Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Brighten your day with light-themed Pokémon, research, event bonuses, and more.
The Pokémon GO Festival of Lights event runs through November 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, offering a lasting light amidst darkening days. The Electric-type Tadbulb makes its illuminating Pokémon GO debut alongside its Evolution, Bellibolt. Net yourself some egg-cellent rewards with event bonuses like double Stardust and Candy for hatching Pokémon—and Incense used during the event will last twice as long.
Shed some light on important research questions with Timed Research focused on exploring and catching Pokémon. Complete the research to earn an event-exclusive shirt avatar item and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Also, take on Field Research tasks to earn encounters with Darumaka, Morelull, and Tadbulb.
Throughout the Festival of Lights, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
- Pikachu
- Vulpix
- Ponyta
- Magnemite
- Voltorb
- Chinchou
- Mareep
- Slugma
- Electrike
- Litwick
- Morelull
- Tadbulb
For a full list of Pokémon hatching from Eggs and appearing more frequently in response to Incense, visit the official Niantic blog.
Shine bright, Trainers!
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Tadbulb Makes Its Illuminating Debut during the Festival of Lights!
Trainers,
The Festival of Lights is happening soon in Pokémon GO, and you can look forward to encountering Tadbulb as it makes its Pokémon GO debut! Some Pokémon in the wild will also have a glowing effect at nighttime. Shine brightly with your Pokémon and celebrate!
Festival of Lights
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon debuts
Tadbulb, the EleTadpole Pokémon, and its Evolution, Bellibolt, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Event bonuses
Timed Research
Event-exclusive Timed Research will be available throughout the event!
You’ll be able to complete Timed Research focused on exploring and catching Pokémon!
Complete the research tasks to earn an event-exclusive shirt avatar item and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. Also, Morelull hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Morelull found in the wild.
Increased Incense encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense.
Field Research task encounters
Festival of Light–themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the Festival of Light where you can enter Litwick and Tadbulb!
New avatar item
The following new avatar item will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!
Exclusive bonuses for Trainers in India
Trainers located in India can look forward to a special Collection Challenge that awards Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Tadbulb. They can also earn twice the Candy for catching Pokémon during the Festival of Lights event!
Also, look forward to a Raid Day on November 11!
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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