The Season of Light is here and with it the Festival of Lights event is returning to Pokémon Go. You won't want to miss your chance to encounter illuminating Pokémon, including Morelull who is making its Pokémon Go debut. This event also features increased Shiny Chinchou, Timed Research to earn a new avatar pose, and more.
What is the Festival of Lights event in Pokémon Go?
The Festival of Lights is a recurring event in Pokémon Go centered around Diwali. The event celebrates light and the bonds of friendship between people and their Pokémon. This year the event serves as the debut for Morelull and Shiinotic, the Illuminating Pokémon. This year will also see illuminated Pokémon that will glow at nighttime, as well as lots of Pokémon in raids and lured by Incense. You're going to want to stock up on lots of items for this event, so be sure to check out our best Pokémon Go accessories so you can be fully equipped on your Pokémon Journey!
When is the Festival of Lights event in Pokémon Go?
The Festival of Lights event runs from Friday October 14 through Monday, October 17, 2022.
*Pokémon with the potential to be Shiny are indicated with an asterisk.
Wild Pokémon
During the Festival of Lights event, players can encounter the following Pokémon more often in the wild:
- Pikachu*
- Vulpix*
- Galarian Ponyta*
- Magnemite*
- Chinchou*
- Litwick
- Litleo*
- Helioptile
- Dedenne
- Morelull
- Togedemaru
Incense Pokémon
During the Festival of Lights event, players can encounter the following Pokémon more often using Incense:
- Alolan Geodude*
- Galarian Ponyta*
- Blitzle*
- Darumaka*
- Galarian Darumaka*
- Litwick
- Dedenne
- Morelull
Raids
During the Festival of Lights event, players can challenge the following Pokémon in raids:
- Galarian Ponyta* (one star)
- Darumaka*
- Dedenne
- Morelull
- Alolan Raichu* (three star)
- Galarian Weezing*
- Mawile*
- Hisuian Braviary*
- Xerneas* (five star)
- Mega Manectric* (Mega)
Field Research
During the Festival of Lights, players can spin PokéStops and gyms to collect the following event exclusive Field Research tasks:
- Catch five Pokémon for a Chinchou* encounter
- Catch ten Pokémon for a Blitzle* encounter
- Catch 15 Pokémon for a Morelull encounter
- Hatch an egg for a Galarian Ponyta* encounter
- Power up Pokémon five times for a Dedenne encounter
- Send five gifts to friends with stickers for a Magmar* encounter
- Send five gifts to friends with stickers for an Electabuzz* encounter
Timed Research
During the Festival of Lights event, players can complete the following Timed Research line to earn the Sparklers avatar pose and other rewards:
Festival of Lights page one
- Catch 25 Pokémon for 25 Poké Balls
- Hatch two eggs for a Morelull encounter
- Make 15 Nice Throws for 20 Great Balls
- Make ten Great Throws for ten Ultra Balls
- Make five Curveball Throws for ten Pinap Berries
- Use ten berries to help catch Pokémon for a Dedenne encounter
Completion rewards: Galarian Ponyta* encounter, 2500 XP
Festival of Lights page two
- Catch 25 Pokémon for 25 Poké Balls
- Walk five km for three Golden Razz Berries
- Evolve three Pokémon for a Chinchou* encounter
- Make ten Great Throws for 20 Great Balls
- Spin 25 PokéStops or gyms for three Silver Pinap Berries
- Take snapshots of ten different wild Pokémon for a Litwick encounter
Completion rewards: Sparkler avatar pose, 2500 XP
Additional bonuses
During the Festival of Lights event, players can enjoy the following additional bonuses:
- Illuminated Pokémon in the wild
- Event exclusive stickers in PokéStops, gifts and the PokéShop
- Increased Shiny rates for Chinchou
- Double Catch XP
- Double Catch Candy
- Two hour long Incense
Don't miss the Festival of Lights event in Pokémon Go!
With an exciting lineup of Pokémon in raids and the fun of searching for illuminated Pokémon in the wild, the Festival of Lights event isn't one you'll want to skip out on. Be sure to check out the rest of our Pokémon Go guides so you can be the very best like no one ever was!
