Might and Mastery

2025 marks an exciting time for Pokémon Go enthusiasts as the next season of Niantic’s popular mobile game is about to commence shortly.

Under the title ‘Might and Mastery‘, this upcoming season extends up until early June, ensuring that you’ll have ample opportunity to fully enjoy it.

Once again, you’ll find yourself engaged with Special Research missions and their associated prizes, while also encountering a fresh lineup of Pokémon appearing in Raids.

When does everything get underway, and what can you anticipate as the fresh chapter unfolds? Stick around to discover all the essential information!

When is the new Pokémon Go season for March 2025? Might and Mastery release date

The upcoming season of Pokémon Go is set to kick off on March 4, 2025, as stated on their official gaming platform.

Here in the UK, the official launch time will be 10am GMT on Tuesday.

In fact, wherever you are in the world, Might and Mastery will begin at 10am in your local time.

The game or event finishes on June 3rd, specifically at 10 in the morning, using the local timezone. Plenty of time left for you to get proficient with it!

What to expect from the new Pokémon Go season in March 2025

Preparing for Might and Mastery, the upcoming Pokémon Go season starting in March 2025, promises an exciting journey with echoes of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Here are the essential details we’ll be sharing with you!

Might and Mastery Special Research

Dynamax Kubfu will be the focus of a new free Special Research path. You’ll get to encounter one!

Claim your complimentary Might and Mastery research between 10am on Wednesday, March 5th, and 9:59am on Tuesday, June 3rd.

Additionally, not only will the free route be available, but there’ll also be a payable option where you can meet the Dynamax Kubfu again.

Max Pokémon Debuts

In Max Battles, these debuts will be seen during this season:

  • Dynamax Raikou
  • Dynamax Entei
  • Dynamax Suicune

Gigantamax Machamp will also be seen during the season.

Pokémon Debuts

The following Sword and Shield critters will make their debuts in this season:

  • Nickit
  • Thievul

And we’ve been told to expect more from the Galar region.

Community Days

Here are the confirmed Community Days for this season, and we’ve got our first peek at the two creatures that will star in the initial events.

The confirmed Community Days for the current season have been announced, with the initial pair of spotlight creatures unveiled as well.

  • 8th March (Fuecoco)
  • 22nd March (Totodile)
  • 27th April (TBC)
  • 11th May (TBC)
  • 24th May (TBC)

Seasonal rewards

There are a few new perks to enjoy:

  • Increased friendship bonus damage dealt by Pokémon in Raids.
  • Increased Stardust for the first catch of the day.
  • Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Rare Candy XL when defeating a 5-Star Raid Boss during a Raid Hour.
  • Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon.

Pokémon to catch

Just as before, you can find the latest lineup of Pokémon in their regular spots. Here they are:

[List of Pokémon]

This way, the text is more conversational and easier to understand for a general audience.

Research Breakthroughs:

  • Alolan Marowak (can be shiny)
  • Charcadet (can be shiny)
  • Druddigon (can be shiny)
  • Frigibax
  • Jangmo-o (can be shiny)
  • Mawile (can be shiny)

In the wild (in cities):

  • Ampharos (can be shiny)
  • Charjabug
  • Electrike (can be shiny)
  • Ferroseed (can be shiny)
  • Flaaffy
  • Pidove (can be shiny)
  • Whismur (can be shiny)

In the wild (in forests):

  • Ariados
  • Cottonee (can be shiny)
  • Foongus (can be shiny)
  • Steenee
  • Tsareena
  • Wurmple (can be shiny)
  • Yanma (can be shiny)

In the wild (in mountains):

  • Croagunk (can be shiny)
  • Clodsire
  • Hippopotas (can be shiny)
  • Nincada (can be shiny)
  • Paldean Wooper (can be shiny)
  • Slakoth (can be shiny)
  • Stunfisk (can be shiny)

In the wild (at beaches and water):

  • Barbaracle
  • Carvanha (can be shiny)
  • Marill (can be shiny)
  • Qwilfish (can be shiny)
  • Sealeo
  • Spheal (can be shiny)
  • Wailmer (can be shiny)

In the wild (northern hemisphere):

  • Bronzor (can be shiny)
  • Chespin (can be shiny)
  • Deerling (Spring) (can be shiny)
  • Deino (can be shiny)
  • Fennekin (can be shiny)
  • Froakie (can be shiny)
  • Hisuian Sneasel (can be shiny)

In the wild (southern hemisphere):

  • Beldum (can be shiny)
  • Deerling (Autumn) (can be shiny)
  • Hisuian Growlithe (can be shiny)
  • Litten (can be shiny)
  • Popplio (can be shiny)
  • Rowlet (can be shiny)
  • Sneasel (can be shiny)

From 2K eggs:

  • Aipom (can be shiny)
  • Bonsly (can be shiny)
  • Ducklett (can be shiny)
  • Psyduck (can be shiny)
  • Wynaut (can be shiny)

From 5K eggs:

  • Crabrawler (can be shiny)
  • Komala (can be shiny)
  • Togedemaru (can be shiny)
  • Grookey
  • Sobble
  • Scorbunny
  • Anorith (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Lileep (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Munchlax (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Riolu (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Skarmory (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)

From 7K eggs:

  • Alolan Grimer (can be shiny)
  • Alolan Meowth (can be shiny)
  • Galarian Corsola (can be shiny)
  • Galarian Meowth (can be shiny)
  • Hisuian Voltorb (can be shiny)
  • Alolan Vulpix (can be shiny) (Route Reward)
  • Basculin (White-Striped Form) (can be shiny) (Route Reward)
  • Galarian Corsola (can be shiny) (Route Reward)
  • Hisuian Sneasel (can be shiny) (Route Reward)
  • Pawniard (can be shiny) (Route Reward)

From 10K eggs:

  • Carbink
  • Dreepy
  • Frigibax
  • Charcadet (can be shiny)
  • Jangmo-o (can be shiny)
  • Larvesta (can be shiny)
  • Bagon (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Charcadet (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Frigibax (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Gible (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)
  • Jangmo-o (can be shiny) (Adventure Sync Reward)

Additionally, there will be PokéStop Showcases featuring themed stickers, exciting Go Battle League activities, and don’t forget about the upcoming Willpower Cup, Spring Cup, and Master Premier competitions.

Looking forward, we’ll delve deeper into this season’s events over the coming days and weeks! For now, give our quiz a spin down below.

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  • Best shiny Pokémon – the coolest creatures
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  • All cat Pokémon – the felines to catch
  • Pokémon natures guide – all you need to know
  • Pokémon type chart – strengths and weaknesses explained
  • Legendary Pokémon – the full list
  • Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats – handy hacks
  • Pokémon Emerald cheats – what you need to know
  • Pokémon Fire Red cheats – all codes
  • Pokémon Go friend codes – and how to find them
  • Pokémon games in order – where to start

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2025-03-03 20:36