Have you noticed the change in the length of days as of late? While it's true that the current season that your region is getting ready to enter in the coming days will depend on where you are on the globe, one universal fact remains for everyone on this big, blue globe of ours: the solstice is coming. The lengthening/shortening of days is about to reach its apex and flip, and Pokemon Go is celebrating this meteorological event as always!
Solstice Horizons
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time | June 25, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- 2x Catch Stardust
- Lunatone and Solrock will be available globally during the event
- Specific Pokemon will be available in the wild based on the time of day
- The following Pokemon will spawn more frequently in the wild during the day:
- The following Pokemon will spawn more frequently in the wild at night:
- The following Pokemon will be available in raids during the event:
- Field research and Collection Challenges themed to the Solstice will be available
- A paid Special Research line titled "Starry Skies" will once again be available in the shops for $5.00 or equivalent local pricing. This line will grant players an encounter with Cosmog.
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Trainers,
Take the opportunity to see what Pokémon are active during your favorite times during the Solstice Horizons event, featuring Pokémon associated with day and night!
Solstice Horizons
Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Wild encounters (Day)
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the day.
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Fomantis—if you’re lucky!
Ledyba
Murkrow
Solrock
Drifloon
Purrloin
Sewaddle
Cottonee
Petilil
Fomantis
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Hisuian Sneasel
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild at night.
Oddish
Spinarak
Misdreavus
Lunatone
Stunky
Venipede
Foongus
Phantump
Fomantis
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Sneasel
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Special Research is in the stars
Starry Skies, a new Special Research story starring Cosmog, will be available to Trainers level 5 and up at no cost—just log in between Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time to begin! Plus, for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can play through Starry Skies a second time and encounter Cosmog again.
You can purchase a ticket for a second go at this Special Research story during the event and until Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research story during the Solstice Horizons event. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.
Early access, plus a big discount on the web store–exclusive Solstice Box
Need some extra items to make the most of the Solstice Horizons event? Trainers who use the Pokémon GO Web Store will get exclusive early access to a discounted Solstice Box two days before it hits the in-game shop!*
This special bundle includes the following.
- 3 Remote Raid Passes
- 9 Super Incubators
- 9 Golden Razz Berries
Head on over to the Pokémon GO Web Store to grab these great items at a deep discount!
*The Solstice Box will be available in the in-game shop after the initial exclusivity window. This bundle will not have the same discount in the in-game shop.
Event Bonuses
2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Lunatone and Solrock will both appear in the wild during the event, regardless of your location.
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
Sneasel
Hisuian Sneasel
Rockruff
Fomantis
Noctowl
Espeon
Umbreon
Staraptor
Nihilego
Mega Raids
Mega Sceptile
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research task encounters
Solstice Horizons–themed Field Research tasks will be available!
Among other rewards, you might encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!
Fomantis
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Collection Challenge
Solstice Horizons–themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete the event-themed Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and encounters with the following Pokémon!
Fomantis
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
