Pokémon GO welcomes the Season of Light

Aug 31, 2022

The following was sent to Inven Global via press release.

Today, Niantic announced details for Pokémon GO’s new Season of Light, taking place from September 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to December 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Trainers will be able to encounter the Legendary Cosmog, the Nebula Pokémon, and enjoy:

Seasonal Bonuses
- Increased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotely
- Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
- Increased Incense effectiveness while moving
- Up to two free Raid Passes per day
- Increased Stardust reward for Research Breakthroughs
- Extra Stardust from Gifts
Nebula skies will be appearing periodically during the Season
- Complete Special Research to unlock new components over the course of the Season
Raids - The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids during these dates:
- Five-Star Raids
  - Sep 1 - 13: Normal Forme Deoxys, Attack Forme Deoxys, Defense Forme Deoxys, Speed Forme Deoxys
  - Sep 13 - 27: ???
  - Sep 27 - Oct 8: Yveltal
- Mega Raids
  - Sep 1 - 6: Mega Ampharos
  - Sep 6 - 16: ???
  - Sep 16 - 27: ???
  - Sep 27 - Oct 8: Mega Lopunny
Events
- Sep 3: Inkay Limited Research (see this blog for more info)
- Sep 6 - 12: Psychic Spectacular
- Sep 10: Clefairy Commotion
- Sep 11: Deoxys Raid Day
- Sep 16 - 21: Test Your Mettle
- Sep 18: September Community Day
- Sep 23 - 25: Safari Zone: Goyang
- Sep 27 - Oct 3: Fashion Week
Raid Hours - From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates:
- Sep 7: Normal Forme Deoxys, Attack Forme Deoxys, Defense Forme Deoxys, Speed Forme Deoxys
- Sep 14: ???
- Sep 21: ???
- Sep 28: Yveltal
Pokémon Spotlight Hours - From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates:
- Sep 6: Munna | 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- Sep 13: Ralts | 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- Sep 20: Aron | 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- Sep 27: Minccino | 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
GO Battle League - Season of Light
- Trainers can battle in three competitions, including Psychic Cup, the Weather Cup and the Halloween Cup: Ultra League Edition. See this blog for more info.