August is here, and we're coming closer to the end of the Season of Go. We've got a lot to cover for this final strive, so let's get into it!
August 2022 Research Breakthrough
| Research Start | Research End |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. PST | August 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. PST |
Galarian Stunfisk is a rare Pokemon in PvP that has a lot of general value, but the minimum 10-point IV is a bit of a problem. Still, this is a chance to nab a few for trades!
Five Star and Mega Raid Bosses
Raids Start: July 31
Raids End: August 10
Raids Start: August 10
Raids End: August 18
While it hasn't yet been announced, Chill Drive is the last remaining variant of Genesect to be released.
Raids Start: August 18
Raids End: August 31
Mega Raids
Raids Start: August 10
Raids End: August 18
Raids Start: August 10
Raids End: August 25
The subject for this time period has not been announced yet, but current rumor is that it will feature Mega Scizor.
Raids Start: August 18
Raids End: August 25
Raids Start: August 25
Raids End: August 31
Spotlight Hours
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| August 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Stardust |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| August 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch XP |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| August 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Candy |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| August 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Transfer Candy |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| August 30, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Evolution XP |
March Events
While it's likely that this is not a complete list, Niantic has given us information on at least a few upcoming events:
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2021 | March 14, 2021 |
The last regional Go Fest Festival, focused in Nakajima Park in Sapporo, Japan.
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| August 10 | August 16 |
A Bug-Type event to help close out the summer. Interesting that it coincides with the not-yet-announced Mega Evolution for this month....
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| August 13 at 11:00 a.m. local time | August 13 at 2:00 p.m. local time |
Our Community Day for August features the littlest Rockstar, Galarian Zigzagoon. Check out more info in our news post below.
| Event Date |
|---|
| August 27 |
The grand end to the Season of Go, and the final bit of Go Fest 2022. This should be a big one, so stay tuned!
Other updates
New Anti-Cheat Measures
While we don't have a whole lot of direct information, it appears that Niantic plans to enforce their Terms of Service with greater force. You can read more about this here.
New Language Items
Players will no longer be required to use their phone's innate settings for languages, and instead can choose from the following:
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese (Brazilian)
- Russian
- Spanish
- Thai
- Turkish
- Traditional Chinese
Full Announcement
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- Pokémon GO Fest: Sapporo – From Friday, August 5, 2022, to Sunday, August 7, 2022, Pokémon GO Fest comes to Sapporo, Japan! Explore the city and Nakajima Park—tickets are on sale now!
- Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Finale – Stay tuned for more details on the global finale event taking place on August 27.
August Community Day
Join us for August Community Day on Saturday, August 13, 2022! Galarian Zigzagoon, the Tiny Raccoon Pokémon, will appear in the wild!
For more details, check out the August Community Day blog.
Upcoming events
Stay tuned for details about these exciting events.
Bug Out!: Creepy and crawly? Or cute and cuddly? Decide for yourself when this event featuring Bug-type Pokémon returns from Wednesday, August 10, 2022, to Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
2022 Pokémon World Championships event: The 2022 Pokémon World Championships will feature Pokémon GO for the very first time, and we’re holding an in-game celebration from Thursday, August 18, 2022, to Tuesday, August 23, 2022! Keep an eye out for more details.
Don’t forget—because there are multiple Pokémon GO Fest celebrations happening this year, Trainers all over the world will have multiple chances to earn Ultra Unlock bonuses. Learn more here.
To see what else is happening in August, head over to the Season of GO website.
New anti-cheat measures
New enforcement of our player guidelines and terms of service is coming to all Niantic games, including Pokémon GO. Learn more in this note.
Featured Pokémon in raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids throughout August.
Five-Star Raids
The Legendary Pokémon Palkia, Zacian, and Zamazenta and the Mythical Pokémon Genesect will return to five-star raids this August!
Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, July 31, 2022, to Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Palkia
Wednesday, August 10, 2022, to Thursday, August 18, 2022
Genesect* (???)
Thursday, August 18, 2022, to Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Zacian
Zamazenta
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
*During this period, Genesect will have a different Drive than it had in its past Pokémon GO appearances. Stay tuned for more information!
Mega Raids
Mega Slowbro, Mega Ampharos, and Mega Abomasnow will appear in Mega Raids! But more surprises are in store...
Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.
Sunday, July 31, 2022, to Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Mega Abomasnow
Wednesday, August 10, 2022, to Thursday, August 18, 2022
???
Thursday, August 18, 2022, to Thursday, August 25, 2022
Mega Slowbro
Thursday, August 25, 2022, to Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Mega Ampharos
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Raid Hours
Every Wednesday in August, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022: Palkia
Wednesday, August 10, 2022: Genesect* (???)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022: Genesect* (???)
Wednesday, August 24, 2022: Zacian
Wednesday, August 31, 2022: Zamazenta
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
*During this period, Genesect will have a different Drive than it had in its past Pokémon GO appearances. Stay tuned for more information!
August Research Breakthrough encounters
Monday, August 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
Galarian Stunfisk
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
In the month of August, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!
August 2: Hisuian Voltorb | 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
August 9: Nidoran♀ | 2× XP for catching Pokémon
August 16: Joltik | 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
August 23: Nidoran♂ | 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
August 30: Pidove | 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Language selection will be rolling out this month!
Soon, Trainers will be able to change their language settings in Pokémon GO! Trainers will be able to play Pokémon GO in their language of choice, regardless of the language used on their device. The following languages will be available when this setting launches.
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese (Brazilian)
- Russian
- Spanish
- Thai
- Turkish
- Traditional Chinese
Trainers will need to close and reopen Pokémon GO for any language changes to take effect.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
