Guide to the Pokémon Legends ZA event in Pokémon GO

Pokémon Legends ZA Celebration event will be one of the most anticipated moments of October. Starting on October 16th and ending on October 20th, 2025 , the celebration will bring temporary research, Mega Raids, exclusive Community Day raids, and free avatar items . To make the most of it, it's important to know how all the available activities work.

This guide gathers all the confirmed information: from event times and rewards available in special research to the featured Pokémon . This way, you can plan your moves and not miss any opportunities.

Dates and times for the Pokémon Legends ZA event.

The event will last five days:

• Start date: October 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM (local time)
• End: October 20, 2025, at 8 PM (local time)

During this period, all bonuses and content described in this guide will be active .

Temporary research and rewards

The initial highlight of the event is the free , consisting of branching tasks that offer different rewards. By completing each stage, players will be able to obtain:

• XP to level up
• Poké Balls and potions to help with captures and battles.
• Normal and XL candies are essential for evolving and strengthening Pokémon.
• Poffin , ideal for improving your friendship with your partner Pokémon.

In addition, the tasks guarantee exclusive encounters with the starter Pokémon from Pokémon Legends ZA: Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig .

Featured Mega Raids

Inspired by Lumiose City, the birthplace of Mega Evolution , the event will feature an increased frequency of Mega Raids . There will be 46 different options , including some of the most powerful in the game:

• Mega Metagross
• Mega Charizard X and Y
• Mega Gengar
• Mega Rayquaza
• Mega Lucario
• Mega Garchomp

Participating in these battles is the best way to accumulate Mega Energy , essential for unlocking temporary evolutions and strengthening your team in competitive combat.

Exclusive Community Day events

Another point to note is the release of exclusive attacks for the event's starter Pokémon. Those who level up during this period will be guaranteed:

• Meganium with Deadly Plant when evolving Bayleef
• Feraligatr uses Water Jet when evolving Croconaw
• Emboar with Explosive Burn when evolving Pignite

Even trainers who already own these Pokémon will be able to unlock the moves using TMs charged during the event.

Free avatar items

To complete the experience, Niantic will make available new avatar items inspired by Lumiose City , which can be redeemed for free in the game's store. These include:

• Complete outfits (formal and casual style)
• Hats in different colors
• shoes with details inspired by Kalos.

These items will remain available even after the event ends.

Tips for making the most of the event

• Complete the temporary search as soon as possible to ensure all initial encounters.
  
• Organize groups to tackle Mega Raids , as some require multiple players.
• Save rare candies and charged TMs to optimize the use of unique attacks.
• Don't forget to redeem your free avatar before they get forgotten in the store.

Pokémon Legends ZA Celebration event

The Pokémon Legends ZA in Pokémon GO is a valuable opportunity to catch starter Pokémon, strengthen teams with Mega Evolutions, and secure exclusive attacks. Additionally, customization items add an extra touch to the experience. With this guide, you have everything you need to take advantage of the event strategically and fully.

FAQ – Pokémon Legends ZA Celebration in Pokémon GO

When does the Pokémon Legends ZA Celebration event take place in Pokémon GO?
The event will be held between October 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and October 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. , local time for each player.

What are the main
rewards from the timed research? Players can earn XP, Poké Balls, potions, regular and XL candies, Poffins , and exclusive encounters with the starter Pokémon Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig .

Which Mega Evolutions will be available in Raids?
There will be 46 Mega Evolutions in total, including highlights such as Mega Metagross, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gengar, Mega Charizard X and Y.

What special attacks can be obtained during the event?
By evolving the starting attacks, players unlock:

• Meganium with Deadly Plant
• Feraligatr with Water Jet
• Emboar with Explosive Burn

It is also possible to use TMs charged during the event to teach these attacks.

Are the free avatar items only available during the event?
No. The Lumiose City- can be redeemed for free during the event, but will remain available in the store even after it ends.