Pokémon Go Dual Destiny: Start date and what to expect from the new season

Pokémon Go Dual Destiny: Start date and what to expect from the new season

As a seasoned Pokémon Trainer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming Dual Destiny Season in Pokémon Go is shaping up to be an exciting journey! With a plethora of new Pokémon joining the roster, bonuses galore, and a fresh Battle League to conquer, it’s clear that Niantic has outdone themselves once again.


Approaching the close of its ongoing season, Niantic and The Pokémon Company have disclosed that the upcoming season for Pokémon Go will be titled “Dual Fate” or “Twin Destinies.

With the arrival of a fresh season comes brand new research tasks, the debut of fresh Pokémon, exciting events, a revamped Battle League, Community Days featuring new Pokémon, and much more!

As the mobile Pokémon game progresses, there’s plenty to be excited about as it keeps getting better and better.

Check out the Dual Destiny trailer below:


 

Here’s some information about when Pokémon Go’s Dual Destiny begins and ends, as well as details about this season’s updates. Enjoy!

When is Pokémon Go Dual Destiny? Start and end date

The start date for Pokémon Go Dual Destiny is local time at 10am on December 3rd, and it will conclude at local time 10am on March 4th, 2025.

Yep, the new Pokémon Go season lasts three months.

During the upcoming Pokémon Go season, there’s a lot to keep you busy, including the newest Go Battle League, among other exciting activities.

Read on for more details about what to expect from Dual Destiny in Pokémon Go.

What to expect from Pokémon Go Dual Destiny

Here’s an interesting breakdown of what’s anticipated in the upcoming Pokémon Go Dual Destiny:

Pokémon Go Dual Destiny Special Research

You have until the end of the season, which is on 4th March at 9:59am local time, to acquire the Dual Destiny Special Research Story whenever you prefer, starting from 3rd December 10am local time.

Across the season, expect new parts of the Special Research Story to be unlocked.

Dual Destiny Pokémon debuts

During the Dual Destiny season, we’ll be seeing new Pokémon from the Sword and Shield games. Among them are Sinistea and its evolved form, Polteageist.

Besides these, you’ll also encounter the debut of some Shadow Pokémon, such as Shadow Regirock, Shadow Regice, and Shadow Registeel.

Dynamax Machop, Dynamax Krabby and Gigantamax Lapras will all debut, too.

Dual Destiny Wild Pokémon and Eggs

The following Pokémon will appear more regularly in the wild during Dual Destiny:

  • Magneton
  • Porygon
  • Snubbull
  • Gulpin
  • Audino
  • Klink
  • Litwick
  • Butterfree
  • Scyther
  • Sunkern
  • Nuzleaf
  • Staravia
  • Phantump
  • Fomantis
  • Clefairy
  • Rhydon
  • Shuckle
  • Pupitar
  • Meditite
  • Galarian Stunfisk
  • Mienfoo
  • Poliwrath
  • Galarian Slowpoke
  • Paldean Wooper
  • Lotad
  • Pelipper
  • Floatzel
  • Finneon

Northern Hemisphere

  • Absol
  • Turtwig
  • Chimchar
  • Piplup
  • Shinx
  • Gabite
  • Deerling (Winter)

Southern Hemisphere

  • Lapras
  • Gligar
  • Treecko
  • Torchic
  • Mudkip
  • Deerling (Summer)
  • Goomy

And many more!

During the entire season, various Pokémon will emerge from their eggs as well. For a comprehensive understanding of the hatchable eggs, please visit the official Pokémon Go website.

Pokémon Go Dual Destiny Seasonal Highlights and Bonuses

The following bonuses will be live throughout Dual Destiny in Pokémon Go:

  • One additional free Raid Pass per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
  • Extra Stardust earned from Team GO Rocket battles
  • Extra Stardust from Gifts

Among other seasonal attractions, there are Community Event Days scheduled for these dates:

  • 21st-22nd December
  • 5th January
  • 25th January (January Community Day Classic)
  • 9th February

Expect new PokéStop Showcases, Field Research, and more, too.

Pokémon Go Dual Destiny Battle League

With the start of the new season, Go Battle League: Dual Destiny begins, too!

As per the game’s official website, the following will occur at the beginning of the season:

  • End-of-season rewards will be available on the Battle screen
  • Your GO Battle League rank will be reset
  • Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior season

Absolutely, there are fresh incentives, among them assured battles for leveling up. Achieve the Legend rank and you’ll have a battle against Pikachu Libre.

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2024-11-26 18:34