Trainers, get ready! A brand-new event inspired by Pokémon Horizons: The Series (Season 2) is heading to Pokémon GO! 🎬 From April 16 at 10:00 a.m. to April 22 at 8:00 p.m. (local time), you’ll encounter new Pokémon, boosted shiny rates, and exciting in-game bonuses that you won’t want to miss.
🐣 New Pokémon Debut: Forgita
For the first time ever, Forgita makes its debut in Pokémon GO! You can hatch this adorable new Pokémon exclusively from 7 km event eggs.
- Evolution line:
- 🔹 Forgita → Tafforgita (25 Candy)
- 🔹 Tafforgita → Granforgita (100 Candy)
🌿 Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
- Morlord
- Pottrot*
- Schneckmag*
- Nasgnet*
- Schneppke*
- Felori
- Feliospa (with hat and Liko’s pin)*
- Krokel
- Kwaks
- Pamo
- Pikachu (with Captain’s Hat)* — Less common
✨ Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be Shiny!
🥚 7 km Egg Hatches
Crack open event-exclusive 7 km eggs for a chance to hatch:
- Elekid*
- Brimova
- Knarbon*
- Forgita
💥 Shiny versions of Elekid and Knarbon available!
🛡️ Raid Bosses
⭐ 1-Star Raids:
- Pikachu with Captain’s Hat*
- Chansey*
- Wuffels*
⭐⭐⭐ 3-Star Raids:
- Charizard*
- Alolan Sleimok
- Metagross
- Feliospa (with hat and Liko’s pin)*
🎁 Event Bonuses
Don’t miss these limited-time perks:
- 🚀 More frequent Team GO Rocket balloon spawns
- 🐣 50% egg hatch distance for eggs placed in incubators during the event
- ✨ Increased shiny chance for:
- Pikachu with Captain’s Hat
- Feliospa with hat and Liko’s pin
💥 Special Move: Volt Tackle
Catch a Pikachu with Captain’s Hat during the event, and it will know Volt Tackle ⚡ — a Charged Attack that:
- Deals 90 damage
- Lowers opponent’s defense by 1 stage in Trainer Battles
🧪 Event Research & Extras
📌 Field Research Tasks – Complete tasks for XP, stardust, and event Pokémon
🕒 Time-limited Free Research – Available to all players
📸 Snapshot Surprise – Snap pics to see characters and Pokémon from the Horizons anime!
🎯 PokéStop Showcases – Compete to show off event Pokémon
💸 Premium Event Research – $4.99
Unlock a paid research questline that includes:
- 1x Incubator
- Exclusive avatar pose
- Encounters with Forgita
- Bonus rewards and XP
🗓️ Don’t Miss Out!
The Pokémon Horizons: The Series Event is packed with surprises, shiny chances, and new monsters to catch. Whether you’re hatching eggs or raiding with friends, this is a great way to celebrate the new season and expand your Pokédex.
👉 For a full overview of all April 2025 Pokémon GO events, check out our dedicated monthly calendar!
