The new “Tales of Transformation” season in Pokemon Go is now live, bringing a wealth of new content and exciting events throughout September. This month`s theme emphasizes Mega Evolutions, featuring several Mega Pokemon in Mega Raids, including the highly anticipated debut of Mega Sharpedo.
Beyond Mega Evolutions, trainers can look forward to other new Pokemon appearing in the game. The psychic-type Indeedee will make its debut, alongside a special Psyduck adorned with a swim ring, celebrating the latest season of the Netflix series, Pokemon Concierge. Additionally, September`s Community Day will offer enhanced opportunities to catch the elusive fairy-type Pokemon, Flabebe.
There`s a full schedule of activities planned for the upcoming weeks. Below, you`ll find a comprehensive overview of all the major events taking place in Pokemon Go this September.
September Raid Schedule
A new month signals the arrival of new raid bosses, presenting numerous challenges for trainers throughout September.
Legendary Pokemon Palkia and Dialga will return to five-star raids at different intervals this month. A rotation of Mega-Evolved Pokemon will also be featured in Mega Raids over the coming weeks. Furthermore, new and returning Dynamax Pokemon are slated to appear in Max Battles.
Here`s the complete raid schedule for September:
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.
Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, a specific Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild, providing an excellent chance to gather that species` candy. Additionally, participating in the event will grant an extra bonus, such as double Stardust or XP from catching Pokemon.
Below is the full Spotlight Hour schedule for September:
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 latest season with a Kanto Celebration running from September 2-7.
During this event, Pokemon 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, offering Mega Energy, Pokemon encounters, Stardust, and other rewards.
Several bonuses will also be active throughout the event: trainers will earn double XP for spinning Photo Discs at PokeStops, and Mega Evolution durations will be tripled. Furthermore, evolving Ivysaur, Charmeleon, or Wartortle during the event will grant them their respective Community Day-exclusive attacks: Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon.
Bonuses
- One guaranteed candy XL for evolving Pokemon
- 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 will make its Pokemon Go debut 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.
Additional bonuses will be active during this event: the Remote Raid Pass limit will be temporarily increased 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 from spinning Photo Discs at gyms
- Increased chance of encountering a shiny Sharpedo in Mega Raids
Pokemon Concierge Celebration Event
Pokemon Go will commemorate the new season of Pokemon Concierge with a special crossover event from September 9-14.
During this event, a unique Psyduck wearing a swim ring will be available for capture. Other Pokemon featured in the Netflix series will also appear in one-star and three-star raids.
Trainers can complete free Field and Timed Research tasks, and enjoy several bonuses: double candy for catching Pokemon, and an increased frequency of buddy Pokemon bringing items.
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, featuring the fairy-type Pokemon Flabebe, is scheduled for September 14.
From 2-5 PM local time, Flabebe will appear more frequently in the wild, providing an excellent chance to catch this rare fairy type. The color of Flabebe`s flower will vary based on your geographical 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 time, obtaining a Florges will become easier. You can now evolve Floette after earning seven hearts with it set as your buddy. If you evolve Floette before the end of September 21, the resulting Florges will also learn the special water-type Charged Attack, Chilling Water.
Several bonuses will be active during the event: eggs placed in Incubators will hatch at a quarter of their usual distance, you`ll earn double candy for catching Pokemon, and any Lure Modules or Incense used 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 disrupts this year`s Psychic Spectacular, running from September 16-21.
Throughout the event, psychic-type Pokemon such as Abra, Beldum, and Ralts will appear more frequently in the wild. Additionally, Lunatone and Solrock, typically region-locked, will be available worldwide. Team Go Rocket`s presence will also increase, with grunts appearing more often at PokeStops and in hot-air balloons.
Certain psychic Pokemon, including Smoochum, Espurr, and the newly debuting Indeedee, may hatch from 5 km eggs during the event. A new Special Research story will also become available, leading trainers to a confrontation with Team Go Rocket boss Giovanni, who will wield 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
The Psychic Spectacular concludes with a Shadow Raid Weekend on September 20-21.
During this weekend, the legendary Pokemon Groudon will appear as a Shadow raid boss at gyms. Trainers will also have their first opportunity to encounter a shiny Shadow Groudon. Additionally, an extra free Raid Pass can be earned daily by spinning Photo Discs at gyms.
Completely Normal Event
Normal-type Pokemon will take center stage in the “Completely Normal” event, scheduled from September 23-27.
Throughout the event, normal Pokemon like Sentret, Buneary, Dunsparce, and Audino will spawn more frequently in the wild. Ditto will also appear more often, disguising itself as various Pokemon.
A new Pokemon debut is also planned: trainers will have their first chance to obtain Dunsparce`s evolved form, Dundunsparce. Event-themed Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges will be available, along with various bonuses, including double candy for catching Pokemon.
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, Mega Camerupt will be available in Mega Raids, marking its first appearance in Pokemon Go. Successfully completing the raid will also grant increased odds of encountering a shiny Camerupt.
Event bonuses include a temporary increase in the Remote Raid Pass limit to 20, and the ability to obtain up to five additional 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 from spinning Photo Discs at gyms
- Increased chance of encountering a shiny Camerupt from Mega Raids
Steel Skyline Event
Pokemon Go will conclude the month with a “Steel Skyline” event, running from September 30-October 7.
As implied by the name, steel-type and other city-dwelling Pokemon like Alolan Diglett, Galarian Meowth, Skarmory, Trubbish, and Klink will appear more frequently in the wild. This event also introduces Dynamax Duraludon, a steel/dragon Pokemon, which will appear in four-star Max Battles.
Beyond featured Pokemon, Global Challenges will be active, unlocking various rewards as players collectively complete missions. Free event-themed Field and Timed Research tasks will be available, along with an optional paid Timed Research ticket offering extra 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