The Season of Light kicks off with the Psychic Spectacular event! Look forward to Mega Alakazam’s debut, Deoxys Raid Day, and more!

The Psychic Spectacular event is back!

Trainers,
If your memory is as good as Alakazam’s, then you may remember a past event all about Psychic-type Pokémon. Well, we’re pleased to announce that that same event—the Psychic Spectacular—will soon make a return!

Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids, the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in raids, and more! Read on for all the details.

Psychic Spectacular

Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 12, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mega Alakazam appears!

Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attack

Alakazam - Evolve Kadabra (Abra’s Evolution) or catch Alakazam in raids during the event to get an Alakazam that knows the Charged Attack Psychic.
Psychic - Trainer Battles: 90 Power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense. Gyms and raids: 90 Power

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Elgyem—if you’re lucky!


Abra , Slowpoke , Drowzee , Natu , Ralts , Spoink , Munna , Woobat , Gothita, Solosis, Elgyem

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Kadabra, Kirlia

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: Unown E, Unown P, Unown S, Espurr
Three-Star Raids: Alolan Raichu, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Oranguru
Five-Star Raids: Normal Forme Deoxys, Attack Forme Deoxys, Defense Forme Deoxys, Speed Forme Deoxys
Mega Raids: Mega Alakazam

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Kadabra, Kirlia

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Deoxys Raid Day

Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

As part of the Psychic Spectacular event, we’re holding a special Raid Day to celebrate the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys! Deoxys will be appearing in Five-Star Raids in all of its forms—and if you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

• All forms of Deoxys appearing more frequently in raids
• Earn up to five additional daily Raid Passes by spinning Gyms
• An increased chance of encountering Shiny Deoxys

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7km Eggs.


Smoochum , Wynaut , Chingling

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Kadabra, Kirlia

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.


Baltoy , Chimecho , Elgyem
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Hypno

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on Curveball Throws will be available throughout the event! Complete the research to earn multiple encounters with Elgyem.

GO Battle League: Season of Light Psychic Cup

• Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
• Only Psychic-type Pokémon will be eligible.

The following Pokémon will not be allowed:


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/psychic-spectacular-2022/