Trainers,
Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2025!
Learn more about the game here.
Experience Lumiose City in the Kalos region in a new adventure with Pokémon Legends: Z-A! In celebration of the release of this game, Mega Raids will appear more often in Pokémon GO. Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig will appear in Timed Research, and avatar items inspired by Lumiose City Pokémon Trainers will be available in the shop.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Celebration Event
Thursday, October 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 20, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- Mega Raids will appear more frequently.
Timed Research
Free event-exclusive Timed Research with branching tasks will be available! Complete the research tasks to earn XP, Candy, a Poffin, and encounters with either Chikorita*, Totodile*, or Tepig* with a Seasonal Special Background!
The first partner Pokémon you choose will have an increased chance to be attracted to Daily Adventure Incense.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before the Timed Research ends.
Featured Attacks
Evolve Bayleef during the event to get a Meganium that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Evolve Croconaw during the event to get a Feraligatr that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Evolve Pignite during the event to get an Emboar that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Meganium, Feraligatr, and Emboar will also be able to learn their featured attack using a Charged TM during the event.
New Avatar Items
The following new avatar items will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!
Lumiose City Outfit (Fitted)
Lumiose City Hat (Black)
Lumiose City Shoes (Red)
Lumiose City Outfit (Relaxed)
Lumiose City Hat (White)
Lumiose City Shoes (Blue)
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—The Pokémon GO team
