Pokémon GO June Content Update: GO Fest 2022, Season of GO, Mewtwo returns to raids, and more
A jam-packed June!
Niantic wants Pokémon GO trainers to know that June is absolutely exploding with content to look forward to. There’s a ton of events coming up, plenty of opportunities for extra goodies, and a lot more! You can read a full breakdown of what’s to come below.
The Season of GO is here!
A new in-game Season is coming soon to Pokémon GO: the Season of GO! Celebrate all things Pokémon GO beginning on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time!
Pokémon GO Fest 2022
Are you ready for our global Pokémon GO Fest 2022 kick-off event? Join the fun on Saturday, June 4, 2022 and Sunday, June 5, 2022, and encounter the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon, for the very first time in Pokémon GO! Tickets are available now.
Earlier Candy XL Access
Starting with the Season of GO and continuing beyond, we are reducing the level at which Trainers can begin earning Candy XL. Now, all Trainers level 31 and above will be able to earn Candy XL!
Upcoming events
Stay tuned for details about these exciting events.
Adventure Week: Adventure Week returns! Get ready to explore the wide world of fossils and Rock-type Pokémon during this fan-favorite event running from Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to Sunday, June, 12 2022.
Pokémon TCG Crossover Event: Universes are colliding! Fans of the Pokémon TCG will want to see what we have in store for this exciting crossover collaboration, taking place from Thursday, June 16, 2022, to Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Featured Pokémon in raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids throughout June.
Five-Star Raids
The Legendary Pokémon Kyogre, Groudon, and Mewtwo will return to five-star raids this June!
Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022, to Tuesday, June 7, 2022
- Kyogre
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, to Thursday, June 16, 2022
- Groudon
Thursday, June 16, 2022, to Thursday, June 23, 2022
- Mewtwo*
Thursday, June 23, 2022, to Friday July 1, 2022
- Mewtwo**
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
- *Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Shadow Ball.
- **Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Psystrike.
Mega Raids
Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Steelix, Mega Venusaur, and Mega Blastoise, will appear in Mega Raids!
Please note: raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022, to Tuesday, June 7, 2022
- Mega Steelix
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, to Thursday, June 16, 2022
- Mega Aerodactyl
Thursday, June 16, 2022, to Thursday, June 23, 2022
- Mega Venusaur
Thursday, June 23, 2022, to Friday July 1, 2022
- Mega Blastoise
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Raid Hours
Every Wednesday in June, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.
- June 1: Kyogre
- June 8 : Groudon
- June 15: Groudon
- June 22: Mewtwo*
- June 29: Mewtwo**
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
- *Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Shadow Ball.
- **Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Psystrike.
June Research Breakthrough encounters
Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Friday, July 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
- Klink
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
In the month of June, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!
- June 7: Nosepass ǀ 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- June 14: Mantine ǀ 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
- June 21: Spinarak ǀ 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
- June 28: ???
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
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