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28.03.2024 - 17:47 / radiotimes.com
The latest season of Pokémon Go – known as World of Wonders – is bursting with new incentives to jump back into the worldwide catch 'em all.
Kicking off in March, it will first see the malevolent Team Rocket's return as they look to cause chaos and take over the planet. It's up to the players to band together and stop their leader, Giovanni.
Then, throughout the months, new Pokémon will be introduced among Field Research, Community Days, limited-time stickers and tons of XP points to earn.
To find out the full details, we've rounded up everything that Pokémon Go: World of Wonders is set to offer, as well as the timings of when the event will start and end.
Pokémon Go: World of Wonders will take place from 1st March 2024 to 1st June 2024.
The exact timings of the event will begin and end at 10am local time on those specific dates, so that's three months of wonder to uncover.
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There's plenty to do during the World of Wonders seasonal event, with new details being released weekly. We'll update this piece once we know more.
A three-part ticketed experience that features Pokémon encounters, a new avatar item and seasonal Timed research. Players will need to purchase the ticket from the in-game shop.
The Poison-type Ultra Beast Poipole (code-named UB Adhesive) can be encountered by completing Special Research. The following steps need to be met:
From 27th March to 31st March, Team Rocket is set to appear more frequently as they attempt to conquer the planet.
Stop them by battling Team Rocket grunts and its leader, Giovanni, who will be utilising Groudon in battles. By doing so, you will get a chance to catch Shadow Groudon via Special Research.
To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, a new animated show based on the pocket monsters, Pokémon from the Paldea region will make their debut in the mobile game:
A new costumed Pikachu wearing a hat will be up for grabs, too.
Shadow Raikou, Shadow Entei and Shadow Suicune will make up 5-Star Raid. Shiny versions of the legendary dogs will debut, as well.
1-Star and 3-Star Shadow Raids will additionally happen every day, while further 5-Star Shadow raids will happen on weekends.
Several Community Days will take place during the seasonal event, providing opportunities to catch certain Pokémon.
Pokémon-themed stickers featuring the likes of Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Oddish, Vespiquen and more will be available by spinning PokéStops, opening gifts and purchasing from the in-game store.
The Pokémon Go Battle League returns, with
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