Pokémon GO Content Update: June 2022
Updated: Jun 7, 2022
As the end of May is near, it's time for the monthly overview for everything Pokémon GO in June:
Season of GO: Monthly Bonus
During the month of June, the Season of GO kicks off. As a part of the Season of GO, there will be the following bonuses this month:
Increased friendship bonus damage for Raids
Lure Module duration extended to one hour
One extra Special Trade per day
One extra Pokémon Candy when trading Pokémon
Guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon
Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
Read more about the Season of GO here.
Research Breakthrough
📅 June 1, 1:00 p.m. to → July 1, 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)
Klink will be available in your weekly Research Breakthrough with its shiny available ✨.
Weekly 1 PokéCoin Bundle
The shop’s 1 PokéCoin Event Box will no longer include Remote Raid Passes every week and will instead feature a rotating array of items. This is a one-time-only purchase each week.
Raids
Five-Star Raids
In June you can expect the following Pokémon in Five-Star Raids:
Which Pokémon? | When? * | Shiny Possible? |
Kyogre | June 1 → June 7 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Groudon | June 7 → June 16 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Shadow Ball Mewtwo | June 16 → June 23 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Psystrike Mewtwo | June 23 → July 1 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
* = All start and end dates are at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Mega Raids
Which Pokémon? | When?* | Shiny Possible? |
Mega Steelix | June 1 → June 7 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Mega Aerodactyl | June 7 → June 16 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Mega Venusaur | June 16 → June 23 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Mega Blastoise | June 23 → July 1 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
* = All start and end dates are at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Raid Hours
📅 Every Wednesday 6:00 → 7:00 p.m. (local time)
Date | Featured Pokémon | Shiny? |
June 1 | Kyogre | ✨ Yes ✨ |
June 8 | Groudon | ✨ Yes ✨ |
June 15 | Groudon | ✨ Yes ✨ |
June 22 | Shadow Ball Mewtwo | ✨ Yes ✨ |
June 29 | Psystrike Mewtwo | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Spotlight Hours
📅 Every Tuesday 6:00 → 7:00 p.m. (local time)
Date | Pokémon | Bonus | Shiny Possible |
June 7 | Nosepass | 2x Catch Candy | ✨ Yes ✨ |
June 14 | Mantine | 2x Transfer Candy | ✨ Yes ✨ |
June 21 | Spinarak | 2x Evolution XP | ✨ Yes ✨ |
June 28 | TCG Hat Pikachu | 2x Catch Stardust | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Community Day
Now that the final Community Day in the Season of Alola is behind us,
Niantic shares the next Season’s Community Day dates!
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Stay tuned for more details about June Community Day and beyond!
Other Events
More in-game Events will be coming to Pokémon GO; further details will be available at a later time.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022
📅 June 4 & June 5
Are you ready for our global Pokémon GO Fest 2022 kick-off event? Join the fun on Saturday, June 4, 2022 and Sunday, June 5, 2022, and encounter the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon, for the very first time in Pokémon GO!
Adventure Week
📅 June 7 → June 12
Adventure Week returns! Get ready to explore the wide world of fossils and Rock-type Pokémon during this fan-favorite event
Pokémon TCG Crossover Event
📅 June 16 → June 30
Universes are colliding! Fans of the Pokémon TCG will want to see what we have in store for this exciting crossover collaboration