Season of GO 2022 – Pokemon GO Events, Bonuses, Raid & More

Season of GO is the next season of Pokémon GO, and it runs from June 1 at 10 a.m. until September 1 at 10 a.m. local time. Rhi, a mystery stranger who is a member of the GO Ultra Recon Squad, is the primary character of Season of GO.

Season of GO brings increased damage for remote raiding, friendship bonus damage for raiders, and trading bonuses, as well as much easier Candy XL acquisition and enhanced PokéStop interactions.

They also seem to be well-versed in Ultra Wormholes. Who is this mysterious stranger? How can they assist us in dealing with the Ultra Beasts? We'll simply have to go with it and see where it leads us…

The seasons change every few months, becoming spring, summer, fall, or winter. Seasons were added to Pokémon GO in December 2020, inspired by these changes. Each Season in the mobile game lasts three months and includes special events, more Pokémon appearing in the wild (in certain areas and hemispheres), a refreshed Egg pool, and other features. Each Season in Pokémon GO is named after an idea/theme rather than the spring, summer, fall, or winter seasons.

A new Season has begun for June 2022, and it is known as the Season of GO.

Read More: Impressions of the Pokemon Go Fest 2022 in Britzer Garden – Berlin

Unlike the Season of Alola, the Season of GO has no intentions to assign Trainers to a Season-long Special Research Story or to concentrate on a single place in the Pokémon world (at the time of this posting). Instead, the emphasis is on Pokémon GO itself! After all, the mobile game's sixth anniversary will take place on July 6, 2022, and there will be lots of significant events throughout the summer! Notably, Pokémon GO Fest 2022, as well as its three spin-off in-person events in the United States, Germany, and Japan, will be included. Finally, a follow-up event to GO Fest 2022 will take place in August. The following are the dates for Pokémon GO Fest 2022-related events:

• Saturday, June 4th, and Sunday, June 5th, 2022: Pokémon GO Fest 2022 (worldwide event)
• Friday, July 1st – Sunday, July 3rd, 2022: Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin (in-person event at Britzer Garten, Berlin, Germany)
• Friday, July 22nd – Sunday, July 24th, 2022: Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle (in-person event at Seattle Center Park and downtown Seattle, Washington, United States)
• Friday, August 5th – Sunday, August 7th, 2022: Pokémon GO Fest: Sapporo (in-person event at Nakajima Park and Sapporo, Japan)
• Saturday, August 27th, 2022: Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Finale Event (worldwide, included with Pokémon GO Fest 2022 ticket for free and available to purchase separately)

Note: Tickets for the in-person events are limited and must be bought through Niantic’s event ticketing site or via the Pokémon GO app. Access to the event may be limited to one day and/or a certain time frame. Please see the dedicated Pokémon GO Fest 2022 sites for these events (as linked above).

WHAT ARE THE BONUSES FOR THE SEASON OF GO?

The following bonuses will be active during the entire Season of GO:

• Increased friendship bonus damage for Raids
• Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
• Lure Module duration extended to 1 hour
• One extra Special Trade per day
• One extra Pokémon Candy when trading Pokémon
• Guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon
• Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins

Candy XL level requirement reduced

Starting with the Season of GO, Trainers who are Level 31 and up will be able to get Candy XL as a reward. The previous level requirement was Level 40 and up.

Read More: Impressions of the Pokemon Go Fest 2022 in Britzer Garden – Berlin

WHAT SEASONAL POKÉMON WILL BE APPEARING IN THE WILD AND WHERE?

During the Season of GO, the following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild in the following areas:

• Cities: Rattata*, Koffing*, Aipom*, Bronzor*, Croagunk*, Patrat*, Galarian Stunfisk*, and more!
• Forests: Oddish*, Weepinbell*, Tangela*, Shuckle*, Shroomish, Cherubi*, Yungoos*, and more!
• Mountains: Sandshrew*, Onix*, Phanpy*, Aron*, Trapinch*, Hippopotas*, Golett, and more!
• Beaches + Water: Tentacool*, Krabby*, Horsea*, Wooper*, Corphish, Spheal*, Dewpider, and more!
• Northern Hemisphere: Ledyba*, Treecko*, Torchic*, Mudkip*, Combee, Gible*, Deerling (Summer Form), and more!
• Southern Hemisphere: Spinarak*, Larvitar*, Turtwig*, Chimchar*, Piplup*, Trubbish*, Deerling (Winter Form), and more!

Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”

The Season of Go, the seventh Pokémon Go Season, has come. During this Season, players will be able to participate in Pokémon Go Fest 2022, when Rhi will debut with the first Ultra Wormholes of Pokémon Go. The season also includes various real-world Go Fest events, each with its unique Ultra Unlock benefits, and will finish on August 22 with the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event.

