After an action-packed August, Pokemon GO Trainers should prepare for the introduction of numerous new Pokemon in September.
From London to Osaka to New York and with the excitement of the World Championships returning and unique Pokemon making their first appearances, every day of August will be an adventure. There is even a Pokemon Presents event happening this month as well.
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Events
- Community Day Classic: Charmander: September 2, 2023 (2pm – 5pm Local time)
- A Paldean Adventure: September 5, 2023 – September 10, 2023 (10am – 10am Local time)
- Ultra Unlock: Paldea: September 5, 2023 – September 10, 2023 (10am – 10am Local time)
- Oddish Research Day: September 17, 2023 (2pm – 5pm Local time)
- Psychic Spectacular: September 20, 2023 – September 24, 2023 (10am – 8pm Local time)
- Community Day: Grubbin: September 23, 2023 (2pm – 5pm Local time)
- Out of Play: September 27, 2023 – October 2, 2023 (10am – 8pm Local time)
- Azurill Hatch Day – September 30, 2023 (2pm – 5pm Local time)
Spotlight Hours
Spotlight Hours take place every Wednesday between 6pm and 7pm, and highlight a particular Pokemon for the duration of the hour. Here are the featured Pokemon this month:
- Wooper: September 5, 2023
- Additional Bonus: 2x XP for evolving Pokemon
- Mankey: September 12, 2023
- Additional Bonus: 2x Candy for catching Pokemon
- Girafarig: September 19, 2023
- Additional Bonus: 2x XP for catching Pokemon
- Growlithe: September 26, 2023
- Additional Bonus: 2x Stardust for catching Pokemon
PokeStop Showcases
Anytime players catch a Pokemon, they can participate in the local Pokestop Showcase. Here are when each Pokemon will be available:
- Charmander – September 2 (2pm – 5pm Local time)
- Charizard – September 2 (2pm – 5pm Local time)
- Lechonk – September 5 – September 9 (10am-8pm Local time)
- Nymble – September 10- September 13 10:00am-8:00pm local time
- Pawmi – September 14- September 15 10:00 am 8:00 pm local time
- Oddish – September 17 2:00pm-5:00p.m. focal time
- Spoink – September 20- September 22 10:00am-8:00p.m local time
- Grubbin – September 23 2:00pm-5:00p.m. local time
- Vikavolt – September 23 2:00pm-5:00p.m. local time
- Growlithe – September 27 September 29 10:00 am 8:00
- Hisuian Growlithe – September 30- October 2 10:00am 4:00am cat time
Raid Hours
Raid Hours take place every Wednesday between 6pm and 7pm. Here are the featured Pokemon this month:
- Kartana (Northern Hemisphere): September 6, 2023
- Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere): September 6, 2023
- Kartana (Southern Hemisphere): September 13, 2023
- Celesteela (Northern Hemisphere): September 13, 2023
- Genesect (Burn Drive): September 20, 2023
- Raikou: September 27, 2023
- Entei: September 27, 2023
- Suicune: September 27, 2023
Five-Star Raids
Here are all the Pokemon Go Five-Star Raids for the month of September:
- Kartana (Northern Hemisphere): September 1, 2023 – September 8, 2023
- Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere): September 1, 2023 – September 8, 2023
- Kartana (Southern Hemisphere): September 8, 2023 – September 16, 2023
- Celesteela (Northern Hemisphere): September 8, 2023 – September 16, 2023
- Genesect (Burn Drive): September 16, 2023 – September 23, 2023
- Raikou: September 23, 2023 – October 6, 2023
- Entei: September 23, 2023 – October 6, 2023
- Suicune: September 23, 2023 – October 6, 2023
Mega Raids
There will be two Mega Raids available throughout September, and both Pokemon are available in Shiny variants.
- Mega Manetric (September 1 – September 16)
- Mega Gardevoir (September 16 – October 6)
Additional Bonuses
Here are all the additional unique features for this month:
- Adventures Abound Special Research: This is a completely free special research that allows players to catch their favourite Paldean partner Pokemon. Players will need to claim this before December 1, 2023, at 9:59am (Local time).
- Timed Investigation: Master Ball: This is a timed research that will gift players a Master Ball. Trainers will need to complete the challenges before November 21, 2023, at 8pm (Local time).
This is everything you need to know about Pokemon Go for September 2023. You can check out our Game Hub for more information and articles on Pokemon Go.