In Pokémon GO the new season is themed “Mysterious Wishes”. We summarize the main points here.
Do you want to quickly and succinctly inform yourself about the new season? Here you will find the most important information regarding “Mysterious Wishes”.
Start of the season: “Mysterious Wishes” begins on December 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM.
End of the season: “Mysterious Wishes” ends on March 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM.
The main content of the new season in Pokémon GO
Changes at the start of the season: Several points will be important at the start of the season.
- New monsters will spawn from December 1 in the wild and hatch from eggs. You can find all spawns in our detailed overview of the new season.
- New raid bosses will be introduced.
- Virizion: December 1 – December 8. Here are the counters for Virizion.
- Mega-Swalot: December 1 – December 8. Here are the counters against Mega-Swalot.
- Terrakion: December 8 – December 15
- Mega-Scizor: December 8 – December 15
- Kobalion: December 15 – December 23
- Mega-Mamoswine: December 15 – January 1
- Kyurem: December 23 – January 1
- The new research breakthrough brings 6 monsters, lasting the whole season. Which monster you receive after a full stamp week is random. The options are:
- Galarian Farfetch’d
- Botogel
- Kindwurm
- Kapuno
- Coiffwaff
- Viscora
- Your rank in the PvP battle league will be reset on December 1
Events: In the new season, several events will take place that will introduce research and exciting Pokémon.
- There will be a Mega Raid Day on December 3, 2022. It will feature
- Mega-Swampert
- Mega-Grovyle
- Mega-Blaziken
- More info about the Mega Raid Day
- The double Community Day will take place on December 17 and 18, featuring monsters from past events.
- The Hoenn Tour will take place towards the end of the season.
- On February 18 and 19, 2023, as an event in Las Vegas
- On February 25 and 26 as a global event
- Brings Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Shiny Jirachi
- More info about the Hoenn Tour in Pokémon GO
- Additionally, new winter events will provide a bonus choice. Depending on the choice, they will bring:
- Extra XP
- Extra hatch bonuses
- Extra Stardust
- A overview of the events in December from Pokémon GO can be found here.
Bonuses during the season: Starting from the season, there will be additional bonuses that players can look forward to.
- Extra damage from Pokémon in remote raids
- 1 guaranteed XL candy per trade for trainers at least level 31
- 1 extra candy per trade
- 40 gift openings per day, 125 gifts can be sent daily
- Monsters in sizes XXS and XXL.
- Guaranteed gifts when spinning PokéStops (permanently)
- Increased incense effectiveness while walking (permanently)
What do you think of the new season? Let us know in the comments!
Additionally, there are already teasers for 4 new Ultra Beasts – we present them here.