Pokémon GO is gearing up for one of its most content-packed updates yet with the arrival of the Delightful Days Season, set to run from June 3 to September 2, 2025. In celebration of the game’s 9th anniversary, Niantic is pulling out all the stops, introducing long-awaited Pokémon, new seasonal features, and limited-time bonuses that fans won’t want to miss.
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Major Pokémon Debuts Confirmed
After weeks of speculation, Pokémon GO has officially revealed several Pokémon debuts that will headline the Delightful Days Season. Among the most anticipated additions are:
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Crowned Sword Zacian
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Crowned Shield Zamazenta
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Yamper and Boltund (Galar region)
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All three Tatsugiri forms: Stretchy, Curly, and Droopy
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Hisuian Lilligant
Additionally, the season will introduce powerful Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon, including:
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Dynamax Latias and Latios
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Dynamax Hatenna
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Gigantamax Cinderace
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Gigantamax Inteleon
Seasonal Highlights & Features
Players can expect a wide variety of events and bonuses, including:
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Community Days in June, July, and August
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Eggs-pedition Access, returning with daily free Incubators
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GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe special research lines
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RSVP feature for Gigantamax Battles
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PokeStop Showcases and themed stickers
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Access to the GO Battle League with seasonal rewards
Egg Pools & Research Breakthroughs
Pokémon available from eggs during the season include:
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2 km eggs: Togepi*, Spoink*, Larvesta*, Smoliv*
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5 km eggs: Crabrawler*, Komala*, Bruxish*
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7 km eggs: Galarian Meowth*, Hisuian Voltorb*, Alolan Grimer*
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10 km eggs: Bagon*, Gible*, Charcadet*, Frigibax
(* indicates possible Shiny encounters)
Research Breakthroughs will offer encounters with Pokémon such as Aerodactyl*, Galarian Corsola*, Gible*, Charcadet*, and Frigibax.
Special Bonuses & Anniversary Celebration
In honor of Pokémon GO’s 9th anniversary, players will benefit from:
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One extra Special Trade per day
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Double Daily Adventure Incense duration
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Free Incubators via daily Photo Disc spins at Gyms or PokéStops
The season’s trailer also teases the return of Lunala, Gimmighoul (Roaming Form), and potential Community Day stars like Quaxly, Jangmo-o, Eevee, and both Growlithe forms.
Prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2025
Perhaps the biggest tease of all is the upcoming appearance of Crowned Zacian and Zamazenta at Pokémon GO Fest 2025, which is expected to be a centerpiece event of the Delightful Days Season.
With so many Pokémon GO Delightful Days Season Pokémon debuts, game-changing mechanics like Dynamax battles, and special events tied to its 9th anniversary, Niantic is setting the stage for one of the most memorable seasons in the game’s history. Whether you’re here for the new Pokémon, powerful raids, or seasonal bonuses, there’s never been a better time to get back into the game.