In Pokémon GO, one of the important things to do is for trainers to strengthen bonds with those around them, especially their Pokémon. The Festival of Lights 2022 is a good time to do just that. The festivities start October 14 at 10:00 a.m. (local time) until October 17 at 8:00 a.m. (local time), and it’s also serving as the official debut of Morelull and its evolution Shiinotic.
Of course, this event has bonuses that everyone can enjoy:
- An increased chance of encountering Shiny Chinchou.
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Incense activated during the event lasts for two hours.
Here are what trainers can expect in this event:
- These Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild:
- Pikachu
- Vulpix
- Magnemite
- Chinchou
- Litwick
- Litleo
- Helioptile
- Dedenne
- Morelull
- Those lucky enough may get to encounter these Pokémon in the wild:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Togedemaru
- These Pokémon appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense:
- Alolan Geodude
- Blitzle
- Darumaka
- Litwick
- Dedenne
- Morelull
- Those lucky enough might encounter these Pokémon when using Incense:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Galarian Darumaka
- These Pokémon appear in raids:
- One-Star Raids
- Galarian Ponyta
- Darumaka
- Dedenne
- Morelull
- Three-Star Raids
- Alolan Raichu
- Galarian Weezing
- Mawile
- Hisuian Braviary
- Five-Star Raids
- Xerneas
- Mega Raids
- Mega Manectric
- One-Star Raids
- These Pokémon are available to encounter when completing Field Research tasks:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Electabuzz
- Magmar
- Chinchou
- Blitzle
- Dedenne
- Morelull
Earn Rewards
Catch-focused Timed Research is going to be available throughout the event. Those who complete the research earn the Sparkler Pose. Trainers can also get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and buying them from the in-game shop.
Check out the complete details of the Festival of Lights 2022 here.
Community Day
Players can look forward to the Community Day on October 15, featuring Litwick. If you’re keeping track of the date, this event should be in the middle of the Festival of Light 2022.
In addition to event bonuses, trainers can go for Bonus Raid Battles on October 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., local time. These four-star Raid Battles have trainers go against Lampent. Once the four-star Raid Battle is successfully completed, Litwick appears in a 300-meter radius around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. There's even a Shiny one to encounter for those who are lucky enough.
Learn more about the October Community Day here.
Pokémon GO is available on Android and iOS.
