The “Tales of Transformation” season has officially begun in Pokemon Go, bringing a host of exciting events and new Pokémon introductions this September. Reflecting the season`s theme, Mega Raids will feature several Mega Pokémon, highlighted by the debut of Mega Sharpedo. Beyond this, players can look forward to other new additions, including the Psychic-type Pokémon Indeedee and a special Psyduck adorned with a swim ring, celebrating the new season of the Netflix series `Pokemon Concierge.` Furthermore, September`s Community Day will provide increased opportunities to encounter the elusive Fairy-type Pokémon Flabebe. Many more activities are scheduled throughout the coming weeks, detailed further in this guide.
- September Raid Schedule
- Five-star raids
- Mega raids
- Max Battles
- September Spotlight Hours
- Kanto Celebration
- Mega Sharpedo Raid Day
- Pokemon Concierge Celebration Event
- September Community Day
- Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over
- Shadow Raid Weekend
- Completely Normal
- Mega Camerupt Raid Day
- Steel Skyline
September Raid Schedule
September ushers in a fresh rotation of formidable Raid Bosses for trainers to conquer. Legendary Pokémon Palkia and Dialga are slated to make reappearances in five-star raids at different intervals. Meanwhile, an array of Mega-Evolved Pokémon will rotate through Mega Raids throughout the month. Additionally, both new and returning Dynamax Pokémon will feature in Max Battles. A comprehensive breakdown of September`s raid schedule is provided below:
Five-star raids
September 2-16
- Palkia
September 23-October 7
- Dialga
Mega raids
September 2-9
- Mega Venusaur
- Mega Charizard X
- Mega Charizard Y
- Mega Blastoise
September 9-16
- Mega Pidgeot
- Mega Gyarados
September 16-23
- Mega Gardevoir
- Mega Gallade
- Mega Latios
- Mega Latias
September 23-30
- Mega Kangaskhan
- Mega Lopunny
September 30-October 7
- Mega Steelix
- Mega Scizor
- Mega Lucario
Max Battles
September 2-7
- Dynamax Pidove
September 8-14
- Dynamax Trubbish
September 15-21
- Dynamax Abra
September 22-28
- Dynamax Chansey
September 29-October 5
- Dynamax Beldum
September Spotlight Hours
Pokemon Go will host weekly Spotlight Hour events throughout September. Each Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, a specific Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, offering an excellent chance to gather its candy. Additionally, participants will receive a special bonus, such as double Stardust or XP for catching Pokémon.
Below is September`s complete Spotlight Hour schedule:
September 2
- Featured Pokemon: Pidgey
- Bonus: 2x evolution XP
September 9
- Featured Pokemon: Trubbish
- Bonus: 2x catch Stardust
September 16
- Featured Pokemon: Gothita
- Bonus: 2x catch XP
September 23
- Featured Pokemon: Hoothoot
- Bonus: 2x catch candy
September 30
- Featured Pokemon: Aron
- Bonus: 2x transfer candy
Kanto Celebration
Pokemon Go kicks off its new season with a Kanto Celebration running from September 2-7. During this event, Pokémon from the original Red and Blue versions, such as Chansey, Snorlax, and Abra, will appear more frequently in the wild. Additionally, various event-themed Field and Timed Research tasks will be available, rewarding Mega Energy, Pokémon encounters, Stardust, and other valuable items.
Several bonuses will be active throughout the event. Trainers will earn double the usual XP when spinning Photo Discs at PokeStops, and Mega Evolution will last three times longer than usual. Furthermore, evolving Ivysaur, Charmeleon, or Wartortle during the event will grant them their exclusive Community Day attacks (Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon, respectively).
Bonuses
- One guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokémon
- 3x Mega Evolution duration
- 2x XP for spinning PokeStops
- Ivysaur will learn Frenzy Plant upon evolving into Venusaur
- Charmeleon will learn Blast Burn upon evolving into Charizard
- Wartortle will learn Hydro Cannon upon evolving into Blastoise
Mega Sharpedo Raid Day
Mega Sharpedo is set to debut in Pokemon Go during a special Mega Raid Day event on September 7. From 2-5 PM local time, trainers can challenge Mega Sharpedo in raids. Successful defeats will yield Mega Energy and other rewards, along with an increased chance of encountering a shiny Sharpedo.
Additionally, several bonuses will be active during this event. The Remote Raid Pass limit will temporarily increase to 20, and trainers can earn up to five extra free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at gyms.
Bonuses
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 (from September 6-7)
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes when spinning Photo Discs at gyms
- Increased chance of encountering a shiny Sharpedo in Mega raids
Pokemon Concierge Celebration Event
Pokemon Go will host a special crossover event from September 9-14 to commemorate the new season of Pokemon Concierge. During this event, a special Psyduck wearing a swim ring will be catchable. Other Pokémon featured in the Netflix series will also appear in one- and three-star raids.
Free Field and Timed Research tasks will be available, along with several bonuses. Trainers will receive double candy for catching Pokémon, and buddy Pokémon will bring items more frequently.
