Mega Rayquaza features in an upcoming Pokémon GO Mega Raid Day, which will see its Shiny rate boosted among other exciting bonuses.
Tales of Transformation Archives
Pokémon GO will focus on costumes for the newly revealed Part II of this year's Halloween Event, featuring Teddiursa and Noibat.
Poltchageist, Sinistcha, and Shiny Sinistea debut in the first part of Pokémon GO's highly anticipated Hallowen 2025 event.
Through this research, the Starters will be available with a Seasonal Special Background themed to Tales of Transformation Here is what Niantic has to say about this Timed Research:
"Free event-exclusive Timed Research with branching tasks will be available! Complete the research tasks to earn XP, Candy, a Poffin, and encounters with either Chikorita, Totodile, or[...]
Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, and Singapore will be treated to a Clefairy-themed event in Pokémon GO with free Timed Research.
Dipplin, Hydrapple, and the new Syrupy Apples item will be introduced in Pokémon GO for the first time during this year's Harvest Festival.
Credit: Niantic
These are the Pokémon that will appear in Five-Star raids in Pokémon GO in October 2025:
October 7 – 14: Normal Forme Deoxys, Defense Forme Deoxys (both can be Shiny)
October 14 – 21: Attack Forme Deoxys, Speed Forme Deoxys (both can be Shiny)
October 21 – 28: Genesect, Douse Drive Genesect, Shock Drive Genesect (all can[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, continues this month This season focuses on Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the second month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Deoxys (including Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Formes), Genesect (including standard, Douse, and Shock Drives), and[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, continues this month This season focuses on Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the second month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Deoxys (including Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Formes), Genesect (including standard, Douse, and Shock Drives), and[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, continues this month This season focuses on Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the second month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Deoxys (including Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Formes), Genesect (including standard, Douse, and Shock Drives), and[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, continues this month This season focuses on Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the second month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Deoxys (including Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Formes), Genesect (including standard, Douse, and Shock Drives), and[...]
Complete this research for even more rewards including:
3 encounters with Solosis that have a Tales of Transformation–themed Special Background
Additional encounters with Solosis
1 Premium Battle Pass
1 Rare Candy XL
Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research go live Don't forget: You're now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you've[...]
New species Duraludon will debut in Pokémon GO through Four-Star Max Battles as the main feature of the upcoming Steel Sky event.
Pokémon GO promised three Mega Raid Days during Tales of Transformation, and they came faster than expected First, we got Sharpedo, then Camerupt, and now, Mega Metagross Raid Day has been announced Let's get into the details.
Mega Metagross in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Here's what's happening for the Mega Metagross Raid Day event in Pokémon GO:
Date[...]
A new Mega Evolution has been revealed for Pokémon GO: Mega Camerupt, who will feature in a Raid Day event later this month.
In a season called "Tales of Transformation," it stands to reason that we were getting a Ditto-themed event in Pokémon GO Here are the details of the newly announced Completely Normal event.
Completely Normal event graphic in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Here's what's happening for the Completely Normal event in Pokémon GO:
Date and time: Tuesday, September 23,[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, has begun This season has focused Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the first month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Palkia, Dialga, Shadow Groudon, and Shadow Regigigas Meanwhile, Mega Raids see the return of Mega Latias, Mega[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, has begun This season has focused Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the first month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Palkia, Dialga, Shadow Groudon, and Shadow Regigigas Meanwhile, Mega Raids see the return of Mega Latias, Mega[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, has begun This season has focused Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the first month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Palkia, Dialga, Shadow Groudon, and Shadow Regigigas Meanwhile, Mega Raids see the return of Mega Latias, Mega[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, has begun This season has focused Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the first month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Palkia, Dialga, Shadow Groudon, and Shadow Regigigas Meanwhile, Mega Raids see the return of Mega Latias, Mega[...]
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, has begun This season has focused Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing For the first month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Palkia, Dialga, Shadow Groudon, and Shadow Regigigas Meanwhile, Mega Raids see the return of Mega Latias, Mega[...]
Shadow Groudon will be available in its Shiny form in Pokémon GO for the first time during its upcoming Shadow Raid Day event.
Niantic notes:
"You can claim this Special Research until the end of Pokémon GO: Tales of Transformation on December 2, 2025, at 9:59 a.m local time."
Shadow Qwilfish
Shadow Swablu
Shadow Baltoy
Shadow Deino
Shiny release: Indeedee will be available to encounter in its Shiny form upon its initial release.
Wild Spawns: Niantic continues its trend of incomplete wild spawn lists[...]
The new Pokémon GO event will give Psyduck a swim ring costume. During this event, Psyduck will have an increased Shiny rate.
A new "rebalancing" of the Pokémon GO leveling system is coming in October. What will happen to Legacy Level 50s? Find out now!
Credit: Niantic
These are the Pokémon that will appear in Five-Star raids in Pokémon GO in September 2025:
September 2 – 16: Palkia (can be Shiny)
September 16 – 23: During these days, Legendary Mega Raids will replace Five-Star Raids
September 23 – October 7: Dialga (can be Shiny)
These are the Pokémon that will appear in Max Battles in[...]
The newly announced Tales of Transformation season will see Pokémon GO focus on form changes, Mega Evolution, and Gigantamax forms from September until the beginning of September Let's get into the details.
Tales of Transformation season graphic in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Here's what's happening for the Tales of Transformation season in Pokémon GO:
Date and time: September 2,[...]
Pokémon GO Wild Arena 2025 will be both a digital global event as well as an in-person event in Nagaski, happening this November.
Pokémon GO has announced the first Raid Day of the new Tales of Transformation season. It will introduce Mega Sharpedo into the game.
Pokémon GO has announced a new event that will focus on Generation One species including the regionals and the Dynamax Legednary Birds.