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Pokémon GO’s New ‘Delightful Days’ Season Teases Anniversary Surprises, Hisuian Debuts, and a Potential Rio Event

As Pokémon GO prepares to wrap up its Might and Mastery season, Niantic has officially revealed the next chapter: Delightful Days, a summer-themed season set to run from June 3 to September 2. With June bringing a wave of events and the game’s 9th anniversary on the horizon, players have plenty to look forward to.

A Season Full of Surprises

A recently released teaser trailer for Delightful Days hints at several major additions and changes. The short clip includes:

  • Party Hat Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Wartortle silhouettes, seemingly confirming an anniversary-themed event in July.
  • A possible debut of Hisuian Lilligant, a long-awaited Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon from Legends: Arceus.
  • Two shadowy figures surrounded by a pink aura, which many fans believe are Dynamax Latios and Latias, continuing Niantic’s trend of introducing Dynamax Legendaries since January.
  • A brief glimpse of Copacabana Beach, sparking speculation about a future event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

These teasers suggest that Pokémon GO may not only be celebrating its legacy this summer but also pushing the envelope with more regional events and rare Pokémon debuts.

What’s Coming in June 2025

June is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for trainers:

  • Pokémon GO Fest 2025 kicks off with in-person events in Osaka, Paris, and Jersey City, followed by a global event on June 28.
  • Community Day is scheduled for June 21, though the featured Pokémon has yet to be announced.
  • The current Might and Mastery season ends on June 3, and it’s going out strong with the Gigantamax debut of Rillaboom on May 31.

Fans Wonder: Will Party Hat Pokémon Finally Evolve?

One of the most talked-about moments in the trailer is the tease of party-hat Kanto starters. With fans spotting Wartortle wearing a hat, speculation has erupted over whether Party Hat Bulbasaur will finally be able to evolve—a change players have requested for years.


Stay tuned as Pokémon GO gears up for another vibrant and event-filled summer. Whether you’re looking to catch rare forms, explore new event locations, or celebrate nearly a decade of Pokémon catching, Delightful Days promises something for every kind of trainer.