Pokemon Go hosts several in-game events, each presenting users with their own unique focus and features. The latest in this is the Evolving Stars Event, which is centered around the theme of Pokemon Evolutions, making several features and bonuses available to players who choose to participate.
This event will take place from Wednesday, October 5 at 10 am to Tuesday, October 11, at 8 pm local time. There are many aspects of this event, making changes to virtually all portions of Pokemon Go, so make sure you know all there is to know about the Evolving Stars Event if you wish to make the most of it.
Pokemon Debut: Cosmoem
This event will mark the introduction of Cosmog's evolution, Cosmoem, for the first time in Pokemon Go's history. You will need to use 25 Cosmog Candy to acquire this new evolution, presumably obtained through the completion of tasks that are part of the Season-long Research "A Cosmic Companion."
At this point in time, Trainers will most likely only have one Cosmog in their collection of Pokemon. Players will have the opportunity to encounter this Pokemon in the future, so don't worry about evolving your only Cosmog.
Raids
During this event window, you can expect to see different Pokemon in Raids while logged into Pokemon Go. These Pokemon will vary based on the tier of Raid that you are challenging, as well as which specific dates you are choosing to be raiding, each provided below.
| Raid Pokemon | Raid Tier |
|---|---|
| Slowpoke | One-Star |
| Onix | One-Star |
| Scyther | One-Star |
| Porygon | One-Star |
| Sunkern | One-Star |
| Magneton | Three-Star |
| Rhydon | Three-Star |
| Togetic | Three-Star |
| Piloswine | Three-Star |
| Xerneas | Five-Star |
| Yveltal | Five-Star |
| Mega Manectric | Mega Raid |
| Mega Lopunny | Mega Raid |
Yveltal and Mega Lopunny will be appearing in Raids from Tuesday, September 27, to Saturday, October 8.
Xerneas and Mega Manectric will be appearing in Raids from Saturday, October 8, to Thursday, October 20.
Additionally, Pokemon Go will be celebrating Mega Gyarados Raid Day on Saturday, October 8, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. During this time, you can expect to see the following bonuses:
- Mega Gyarados will be appearing more frequently in Mega Raids
- Receive up to five Raid Passes by visiting and spinning Photo Discs at Pokemon Gyms
- Increased chances of encountering a Shiny Gyarados
Wild Encounters
During the Evolving Stars Event, you can expect to see a change in the Pokemon that you find in the wild. Keep logging in and adventuring during this event window for a chance to encounter and catch the following Pokemon.
| Wild Encounter Pokemon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kakuna | Pidgeotto | Poliwhirl |
| Kadabra | Haunter | Rhyhorn |
| Seadra | Scyther | Eevee |
| Swinub | Ralts | Duskull |
| Tynamo | Litwick | Helioptile |
Research
Season-Long Special Research
The Season-long Special Research "A Cosmic Companion" will obtain a new chapter at the start of this event. Complete this to continue progressing this Cosmog-themed Special Research Story.
Field Research Tasks
During this event, you can obtain event-themed Field Research tasks by visiting and spinning Photo Discs, PokeStops, and Pokemon Gyms. The completion of these tasks will earn you Stardust, Mega Energy, and other Evolution items.
Collection Challenge
There will be four different Collection Challenges available during this event. These will be focused on evolving Pokemon, earning you Collection Challenge Badges and other Evolution items upon their completion.
Go Battle League: Evolution Cup
During this event, the Go Battle League will be hosting the Evolution Cup. This competition will be following the same theme as the Evolving Stars Event, possessing the following restrictions on Pokemon that are used in it.
- CP of 1,500 or less.
- Pokemon must have evolved at least once.
- Pokemon must be able to evolve again.
