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Fun is on the horizon with an event that marks the changing of the seasons.
Start summer sunny-side up with Pokémon GO’s Solstice Horizons event celebrating the changing of the seasons. Through June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Trainers can enjoy event bonuses that include double Stardust for catching Pokémon and the opportunity to catch Lunatone and Solrock in the wild regardless of location. Shiny Fomantis will also make its Pokémon GO debut. Plus, different featured Pokémon will appear during both the day and night. And with two Collection Challenges, Special Research, and the return of Team GO Rocket, there’s plenty to keep you busy on the longest day of the year.
Our disposition isn’t the only thing that’s sunny—the following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the day. The Pokémon in italics have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Ledyba
- Murkrow
- Hisuian Sneasel
- Solrock
- Drifloon
- Purrloin
- Sewaddle
- Cottonee
- Petilil
- Fomantis
Trainers will be over the moon to encounter the following Pokémon, which will appear more frequently in the wild at night.
- Oddish
- Spinarak
- Misdreavus
- Sneasel
- Lunatone
- Stunky
- Venipede
- Foongus
- Phantump
- Fomantis
Join raids from sunup to sundown for the following Pokémon.
- One-Star Raids
- Sneasel
- Hisuian Sneasel
- Rockruff
- Fomantis
- Three-Star Raids
- Noctowl
- Espeon
- Umbreon
- Staraptor
- Five-Star Raids
- Mega Raids
- Mega Sceptile
The horizon is bright with two themed Collection Challenges. Catch all the Pokémon on the list to receive Stardust and earn encounters with Fomantis. And don’t forget: Shiny Fomantis is making its Pokémon GO debut!
Reach for the stars with the Special Research story Starry Skies, available for US$5.00 (or the equivalent in your local currency.) Tickets will be available for purchase through June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This ticket gives Trainers another set of the Starry Skies Special Research that all Trainers will initially receive at no cost, which means Trainers have the chance to encounter Cosmog one additional time!
Pokémon GO’s ubiquitous villainous team is up to their old tricks from June 21, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to June 25, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time, during which Grunts will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons. Those Charged TMs you’ve been saving will also come in handy—Trainers can use them to help their Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration. Additionally, a new Special Research story will give bold Trainers the opportunity to use a Super Rocket Radar to chase down Giovanni and his Shadow Regirock.
Team GO Rocket is armed with new Shadow Pokémon this time around, so be prepared to encounter Shadow Alolan Geodude, Shadow Ledyba, Shadow Hitmontop, Shadow Glameow, Shadow Gible, and more. And take on the Team GO Rocket Leaders for a chance to get 12 km Eggs—Shiny Pancham is making its Pokémon GO debut as one of the Pokémon that may hatch from these special Eggs!
Shine on, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Spend the perfect day—or evening—with Pokémon during the Solstice Horizons event!
Trainers,
Take the opportunity to see what Pokémon are active during your favorite times during the Solstice Horizons event, featuring Pokémon associated with day and night!
Solstice Horizons
Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Wild encounters (Day)
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the day.
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Fomantis—if you’re lucky!
Wild encounters (Night)
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild at night.
Special Research is in the stars
Starry Skies, a new Special Research story starring Cosmog, will be available to Trainers level 5 and up at no cost—just log in between Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time to begin! Plus, for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can play through Starry Skies a second time and encounter Cosmog again.
You can purchase a ticket for a second go at this Special Research story during the event and until Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research story during the Solstice Horizons event. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.
Early access, plus a big discount on the web store–exclusive Solstice Box
Need some extra items to make the most of the Solstice Horizons event? Trainers who use the Pokémon GO Web Store will get exclusive early access to a discounted Solstice Box two days before it hits the in-game shop!*
This special bundle includes the following.
- 3 Remote Raid Passes
- 9 Super Incubators
- 9 Golden Razz Berries
Head on over to the Pokémon GO Web Store to grab these great items at a deep discount!
Event Bonuses
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
Field Research task encounters
Solstice Horizons–themed Field Research tasks will be available!
Among other rewards, you might encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!
Collection Challenge
Solstice Horizons–themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete the event-themed Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and encounters with the following Pokémon!
Team GO Rocket’s back!
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Save Shadow Regirock!
You may have a rocky road to victory ahead as you face off against Giovanni and his Shadow Regirock. A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!
You can claim this Special Research until the end of Pokémon GO: Hidden Gems on September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Event Bonuses
Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket Grunts—as well as their leaders, Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are also using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon! If you’re lucky, you may even encounter different Shiny Shadow Pokémon than normal!
Additionally, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!
Also, Pokémon that Trainers rescue from Team GO Rocket Grunts may be Shiny Pokémon—if you’re lucky.
Eggs
During this Team GO Rocket Takeover, the following Pokémon will hatch from 12 km Eggs.
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Pancham!
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
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