The Psychic Spectacular is on its way back, and it's coming with a few fun bonuses. From Elite Moves to a brand new Mega Evolution, it seems that we've got a few bonuses to look forward to in the near future!
Psychic Spectacular 2022
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time | September 12, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- Mega Alakazam makes its grand debut into Pokemon Go
- Any Alakazam caught during event hours or any Kadabra evolved into Alakazam during event hours will know the Elite Move Psychic
- A special Research Line will be made available
- The Psychic Cup will be available in the Go Battle League during the event
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available in the wild
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available in raids
- Unown will be available in its "E", "P", and "S" variants
- A special selection of Pokemon will hatch from 7km Eggs obtained during the event
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available rom Field Research
Deoxys Raid Day
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. local time | 5:00 p.m. local time |
During this time, raids for Deoxys' four formes will be available en-masse, and will have increased Shiny odds. Players will be able to obtain up to 5 additional Raid Passes by spinning Gyms during event hours.
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Trainers,
If your memory is as good as Alakazam’s, then you may remember a past event all about Psychic-type Pokémon. Well, we’re pleased to announce that that same event—the Psychic Spectacular—will soon make a return!
Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids, the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in raids, and more! Read on for all the details.
Psychic Spectacular
Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 12, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Mega Alakazam appears!
Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
Mega Alakazam
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Featured attack
Alakazam
Evolve Kadabra (Abra’s Evolution) or catch Alakazam in raids during the event to get an Alakazam that knows the Charged Attack Psychic.
Psychic
- Trainer Battles: 90 Power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense
- Gyms and raids: 90 Power
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Elgyem—if you’re lucky!
Abra
Slowpoke
Drowzee
Natu
Ralts
Spoink
Munna
Woobat
Gothita
Solosis
Elgyem
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Kadabra
Kirlia
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
Unown E
Unown P
Unown S
Espurr
Three-Star Raids
Alolan Raichu
Wobbuffet
Girafarig
Oranguru
Five-Star Raids
Normal Forme Deoxys
Attack Forme Deoxys
Defense Forme Deoxys
Speed Forme Deoxys
Mega Alakazam
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Deoxys Raid Day
Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
As part of the Psychic Spectacular event, we’re holding a special Raid Day to celebrate the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys! Deoxys will be appearing in Five-Star Raids in all of its forms—and if you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
- All forms of Deoxys appearing more frequently in raids
- Earn up to five additional daily Raid Passes by spinning Gyms
- An increased chance of encountering Shiny Deoxys
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7km Eggs.
Smoochum
Wynaut
Chingling
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research task encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Baltoy
Chimecho
Elgyem
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Hypno
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research
Timed Research focused on Curveball Throws will be available throughout the event!
Complete the research to earn multiple encounters with Elgyem.
GO Battle League: Season of Light
Psychic Cup
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Psychic-type Pokémon will be eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Mew
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—The Pokémon GO team
