadow Raids Raid icon

Team GO Rocket Shadow Raids
Team GO Rocket Shadow Raids

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.

Mewtwo (Shadow)

You may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Mewtwo—if you’re lucky!


Season of World of Wonders Event icon

Season of World of Wonders: Bonuses Bonus icon

The following bonuses are specific to Season 14: World of Wonders:

  • Increased damage dealt by Pokémon participating in raids with Friends.
  • One additional free Raid Pass per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
  • Increased XP for defeating one-star and three-star Raids, including one-star and three-star Shadow Raids

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Season of World of Wonders Research Breakthrough Research icon

  • From March 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
    PDT (GMT -7)
  • Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from a pool of Pokémon, including Hisuian Sneasel, Furfrou, Goomy, Sandygast, Jangmo-o and Dubwool.

Season of World of Wonders Field Research Tasks Research icon

Starting this Season, Field Research tasks that previously rotated on a monthly basis will now rotate Seasonally. Field Research tasks that award an encounter with Spinda will still rotate monthly. For a full list of the season field research tasks check out our list here.


Seasonal Rotations Pokemon Encounter icon

Wild Spawns Pokemon Encounter icon

Different Pokémon will appear in the wild! As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world!

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

7 km Eggs

10 km Eggs

Adventure Sync Rewards Egg icon

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

Routes Rewards

7 km Eggs from Mateo Gift Exchange

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

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