The Pokémon GO team

Trainers,

The featured Pokémon for this May’s Community Day will be Swablu, the Cotton Bird Pokémon!

Date + Time

Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Swablu will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
• Evolve Swablu during the event or up to two hours afterward to get an Altaria that knows the attack Moonblast.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring 50 Ultra Balls, five S...

Trainers,

Mark your calendars—Pokémon GO Fest will return this year as a two-day global event from July 17 to July 18, 2021!

Last year’s event featured the debut of a brand-new worldwide format that saw Trainers from around the globe working together to complete challenges, unlock rewards, and defeat Team GO Rocket. From the launch of the Global Challenge Arena to the thrilling research that led us to Victini, Pokémon GO Fest 2020 was truly an event to remember!

What does this year’s event have in store? Well, you’ll just have to wait and see! 2021 marks both the twenty-fifth anniversary of Pokémon and the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO, so trust...

Trainers,

A legend will soon illuminate our world: Xerneas, the Life Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Luminous Legends X event! Some Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region will be coming along for the journey as well, such as Spritzee, Swirlix, and Goomy! A new item will also be coming to Pokémon GO—the Rainy Lure Module, which can be used to evolve Sliggoo (the Evolution of Goomy) into Goodra. You can also evolve Sliggoo when the in-game weather is rainy.

Date + Time

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 17, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Xerneas will make its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids! This Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region has horns on its head that shine in seven different colors, and legends say it’s known to share everlast...

Trainers,

We hope you’re prepared for a month of exciting Pokémon encounters and bonuses!

Save Shadow Moltres from Giovanni

This month, Giovanni will have Shadow Moltres in his grasp! If you haven’t already, complete the latest Team GO Rocket Special Research, The Higher They Fly..., to earn a Super Rocket Radar. This will help you track down the Team GO Rocket Boss and save Shadow Moltres! You can also receive a Super Rocket Radar from Timed Research that’ll be available during the Luminous Legends X event.

For more information, please see this ...

Trainers,

Thank you for your patience while we addressed the issues with Team GO Rocket. We apologize for their extended absence, and we are letting you know that they are back.

To make up for the time Team GO Rocket was away, Shadow Zapdos will be returning as an encounter when you defeat Giovanni from Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 12:00 a.m. until Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 12:00 a.m. local time.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding while we worked on this issue.

—The Pokémon GO team

Trainers,

We’re excited to introduce Friendship Day, a new event that’s all about having fun with your friends and enjoying various bonuses while playing Pokémon GO. For this first Friendship Day, Grass-type Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild. Plus, you’ll be able to complete a Collection Challenge to receive a ton of XP, and you’ll have an increased chance of receiving Lucky Pokémon when you trade with a friend!

Date + Time

Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Various Grass-type Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild.
• Comple...

Trainers,

The New Pokémon Snap Celebration commemorates the April 30 release of New Pokémon Snap for Nintendo Switch!

In New Pokémon Snap, you’ll travel to islands unknown to photograph a variety of Pokémon and create your very own Pokémon Photodex. To celebrate the game’s release, you can enjoy an event in Pokémon GO inspired by this fun method of researching Pokémon ecology through photography!

https://newpokemonsnap.pokemon.com/en-us/

In celebration of the release of New Pokémon Snap on Nintendo Switch, you can look forward to an event inspired by the photography-focused gam...

Trainers,

We’re excited to announce that the Sustainability Week event is coming! In partnership with the Niantic Sustainability Campaign, you and your fellow Trainers can earn in-game bonuses by achieving various sustainability-related goals in the real world. In addition, Binacle will be making its Pokémon GO debut, and there will be a free Sustainability Week T-shirt avatar item available in the shop.

Date + Time

Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 25, 2021...

UPDATE 4/5/2021: The list of the most-used Pokémon in the Great League is here! These Pokémon will not be allowed in the Great League Remix, which will run from Monday, April 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, April 26, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

1. Venusaur
2. Raichu and Alolan Raichu
3. Marowak and Alolan Marowak
4. Azumarill
5. Umbreon
6. Skarmory
7. Swampert
8. Galvantula
9. Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk
10. Talonflame

We’re excited to see which Pokémon will emerge as the stars of Great League Remix! Good luck, Trainers!

UPDATE (3/29/2021)...

Trainers,

Some legends arise from the power of friendship—while others arise from fierce rivalries! The Season of Legends continues with Rivals’ Week, an event celebrating rivalries between Pokémon. Skrelp and Clauncher will be making their Pokémon GO debuts! Plus, Therian Forme Landorus will be appearing in five-star raids for the first time!

