Tales of Transformation
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Time and Date
Tales of Transformation will start on September 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and end on December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Tales of Resolution!
Behold 
Keldeo in its Resolute Form! For the first time in Pokémon GO, 
Keldeo will be able to transform into its Resolute Form after a season-long journey at your side! Encounter Keldeo as you begin your adventure along a new seasonal Special Research!
Trainers who have already caught Keldeo can continue their journey with it and receive Keldeo Candy that they can use to power up.
The Tales of Transformation Special Research will be available to claim from Tuesday, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:59 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!
Tales of Mega Evolution!
Behold the Mega debuts of 
Sharpedo, 
Camerupt, and 
Metagross in Pokémon GO! Challenge them on Mega Raid Days throughout the season, and bear witness to the transformative power of Mega Evolution!
Tales of Evolution!
Behold the power of Evolution, and see how Pokémon transform as 
Dipplin, 
Hydrapple, and more make their Pokémon GO debuts throughout the season!
Tales of Battle!
Behold the emergence of new Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO! Challenge and catch 
Gigantamax Garbodor, Dynamax 
Duraludon, and more this season!
Also, beware of heightened Team GO Rocket activity! 
Shadow Groudon will make an earthshaking debut in Shadow Raids during Tales of Transformation, and more Shadow Pokémon are sure to accompany Giovanni’s return this season.
Seasonal Highlights
Community Days
Mark your calendar! Tales of Transformation will have Community Day events on the following dates:
- September 14 September Community Day - Flabebe
- October 12 October Community Day - ???
- November 30 November Community Day - ???
GO Pass
GO Pass, a limited-time progression track, will be available during Tales of Transformation! Complete Pass Tasks to earn GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards.
The GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of GO Pass, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression.
Prepare for Pokémon GO’s new and rewarding leveling journey!
Pokémon GO’s leveling up journey is being rebalanced to add more to the experience! On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Pokémon GO will release an update that increases the level cap from 50 to 80. This update will make the leveling journey more fun and engaging by celebrating leveling milestones with new rewards, new cosmetics, and more. And with this update, a number of players can expect to jump in level based on their total earned XP, but don’t worry, no player will go down in level!
From August 25 at 1:00 p.m. PDT until October 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time, all Trainers will get the following bonuses. These bonuses will stack with other event bonuses!
- 2× Catch XP from Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
- +3,000 XP from winning raids
- +3,000 XP from winning Max Battles
Additionally, Timed Research will be available to all Trainers who are level 5 and above. This research will give Trainers the chance to earn over 7 million XP!
Visit the blog for more details!
Weekly Challenges
This Season, a new way to connect and earn rewards is coming: weekly challenges! This social feature allows you to team up with up to three other Trainers to take on a group challenge each week. Complete the challenge to earn rewards and XP while growing your Friendship level. You can start a group with Trainers on your Friend List, no matter where they are, or get matched with other Trainers from around the world as a new way to discover friends. Keep an eye out for a new tab next to your profile page!
Themed Stickers
GO Battle League
The GO Battle League returns as part of Tales of Transformation! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as the Summer Cup, Fantasy Cup, Jungle Cup, and more!
Visit the GO Battle League web page for the schedule and more info!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Tales of Transformation. Log in to find out which Pokémon you can show off!
Seasonal Rotations
Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough!
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.
Field Research tasks awarding Mega energy for different Pokémon will be available each month. Throughout the season, certain Field Research tasks will award Diancie Mega energy.
✨If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Pokémon will appear in the wild—where you might expect them!
Starting with Tales of Transformation, Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world, based on their natural habitat and PokéDex entry. Explore different biomes, brush up on your Pokémon knowledge, and see what discoveries await you!
The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season!
2 km Eggs
September:
And more!
October:
And more!
November:
And more!
5 km Eggs
September:
And more!
October:
And more!
November:
And more!
Adventure Sync Rewards:
7 km Eggs
Gift Rewards:
And more!
7 km Eggs from Mateo’s Gift Exchange:
And more!
10 km Eggs
September:
And more!
October:
And more!
November:
And more!
Adventure Sync Rewards:
And more!
✨If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Seasonal Bonuses
Tales of Transformation will feature the following bonuses all Season long!
- Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed
Rare Candy XL when catching a five-star Raid Boss during a Raid Hour - Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon
- One additional Candy when trading Pokémon
- Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak
- Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak
- Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
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