Pokémon GO World of Wonders Season: Everything You Need to Know
A new season is coming to Pokémon GO, and Niantic has just released the first details on what we can expect from the World of Wonders season. This season will bring new Pokémon debuts, featured Pokémon from across the generations, and other surprises throughout the next few months.
When Is the World of Wonders Season in Pokémon GO?
The World of Wonders season starts on March 1 and will run through June 1, 2024. Events for the next few months will be part of this season, as will Community Days. There are plenty of exciting changes that will keep the game feeling fresh as the season turns over.
Pokémon GO World of Wonders Special Research Featuring Poipole
The Special Research story for the World of Wonders season will feature the Ultra Beast Pokémon, Poipole. Players will be able to adventure and bond with this Pokémon across the season. The new Special Research story will be available starting on March 1 and players can claim it at any point until the season ends on June 1.
What to Expect from the Special Research Story
The Special Research story will allow players to build a connection with Poipole, an Ultra Beast Pokémon from the Alola region. The story will be filled with exciting tasks and rewards, and will be available to all players starting on March 1.Pokémon Debuts in the Pokémon GO World of Wonders Season
In addition to Poipole, we will also see the Pokémon GO debut of several Paldean Pokémon as part of the Pokémon GO Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event. The debut Pokémon featured in this event are Charcadet, Armarogue, and Ceruledge.
Other Pokémon Debuts
- New Shadow Pokémon will make their debut in Shadow Raids, including Shadow Raikou, Shadow Entei, and Shadow Suicine in Five Star Raids.
- Pikachu in Cap's hat will also make its debut in the game.
Paid Season Ticket for Pokémon GO World of Wonders
There will be an optional paid season ticket for the World of Wonders season, which includes Pokémon encounters, a new avatar item, and seasonal Timed Research. The exact details for the ticket haven't been announced, but it's expected to include Beedrill, Galarian Slowpoke, and Cacturne as part of the paid ticket.
Pokémon GO World of Wonders Community Day Dates
Get out your calendars, Pokémon GO fans, because we've got our next few Community Day dates! We will have Pokémon GO Community Days on the following days this season:
- March 16
- April 7 (Community Day Classic)
- April 20
- May 19
Pokémon GO World of Wonders Featured Pokémon in Field Research Encounters
With the changing of the seasons in Pokémon GO, we get an influx of different Pokémon appearing as encounter rewards for Field Research. Field Research tasks for the World of Wonders season will lead to encounters with the following Pokémon:
- Hisuian Sneasel
- Furfrou
- Goomy
- Sandygast
- Jangmo-O
- Dubwool
Pokémon GO World of Wonders Featured Pokémon in Wild Encounters
We'll also see some turnover in terms of the Pokémon that appear in wild encounters across different areas. Here's what you can expect to see in each area:
- Cities: Togetic, Gardevoir, Delcatty, Gulpin, Stunky, Purrloin, Scraggy
- Forests: Jumpluff, Absol, Elgyem, Phantump, Dewpider, Fomantis, Pawmi
- Mountains: Magcargo, Phanpy, Nosepass, Medicham, Duskull, Carbink, Noibat
- Beaches / Water: Quagsire, Shuckle, Surskit, Clamperl, Inkay, Clauncher, Tadbulb
- Northern Hemisphere: Hisuian Growlithe, Mawile, Bagon, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Litleo
- Southern Hemisphere: Hisuian Voltorb, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Skarmory, Larvitar, Electrike
Pokémon GO World of Wonders Season Bonuses
Throughout the World of Wonders season, trainers will get the following special seasonal bonuses:
- Increase damage for Pokémon participating in raids with friends
- One extra free raid pass per day when spinning photo discs at gyms
- Increase XP for winning One-Star and Three-Star Raids, including Shadow Raids