The new month is approaching in Pokémon GO. And it brings you 2 events with interesting monsters.
September is just around the corner. With it, not only does the new season in Pokémon GO start, but also 2 events right away.
On one hand, you can look forward to the Kanto Celebration from Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM. On the other hand, on Sunday, September 7, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM is the Raid Day with Mega-Tohaido.
We have summarized what to expect at both events for you.
All Content of the Kanto Celebration
Which Pokémon are there in the event? During the Kanto Celebration, Chaneira, Relaxo, and Abra await you in the wild, all of which can also appear as Shiny.
Additionally, there are several limited research tasks that bring regional monsters along with experience points, stardust, and mega energy:
- Limited research “Porentabel”, September 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM to September 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Limited research “Kangama can”, September 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM to September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Limited research “Pantimost wanted”, September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM to September 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Limited research “Taurosige Aussichten”, September 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM to September 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM
The names of the research strongly suggest that the regional monsters will be Porenta, Kangama, Pantimos, and Tauros.
What bonuses are there in the event? The event also brings you the following bonuses:
- guaranteed XL candy when evolving Pokémon
- 3 times longer for Mega Evolutions
- double experience points when spinning PokéStops
- Charged Attack Flora-Statue when evolving Bisaknosp to Bisaflor
- Charged Attack Lohekanonade when evolving Glutexo to Glurak
- Charged Attack Aquahaubitze when evolving Schillock to Turtok
- Snapshot surprises
- Event Field Research
- Collector Challenges
Paid Special Research: For $4.99 (approximately 5 €), you can also purchase a paid special research task. For completion, you can receive Dynamax-Arktos, Dynamax-Zapdos, and Dynamax-Lavados. Whether you receive all 3 monsters or just one of them is not yet known.
If you purchase the special research in the Pokémon GO web store, you will also receive a Premium Battle Pass.
All Content from the Raid Day with Mega-Tohaido
What bonuses are there in the event? During the Raid Day with Mega-Tohaido, the following bonuses are active:
- Remote Raid limit increased to 20 (from September 7, 2025, at 2:00 AM to September 8, 2025, at 5:00 AM)
- up to 5 free Raid Passes through spinning Gym discs
- chance to encounter Tohaido as Shiny is increased
You can also purchase an event ticket for $4.99 (approximately 5 €) on Raid Day. This gives you the following additional bonuses:
- up to 8 additional Raid Passes from Gyms
- increased chance for XL Rare Candies in raids
- 50% more experience points for raid battles
- double amount of stardust for raid battles
- 1 Premium Battle Pass (if you purchase the ticket in the web store)
September brings you the new season Stories of Transformation
to Pokémon GO. In addition to the previously known content of the season, a large event has also been announced, which will take place during the new season: Pokémon GO Wild Area 2025: All information about the event.