Niantic has announced a new event for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Take advantage of special bonuses before the celebration ends!
Despite its best efforts, it seems that Team GO Rocket has failed to spoil Pokémon GO‘s Festival of Lights event with its shadowy designs. But while Giovanni’s villainous team is beginning to slowly withdraw its forces, you’ll still find Team GO Rocket members—and their Shadow Pokémon—appearing more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons. To mark this victory over darkness and to commemorate the conclusion of the Festival of Lights, you’ll find festive confetti on the map until the end of the event on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Until then, you can enjoy featured Pokémon encounters and special bonuses like Friendship levels that increase twice as fast, increased rewards from Gifts, and the ability to open up to 45 Gifts per day. You can also help Professor Willow learn more about the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa by finishing the Season of Mischief Special Research story. Keep an eye out for Dedenne, too—it’s making its Pokémon GO debut!
Enjoy the Festival of Lights finale, Trainers. Team GO Rocket didn’t stand a chance!
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Battle Giovanni’s and his team’s Shadow Pokémon to save the celebration, and keep an eye out for Shiny Vullaby.
It would seem that Pokémon GO‘s Festival of Lights celebration and Professor Willow’s research on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa have attracted some unwanted attention. Starting Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Team GO Rocket will arrive to take over the event in an attempt to capture Hoopa. The villains are led by Giovanni, who’s ready to battle alongside his newest Shadow Pokémon, Shadow Lugia.
When Team GO Rocket’s takeover begins, you’ll find their members more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons. The Team GO Rocket Grunts and their leaders—Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo—might even be using different Shadow Pokémon than their usual to disrupt the festivities. During this event, you can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration. And if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Shadow Pokémon.
As you take on Team GO Rocket, you can use the Super Rocket Radar from Special Research to encounter Giovanni himself. Defeat him, and you can rescue Shadow Lugia.
When you’re not dealing with Team GO Rocket trouble, be sure to check your Field Research Tasks, in which you’ll be able to encounter Vullaby. Plus, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to find a Shiny Vullaby, if you’re lucky.
Will light defeat the shadow of Team GO Rocket? You can help see that it does by continuing to enjoy Pokémon GO’s Festival of Lights celebration, which concludes on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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Trainers,
The time has come for light to overcome the dark with the much-anticipated debut of Dedenne, the Antenna Pokémon. This Electric- and Fairy-type Pokémon, originally found in the Kalos region, will help illuminate your Pokédex as Electric-type Pokémon begin to appear more frequently in the wild. As Trainers may be familiar with, the Festival of Lights is a time to rediscover and strengthen bonds with all those around you.
Festival of Lights
From Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time unless otherwise noted.
Event Bonuses
Happiness, friendships, and heartfelt gifts add joy to any celebration. Amid all the happiness and glee of the Festival of Lights, strengthen friendships and spread the joy of giving in Pokémon GO!
The Season of Mischief Story Continues!
Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!
If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!
Can you form a better bond with Hoopa and help Professor Willow explore its past? More awaits as you learn about the mischievous Hoopa.
Fireworks
The Festival of Lights deserves a grand display, so you’ll be able to enjoy fireworks in Pokémon GO during the first few days of the event as Trainers around the world celebrate the festival of Diwali.
Pokémon Debut
Dedenne makes its debut in Pokémon GO!
Originally discovered in the Kalos region, Dedenne will debut in Pokémon GO during the Festival of Lights. The Electric and Fairy type will no doubt be a cute addition to your Pokédex!
Wild Encounters
As Trainers light the way for one another, certain Pokémon will appear in the wild to help.
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Raids
Overcoming the dark takes a lot of strength. Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will make their way to raids with the exclusive attack Sacred Sword.
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
A Celebration in India
India only
Trainers in India can enjoy a brighter evening on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Blitzle and Dedenne will be appearing more frequently in the wild
- 2× Catch Candy
New Avatar Items and Stickers
Visit the shop during the event for a free Festival of Lights T-shirt inspired by the celebrations in India. You’ll also be able to light up your Avatar with Dedenne-inspired avatar items.
During the event, you’ll be able to get Dedenne-inspired stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
A Looming Shadow Returns!
The Season of Mischief Story Continues!
Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!
If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!
With Light Comes Shadow: Team GO Rocket has decided to take over the Festival of Lights event in an attempt to take away Hoopa! Giovanni has also returned to lead this mission. It seems likely that he was watching from the shadows this entire time, studying Hoopa as we learned about it, too. There’s also rumors of another Legendary Pokémon that he’s turned into a Shadow Pokémon! Let’s stop Team GO Rocket, Trainers!
Use the Super Rocket Radar from this part of the Special Research to encounter Giovanni!
Giovanni Returns
Giovanni has emerged from the shadows once again! He and his Shadow Pokémon might try to capture Hoopa. Defeat Giovanni to rescue Shadow Lugia!
Team GO Rocket Has Created More Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket has been busy in the shadows. Team GO Rocket Grunts as well as their leaders—Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon.
Bonuses
The following bonuses will be in effect during the Festival of Lights event.
Field Research Task Encounters
In addition to the event-themed Pokémon already available to encounter in Field Research Tasks, you’ll also be able to encounter Vullaby! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Vullaby, if you’re lucky!
Will Light Defeat Shadow?
Stay tuned…
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