What are Seasons?

In Pokémon GO, Seasons are periods of time that feature new events, Pokémon debuts, and surprises that all follow a certain theme.

As the Seasons change, you may also find different Pokémon appearing in your area and hatching from Eggs. Make sure to explore during each in-game Season to collect and train as many different Pokémon as you can! You’ll also enjoy special bonuses as you do.

You never know what new surprises you’ll find during a new Pokémon GO Season. Why not check out what the latest one has to offer?

Sprigatito
Fuecoco
Quaxly

Welcome to Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound

September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. December 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

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What to look forward to this Season

Adventures with Pokémon

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!

Shadow Zapdos
Shadow Pokémon debuts

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! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Zapdos—if you’re lucky!

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.

Seasonal highlights

Paldean starter Pokémon

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.

Community Days
Mark your calendar! Adventures Abound will have Community Day events on the following dates.
Charmander
Charmander
(Community Day Classic)
Sep 2
Grubbin
Grubbin
Sep 23
Timburr
Timburr
Oct 15
Wooper and Paldean Wooper
Wooper and Paldean Wooper
Nov 5
Mareep
Mareep
(Community Day Classic)
Nov 25
Themed stickers
You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Sticker
Sticker

Events

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

GO Battle League flags
GO Battle League

The GO Battle League returns as part of Adventures Abound! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as the Psychic Cup: Great League Edition, Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition, Halloween Cup: Ultra League Edition, Little Element Cup, and more!

Visit the GO Battle League web page for the schedule and more info!

Seasonal rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough!

Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.

Galarian Farfetch’d
Galarian Farfetch’d
Larvitar
Larvitar
Sableye
Sableye
Bagon
Bagon
Furfrou
Furfrou
Goomy
Goomy
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Different Pokémon will appear in the wild!

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

Gengar
Gengar
Gulpin
Gulpin
Beldum
Beldum
Tranquill
Tranquill
Scraggy
Scraggy
Gothita
Gothita
Dedenne
Dedenne
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Chansey
Chansey
Staravia
Staravia
Lopunny
Lopunny
Croagunk
Croagunk
Shelmet
Shelmet
Morelull
Morelull
Oranguru
Oranguru
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Onix
Onix
Sableye
Sableye
Aggron
Aggron
Darumaka
Darumaka
Golett
Golett
Fletchinder
Fletchinder
Togedemaru
Togedemaru
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Slowbro
Slowbro
Shellder
Shellder
Pelipper
Pelipper
Karrablast
Karrablast
Goomy
Goomy
Dewpider
Dewpider
Sandygast
Sandygast
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Chikorita
Chikorita
Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil
Totodile
Totodile
Larvitar
Larvitar
Deerling (Autumn)
Deerling (Autumn)
Tyrunt
Tyrunt
Amaura
Amaura
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Snivy
Snivy
Tepig
Tepig
Oshawott
Oshawott
Tirtouga
Tirtouga
Archen
Archen
Deerling (Spring)
Deerling (Spring)
Deino
Deino
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season!
Chinchou
Chinchou
Meditite
Meditite
Larvesta
Larvesta
Fomantis
Fomantis
Lechonk**
Lechonk
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Lickitung
Lickitung
Gligar
Gligar
Larvesta
Larvesta
Sprigatito**
Sprigatito
Fuecoco**
Fuecoco
Quaxly**
Quaxly
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Hisuian Growlithe
Hisuian Growlithe
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Qwilfish
Hisuian Qwilfish
Hisuian Sneasel
Hisuian Sneasel
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Larvesta
Larvesta
Carbink
Carbink
Goomy
Goomy
Jangmo-o
Jangmo-o
Frigibax**
Frigibax
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Cranidos
Cranidos
Shieldon
Shieldon
Happiny
Happiny
Munchlax
Munchlax
Alomomola
Alomomola
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Gible
Gible
Goomy
Goomy
Rockruff
Rockruff
Jangmo-o
Jangmo-o
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Seasonal bonuses

The following bonuses are specific to Adventures Abound.

Open up to 40 Gifts per day, and hold up to 40 Gifts in your Item Bag
Increased damage when participating in raids with a friend
Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
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