Niantic has announced the events that will take place in Pokémon GO for the month of June 2022.

June Content Update: Pokémon GO Fest 2022, Season of GO, Mewtwo returns to raids, and more!

The Season of GO is here! A new in-game Season is coming soon to Pokémon GO: the Season of GO! Celebrate all things Pokémon GO beginning on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time!

Pokémon GO Fest 2022

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! Tickets are available now.

Earlier Candy XL Access

Starting with the Season of GO and continuing beyond, we are reducing the level at which Trainers can begin earning Candy XL. Now, all Trainers level 31 and above will be able to earn Candy XL!

Upcoming events

Stay tuned for details about these exciting events.

• Adventure Week: Adventure Week returns! Get ready to explore the wide world of fossils and Rock-type Pokémon during this fan-favorite event running from Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to Sunday, June, 12 2022.
• Pokémon TCG Crossover Event: Universes are colliding! Fans of the Pokémon TCG will want to see what we have in store for this exciting crossover collaboration, taking place from Thursday, June 16, 2022, to Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Featured Pokémon in raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids throughout June.

Five-Star Raids The Legendary Pokémon Kyogre, Groudon, and Mewtwo will return to five-star raids this June!

Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed unless otherwise noted.





: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
*Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Shadow Ball.
**Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Psystrike.

Mega Raids

Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Steelix, Mega Venusaur, and Mega Blastoise, will appear in Mega Raids!

Please note: raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.





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

Raid Hours

Every Wednesday in June, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.


June 1st, 2022: Kyogre
June 8th, 2022: Groudon
June 15th, 2022: Groudon
June 22nd, 2022: Mewtwo *
June 29th, 2022: Mewtwo **

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
*Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Shadow Ball.
**Mewtwo caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Psystrike.

June Research Breakthrough encounters

Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Friday, July 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).


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

Pokémon Spotlight Hours

In the month of June, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!


June 7th, 2022: Nosepass | 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
June 14th, 2022: Mantine | 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
June 21st, 2022: Spinarak | 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
June 28th, 2022 - ???

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


Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/june-2022-content-update/