Pokémon GO: Check Out What's Happening This June

See what's in store for you next month.
See what's in store for you next month. Niantic

The month is almost over, and you know what that means! New activities to enjoy in Pokémon GO this June.

It goes without saying that the biggest event in June is the Pokémon GO Fest: this Saturday (June 4) and Sunday (June 5). Like past celebrations, there are non-ticketed and ticketed experiences. Read more about them here.

Upcoming Events

In addition to GO Fest, there are also these events:

  • Adventure Week
    • June 7 to June 12
    • Prepare to explore the wide world of fossils and Rock-type Pokémon.
  • Pokémon TCG Crossover Event
    • June 16 to June 30
    • Fans of the Pokémon TCG are sure to love what’s in store for them in this collab.

Let’s Do Raids

While the GO Fest slated this weekend, it doesn’t mean that there’s nothing left to do once the big event is done. Aside from the two additional events, there are the usual activities. First up is Raids, and players can expect:

  • Five-Star Raids
    • Kyogre (June 1 to June 7)
    • Groudon (June 7 to June 16)
    • Mewtwo (June 16 to June 23)
      • Knows Charged Attack Shadow Ball.
    • Mewtwo (June 23 to July)
      • Knows the Charged Attack Psystrike.
  • Mega Raids
    • Mega Steelix (June 1 to June 7)
    • Mega Aerodactyl (June 7 to June 16)
    • Mega Venusaur (June 16 to June 23)
    • Mega Blastoise (June 23 to July 1)

There are also Raid Hours every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time. These are the Pokémon featured during these hours:

  • Kyogre (June 1)
  • Groudon (June 8 and June 15)
  • Mewtwo (June 22)
    • Knows Charged Attack Shadow Ball.
  • Mewtwo (June 29)
    • Knows the Charged Attack Psystrike.

Spotlight Hours

In addition to Raid Hours, trainers can also enjoy Spotlight Hour every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time. The featured Pokémon and special bonus are:

  • June 7
    • Featured Pokémon: Nosepass
    • Special Bonus: 2X Candy for catching Pokémon
  • June 14
    • Featured Pokémon: Mantine
    • Special Bonus: 2X Candy for transferring Pokémon
  • June 21
    • Featured Pokémon: Spinarak
    • Special Bonus: 2X XP for evolving Pokémon
  • June 28
    • Featured Pokémon: TBA
    • Special Bonus: TBA

You can check out what else is happening this June here. Pokémon GO is available on Android and iOS.

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