Aspredicted in a datamine over the weekend, it seems likePokemon GOis going to be kicking off some Gen 6 celebrations with the Luminous Legends X event. This is just the first of two Luminous events and it appears like it’s going to be jam-packed with exciting features and rewards.
The Luminous Legends X event willfeature the debut of Xerneas, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. The lengthly event spans two full weeks and is full of special spawns, bonuses, Egg hatches, Raid Bosses, and Research for trainers to take advantage of. The list of features is much longer than an average event, so this definitely feels like it’s going to be a special occasion forPokemon GOtrainers.
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This may come as a surprise to some trainers, but the announcement for the Luminous X event actually doesn’t mention any portion of the event that connects to a ticketed experience. So far, it seems like full event and all of its Research and features will be available to all trainers without spending any cash on a ticket (likethey may have done for the Kanto Tour). That, in addition to all of the new debuts and other features, will definitely make things more enticing for the casual audience.
Date and Time
Tuesday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 13, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Xerneas Debut
Xerneas will make its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids! This Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region has horns on its head that shine in seven different colors, and legends say it’s known to share everlasting life.
Additional Debuts and Increased Spawns
Spritzee, Swirlix, and Goomy will be making their Pokémon GO debuts! Spritzee and Swirlix will be appearing more frequently in the wild alongside other Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon, like Dratini, Ralts, Bagon, Cottonee, and more. If you’re extremely lucky, you might find a Goomy in the wild!
New Rainy Lure Modules
Rainy Lure Modules are coming to Pokémon GO! This Lure Module will attract certain Pokémon that like rain, such as Water-, Bug-, and Electric-type Pokémon. When you’re near a PokéStop with an active Rainy Lure Module, you can evolve Sliggoo (the Evolution of Goomy) into Goodra. You can also evolve Sliggoo when the in-game weather is rainy.
Event Timed Research
Complete event-exclusive Timed Research to encounter Fairy-type Pokémon, including Spritzee and Swirlix, as well as receive a Rainy Lure Module and other rewards.
Special 7km Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Cleffa, Igglybuff, Azurill, Gible, Swirlix, and Spritzee.
Special Raid Bosses
Psychic-, Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon like Galarian Ponyta, Alolan Exeggutor, Xerneas, and more will be appearing in raids!
Event Field Research
Event-exclusive Field Research tasks will lead to encounters with Psychic-, Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon, including Galarian Ponyta, Gible, Spritzee, and Swirlix.
Exclusive Moves
Dragonite and Salamence will be able to learn certain attacks during this event! Evolve a Dragonair or use a Charged TM on a Dragonite to teach it Draco Meteor, and evolve a Shelgon or use a Charged TM on a Salamence to teach it Outrage.
Unlock Bonuses
“In addition, you can work with other Trainers to catch Fairy-type Pokémon—by doing so, you can unlock rewards during the second half of the event! From Tuesday, June 04, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday June 17, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, you and other Trainers worldwide can work together to catch 500 million Fairy-type Pokémon in total. If the goal is met, special bonuses will be available from Tuesday, May 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 07, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.”
A 3× Catch XP bonus will be active for the rest of the event.
Pancham will make its Pokémon GO debut, appearing in raids for the rest of the event.
If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Galarian Ponyta! Shiny Galarian Ponyta will continue to be available after the event.
In addition to dropping the full details about the Luminous Legends X event,Pokemon GOalso revealed that there will indeed be a Luminous Legends Y companion event, as well. No date was revealed just yet, but the update did confirm that details would be coming soon and that the Y event would seethe Legendary Pokemon Yveltal, the Destruction Pokémon, making itsPokemon GOdebut, and Pancham hatching from Strange Eggs.
Over the next few weeks or so players should begin to learn a lot more about what other events are on the way throughout the final weeks of thethe Season of Legends. Be sure to check back in the near future for morePokemon GOstrategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
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