Dive into the thrilling world of Pokémon GO this week, where the air is electric with adventure and the stakes are higher than ever! From October 13 to 19, 2025, players are gearing up for a whirlwind of events that promise excitement, rare encounters, and plenty of reasons to hit the streets. But here's where it gets controversial – some fans argue these seasonal updates are game-changers, while others wonder if they're just clever ways to keep us hooked. Stick around as we break it all down, and you might even discover the hidden gems most people overlook.
Table of Contents
- Weekly Pokémon GO Schedule
- Events in Pokémon GO This Week
- Raids
- GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
- GO Battle League Season 24
- Season of Tales of Transformation
- Tales of Transformation Egg Hatches
Pokémon GO's calendar from October 6 to October 12, 2025, kicks off the eerie and enchanting Tales of Transformation season (check out the full details here: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/tales-of-transformation-pokemon-go-season/)! Picture this: new trainer levels unlocking, the Harvest Festival wrapping up with a bang, a special celebration for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and a massive Mega Rayquaza Raid Day to top it off. On top of that, enjoy regular features like Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, Dynamax Battles, Mega Raids, the ongoing GO Battle League Season 24, and season-wide perks for Tales of Transformation. For beginners just jumping in, think of these events as themed adventures that blend real-world exploration with Pokémon battles – it's like turning your neighborhood into a never-ending quest!
Highlights
- Raid Boss Updates (October 14): Dive back into action with returning favorites like Attack Forme Deoxys (strategy guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/deoxys-attack-form-counters-guide-ex-raid-boss/), Speed Forme Deoxys (raid tips: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/speed-forme-deoxys-raid-guide-ex-raid/), Mega Salamence (full raid guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/mega-salamence-raid-guide/), and Mega Mawile (complete walkthrough: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/mega-mawile-raid-guide/) making a comeback in raids. And this is the part most people miss – these bosses aren't just strong; they're a nod to Pokémon's rich lore, challenging you to team up with friends for epic victories.
- Max Monday (October 13): From 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Dynamax Bounsweet takes center stage in Max Battles, expanding your options beyond the usual. Dynamax Drilbur sticks around from October 13 to 19 for extra battling fun.
- Spotlight Hour (October 14): Join the spotlight on Petilil with double the catch Stardust rewards (learn more: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/spotlight-raid-hours/).
- Raid Hour (October 15): Attack Forme Deoxys and Speed Forme Deoxys star in Five-Star Raids from 6 PM to 7 PM local time (raid info: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/spotlight-raid-hours/).
- Level 80 Milestones (October 15): Trainers can now push to level 80 with fresh challenges ahead. Stay tuned for more details on what this means for your gameplay (official news: https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/pokemon-go-level-80/).
- XP Celebration (August 25 – October 14): Amp up your experience points with bonuses for those perfect throws – a great way for new players to level up faster (event breakdown: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/xp-celebration-event/).
- Harvest Festival (October 10–16): Celebrate autumn with Dipplin and Hydrapple making their grand debut, plus enhanced chances for shiny Smoliv and Pumpkaboo (full event guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/harvest-festival-2025/).
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A Celebration Event (October 16–20): Embark on adventures with a Lumiose City First Partner Pokémon and face more Mega Raids than usual (event details: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/pokemon-legends-z-a-celebration-event/).
- Mega Rayquaza Raid Day (October 18): Mega Rayquaza soars into Mega Raids from 2 PM to 5 PM, offering shiny chances and bonus Raid Passes (raid day info: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/mega-rayquaza-raid-day-october-2025/).
Weekly Pokémon GO Schedule
Max Monday: Dynamax Bounsweet
Bounsweet (Pokémon database: https://db.pokemongohub.net/pokemon/761)
Kick off your week on October 14 from 6 PM to 7 PM local time by battling Dynamax Bounsweet in Max Battles! Dynamax Drilbur remains available from October 13 to 19, giving you plenty of opportunities to experiment with these oversized Pokémon forms.
Spotlight Hour: Petilil
Petilil (Pokémon database: https://db.pokemongohub.net/pokemon/548)
- Double Catch Stardust
On October 14, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Petilil shines as the Spotlight Hour Pokémon, and you'll earn twice the Stardust for every catch – perfect for stocking up on resources without the grind!
Raid Hour: Attack and Speed Deoxys
Attack Deoxys (Pokémon database: https://db.pokemongohub.net/pokemon/386-Attack) | Speed Deoxys (Pokémon database: https://db.pokemongohub.net/pokemon/386-Speed)
Wednesday, October 15, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, brings Attack Forme Deoxys (counters guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/deoxys-attack-form-counters-guide-ex-raid-boss/) and Speed Forme Deoxys (raid guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/speed-forme-deoxys-raid-guide-ex-raid/) to the forefront of Raid Hour Five-Star Raids!
Events in Pokémon GO This Week
XP Celebration
With the maximum level now rising to 80 (more on that: https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/pokemon-go-level-80/) in Pokémon GO, dedicated trainers are racing to stockpile experience points before the post-level 50 journey launches on October 15, 2025. Fortunately, the XP Celebration event (event overview: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/xp-celebration-event/) is here to help, delivering massive XP boosts and unique Timed Research tasks to accelerate your progress.
Harvest Festival
Pokémon GO's Harvest Festival 2025 (all details: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/harvest-festival-2025/) spans from October 10 to 16, 2025, introducing Dipplin and Hydrapple to the roster while increasing the odds of encountering shiny Pumpkaboo and Smoliv. Imagine stumbling upon a rare shiny during your evening walk – it's these moments that make mobile gaming unforgettable!
