The events in April 2022 for Pokémon GO with dates and bonuses. These include Spotlight Hours, raid bosses, and theme events that run over several days. We show you all the dates and information.
This is what we show here: In this overview, we present all events taking place in April for Pokémon GO. These are one-day occurrences such as Spotlight Hours or Raid Hours, as well as Community Day and theme weeks.
Update from April 8: We have updated the article with the latest information on events. This includes new details about the Spring event that you can participate in.
All events in April at a glance
Mark the dates: In the following table, we show you all dates for the events in the coming weeks. Below the table, we will discuss the content worth your while.
| Period | Event |
| April 1 | Mysterious Event |
| April 1 to May 1 | Research Breakthrough with Alolan Marowak* |
| April 3 to April 7 | Event with Team GO Rocket “Rocket Team Excursion” |
| Until April 5 | 5-star raids with Tapu Koko |
| Until April 5 | Mega Raids with Mega Charizard Y* |
| Until April 5 | PvP: Hyper League & Catching Cup |
| April 5 to April 12 | 5-star raids with Thundurus (Incarnate Form)* |
| April 5 to April 12 | Mega Raids with Mega Ampharos* |
| April 5 to April 12 | PvP: Master League & Halloween Cup |
| April 5 | Spotlight Hour with Stunky and double candy |
| April 6 | Raid Hour with Thundurus (Incarnate Form)* |
| April 10 | C-Day Classic with Mudkip |
| April 12 to April 18 | Spring Event |
| April 12 to April 19 | PvP: Super League & Mini Cup |
| April 12 to April 26 | 5-star raids with Tapu Lele |
| April 12 to April 29 | Mega Raids with Mega Pidgeot* |
| April 12 | Spotlight Hour with Scrafty* and double XP |
| April 13 | Raid Hour with Tapu Lele |
| April 17 | PvP: Battle Day: Beginner’s Paradise |
| April 19 | Spotlight Hour with Oddish* and double Stardust |
| April 19 to April 26 | PvP: Hyper League & Retro Cup |
| April 20 to April 25 | Event for Sustainability with new Pokémon |
| April 20 | Raid Hour with Tapu Lele |
| April 23 | Community Day with Spritzee |
| April 26 to May 3 | 5-star raids with Landorus (Incarnate Form)* |
| April 26 to May 3 | PvP: Master League & Kanto Cup |
| April 26 | Spotlight Hour with Cottonee (Sunny Form) and double catch XP |
| April 27 | Raid Hour with Landorus (Incarnate Form)* |
| April 29 to May 3 | Mega Raids with previously unknown Pokémon |
Which events are worth it in April?
The theme events:
- April 1 Event: In previous years, Niantic has come up with fun events that turned Pokémon GO upside down for a short time. In 2021, Team Rocket only battled with Grimer on this day. One of the craziest ideas for April 1 was this event with pixel graphics that confused trainers. On April 1, 2022, Niantic says that “a mysterious event begins”
- Rocket Team Excursion (April 3 to April 7): During the event, there is supposed to be increased activity from Team GO Rocket.
- Spring Event (April 12 to April 18): During the event, the arrival of spring will be celebrated. All details about the Spring Event 2022.
- Earth Week (April 20 to April 25): In the event week, Niantic wants to learn more about the importance of sustainability together with you. A new Pokémon from the Alola region is supposed to appear in Pokémon GO for the first time.
Raids: In April, you have a large selection in raids. For the first time, Tapu Lele enters the game and can be battled in the 5-star raids. Unfortunately not as Shiny. Additionally, you will encounter Thundurus and Landorus in their Incarnate forms, which you can encounter as Shiny. Exciting is also the previously unannounced Mega Pokémon – could it fit in with the found legendary Mega Pokémon?
Spotlight Hours: The Pokémon selection for the Spotlight Hours is rather average. However, there is hope for a new Shiny. The Spotlight Hour on April 5 with Stunky overlaps with the Rocket Team Excursion. It is quite possible that Shiny Stunky will be released at that time. However, this has not yet been confirmed.
