Trainers,
Get ready to adventure and explore your favorite Routes with the new Out to Play event in Pokémon GO! Experience some fun event bonuses and encounters, and learn more about what updates are in store for Routes. Plus, for the first time, Trainers around the world will be able to encounter Shiny Hisui Growlithe—if they’re lucky!
Out to Play
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
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 Hisuian Growlithe—if you’re lucky!
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km, 5 km, 7km, and 10km Eggs.
Event bonuses
Event bonuses
The following Pokémon are more likely to appear as Shiny Pokémon during the event!
Field Research task encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Out to Play: Timed Research
Free event-exclusive Timed Research focused on Routes and exploring your area will be available throughout the event!
Complete the research tasks to earn items, stardust, and encounters with Hisuian Growlithe!
Paid Timed Research: NAME
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the additional event-exclusive Timed Research.
Complete the event-themed research tasks to receive the following.
- Six encounters with Hisuian Growlithe
- Five encounters with Hisuian Growlithe
- Two Incubators
- One Super Incubator
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 2, 2023, 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
The ticket for this Timed Research will only be available in the in-game shop until October 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Event bundles
There’ll be a Voyager Box available for 1990 PokéCoins, featuring ten Super Incubators, twelve Incubators, and two Poffin. Check it out in the in-game shop while you can!
Pokémon GO Web Store Ultra Hatch Box bundle
Trying to hatch as many Hisuian Growlithe as possible? Stock up on extra Super Incubators and get ready for the Out to Play event with the Ultra Hatch Box, only available on the Pokémon GO Web Store.
If you want the best deals on items, the web store offers special discounts and event boxes, so check back regularly to see what new items and surprises may be in store!
PokéStop Showcases
During the Out to Play event, be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops where you can enter Growlithe!
New avatar items
To celebrate the Out to Play event, the Growlithe Helmet will be available to purchase in the in-game shop for 200 coins during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends.
To celebrate the Out to Play event, the Growlithe Helmet will be available to purchase in the in-game shop for 200 coins during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends.
Routes updates
We hope that Trainers are enjoying Routes, and are exploring their areas in a way like never before.
As we continue to make Routes an even more fun experience, here’s what Trainers can expect to see now:
- Increased Routes availability across the globe for more Trainers to enjoy
- Lowered the level requirement for Trainers to create Routes
- Several quality of life improvements, including seeing even more Routes within the Nearby menu, directional arrows now displayed on Routes, and the number of Zygarde Cells now shown within the Zygarde Cube details
In the future, Trainers can expect for Routes to continue to spring up around the world as more are approved. In addition:
- More Trainers will begin to have access to creating Routes
- Zygarde cells will become more frequent on Routes
- A new notification will be available to inform Trainers when there are Routes nearby
- Quality of life improvements
We’re excited for all that is to come, and who knows what more is on the horizon? Be sure to check out the Routes page to keep up to date!
As we continue to make Routes an even more fun experience, here’s what Trainers can expect to see now:
- Increased Routes availability across the globe for more Trainers to enjoy
- Lowered the level requirement for Trainers to create Routes
- Several quality of life improvements, including seeing even more Routes within the Nearby menu, directional arrows now displayed on Routes, and the number of Zygarde Cells now shown within the Zygarde Cube details
In the future, Trainers can expect for Routes to continue to spring up around the world as more are approved. In addition:
- More Trainers will begin to have access to creating Routes
- Zygarde cells will become more frequent on Routes
- A new notification will be available to inform Trainers when there are Routes nearby
- Quality of life improvements
We’re excited for all that is to come, and who knows what more is on the horizon? Be sure to check out the Routes page to keep up to date!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
