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?

Dual Destiny

Welcome to Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny

December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. – March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time

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What to look forward to this Season

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova lands in 2025! Experience two exclusive Pokémon GO in-person events, then join millions of Trainers around the world for the global celebration!

Team up with Trainers near and far to discover new stories inspired by Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2, originally released on the Nintendo DS. Trainers first encountered the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom in these games!

Trainers can experience exclusive Pokémon GO in-person events in Los Angeles and New Taipei City early this year—purchase tickets now to take advantage of a special early bird discount! Offer ends on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Then, On March 1 and 2, 2025, Trainers around the world can gear up for a worldwide adventure during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global. No ticket is required to participate in this global event, so you and your friends can take part in exciting gameplay inspired by the Unova region at no cost!

Dual Destiny Special Research

Available to claim from Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time

New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your Research tab!

Pokémon Debuts

More Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region, featured in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games for Nintendo Switch, have been spotted in Pokémon GO!

Shadow Pokémon Debuts

Watch out for Shadow Raids during Dual Destiny!

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 Regirock, Shadow Regice, and Shadow Registeel will leap into five-star Shadow Raids throughout Dual Destiny! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you may even encounter Shiny ones—if you’re lucky!

Max Pokémon Debuts

Destined to GO big.
The Max Battles continue during Dual Destiny! Dynamax Machop, Dynamax Krabby, Gigantamax Lapras, and more will emerge in Max Battles during Dual Destiny!

Seasonal highlights

Community Days
Mark your calendar! Dual Destiny will have Community Day events on the following dates.
December Community Day 2024
December 21–22
January Community Day
Jan 5
January Community Day Classic
Jan 25
February Community Day
Feb 9
Themed Stickers
You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Dual Destiny: Eggs-pedition Access

Every month during Dual Destiny, Trainers will be able to purchase a new ticketed experience that includes bonuses and Timed Research! Trainers will also receive an Incubator with their first PokéStop or Gym Photo Disc spin every day!

Be sure to check out the web store and in-game shop regularly. You never know what you may find!

GO Battle League

The GO Battle League returns as part of Dual Destiny! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as Fantasy Cup, Holiday Cup, Love Cup, and more!

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

PokéStop Showcases

PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny will be held from Saturday to Sunday as well as from Monday to Wednesday. Log in weekly to find out which Pokémon you can show off!

Seasonal rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough!

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

Alolan Raichu*
Alolan Raichu
Pancham*
Pancham
Furfrou*
Furfrou
Hisuian Avalugg*
Hisuian Avalugg
Jangmo-o*
Jangmo-o
Frigibax
Frigibax
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!

Magneton
Magneton
Porygon*
Porygon
Snubbull*
Snubbull
Gulpin*
Gulpin
Audino*
Audino
Klink*
Klink
Litwick*
Litwick
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Butterfree
Butterfree
Scyther*
Scyther
Sunkern*
Sunkern
Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf
Staravia
Staravia
Phantump*
Phantump
Fomantis*
Fomantis
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Clefairy*
Clefairy
Rhydon
Rhydon
Shuckle*
Shuckle
Pupitar
Pupitar
Meditite*
Meditite
Galarian Stunfisk*
Galarian Stunfisk
Mienfoo*
Mienfoo
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Poliwrath
Poliwrath
Galarian Slowpoke*
Galarian Slowpoke
Paldean Wooper*
Paldean Wooper
Lotad*
Lotad
Pelipper
Pelipper
Floatzel
Floatzel
Finneon*
Finneon
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Absol*
Absol
Turtwig*
Turtwig
Chimchar*
Chimchar
Piplup*
Piplup
Shinx*
Shinx
Gabite
Gabite
Deerling (Winter)
Deerling (Winter)
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Lapras*
Lapras
Gligar*
Gligar
Treecko*
Treecko
Torchic*
Torchic
Mudkip*
Mudkip
Deerling (Summer)
Deerling (Summer)
Goomy*
Goomy
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season!

Psyduck*
Psyduck
Swablu*
Swablu
Bonsly*
Bonsly
Larvesta*
Larvesta
Litleo*
Litleo
Wimpod*
Wimpod
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Clamperl*
Clamperl
Blitzle*
Blitzle
Inkay*
Inkay
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Alolan Meowth*
Alolan Meowth
Alolan Grimer*
Alolan Grimer
Hisuian Voltorb*
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Qwilfish*
Hisuian Qwilfish
Galarian Corsola*
Galarian Corsola
Basculin (Red-Striped Form)* in Eastern Hemisphere
Basculin (Red-Striped Form) in Eastern Hemisphere
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)* in Western Hemisphere
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form) in Western Hemisphere
and more!
Skarmory*
Skarmory
Munchlax*
Munchlax
Riolu*
Riolu
Tyrunt*
Tyrunt
Amaura*
Amaura
and more!
Galarian Farfetch’d*
Galarian Farfetch’d
Galarian Corsola*
Galarian Corsola
Basculin (Red-Striped Form)* in Eastern Hemisphere
Basculin (Red-Striped Form) in Eastern Hemisphere
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)* in Western Hemisphere
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form) in Western Hemisphere
Pancham*
Pancham
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Druddigon*
Druddigon
Dreepy
Dreepy
Charcadet
Charcadet
and more!
Espurr*
Espurr
Turtonator*
Turtonator
Jangmo-o*
Jangmo-o
Charcadet
Charcadet
Frigibax
Frigibax
and more!
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Seasonal Bonuses

Dual Destiny will feature the following bonuses all Season long!

One additional free Raid Pass per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
Extra Stardust earned from Team GO Rocket battles
Extra Stardust from Gifts
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