July 20, 2023

Celebrate the launch of Routes with the Blaze New Trails event!

Celebrate the launch of Routes with the Blaze New Trails event!

Trainers,

It’s time to chase the horizon and experience a whole new way to adventure in Pokémon GO. We’re excited to announce a new feature rolling out today—Routes! To celebrate the launch of Routes, we’re hosting a brand-new event: Blaze New Trails!

Additionally, the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in the Special Research story From A to Zygarde! It seems Zygarde might have some connection to Routes…

To learn more about Routes, Zygarde, and Zygarde’s different forms, head on over to our Routes page!

Blaze New Trails

Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 24, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Routes

Explore the globe with the Pokémon GO community as your guide! Chart a course to show off your favorite sights or follow in the footsteps of local Trainers to see what their communities have to share. Routes are here, and with them come a whole new level of adventure in Pokémon GO!

Head over to the Routes page to learn more!

Pokémon debut

Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

Zygarde

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Yungoos!

Growlithe
Ponyta
Doduo
Lillipup
Blitzle
Yungoos
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Rockruff
Skwovet
Falinks
If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

2/3 distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your buddy.
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Yungoos.

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

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

Special Research

Encounter Zygarde in the Special Research story From A to Zygarde!

To learn more about this Special Research story or Routes, head over to our Routes page!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team