Pokemon Go Adventures Abound: Start date, Paldea starters & bonuses

❘ Updated: 2023-08-30T13:50:00

A poster for the Pokemon GO Adventures Abound season

Niantic

The next season of Pokemon Go is officially called Adventures Abound. Here’s everything you need to know, including event dates and the debut of the Scarlet & Violet starter trio.

With the Season of Hidden Gems reaching its conclusion on August 31, 2023, Pokemon Go Trainers are now looking ahead to what’s coming over the next three months.

Niantic has revealed that the next season is called Adventures Abound. As well as loads of new events and bonuses to enjoy, this season will feature the debut of Paldea region creatures from Scarlet & Violet.

Below, you’ll find everything we know about Adventures Abound season, from the new Pokemon debuts to the return of the Master Ball and all of the seasonal bonuses you can enjoy.

Pokemon Go Adventures Abound start & end date

Pokemon Go’s Adventures Abound season will begin on September 1, 2023, at 10AM local time.

It will end on December 1, 2023, at 10AM local time, at which point a brand new season will take over.

Paldea region Pokemon will debut in Adventures Abound

During the Adventures Abound season, loads of creatures first discovered in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Paldea region will make their debut in Pokemon Go.

Up first are the starter trio Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, as well as Lechonk, who will all debut on September 5, 2023.

Trainers will need to choose their favorite Paldea starter Pokemon and adventure with them during a Special Research quest.

You’ll then be able to encounter Nymble, Pawmi, Bombirdier, and Frigibax on September 10, 2023. It’s likely that more Paldea Pokemon will arrive later in the season, so keep an eye out for them!

Paldea starters in Pokemon Go's Adventures Abound season

Zapdos will make its way into Shadow Raids

Following in the footsteps of Shadow Articuno, fellow Legendary bird Shadow Zapdos will be available to battle in 5-Star Shadow Raids on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the Adventures Abound season.

For the first time in Pokemon Go, you might even be able to encounter a Shiny Shadow Zapdos.

Another chance to get a Master Ball in Pokemon Go

Whether you missed out on the first opportunity to get a Master Ball or you want another one, the good news is that there will be a second chance to obtain this rare item during the Adventures Abound season.

The Timed Investigation: Master Ball quest will be available throughout the season, although you’ll need to complete it by November 21, 2023, if you want to get your hands on a Master Ball.

Charmander is getting another Community Day Classic

There’s a Community Day Classic event kicking off the Adventures Abound season on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 2PM to 5PM local time, with the loveable Charmander headlining once again.

This will be the third time that the popular Fire-type Pokemon has appeared in a Community Day event.

Charmander in the Pokemon Go Community Day Classic event

Research Breakthrough rewards for Adventures Abound

The current Research Breakthrough rewards have been given a shakeup, with Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Sableye, Bagon, Furfrou, and Goomy now available to encounter at random.

Seasonal bonuses during the Adventures Abound season

The following bonuses will be active during the entire Adventures Abound season:

Trainers can open up to 40 Gifts every day
Trainers can send up to 40 Gifts every day
Increased damage when participating in raids with a Friend
Increased XP from going up a Friendship level

Pokemon Go Adventures Abound event dates

Here are all of the confirmed event dates for the Adventures Abound season in Pokemon Go:

September 2 – Charmander Community Day Classic
September 5 to September 10 – A Paldean Adventure event
September 10 to September 15 – Ultra Unlock: Paldea event
September 17 – Oddish Research Day
September 20 to September 24 – Psychic Spectacular event
September 23 – Grubbin Community Day
September 27 to October 2 – Out to Play event
September 30 – Azurill Hatch Day
October 7 to October 8 – An unannounced event
October 15 – Community Day
October 21 – An unannounced event
November 5 – Community Day
November 11 – An unannounced event
November 25 – Community Day Classic

And that’s everything we know about the Adventures Abound season so far. There will likely be more information revealed over the next few months, so we’ll keep this page updated when that happens.

While you’re here, why not check out some of our Pokemon Go guides below?