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Pokémon GO in April 2023: Lugia, Landorus Incarnate Forme, Tapu Bulu, Events
Find out what’s new in Pokémon GO for the month of April 2023, including events, raids, featured Pokémon, and more.
April 2023 is full of changes and new features for Pokémon GO. Here, we round up all the events, raids, and more coming to the game in April 2023. We leave you with all the information below:
Pokémon GO in April 2023: All Events, Raids, Wild Pokémon...
Below is an infographic summarizing the Pokémon GO content in April 2023. Please note that this content is part of Season 10: Rising Heroes.
All Pokémon GO events in April 2023: complete list
These are the events that will be available in April 2023:
- Spring into Spring: will be held from April 4, 2023, 10:00 am to April 10, 2023, 8:00 pm local time
- Elite Raid: will be held on April 9, 2023, at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 5:00 pm local time We will face Regieleki.
- A Mystic Hero Event: will be held from April 13, 2023, 10:00 am to April 17, 2023, 8:00 pm local time
- April Community Day: will be held on April 15, 2023, from 14:00 to 17:00, local time.
- Sustainability Week: will be held from April 20, 2023, at 10:00 am, to April 26, 2023, at 8:00 pm local time.
- Limited Research: will be held on April 23, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time
- April Community Day Classic: will be held on April 29, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time
All Pokémon GO Raids and Mega Raids in April 2023: complete list
During the month of April 2023, the following Pokémon will be available in Raids:
Five-Star Raids on Pokémon GO in April 2023
In April 2023 we have Lugia, Landorus Incarnate Forme and Tapu Bulu in the Five-Star Incursions.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Lugia | Yes | From March 28, 2023 at 10:00 am local time to March 11, 2023 at 10:00 am local time |
| Landorus Incarnate Forme | Yes | From April 11, 2023, at 10:00 am local time to April17, 2023, at 10:00 am local time |
| Tapu Bulu | Yes | From April 17, 2023, at 10:00 am local time al May 2, 2023, at 10:00 am local time |
Pokémon GO Mega Raids for April 2023
In April 2023, Mega Alakazam, Mega Lopunny, Mega Blastoise, and Mega Slowbro will be available in Mega Raids.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Alakazam | Yes | From March 28, 2023, at 10:00 am local time to April4, 2023, at 10:00 am local time |
| Mega Lopunny | Yes | From April 4, 2023, at 10:00 am local time to April11, 2023, at 10:00 am local time |
| Mega Blastoise | Yes | From April 11, 2023, at 10:00 am local time to April17, 2023, at 10:00 am local time |
| Mega Slowbro | Yes | From April 17, 2023, at 10:00 am local time to May 2, 2023, at 10:00 am local time |
Raid Hours Events in Pokémon GO in April 2023
In April 2023, you will be able to catch Pokémon from Five Star Raids at special dates and times in addition to their regular schedule.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Lugia | Yes | April 5, 2023, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm local time |
| Landorus Incarnate Forme | Yes | April 12, 2023, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm local time |
| Tapu Bulu | Yes | April 19, 2023, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm local time and April 26, 2023, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm local time |
Pokémon Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO in April 2023: Full List
Here is the list of Pokémon Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO for April 2023: Exeggcute, Shellder, Trapinch, and Tangela.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeggcute | Yes | April 4, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (local time) | 2× candy for catching Pokémon |
| Shellder | Yes | April 11, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (local time) | 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon |
| Trapinch | Yes | April 18, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (local time) | 2× XP for evolving Pokémon |
| Tangela | Yes | April 25, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (local time) | 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon |
Research Breakthrough Pokémon in April 2023
The Pokémon that will appear for Research Breakthrough by completing seven Field Research Tasks in April 2023 are as follows Parasect, Pinsir, Snorlax, Gible, Furfrou, and Goomy.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Parasect | No | From March 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT to June 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm PDT |
| Pinsir | Yes | From March 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT to June 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm PDT |
| Snorlax | Yes | From March 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT to June 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm PDT |
| Gible | Yes | From March 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT to June 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm PDT |
| Furfrou | Yes | From March 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT to June 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm PDT |
| Goomy | No | From March 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm PDT to June 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm PDT |