Pokemon Go events schedule for September 2024: All current and upcoming events

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A huge event schedule is lined up for Pokemon Go in September 2024, so we’ve compiled a full list of dates from Community Days to Spotlight Hours and special events like Go Big.

Despite launching on mobile devices eight years ago, Pokemon Go still has a massive community of players worldwide who log in every day to catch ’em all and battle with friends. A big reason is the events that Niantic hosts in the game.

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In addition to the monthly Community Days and weekly Spotlight Hours, which focus on a specific Pokemon, there are always themed events that celebrate everything from Halloween to the release of new mainline Pokemon games like Scarlet & Violet.

Below, you’ll find information on every major event happening in September 2024 in Pokemon Go and details on the Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy.

All upcoming Pokemon Go events in September 2024

You can find information on every Pokemon Go event in September 2024 below, including details of Community Days, Spotlight Hours, and Raids. We’ll keep this page updated throughout the month.

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Go All Out (September 3 – September 10)

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The first event to be mindful of in the September line-up is Pokemon Go: Go All Out, which will feature a number of fan-favorite Galarian Pokemon, along with collection challenges, special bonuses, and Field Research.

Make sure to check out our full event hub for Go All Out so you can hit the ground running when this event kicks off on September 3.

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The next Raid Day that the Pokemon Go community has to look forward to is the Falinks Raid Day, which will be taking place on September 8 from 2-5pm local time.

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Along with a handful of exciting event bonuses, there will be a paid ticket for players who want to maximize their rewards on this day. Make sure to check out our full Falinks Raid Day hub for more information about this upcoming event.

Go Big (September 10 – September 15)

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The Go Big event takes place from September 10 to September 15, marking the anxiously awaited introduction of Dynamax battles to Pokemon Go. There’ll be event bonuses, showcases, and lots more for players to dig into.

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Check out our full breakdown of the event here so you know what to expect when it rolls around.

September Community Day (September 14)

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As covered in our guide here, both Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will be the stars of the show for September’s Community Day.

This event marks the perfect opportunity to catch plenty of Ponyta and nab a Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash with the exclusive Wild Charge attack.

Psychic Spectacular (September 18 – September 22)

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Psychic-type fans are in for a treat thanks to the Psychic Spectacular event, which runs from September 18 to September 22. This will introduce the Hatenna line to the game along with Dynamax forms of the Beldum line.

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Check out our full event hub for further details.

Oranguru & Passimian Research Day (September 22)

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As shared by the official Pokemon Go X account, players can expect to see a Research Day for Oranguru and Passimian on September 22, running from 2-5 pm local time. The event also gives players to find other simian Pokemon like Grookey.

Be sure to check out our full event hub for Oranguru and Passimian Research Day for more details.

Legendary Heroes (September 26 – October 1)

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The Legendary Heroes event will introduce Shiny Zacian into Pokemon Go. Zacian will appear in Five-Star Raids. Additionally, Koffing during this event will evolve into the Galarian version of Weezing and a branched Timed Research will also be a part of Legendary Heroes.

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Pokemon Go September 2024 Spotlight Hours

There are four Spotlight Hours to look forward to in Pokemon Go this month, which we’ve listed below:

  • September 3: Wooloo, 2x Evolution XP
  • September 10: Dewpider, 2x Catch Stardust
  • September 17: Wobbuffet, 2x Catch XP
  • September 24: Machop, 2x Catch Candy

Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time and they offer some exciting bonuses. Prepare for them by stocking up on Poke Balls and clearing out your Pokemon storage.

Make sure to have a look at our full Spotlight Hour guide so you know what to expect when these events roll around.

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Pokemon Go September 2024 Raid Hours

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Taking part in Raid Hours is a great way to catch Legendaries.

There are four Raid Hours to look forward to in Pokemon Go this month, which we’ve listed below:

  • September 4: Kyogre
  • September 11: Kyogre
  • September 18: Groudon
  • September 25: Groudon

Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. During this hour, the featured Pokemon will appear more frequently in Raid Battles at Gyms.

Find out more about Raid Battles with our complete Raid Boss schedule.

That’s everything you need to know about September’s events calendar for Pokemon Go!