Level cap being increased to Level 80. Trainers will connect massive amounts of XP before the journey beyond level 50.
Lists all the bonuses, research and collection challenges which we can encounter during the event.
Mega Metagross debuts in Raid Day rotations on Oct 4 — a focused raid day where players can battle Mega Metagross in large numbers. Expect boosted Mega Energy drops and a concentrated window for Mega raids.
Harvest Festival runs mid-October and brings themed spawns, research, and likely new or regional Pokémon appearances. Community reporting highlights the debut/appearance of form-variants such as Dipplin and Hydrapple during this window. Expect event Field Research tasks, special raids, and themed bonuses.
A short celebration tied to Pokémon Legends: Z-A (in-game collaboration / marketing tie-in). Expect themed spawns, special timed research, and bonuses that celebrate the connected Pokémon media. Details include event-specific encounters and limited-time bonuses across the period.
Another Mega-focused day on Oct 18 where multiple Mega Pokémon appear in raids throughout the day. A great chance to collect Mega Energy and to encounter Mega forms that might be returning for the season.
The first part of Halloween festivities — expect spooky spawns (ghost, dark, poison types), themed Field Research, special raids, and event bonuses. Many years these events include increased Candy, special avatar items in the shop, and unique raid or shadow-themed encounters. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Continuation of Halloween activities into the end of October / early November — commonly brings different spawns or increased shiny rates for certain Pokemon, plus more event research and special raid rotations.
GO Battle Weekend typically focuses on PvP play with boosted rewards for battles, special themed cups, and in some cases limited-time rewards and research tied to battling. Expect cups or formats that fit the seasonal theme.