Date + Time

Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Skrelp and Clauncher will be making their Pokémon GO debuts! They’ll be appearing in the wild, in raids, and in encounters aft...

Trainers,

The Tricky Pokémon event is back, and mischievous Pokémon seem to be causing more trouble than usual! Throughout Thursday, April 1, 2021, Pokémon prone to mischief will be appearing more often in the wild—some of them may even be Ditto in disguise! Some of them appear to be causing trouble for Team GO Rocket, too, so it’s the perfect time to complete Team GO Rocket Timed Research and rescue Shadow Zapdos from Giovanni’s clutches!

Date + Time

Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time

Features

• Pokémon prone to mischief—like Aipom, Croagunk, and Purrloin—will be a...

Trainers,

The Pokémon GO referral program is now active worldwide!

We’d like to thank our Trainers in Australia for helping us test and refine this feature. Your participation and input have helped us prepare this feature for launch.

Every journey is better with friends. So why not invite some of your friends to join yours?

Whether it’s your friend’s first time playing or they’re returning after a break, they’ll receive rewards like Pokémon encounters, Rare Candy, Incubators, and more as they hit milestones on their adventure—and so will you! With the Season of Legends still ongoing, it’s the perfect time to invite your friends to join your...

Trainers,

Spring has sprung in the northern hemisphere, and we’re celebrating with a spring-themed event! Look out for Chansey, Happiny, and some other familiar Pokémon wearing flower crowns. Plus, Mega Lopunny will be making its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

Date + Time

Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild: Pikachu wearing a flower crown, Exeggcute, Marill, Plusle, Minun, Buneary, Bunnelby, and more. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Bunnelby!
• Chansey...

Trainers,

We hope you’re prepared for a month of exciting Pokémon encounters and bonuses!

Save Shadow Zapdos from Giovanni

This month, Giovanni will have Shadow Zapdos in his grasp! If you haven’t already, complete the latest Team GO Rocket Special Research, The Higher They Fly..., to earn a Super Rocket Radar. This will help you track down the Team GO Rocket Boss and save Shadow Zapdos! You can also receive a Super Rocket Radar from Timed Research that’ll be available during the first week of April.

Team GO Rocket never rests, Trainers, and neither can we! For more information, please see this ...

Trainers,

The featured Pokémon for this April’s Community Day will be Snivy, the Grass Snake Pokémon!

Date + Time

Sunday, April 11, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Snivy will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
• Evolve Servine (the Evolution of Snivy) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Serperior that knows the attack Frenzy Plant.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins...

Trainers,

A Special Raid Weekend featuring Rayquaza will be happening during the first-ever Weather Week event! Rayquaza, the Sky ...

Trainers,

We’re excited to announce a brand-new event taking place in India later this month celebrating the Festival of Colors, which ushers in spring!

In addition to this exciting in-game event for Trainers in India, two all-new T-shirt avatar items inspired by the Festival of Colors will be available to all Trainers worldwide! These avatar items will be available for free in the in-game shop starting on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Date, Time, and Region

• Sunday, March 28, 2021, from 10:00 to 20:00 IST (GMT +5:30) for Trainers in India

Features

• Pokémo...

Trainers,

As the Charge Up event fills the air with electricity, we’re receiving forecasts of some wild weather on the horizon! We’re excited to announce the first-ever Weather Week event, during which Pokémon that enjoy rainy or windy conditions will be appearing more often in the wild.

Date + Time

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 29, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Castform will be appearing more frequently in the wild throughout the event, alongside other Pokémonthat tend to appear when it’s either rainy and windy, like Wingull and Ducklett. If you’re lucky, yo...

UPDATE: 03/17/2021 The Pokémon GO referral feature is now available to Trainers in Australia! Stay tuned for more information on when the feature will be available in your region.

Trainers,

We’re excited to announce that a referral program will soon be coming to Pokémon GO ! When you refer a friend to enjoy Pokémon GO—whether it’s their first time playing or they’re returning after a break—they’ll receive rewards like Pokémon encounters, Rare Candy, Incubators, and more as they hit milestones on their adventure—and so will you.

Like other features we’ve launched in the past, we’ll be tuning the referral program over time ...

Trainers,

Niantic’s mission is to inspire people to explore the world together. Over the past few years, we have provided opportunities for people to visit the Tohoku region through Ingress and Pokémon GO. Now, in remembrance of the Great East Japan Earthquake ten years ago, we are creating the Rediscovering Memories and Local Business in Tohoku program. With help from the local governments and institutes of Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima prefectures, this program will benefit one hundred store owners in each prefecture for six months at no charge, and encourage the local communities to explore their hometowns and support the businesses there.

Rediscoveri...