Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Live your own whimsical adventure in the Twinkling Fantasy event!
Trainers,
You can surround yourself in a circle of Fairy-type Dedenne, battle with the Dragon Pokémon Mega Salamence, and more during the upcoming Twinkling Fantasy event!
What fantastic tales will you create with this trove of Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon?
Twinkling Fantasy
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. local time
Mega Salamence makes its debut!
Mega Salamence will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
Event Bonuses
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Dedenne—if you’re lucky!
Say cheese!
Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with a Dragon- or Fairy-type Pokémon when you take a snapshot during the Twinkling Fantasy event!
Collection Challenge
An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming!
Complete the Twinkling Fantasy Collection Challenge to receive 50 Salamence Mega Energy, a Charged TM, and a Fast TM.
Field Research task encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
Featured attacks
Fusion Bolt
- Trainer Battles: 90 power
- Gyms and raids: 140 power
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
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source: Pokemon