This Season also corresponds to the Northern Hemisphere's Summer and the Southern Hemisphere's Winter. Aside from Deerling and Sawsbuck changing forms to correspond with the real-world seasons, you can anticipate a slew of seasonally relevant Pokémon in their respective hemispheres.

WHAT POKÉMON WILL BE HATCHING FROM EGGS THIS SEASON?

Pokémon Go Seasons, introduced with the Go Beyond update, not only generally correspond to the four seasons of the actual world, but also feature a theme that spans activities over a three-month period. During a Season, you may expect to see more of certain Pokémon in the wild and in Eggs, as well as a new Pokémon Go Battle League Season.

Eggs obtained from PokéStops or through Adventure Sync Rewards (weekly walking milestones that reset each Monday) during the Season of GO will contain the following Egg pools:

• 2km Eggs: Poliwag*, Magnemite*, Magikarp*, Meditite*, Pikipek, Yungoos*, Stufful*, and more!
• 5km Eggs: Togepi*, Skarmory*, Wynaut*, Bronzor*, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, and more!
• 10km Eggs:  Riolu*, Emolga, Axew*, Rufflet*, Goomy, Noibat, Jangmo-o, and more!
• 5km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards: Cranidos*, Shieldon*, Happiny*, Munchlax, Roggenrola, and Frillish.
• 10km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards: Dratini*, Bagon*, Beldum*, Riolu*, Deino*, and Goomy.

Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”

Read More: Impressions of the Pokemon Go Fest 2022 in Britzer Garden – Berlin

WHAT POKÉMON WILL BE APPEARING IN RAIDS THIS SEASON OF GO?

Currently, we know that the following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids during the Season of GO:

June 2022

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Rockruff*, Nosepass*, Swinub*, Gible*, and Psyduck* (Before GO Fest 2022)
  • Geodude*, Alolan Geodude*, Sudowoodo*, Unown F*, and Roggenrola* (Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Nospass*, Roggenrola*, Drilbur, Timburr*, and Rockruff (Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, June 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Chansey*, Larvitar*, Timburr*, and Wimpod (Thursday, June 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Golurk, Quagsire, Machoke, and Politoed (Before GO Fest 2022)
  • Rhydon, Shuckle*, Tyranitar, and Aggron (Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Rhydon, Shuckle*, Tyranitar, and Lairon (Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, June 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Exeggutor*, Snorlax*, Dragonite, and Slaking (Thursday, June 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Kyogre* (Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Groudon* (Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mewtwo* (Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Steelix* (Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Aerodactyl* (Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Venusaur* (Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Blastoise* (Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)

July 2022

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Charmander*, Meowth*, Onix*, Staryu*, and Wobbuffet* (Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Pikachu*, Dratini*, Unown E*, and Pansear* (Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Vulpix*, Numel*, Klink*, Espurr*, and Rockruff* (Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time to Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Wigglytuff, and Granbull (Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Venusaur*, Costumed Charizard*, Blastoise*, Tyranitar, and Metagross (Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Primeape, Machoke, Magneton, and Herdier (Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time to Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Articuno* (Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Zapdos* (Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Moltres* (Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Dialga* (Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 10 a.m.to Sunday, July 31st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Charizard X* (Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Charizard Y* (Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Pidgeot* (Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Gengar* (Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 31st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)

August 2022

• 1-Star Raids: TBD
• 3-Star Raids: TBD
• 5-Star Raids: TBD
• Mega Raids: TBD

Read More: Impressions of the Pokemon Go Fest 2022 in Britzer Garden – Berlin

Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”

During the Season of GO, Niantic introduces the latest main features for Pokémon GO, including a redesign of Pokémon in the wild and more.
Pokémon GO is about to get a new content pack. Season of GO will include a slew of previously unseen bonuses, events, and adjustments to the Pokémon that reemerge in the wild. It will be accessible between the 1st of June and the 1st of September at 10:00 a.m. local time.

The Pokémon shown here are those identified by Niantic at the time. More names from each area will be revealed as the season proceeds. There is always the possibility that they may arrive in a glossy variant. There will also be three in-person Pokémon GO Fest events, the first of which will be hosted on June 4 and 5 in Berlin.

