Time to step into the light.
The long awaited Festival of Light is right around the corner. And with it, comes the Antenna Pokémon, Dedenne, appearing for the first time in Pokémon GO. Electric-Type Pokémon will one more prominent during this event which will help you spark the friendships that make this event so special.
Event Details
Date and Time
Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Please note these times are subject to change.
Bonuses
- Friendship levels will increase twice as fast
- Gifts will provide increased rewards
- You’ll be able to open up to 45 Gifts per day
The Season of Mischief Special Research story continues. Play to find out what Professor Willow has in store for you and get closer to cracking the mystery surrounding Hoopa.
Fireworks will be on full display for the first few days of the event. I don’t know why, but fireworks just make everything feel more fun. After all, it is a celebration.
New Festival of Light and Dedenne avatar items will be available in the shop. Dedenne stickers can also be found by spinning PokéStops, opening gifts, and by purchasing them from the shop.
Encounters
Pokémon in the Wild
- Pikachu*
- Magnemite*
- Slugma
- Whismur*
- Electrike*
- Blitzle*
- Cottonee
- Tynamo
- Fennekin
- Dedenne
- Darumaka*
- Litwick
Field Research
- Vulpix*
- Magnemite*
- Electabuzz*
- Magmar*
- Electrike*
- Blitzle*
- Darumaka*
- Litleo
Raids
- One-Star Raids: Charmander*, Vulpix*, Chinchou*, Litwick, Dedenne
- Three-Star Raids: Alolan Riachu*, Electabuzz*, Magmar*, Bellossom
- Five-Star Raids: Cobalion*, Terrakion*, Virizion*
- Mega Raids: Mega Manectric*
7km Eggs
- Alolan Geodude*
- Chinchou*
- Pichu*
- Vulpix*
- Magby*
- Elekid*
- Budew*
*Denotes Shiny version is available
Bonus for India
Trainers in India can enjoy a brighter evening on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Blitzle and Dedenne will be appearing more frequently in the wild as well as 2× Catch Candy.
You can’t have light without shadows. During the Festival of Light, be prepared for trouble, and make it double, as Team Rocket makes their return which will begin on Nov. 9, 2021.
Source: Pokémon GO Blog
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