In Pokémon GO, the Season of Heritage starts on December 1, 2021, bringing you a lot of spawns, events, and bonuses. We at MeinMMO have looked at what to expect in the new season.
What’s it about? On November 30, Niantic published the first long-awaited information on their blog about the spawns, events, and bonuses that await you in the new season (via pokemongolive.com).
As Niantic has now revealed, the new season and the associated events focus on the past and origins of Pokémon. Professor Willow has discovered an ancient cave with a massive door in his research, which he wants to unlock together with the team leaders. Of course, he needs your help.
Previously, there were speculations in the community based on early hints about which monsters will be coming in the new season.
What the Season of Heritage brings you
When does the new season start? The Season of Heritage begins on December 1, 2021, at 10:00 local time and lasts for a total of 3 months. It ends on March 1, 2022, at 10:00 local time.
All events and content of the season
During the Season of Heritage, there will be numerous events again. The kickoff will be the incense day featuring Whismur, followed by the Community Day in December. Additionally, at the start of the new calendar year, there will be a special Johto tour.
However, not much is known yet about the planned events. Especially January and February remain largely a secret. Below, we have summarized all the dates we already know:
| Date | Event |
| December 1, 2021 | Start “Season of Heritage” |
| December 5, 2021 | Incense Day featuring Whismur |
| December 18 and 19, 2021 | Community Day in December |
| January 16, 2022 | Community Day in January |
| February 12, 2022 | Community Day in February |
| February 26 and 27, 2022 | The Journey to the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto |
Update from December 1: We now know all the events starting in the coming weeks:
All bonuses for the Season of Heritage
As you also know from previous seasons, you can look forward to many special bonuses throughout the Season of Heritage. The following seasonal bonuses await you:
- Increased effectiveness of incense while stationary
- Additionally increased effectiveness of incense while moving
- Increased damage from your own Pokémon in remote raids
- Guaranteed gifts when spinning PokéStops
- 1 additional candy when trading
- Guaranteed XL candy when trading
Timed Research
Furthermore, you can expect monthly timed research. The timed research for December is available to all trainers. However, the research for January and February will be unlocked with the purchase of the ticket for the Johto tour. As a reward, you will receive an avatar item, a special monthly reward, and additional bonuses every month.
The Research breakthrough for December is now also known. The community is very excited about it because the breakthrough is “finally good again”.
Timed Research December: Stardust Challenge
In December, you will help Blanche to open the first unlocking mechanism of the found door. It’s all about ice and ground Pokémon and stardust. As a monthly bonus, you will receive double stardust for your first catch of the day. Additionally, you can unlock the following bonuses with the collected stardust:
| Stardust Challenge | Reward |
| 500 Stardust | 10 Poké Balls |
| 1,000 Stardust | 10 Razz Berries |
| 3,000 Stardust | Encounter with Rhyhorn |
| 6,000 Stardust | 15 Pinap Berries |
| 10,000 Stardust | Encounter with Onix |
| 15,000 Stardust | 25 Poké Balls |
| 20,000 Stardust | 15 Nanab Berries |
| 30,000 Stardust | Encounter with Staryu |
| 40,000 Stardust | 20 Ultra Balls |
| 50,000 Stardust | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
| 60,000 Stardust | Encounter with Alola Exeggutor |
| 70,000 Stardust | 25 Hyper Balls |
| 85,000 Stardust | Encounter with Dratini |
| 100,000 Stardust | 5,000 XP |
| 120,000 Stardust | 1 Lucky Egg |
| 120,000 Stardust | Dratini Hat |
Timed Research January: XP Challenge
In January, you will help Spark. With the monthly bonus, you will receive double XP for your first catch of the day and can unlock the following bonuses with the gathered XP:
| XP Challenge | Reward |
| 1,000 XP | 15 Poké Balls |
| 6,000 XP | 1 Incense |
| 15,000 XP | Encounter with Snorlax |
| 25,000 XP | 15 Razz Berries |
| 35,000 XP | 25 Poké Balls |
| 47,500 XP | Encounter with Porygon |
| 60,000 XP | 20 Ultra Balls |
| 70,000 XP | 15 Pinap Berries |
| 90,000 XP | Encounter with Ninjask |
| 110,000 XP | 25 Hyper Balls |
| 130,000 XP | Encounter with Togetic |
| 150,000 XP | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| 175,000 XP | Encounter with Viscora |
| 200,000 XP | 2,500 Stardust |
| 240,000 XP | 1 Star Piece |
| 240,000 XP | Viscora Hat |
Timed Research February: Catch Challenge
And again in February, your help is needed. Support Candela in catching Pokémon. As a reward, you will receive more XL candies and double XP for your hatched eggs this month. With the collected monsters, you will unlock the following bonuses:
| Catch Challenge | Reward |
| 15 caught Pokémon | 20 Poké Balls |
| 35 caught Pokémon | 1 Incense |
| 55 caught Pokémon | Encounter with Krabby |
| 80 caught Pokémon | 15 Razz Berries |
| 105 caught Pokémon | 15 Ultra Balls |
| 135 caught Pokémon | Encounter with Skorupi |
| 165 caught Pokémon | 15 Nanab Berries |
| 200 caught Pokémon | Encounter with Snorlax |
| 235 caught Pokémon | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
| 275 caught Pokémon | Encounter with Larvitar |
| 315 caught Pokémon | 60,000 XP |
| 365 caught Pokémon | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| 425 caught Pokémon | Encounter with eF-eM |
| 500 caught Pokémon | 5,000 XP |
| 600 caught Pokémon | 1 Remote Raid Pass |
| 600 caught Pokémon | eF-eM Hat |
Spawns and Eggs
Of course, you can also expect special wild spawns and altered egg pools during the Season of Heritage. We have summarized for you below which monsters you can find in the coming months.
Wild Spawns
In the wild, regions, i.e., cities, forests, mountains, and waters, as well as the northern and southern hemispheres will be distinguished this season.
| Area | Pokémon |
| Cities | Porygon Snubbull Charmander Bronzor Yorkleff Grimer Gastly |
| Forests | Caterpie Swablu Glibunkel Wattzapf Castform Lauca Appletun |
| Mountains | Clefairy Aerodactyl Teddiursa Medicham Camaub Hippopotas Somniam |
| Waters | Psychic Lapras Wingull Magikarp Finneon Barsdorp Bidiza |
| Northern Hemisphere | Botogel Chelast Panflam Plinfa Waumboll Gelatini Sesokitz (Winter Form) |
| Southern Hemisphere | Tangela Geckarbor Flemmli Hydropi Kanivanha Wadribie Sesokitz (Summer Form) |
These monsters you can find in eggs
Also, the contents of the 2-, 5-, and 10-km eggs and the Adventure Sync have changed as follows.
- 2-km Eggs: Whismur, Chingling, Whismur, Medicham, Magikarp, Swablu, Scoppel
- 5-km Eggs: Onix, Azurill, Wonneira, Mampfaxo, Shnebedeck, Froxy, Hippopotas
- 10-km Eggs: Ohrdoch, Flampion, Lin-Fu, Geronimatz, Psiau, Viscora, eF-eM
- Adventure Sync (5-km Eggs): Koknodon, Schilterus, Quabbel, Algitt, Scampisto, Dedenne
- Adventure Sync (10-km Eggs): Dratini, Dratini, Riolu, Kapuno, eF-eM
How do you find the bonuses, research, spawns, and planned events in the new season? Which monsters would you be particularly excited about? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
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