Timings:May 30 to June 2, 10 AM – 6 PM local time
The month of June events in Pokemon GO begins with the GO Fest: Sendai. As the name suggests, this is an event specifically focused on the region ofSendai, Japan. So, you must visit the region to participate in this particular event.
During these two days, Pokemon Marshadow and Necrozma will debut in-game. Furthermore, bonuses such as1.5X Hatch Stardust, 1.5X Hatch Candy, etc., will also be available.
Timings:June 1 to June 4, 10 AM – 8 PM local time.
Furthermore, theshiny Emolgawill also appear in-game for the first time through this event. There will also be bonuses like 1.5x candy and Stardust for hatching Pokemon.
Timings:June 7 to June 12, 10 AM – 8 PM local time.
Slumbering sands in Pokemon GO will feature a handful of great additions. As part of the costumed Pokemon roster,Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slakingwill debut wearing visors, including their shiny variant. You might encounter them while taking snapshots during the event.
Outside of that, there will be event-themed field research tasks, timed research for players connecting a Pokemon GO Plus+, Wild Encounters with Pokemon such as Psyduck, Slowpoke, etc., Paid Timed Research for $2.00, and collection challenges. If you’ve played the Ultra Space Wonders from last month, it follows a similar trajectory.
Timings:June 9, 2 PM – 5 PM local time
The community day for June in Pokemon GO will also be part of the monthly events. This community day is Goomy-themed. So, Goomy and Shiny Goomy will appear in-game during the event. Furthermore, participating in this event will net you 2X catch candy, 3x catch stardust, and also a chance to finish specific field research.
Timings:June 15 to June 18, 10 AM – 8 PM local time
Spelunker’s Cove is another of the themed events scheduled for June in Pokemon GO. However, details around the event, apart from the dates, haven’t gone live yet. We will promptly update you with the necessary details once they are available.
Timings:June 21 to June 25, 10 AM – 8 PM local time
Scorching Steps continues the tradition of themed events in Pokemon GO. Unfortunately, we are too early in the days of the new roadmap, and details are yet to go live. Judging by the name, it feels this event will be Fire Pokemon-focused. We will keep you updated with the same.
Timings:June 22, 2 PM – 5 PM local time
Community Day Classic is a special event in Pokemon GO where a previously featured Pokemon in a Community Day returns. And, this event is once again coming back for the June events. For this month, Cyndaquil is the featured Pokemon. You’ll get a chance to capture Cyndaquil and its shiny variant. Furthermore, playing during the event also allows you to reap benefits from 2x catch XP, and 2x catch stardust, among other benefits.
Timings:June 28 to July 3, 10 AM – 8 PM local time
Pokemon GO turns eight years old in June. And Niantic plans to celebrate with style. While details are currently unavailable, we expect the game to feature new Pokemon drip-fed periodically, and special research events rewarding players with impressive items.
Timings:June 29, 12 PM – 5 PM local time
As previously mentioned in Shared Skies, Mega Rayquaza will return to Pokemon GO in June. While its catch requirements and conditions aren’t live yet, we expect it to follow the standard Elite Raid format. We will promptly update the details when they go live.
Spotlight Hours are returning to Pokemon GO in June as part of their events.Like May, players can capture these Pokemon during specific hours and days:
These Pokemon will appear on the given dates from6:00 pm to 7:00 pm local time. So we advise being prepared. We will also write specific guides on each Pokemon with the necessary details, so keep an eye out for that.
Raid Hours are also once again returning to Pokemon GO in June. This current Raid Hour will replace theMay Raid Hour, featuring new Pokemon. Take a look at them:
Interestingly enough, Yveltal will appear twice in a single month for June. However, these Pokemon will appear during the Raid Hours on the given dates and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time.
These are what you can expect from the May roadmap in Pokemon GO. Judging by its length, players are in for some great experience in the coming weeks.
What do you think? Will you play every planned event in the June roadmap for Pokemon GO? Let us know in the comments below!
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