With Pokemon Go Fest 2022 in the rearview and the Season Of Go winding down, Niantic has announced details on the upcoming Season of Light, the next major seasonal event for the smash-hit mobile game.

　　The Season of Light will begin September 1 at 10 AM local time and run until December 1 at 10 AM local time. The event will introduce Cosmog, the Nebula Pokemon from the Alolan region, allowing players to encounter and catch it for the first time.

　　The Season of Light begins September 1.Seasonal perks available throughout the three-month event will include the following:

　　Extra Stardust from GiftsGuaranteed gifts from PokéStop spinsIncreased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotelyIncreased Incense effectiveness while movingIncreased Stardust reward for Research BreakthroughsNebula Skies will be appearing periodically during the Season No additional information about Nebula Skies was provided.Unique Special Research events that will unlock new components over the course of the seasonUp to two free Raid Passes per dayThe Pokemon available to catch will also change worldwide, with species changing depending on specific areas and regions around the world. The wild Pokemon pool during the Season of Light, grouped by environment, looks like this:

　　CitiesJigglypuff, Machop, Magnemite, Muk, Voltorb, Umbreon, LitwickForestsHisuian Voltorb, Mareep, Sunkern, Yanma, Espeon, Pineco, BurmyMountainsSandslash, Clefairy, Diglett, Snorlax, Sneasel, Stantler, DeinoBeaches & WaterSeel, Staryu, Mantine, Pelipper, Carvanha, Wailmer, FeebasNorthern HemisphereScyther, Dratini, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Teddiursa, ShroomishSouthern HemisphereParas, Chansey, Skitty, Bagon, Snivy, Tepig, OshawottEggs2 kmPichu, Cleffa, Munna, Fomantis, Wimpod and more .5 kmTyrogue, Elekid, Magby, Miltank, and more.10 kmTirtouga, Archen, Noibat, Rockruff, Jangmo-o, and moreAdventure Sync Rewards5 km EggsCranidos, Shieldon, Happiny, Munchlax, Karrablast, Shelmet10 km EggsDratini, Bagon, Beldum, Gible, Riolu, GoomyA full slate of September events for Pokemon Go have also been announced, including featured raids, special events, and Pokemon Spotlight hours. The schedule for Pokemon Go's September events is below:

　　Five-Star RaidsSeptember 1 - 13: Deoxys All four Formes (Normal Forme, Attack Forme, Defense Forme, and Speed Forme) will be availableSeptember 13 - 27: TBASeptember 27 - October 8: YveltalMega RaidsSeptember 1 - 6: Mega AmpharosSeptember 6 - 16: TBASeptember 16 - 27: TBASeptember 27 - October 8: Mega LopunnyEventsSeptember 3: Inkay Limited ResearchSeptember 6 - 12: Psychic SpectacularSeptember 10: Clefairy CommotionSeptember 11: Deoxys Raid DaySeptember 16 - 21: Test Your MettleSeptember 18: September Community DaySeptember 23 - 25: Safari Zone: GoyangSeptember 27 - October 3: Fashion WeekRaid HoursRaid Hours feature designated Pokemon from 6 PM to 7 PM local time in all Gyms September 7: Deoxys (all forms)September 14: TBASeptember 21: TBASeptember 28: YveltalPokémon Spotlight HoursPokemon Spotlight Hours feature designated Pokemon and bonuses from 6 PM to 7 PM local time September 6: Munna BONUS: Catching Pokemon will yield double the Stardust earnedSeptember 13: Ralts BONUS: Catching Pokemon will yield double the Experience Points earnedSeptember 20: Aron BONUS: Catching Pokemon will yield double the Candy earnedSeptember 27: Minccino BONUS: Transferring Pokemon will yield double the Candy earnedThe addition of Cosmog could signal the eventual arrival of two more Legendary Pokemon, as Cosmog evolves into Cosmoem, which then eventually evolves into the Legendary Pokemon of Alola--Pokemon Sun's Solgaleo and Pokemon Moon's Lunala. Neither of those Pokemon have been mentioned for Pokemon Go as of this writing.

　　The Season of Light is the latest in-game event announced for Pokemon Go, but it is not the only date marked on the game's calendar. Niantic recently confirmed the dates of the next four Pokemon Go Community Days, including another Community Day Classic on November 5.

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