Pokemon Go Season of Discovery: date & time, legendary Regis return, Raids, more

Alex Tsiaoussidis
Pokemon Go Season of Discovery

Pokemon Go’s next season, the Season of Discovery, is set to shake things up in the next three months with the introduction of new Pokemon in raids, the return of some old ones, a shuffle in which Pokemon will appear in the wild, and more. Here are all the details.

Pokemon Go Season of Legends was a resounding success. It gave players a chance to catch Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus in their Therian Formes, among other things. However, the show must go on, and Niantic is keeping the ball rolling with the announcement of the Season of Discovery.

This season is packed with all sorts of new content. It’s got everything from old and new Pokemon appearing in five-star raids to new Field Research Tasks and Rewards, new wild spawns, and more. Here’s everything we know so far.

Screenshot of Forces of Nature Legendary in Pokemon Go.
Pokemon Go’s last season was a success, but what’s in store for the Seasons of Discovery?

Pokemon Go Season of Discovery date & start time

Pokemon Go Season of Discovery kicks off on Tuesday, June 1 at 10 AM local time and will run for three months until Wednesday, September 1 at 10 AM local time.

Niantic hasn’t revealed all the details of the exciting 90-day event just yet. However, they’ll let more information trickle out once the season commences.

Pokemon Go Season of Discovery features

  • Regirock, Regice, and Registeel returning to five-star raids from June 1 to June 17
  • A “surprise” Pokemon will debut in five-star raids from June 17 onwards
  • “Unexpected guests” will appear in five-star raids during Pokemon GO Fest 2021
  • Different Mega-Evolved Pokemon will be in Mega-Raids
  • New Field Research Tasks and Rewards from Pokestops
  • New wild spawns based on hemispheres

Northern hemisphere exclusive spawns:

  • Common: Alolan Diglett, Staryu, Barboach, Petilil, Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip.
  • Rare: Summer Form Deerling, Sableye, Scyther, and Combee

Southern hemisphere exclusive spawns:

  • Common: Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Vulpix, Shellder, Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup
  • Rare: Winter Form Deerling, Lickitung, Chimecho, and Cubchoo.
Regice Regirock RegisteelPokemon Go’s The Season of Discovery will re-introduce Regice, Regirock, and Registeel into five-star raids.

Pokemon Go Season of Discovery Eggs

  • 2KM: Meditite, Buizel, Spritzee, Swirlix
  • 5KM: Togepi, Gligar, Skarmory, Bonsly
  • 10KM: Timburr, Rufflet, Goomy, Noibat
  • 5KM (Adventure Sync): Cranidos, Shieldon, Skrelp, Clauncher
  • 10KM (Adventure Sync): Bagon, Beldum, Gible, Riolu

Pokemon Go Season of Discovery bonus & items

  • Increased XP: Players will earn 2x XP for Research Breakthroughs
  • Free Remote Raid Passes: Multiple will be given out throughout the season.
Pokemon Go Egg Hatching Feature
New Pokemon will be hatching from Eggs in The Season of Discovery.

Niantic confirmed there’s a lot more coming in the Season of Discovery, with plenty of details still yet to be revealed. We’ll update this article with more information as it comes.

However, based on what we’ve seen so far in the initial announcement, it’s set to be a cracking season with plenty of exciting content to enjoy.

About The Author

Alex is a former Dexerto writer based in Australia. He finished a law degree but realized it wasn't the career for him and decided to follow his dream of becoming a writer. Since then, he completed a graduate diploma and a master's degree in writing. Now he writes about his other passion; esports and gaming.