Pokémon Legends: Z-A Celebration Event
Time and Date
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Celebration Event will start on Thursday, October 16, at 10:00 a.m. and end on 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.
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.
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)