Magneton
Porygon
Snubbull
Gulpin
Audino
Klink
Litwick
Butterfree
Scyther
Sunkern
Nuzleaf
Staravia
Phantump
Fomantis
Clefairy
Rhydon
Shuckle
Pupitar
Meditite
Galarian Stunfisk
Mienfoo
Poliwrath
Galarian Slowpoke
Paldean Wooper
Lotad
Pelipper
Floatzel
Finneon
Absol
Turtwig
Chimchar
Piplup
Shinx
Gabite
Deerling (Winter)
Gligar
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip
Goomy
Deerling (Summer)
Psyduck
Swablu
Bonsly
Larvesta
Litleo
Wimpod
Clamperl
Blitzle
Inkay
Druddigon
Dreepy
Pokémon GO Season: Dual Destiny
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Welcome to Dual Destiny, the newest season in Pokémon GO! There's a lot to cover, so allow us to walk you through all of the exciting new additions and events coming your way.
Date
Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny will run from December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. – March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova
Stay tuned for more information about Pokémon GO Tour: Unova to be announced in the next few days.
Dual Destiny Special Research
Keep an eye out for a new Special Research for Dual Destiny, which will be available to claim from Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your Research tab.
Pokémon Debuts
More Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region, featured in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games for Nintendo Switch, have been spotted in Pokémon GO! After much speculation, it looks like we'll finally be seeing Sinistea join us in the game. We're excited to see what other surprise additions may be coming soon.
Shadow Pokémon Debuts
One-star and three-star Shadow Raids will be available daily during Dual Destiny, while five-star Shadow Raids will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, unless otherwise noted.
Even more exciting, 
Shadow Regirock, 
Shadow Regice and 
Shadow Registeel will be featured in five-star Shadow Raids throughout Dual Destiny. For the first time in Pokémon GO, you may even encounter Shiny ones — if you’re lucky!
Max Pokémon Debuts
Here's some BIG news to get excited for. Dynamax 
Machop, Dynamax 
Krabby, Gigantamax 
Lapras and more will emerge in Max Battles during Dual Destiny. Now's the perfect time to power up your team and get ready to take on these larger-than-life Pokémon.
Community Days
Mark your calendars! Dual Destiny will have Community Day events on the following dates:
- December Community Day 2024 (December 21–22)
- January Community Day (January 4)
- January Community Day Classic (January 25)
- February Community Day (February 9)
Themed Stickers
You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening 
Gifts and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Dual Destiny: Eggs-pedition Access
Every month during Dual Destiny, Trainers will be able to purchase a new ticketed experience that includes bonuses and Timed Research. Trainers will also receive an 
Incubator with their first PokéStop or Gym Photo Disc spin every day. Be sure to check out the web store and in-game shop regularly. You never know what you may find!
GO Battle League
The GO Battle League returns as part of Dual Destiny. Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as Fantasy Cup, Holiday Cup, Love Cup and more.
Check out the GO Battle League web page for the schedule and more info.
PokéStop Showcases
PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny will be held from Saturday to Sunday as well as from Monday to Wednesday. Log in weekly to find out which Pokémon you can show off.
Seasonal Rotations
Get ready for new Pokémon to become available in various aspects of the game.
Research Breakthrough
Complete Field Research to unlock 
Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon:
Alolan Raichu✨
Pancham✨
Furfrou✨
Hisuian Avalugg✨
Jangmo-o✨
Frigibax — and more!
Wild Encounters
As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world:
Cities
Forests
Mountains
Beaches & Water
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Egg Hatches
The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season:
2 km Eggs
5 km Eggs
7 km Eggs
Alolan Meowth✨
Alolan Grimer✨
Hisuian Voltorb✨
Hisuian Qwilfish✨
Galarian Corsola✨
Basculin (Red-Striped Form)✨- (Eastern Hemisphere)
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)✨- (Western Hemisphere)- — and more!
10 km Eggs
Adventure Sync Rewards
Espurr✨
Turtonator✨- Jangmo-o✨
Charcadet- Frigibax — and more!
Seasonal Bonuses
Dual Destiny will feature the following bonuses all Season long:
- One additional free
Raid Pass per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs - Extra Stardust earned from Team GO Rocket battles
- Extra Stardust from Gifts
And there you have it! What are you most excited about in the upcoming Season? Join the community and let us know!
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