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Celebration Event
In honor of the latest game release, Pokémon Legends: Z-A (celebration guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/pokemon-legends-z-a-celebration-event/), a limited-time event unfolds from October 16 to 20, 2025. Team up with your chosen First Partner Pokémon from Lumiose City in branching research tasks, and brace for a surge in Mega Raid appearances that add extra thrills to your battles.
Mega Rayquaza Raid Day
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Mega Rayquaza makes a dramatic entrance during a special Raid Day (raid day breakdown: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/mega-rayquaza-raid-day-october-2025/). Expect boosted chances for shiny Rayquaza, up to five free Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs, and a temporary lift on Remote Raid Pass limits – it's a raid lover's dream, but is it fair that some players can farm passes this easily? This could spark debate among the community.
Raids
Five-Star Raids
From October 7 to 14, Normal Forme Deoxys and Defense Forme Deoxys dominate Five-Star Raids.
Related guides:
* Normal Forme Deoxys Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/deoxys-raid-counters-guide/)
* Defense Forme Deoxys Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/defense-deoxys-raid-guide/)
Shifting gears from October 14 to 21, Attack Forme Deoxys and Speed Forme Deoxys take over.
Related guides:
* Attack Forme Deoxys Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/deoxys-attack-form-counters-guide-ex-raid-boss/)
* Speed Forme Deoxys Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/speed-forme-deoxys-raid-guide-ex-raid/)
Mega Raids
October 7 to 14 features Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert in Mega Raids.
Related guides:
* Mega Sceptile Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/mega-sceptile-raid-guide/)
* Mega Blaziken Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/mega-blaziken-raid-guide/)
* Mega Swampert Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/mega-swampert-raid-guide/)
From October 14 to 21, Mega Salamence and Mega Mawile step up.
Related guides:
* Mega Salamence Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/mega-salamence-raid-guide/)
* Mega Mawile Raid Guide (https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/mega-mawile-raid-guide/)
Shadow Raids
Daily one-star and three-star Shadow Raids are standard, with five-star ones hitting Saturdays and Sundays (barring special notes). During Tales of Transformation, Shadow Latias (raid guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/shadow-latias-raid-guide/) joins the five-star Shadow Raids – and yes, you could snag a shiny version if luck is on your side!
- Shadow Latias (Pokémon database: https://db.pokemongohub.net/pokemon/380-Shadow)
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
Pokémon GO's October 2025 GO Pass (rewards guide: https://pokemongohub.net/post/guide/october-2025-go-pass-pokecoins-rewards-guide/) activates from Tuesday, October 7 at 10:00 AM to Tuesday, November 4 at 10:00 AM local time. This month's Pass and Deluxe options come packed with unique perks, such as a special encounter with Terrakion against a Tales of Transformation backdrop, extra XP and Stardust, and generous PokéCoins – a must-have for serious players, though some argue it's just another way for the game to monetize our obsession.
GO Battle League Season 24
Season 24 of the GO Battle League (full season info: https://pokemongohub.net/post/pvp/go-battle-league-tales-of-transformation-season-24/) kicks off Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM PDT (GMT −7). At the start:
* 🎁 Previous season's end rewards become available on the Battle screen.
* 🔄 Your rank resets for a fresh challenge.
* 📈 Rank-up goals stay consistent with past seasons.
Active Cups and Leagues This Week
Dates | Cups
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Oct 7 – Oct 14 | * Ultra League
* Jungle Cup: Great League Edition
Oct 14 – Oct 21 | * Master Premier*
* Great League Remix*
*Note: 4× Stardust win rewards are active during these periods (excluding set-end bonuses).
Season of Tales of Transformation
This week's active season in Pokémon GO is the captivating Tales of Transformation (season overview: https://pokemongohub.net/post/event/tales-of-transformation-pokemon-go-season/)! Spanning September 2, 2025, to December 2, 2025, it centers on the formidable Resolute Keldeo and introduces the highly anticipated Mega Metagross. For newcomers, seasons like this add layers of storytelling and rewards, making each catch and trade feel like part of a larger narrative.
Season-Long Bonuses 🎁
Exclusive to Tales of Transformation:
* An extra Candy from trading Pokémon.
* For trainers at level 31 and up, guarantee one Candy XL per trade and one Rare Candy XL from catching a five-star Raid Boss during Raid Hours.
* Boosted XP for maintaining a seven-day PokéStop spin streak, advancing Friendship levels, and a seven-day catch streak.
* Increased Stardust for a seven-day catch streak.
Throughout the season, enjoy these trade perks every Sunday from September 7 to November 30, 2025:
* An additional Special Trade slot.
* Higher odds for Lucky Trades on any exchange.
* 10% reduction in Stardust costs for trades.
* Two Candy XL earned per trade.
Tales of Transformation Egg Hatches
In the Tales of Transformation season, monthly egg features rotate. Below are the season's highlighted hatches; remember, more Pokémon can emerge from each egg type, adding to the surprise!
October Eggs
2 km Eggs | 5 km Eggs | 10 km Eggs
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What do you think – are these events making Pokémon GO more inclusive for casual players, or do they favor veterans too much? Do you agree that Shadow Raids add an ethical twist to the game, or should purists avoid them? Share your thoughts in the comments below – we'd love to hear your take!
