With the seasons changing and leaves starting to fall, Pokémon GO makes its official transition into autumn with the new season, Tales of Transformation, coming out September 2. The season will run through until December 2.
Tales of Resolution, Evolution, Mega Evolutions and Battles
The Tales of Transformation season begins with the Tales of Resolution, introducing Keldeo’s Resolute Form. After a season-long in Pokémon GO, players can finally transform Keldeo into its Resolute Form. For those who have yet to catch Keldeo, players will encounter Keldeo in seasonal research, allowing you to catch it.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon evolutions will make their Pokémon GO debuts. Although many have yet to be revealed, it was announced that Dipplin and Hydrapple will debut this season.
Three new mega-evolutions will make their raid debuts during Tales of Transformation, including Metagross, Sharpedo and Camerupt. All three will be available in raid battles. Alongside all the new mega-evolutions joining the game, Mega Rayquaza will make its raid return this season.
Also joining raid battles will be Shadow Groudon, with more shadow Pokémon set to join due to Team Rocket Boss Giovanni’s return. New Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon will also make their debuts. Players can battle it out against Gigantamax Garbodor and Dynamax Duraludon, catching them after a successful fight.
As for the hatched Pokémon, each month will include different Pokémon in each type of egg. More Pokémon available for each different egg will be revealed later in-game. All hatched Pokémon have a chance to be a shiny as well!
Kanto Celebration
From September 2 to September 7, Pokémon from the Kanto region that are usually not available in all locations will be accessible worldwide. Some event bonuses include evolving Ivysaur to get a Venusaur that knows Frenzy Plant, evolving Charmeleon to get a Charizard that knows Blast Burn and evolving Wartortle to get a Blastoise that knows Hydro Cannon.
Each day, players can catch different location-exclusive Pokémon from Kanto. The schedule goes as follows:
- Near and Farfetch’d from Tuesday, September 2, at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, September 3, at 10 a.m. local time
- Kang You Dig It from Wednesday, September 3, at 10 a.m. to Thursday, September 4, at 10 a.m. local time
- Mime Time from Thursday, September 4, at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 5, at 10 a.m. local time
- Tauros Taming from Friday, September 5, at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 6, at 10 a.m. local time
In addition to all the Pokémon available each day, different event-exclusive Timed Research and Pokémon in the wild. Players can also obtain Mega Energy through collection challenges and evolution. Finally, the Kanto Celebration event will feature the three legendary Kanto birds in Dynamax challenges.
Mega Sharpedo Raid Day
With Mega Sharpedo making its debut during Tales of Transformation, Sunday, September 7, will be the Mega Sharpedo Raid Day. The raid day will only last from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Due to the excitement surrounding Mega Sharpedo’s debut, Pokémon GO will change the limit of remote raid passes to 20. Players will also be able to receive up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, rather than the usual one.
Pokémon Concierge Celebration Event
With new episodes of Pokémon Concierge coming to Netflix on September 4th, Pokémon GO is releasing a special event in honor. Pokémon Concierge takes place on a tropical island at the Pokémon Resort, where the main character, Haru, grows as the new concierge of the establishment.
The Pokémon Concierge Celebration Event will run from September 9 through September 14. During the event, a new costumed Pokémon will debut, Psyduck with a swimming ring! Sealeo and Shinx will also appear in the wild.
Throughout the event, when players take photos, they may encounter surprise Pokémon Concierge characters and Pokémon featured in the anime.
New Weekly Challenges
This season, Pokémon GO will introduce a new way to connect with friends, Weekly Challenges. Players can create groups with up to three friends, anywhere in the world. Players can complete these challenges to earn experience while simultaneously increasing their friendship levels.
Featured Pokémon for the Season
Tales of Transformation will feature three Community Days, including a Flabébé Community Day on September 14. The other Community Days will take place on October 12 and November 30, with the specific Pokémon to be revealed at a later date.
Pokémon GO will also switch out its seasonal Pokémon rotation. The following Pokémon will appear more often in field research rewards starting September 2nd:
- Aggron*
- Alakazam*
- Dreepy
- Frigibax*
- Morpeko
- Sinistea
(* Chance for a shiny!)
September:
- Bulbasaur* (2 km Eggs)
- Treecko*(2 km Eggs)
- Azurill* (2 km Eggs)
- Wynaut* (2 km Eggs)
- Alolan Grimer* (5 km Eggs)
- Pichu* (5 km Eggs)
- Riolu* (5 km Eggs)
- Mawile* (10 km Eggs)
- Beldum* (10 km Eggs)
October:
- Charmander (2 km Eggs)
- Togepi (2 km Eggs)
- Torchic (2 km Eggs)
- Chingling (2 km Eggs)
- Alolan Meowth (5 km Eggs)
- Budew (5 km Eggs)
- Munchlax (5 km Eggs)
- Absol (10 km Eggs)
- Bagon (10 km Eggs)
November:
- Squirtle (2 km Eggs)
- Mudkip (2 km Eggs)
- Bonsly (2 km Eggs)
- Happiny (2 km Eggs)
- Alolan Vulpix (5 km Eggs)
- Tyrogue (5 km Eggs)
- Mantyke (5 km Eggs)
- Larvitar (10 km Eggs)
- Sableye (10 km Eggs)
Adventure Sync Rewards:
- Omanyte (5 km Eggs)
- Kabuto (5 km Eggs)
- Elekid (5 km Eggs)
- Magby (5 km Eggs)
- Alolan Rattata (7 km Eggs)
- Alolan Sandshrew (7 km Eggs)
- Galarian Farfetch’d (7 km Eggs)
- Hisuian Qwilfish (7 km Eggs)
- Aerodactyl (10 km Eggs)
- Druddigon (10 km Eggs)
- Tinkatink (10 km Eggs)
7 km Eggs from Mateo’s Gift Exchange on Routes:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Hisuian Voltorb
New Max Level
Previously, players could only reach level 50 in-game while having to conduct level-up research to advance from levels 41 to 50. However, starting October 15, players will be allowed to reach up to level 80 in-game. The game will remove level-up research for 41-50, switching the research task to levels 71-80.
Players who were at level 50 and continued to gain experience will automatically advance to higher levels with the update. Not only that, but a new rewards system will be implemented for leveling up, such as increasing item, gift and Pokémon storage.
In preparation for the new levels, Pokémon GO will increase experience between now and October 14. Players will earn double XP from nice, great and excellent throws. Additionally, players will earn an extra 3,000 XP for winning raids or winning Max Battles.
Overall, we’re falling in love with Pokémon GO’s new season, Tales of Transformation. Until its release, players can enjoy the current event, Sunkissed Shores, which includes Dondozo’s debut.
I’m so excited for this new season! Can’t wait. 🙂