Featured Pokemon
One-star raids
- Pikachu
- Magikarp
- Shinx
Three-star raids
- Arcanine
- Dragonite
- Luxray
Bonuses
- 2x candy for catching Pokemon
- Increased chance of encountering a shiny Psyduck wearing a swim ring
- Your buddy Pokemon will bring you items more often
September Community Day
This month`s Community Day, scheduled for September 14, stars the Fairy-type Pokémon Flabebe. From 2-5 PM local time, Flabebe will appear more frequently in the wild, providing a great opportunity to catch this rare Pokémon. The color of Flabebe`s flower will vary by region:
- Red Flower Flabebe: Europe, the Middle East, Africa
- Blue Flower Flabebe: Asia-Pacific
- Yellow Flower Flabebe: The Americas
- Orange Flower Flabebe: All regions
- White Flower Flabebe: All regions
For a limited period, evolving Floette into Florges will become easier: trainers can now do so after earning seven hearts with Floette as their buddy. If evolved before the end of September 21, the resulting Florges will also learn the special Water-type Charged Attack Chilling Water.
Additionally, several bonuses will be active throughout the event. Eggs placed in Incubators will require only a quarter of their usual hatch distance. Trainers will also receive double candy for catching Pokémon, and any Lure Modules or Incense used during the event will last for three hours.
Bonuses
- Evolve Floette into Florges after earning seven hearts with Floette as your buddy
- 1/4 egg hatch distance
- 2x candy for catching Pokemon
- Lure Modules will last for three hours
- Incense will last for three hours
- One additional Special Trade can be made
- Trades will require 50% less Stardust
Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over
Team Go Rocket will disrupt this year`s Psychic Spectacular from September 16-21. During the event, Psychic-type Pokémon such as Abra, Beldum, and Ralts will appear more frequently in the wild. Additionally, Lunatone and Solrock, typically region-exclusive, will appear globally.
Beyond wild spawns, certain Psychic Pokémon like Smoochum, Espurr, and the debuting Indeedee may hatch from 5 km eggs during the event. Team Go Rocket`s presence will also increase, with grunts appearing more often at PokeStops and in hot-air balloons.
A new Special Research story will be available, leading trainers to a battle with Team Go Rocket boss Giovanni, who will command a Shadow Tornadus.
Featured Pokemon
5 km eggs
- Smoochum
- Chingling
- Espurr
- Indeedee
Three-star raids
- Alolan Raichu
- Hisuian Braviary
- Wyrdeer
Bonuses
- Additional candy for Nice throws or better
- 1/2 egg hatch distance
- Lunatone and Solrock will appear in all regions
- Team Go Rocket will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in hot-air balloons
- You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokemon forget Frustration
Shadow Raid Weekend
This year`s Psychic Spectacular concludes with a Shadow Raid Weekend on September 20-21. Throughout the weekend, the legendary Pokémon Groudon will appear as a Shadow raid boss at gyms. Trainers will also have their first opportunity to encounter a shiny Shadow Groudon during the event and can earn an additional free Raid Pass each day by spinning Photo Discs at gyms.
Completely Normal
Normal-type Pokémon take center stage in the “Completely Normal” event, running from September 23-27. During this event, Normal Pokémon such as Sentret, Buneary, Dunsparce, and Audino will appear more frequently in the wild. Ditto will also be more common, disguising itself as various Pokémon.
A new Pokémon, Dundunsparce (Dunsparce`s evolved form), will make its debut, offering trainers their first chance to obtain it. Event-themed Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges will be available, alongside bonuses like double candy for catching Pokémon.
Bonuses
- 2x candy for catching Pokemon
- 2x XP for evolving Pokemon
- Increased chance to encounter shiny Dunsparce
- Increased chance to encounter Ditto
Mega Camerupt Raid Day
Pokemon Go will host another Mega Raid Day on September 28. From 2-5 PM local time, trainers can challenge Mega Camerupt in Mega Raids, marking its first appearance in Pokemon Go. Successful raid completions also bring increased odds of encountering a shiny Camerupt.
Additional bonuses during the event include a temporary increase to 20 for the Remote Raid Pass limit and the opportunity to receive up to five extra free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at gyms.
Bonuses
- Remote Raid Pass limit temporarily increased to 20 (September 27-28)
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes when spinning Photo Discs at gyms
- Increased chance of encountering a shiny Camerupt from Mega Raids
Steel Skyline
Pokemon Go concludes the month with the “Steel Skyline” event, running from September 30-October 7. As its name suggests, Steel-type and city-dwelling Pokémon like Alolan Diglett, Galarian Meowth, Skarmory, Trubbish, and Klink will appear more frequently in the wild. This event also marks the first opportunity to encounter Dynamax Duraludon, the Steel/Dragon Pokémon, which will appear in four-star Max Battles.
Beyond featured Pokémon, various Global Challenges will be active, unlocking different rewards as players collectively complete missions. Free event-themed Field and Timed Research tasks will be available, along with a paid Timed Research ticket offering additional challenges and rewards.
Featured Pokemon
Wild encounters
- Alolan Diglett
- Magnemite
- Grimer
- Alolan Grimer
- Galarian Meowth
- Porygon
- Skarmory
- Aron
- Mawile
- Bronzor
- Trubbish
- Klink
- Axew
- Togedemaru
One-star Max Battles
- Dynamax Drilbur
- Dynamax Rookidee
Three-star Max Battles
- Dynamax Beldum
Four-star Max Battles
- Dynamax Duraludon