Dedenne makes an illuminating debut during the Festival of Lights, but with light comes shadow...
Trainers,
The time has come for light to overcome the dark with the much-anticipated debut of Dedenne, the Antenna Pokémon. This Electric- and Fairy-type Pokémon, originally found in the Kalos region, will help illuminate your Pokédex as Electric-type Pokémon begin to appear more frequently in the wild. As Trainers may be familiar with, the Festival of Lights is a time to rediscover and strengthen bonds with all those around you.
Festival of Lights
From Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time unless otherwise noted.
Event Bonuses
Happiness, friendships, and heartfelt gifts add joy to any celebration. Amid all the happiness and glee of the Festival of Lights, strengthen friendships and spread the joy of giving in Pokémon GO!
The Season of Mischief Story Continues!
Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!
If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!
Can you form a better bond with Hoopa and help Professor Willow explore its past? More awaits as you learn about the mischievous Hoopa.
Fireworks
The Festival of Lights deserves a grand display, so you’ll be able to enjoy fireworks in Pokémon GO during the first few days of the event as Trainers around the world celebrate the festival of Diwali.
Pokémon Debut
Dedenne makes its debut in Pokémon GO!
Originally discovered in the Kalos region, Dedenne will debut in Pokémon GO during the Festival of Lights. The Electric and Fairy type will no doubt be a cute addition to your Pokédex!
Wild Encounters
As Trainers light the way for one another, certain Pokémon will appear in the wild to help.
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Raids
Overcoming the dark takes a lot of strength. Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will make their way to raids with the exclusive attack Sacred Sword.
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-star raids
Three-star raids
Five-star raids
Mega Raids
Eggs
7km Eggs
A Celebration in India
India only
Trainers in India can enjoy a brighter evening on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Blitzle and Dedenne will be appearing more frequently in the wild
- 2× Catch Candy
New Avatar Items and Stickers
Visit the shop during the event for a free Festival of Lights T-shirt inspired by the celebrations in India. You’ll also be able to light up your Avatar with Dedenne-inspired avatar items.
During the event, you’ll be able to get Dedenne-inspired stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
A Looming Shadow Returns!
The Season of Mischief Story Continues!
Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!
If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!
With Light Comes Shadow: Team GO Rocket has decided to take over the Festival of Lights event in an attempt to take away Hoopa! Giovanni has also returned to lead this mission. It seems likely that he was watching from the shadows this entire time, studying Hoopa as we learned about it, too. There’s also rumors of another Legendary Pokémon that he’s turned into a Shadow Pokémon! Let’s stop Team GO Rocket, Trainers!
Use the Super Rocket Radar from this part of the Special Research to encounter Giovanni!
Giovanni Returns
Giovanni has emerged from the shadows once again! He and his Shadow Pokémon might try to capture Hoopa. Defeat Giovanni to rescue Shadow Lugia!
Team GO Rocket Has Created More Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket has been busy in the shadows. Team GO Rocket Grunts as well as their leaders—Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon.
Bonuses
The following bonuses will be in effect during the Festival of Lights event.
Field Research Task Encounters
In addition to the event-themed Pokémon already available to encounter in Field Research Tasks, you’ll also be able to encounter Vullaby! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Vullaby, if you’re lucky!
Light Overcomes Shadow
Well done, Trainers! Your strength has helped push back the shadows. Keep your guard up and continue to spread light around you.
Bonuses
Team GO Rocket, while still appearing more frequently, will begin to slowly withdraw their forces.
Confetti
To celebrate the victory of light over Team GO Rocket, confetti will be appearing on the map until the end of the Festival of Lights event.
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—The Pokémon GO team
