Pokémon GO Fest 2023
London, UK
Osaka, Japan
New York City, USA
Worldwide
What to look forward to this Season
New features
Pokémon debuts
Many Pokémon will make their Pokémon GO debuts throughout the course of this Season, Hidden Gems!
Both Sandygast, the Sand Heap Pokémon, and Palossand, the Sand Castle Pokémon, will debut during Water Festival: Beach Week. These Pokémon were originally discovered in the Alola region from Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. These Ground- and Ghost-type Pokémon are known to possess and curse people, so keep an eye out!
Carbink, the Jewel Pokémon, will also make its Pokémon GO debut during Hidden Gems! But where will Carbink first appear? And what other new Pokémon will be coming to Pokémon GO this Season? Experience Hidden Gems to find out!
The Mythical Pokémon Diancie–the Jewel Pokémon–is the crown jewel of Hidden Gems! This glimmering Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2023! Head over to our GO Fest 2023 to learn more about how to encounter this gem of a Mythical Pokémon!
Shadow Pokémon debuts
Are you ready to face the Shadow Raid Bosses, Trainers?
Shadow Raids will be available during Hidden Gems starting on Monday, June 5, at 10 a.m. local time.
One-Star and Three-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily, while Five-Star Shadow Raids will be available exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, unless otherwise noted.
During Hidden Gems, Shadow Articuno will be available to battle in Five-Star Shadow Raids! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Articuno, if you’re lucky!
The hidden mysteries of Hidden Gems
We’re focusing on new Pokémon GO features during Hidden Gems! Check back over the course of the Season to see what treasures might be unlocked!
Shadow Raids
Team GO Rocket has a new scheme to take over Gyms with hordes of Shadow Pokémon. Take them on in Shadow Raids!
Web Store
Celebrate the launch of Hidden Gems with an exclusive Web Store bundle! Don’t miss your chance to grab the Great Voyager Box, which includes Super Incubators and Incubators at a discounted price!
Style Shop Update
Get ready to upgrade your style! We’re excited to announce that Pokémon GO’s Style Shop—the in-game shop where you can purchase avatar items—is getting an update soon!
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Seasonal highlights
Events
The GO Battle League returns as part of Hidden Gems! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as the Fossil Cup: Great League Edition. Summer Cup: Great League Edition, Summer Cup: Ultra League Edition, and Element Cup: Little Edition.
Visit the GO Battle League web page for the schedule and more info!
Seasonal rotations
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.
As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world!
The following bonuses are specific to Hidden Gems.