Have you ever wondered what previous Pokémon Go Seasons looked like? Here are some of the highlights:

• Season of Alola: From March 1, 2022 to June 1, 2022, the sixth Pokémon Go season centered on the Alola area of Gen VII, with players exploring each of the four islands and meeting the Guardian Deities of Alola. In the run-up to Pokémon Go Fest 2022, the season featured limited Special Research lines focusing on each island. The Festival of Colors, Spring into Spring, A Mega Moment, and other seasonal activities took place. Just when players thought the Alolan thrill was over, Nihilego arrived via Ultra Wormholes during Pokémon Go Fest, promising more Gen VII excitement in the form of Ultra Beasts.
• Season of Heritage: From December 1, 2021 to March 1, 2022, the fifth Pokémon Go season focuses on the past, with the discovery of a Mysterious Door by Professor Willow. Trainers assisted the professor throughout the season to open the door, but Team GO Rocket beat them to the punch and snatched the Apex Ho-Oh and Apex Lugia from behind the door during the Pokémon Go Tour: Johto. The Pokémon Go Tour Johto also unlocked the remaining Gen II Shiny Pokémon and allowed users to capture, trade, hatch, or develop all of the Gen II Pokémon in a one day.
• Season of Mischief: From September 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021, the fourth Pokémon Go Season focuses on Hoopa, after the Mythical Pokémon's surprise arrival at the close of the previous season. Trainers were able to perform a Season-long Special Research in order to capture Hoopa, as well as another Special Research in order to unlock Hoopa's ability to shift forms. Form altering makes its Pokémon Go debut with the release of Furfrou during the Fashion Week event. The Psychic Spectacular reappeared, as did Halloween, and Dia de Muertos and Diwali celebrations extended to encompass the whole globe. Team GO Rocket reappeared, with Giovanni having caught Shadow Lugia, and gamers were treated to a celebration of the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl.
• Season of Discovery: From June 1, 2021 to September 1, 2021, the third Pokémon Go Season will concentrate on Pokémon Go's fifth anniversary and Pokémon Go Fest 2021. The Regi Trio has returned, as have some amusing new Avatar Style items based on the titans. The worldwide Pokémon Go celebration 2021 reintroduced every single Legendary Pokémon for a full day of Raids, and players were rewarded with three Ultra Unlock events, including the introduction of Zacian and Zamazenta as a result of Hoopa's shenanigans.
• Season of Legends: From March 1, 2021 to June 1, 2021, the second Pokémon Go Season commemorated Legendary Pokémon and included several Raids. This Season began with the trio of Forces of Nature and double trouble from Team GO Rocket. The Kalos region continues to appear in Pokémon Go, with Xerneas and Yveltal appearing in the Luminous Legends X and Luminous Legends Y events, putting the Season to a close.
• Season of Celebration: From December 1, 2020 to March 1, 2021, the first Pokémon Go Season honored each area of the Pokémon universe and introduced the Kalos region to Pokémon Go. The Go Beyond update was emphasized, as well as the Pokémon Go Battle League expansion. The Season of Celebration concluded with the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto event, Kanto Celebration, and Pokémon's 25th anniversary.

WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING IN JULY 2022?

All events for July 2022 have yet to be announced. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in July 2022:

• Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until Monday, August 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) – July Research Breakthrough: Lickitung
• Friday, July 1st, 2022 to Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 – Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin: The in-person event will be taking place in Berlin, Germany, yet Global Challenges will be taking place around the world. If enough Global Challenges are completed, Ultra Unlock bonuses will activate for the Pokémon GO Anniversary Event.
• Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Ledyba
• Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Anniversary Event: Happy 6th anniversary, Pokémon GO! Celebrate in style with the debut of Party Hat Charmeleon, Party Hat Charizard, and Cake Costume Pikachu. Thanks to Ultra Unlock bonuses, Pansear, Unown E, and Wash Rotom will be appearing too!
• Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Articuno
• Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 12 a.m. until Sunday, July 10th, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO’s 6th Anniversary Event: GO Battle Weekend: Celebrate Pokémon GO’s anniversary with a weekend full of battling Team GO Rocket. Giovanni will be battling with Shadow Latios and Team GO Rocket Leaders and Grunts will be using different Shadow Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Machop
• Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Zapdos
• Saturday, July 16th, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. your local time (ONLY FOR TIME ZONES GMT +5–GMT +12) – Makeup June 2022 Community Day featuring Deino: Due to errors that Trainers encounter during June 2022’s Community Day, a makeup event has been scheduled. This is only available in the affected time zones – GMT +5 – GMT +12.
• Sunday, July 17th, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. your local time – July Community Day featuring Starly: Get ready to catch lots of Community Day’s featured Pokémon and evolve them to learn an exclusive move or two.
• Sunday, July 17th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – July Community Day Bonus Raid Battles: Four-Star Raid battles are back featuring Staravia! Successfully defeat a Staravia (limited to in-person raids only), and you’ll spawn Starly for 30 minutes.
• Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Staryu
• Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Moltres
• Friday, July 22nd, 2022 to Sunday, July 24th, 2022 – Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle
• Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Meditite
• Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at ??? to Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 at ??? your local time – ??? Event: “A special event featuring Pokémon debuts and new adventures? You bet!”
• Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Dialga