Dive into an action-packed week in Pokémon GO starting September 25th! Encounter the glistening Hisuian Growlithe making its shiny debut and enjoy increased sightings of Kecleon at PokéStops during the “Out to Play” event.
On September 30th, Azurill promises excitement as it hatches more frequently from 2km eggs, offering a golden opportunity to find a shiny! Unravel the mysteries of the “Adventures Abound Special Research” and choose your Paldean partner for a unique bonding journey.
For those aiming for mastery, the race is on to complete the Timed Investigation and earn the unrivaled Master Ball. But that’s not all – battle enthusiasts can gear up for the GO Battle League Season 16, while raiders prepare for epic confrontations against legends like Entei, Suicune, and Raikou.
And keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Shiny Shadow Zapdos! There’s a plethora of adventures waiting, so trainers, gear up and set out!
Out to Play Event
September 27, 2023 from 10:00am to October 2, 2023, 8:00pm local time a new event, the Out to Play event takes place. Hisuian Growlithe makes their shiny debut, and Kecleon will appear more frequently at PokéStops.
Azurill Hatch Day
September 30, 2023 at 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time is Azurill Hatch Day. Azurill will hatch more frequently from 2km eggs, with an increase chance of hatching a shiny!
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.
GO Battle League Season 16
GO Battle League: Adventures Abound will start on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. PT.
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.
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| September 29 – October 6 |
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Spotlight Hour
Growlithe
Tuesday September 26th 6pm till 7pm local time we have Growlithe as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Showcases
The following PokéStop showcases will take place during this week:
| Date and Time | Showcase |
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| September 27 – September 29 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| September 30 – October 2 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
Raids
Raid Hour
Wednesday September 27th 6pm till 7pm local time Entei, Suicune and Raikou will appear in five-star raids.
Mega Raids
Gardevoir (Mega)
From September 16 to October 6 Mega Gardevoir will appear in Mega Raids.
Five-Star Raids
From September 23 to October 6 Entei, Suicune and Raikou will appear in five-star raids, and they can be shiny.
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. 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!
Season of Adventures Abound
Season of Adventures Abound: Bonuses
The following bonuses are specific to Season 12: Adventures Abound.
Trainers can open up to 40 Gifts daily
Trainers can hold up to to 40 Gifts in their bag
Increased damage when participating in raids with a friend
Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
Research
Season of Adventures Abound Research Breakthrough
- From September 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to December 1, 2023, 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 Sableye, Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Furfrou, Bagon and Goomy.
Season of Adventures Abound Field Research Tasks
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
Wild Spawns
Different Pokémon will appear in the wild! As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world!
Cities
Forests
Mountains
Beaches & Water
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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
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!
