Pokémon GO: March 2022
As the end of February is near, it's time for the monthly overview for everything Pokémon GO in March:
Season of Alola: Monthly Bonus
During the month of February, the Season of Heritage continues. As a part of the Season of Heritage, there will be the following bonuses this month:
Increased Incense effectiveness while moving
Increased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotely
Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
Incense will last for 90 minutes
Read more about the Season of Alola here.
Research Breakthrough
📅 March 1, 1:00 p.m. to → April 1, 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)
Alolan Vulpix will be available in your weekly Research Breakthrough with its shiny available ✨.
Weekly 1 PokéCoin Bundle
Just like during the last months, every Monday a bundle will be available in the Shop for 1 PokéCoin, containing a Remote Raid Pass and some other items. This is a one-time-only purchase each week.
Raids
Five-Star Raids
In March you can expect the following Pokémon in Five-Star Raids:
Which Pokémon? | When? * | Shiny Possible? |
Tapu Koko ⚡ | March 1 → March 15 | No |
Therian Forme Tornadus | March 15 → March 22 | ✨ Yes ✨ |
??? | March 22 → April 5 | ??? |
* = All start and end dates are at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Mega Raids
Mega Venusaur
📅 March 1, 10:00 a.m. (local time) → March 15, 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Shiny possible: yes ✨
Mega Lopunny
📅 March 15, 10:00 a.m. (local time) → March 22, 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Shiny possible: yes ✨
Mega Charizard Y
📅 March 22, 10:00 a.m. (local time) → April 5, 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Shiny possible: yes ✨
Raid Hours
📅 Every Wednesday 6:00 → 7:00 p.m. (local time)
Date | Featured Pokémon | Shiny? |
March 2 | Tapu Koko | No |
March 9 | Tapu Koko | No |
March 16 | Therian Forme Tornadus | ✨ Yes ✨ |
March 23 | ??? | ??? |
March 30 | ??? | ??? |
Spotlight Hours
📅 Every Tuesday 6:00 → 7:00 p.m. (local time)
Date | Pokémon | Bonus | Shiny Possible |
March 1 | Cubone | 2x Transfer Candy | ✨ Yes ✨ |
March 8 | Exeggcute | 2x Evolve XP | ✨ Yes ✨ |
March 15 | Growlithe | 2x Catch Stardust | ✨ Yes ✨ |
March 22 | Sudowoodo | 2x Catch XP | ✨ Yes ✨ |
March 29 | Paras | 2x Catch Candy | ✨ Yes ✨ |
Community Day
📅 Sunday March 13, 11:00 a.m. → 5:00 p.m. (local time)
March's Community Day will feature the Mouse Pokémon, Sandshrew. For more details about the March Community Day, visit our article here.
Other Events
More in-game Events will be coming to Pokémon GO; further details will be available at a later time.
Welcome to Alola
📅 March 1 → March 9
Get ready to meet Pokémon first found in the Alola region of the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games!
Festival of Colors
📅 March 15 → March 20
Experience a fluttering of festive hues during the Festival of Colors!
Lush Jungle
📅 March 22 → March 29
Get ready to brave the jungle during this Alola-inspired adventure!