Pokemon Go Season 9: Mythical Wishes – A complete Guide of what’s in store!

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Pokemon Go Season 9 Mythical Wishes

Last Updated on: 29th November 2022, 01:58 pm

Trainers! As we fast approach the end of the Season of Light, which has seen brand new Pokemon enter the game, and a vast amount of rewards and special events, we are about to embark on a new Season in Pokemon Go, as we enter Season 9: Mythical Wishes.

Set to bring some rather unique additions, the Season 9: Mythical Wishes event, will see trainers encountering brand new shinies, as well as many rewards, bonuses, and research to complete.

Will your wishes come true? Let’s look below at the exciting details of what’s in store.

Season 9: Mythical Wishes – The details

Mythical Wishes Pokemon Go
Credit: Niantic

Beginning Thursday, December 1, at 10:00 AM Local Time and ending, Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 AM Local Time, players will have 3 months of Mythical Wishes gameplay, as well as the introduction of Season 13 in the Go Battle League.

Bonuses – including new permanent features

As we enter the new Season, trainers will now receive Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins, and Increased Incense effectiveness while moving, a welcome addition to all!

AS well as the new permanent features, trainers can expect the following bonuses for the duration of the event:

  • Increased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotely
  • Trainers level 31+ receive a guaranteed 1 XL Candy for each trade
  • All Trainers receive 1 additional Candy for each trade
  • Trainers can open 40 Gifts daily
  • Trainers can send 125 Gifts daily.

With such a huge increase in the gift allowances, stocking up on Pokeballs (and stickers), will be much easier for trainers who are unable to reach Pokestops.

Research Breakthrough

Mythical Wishes Pokemon Go
Credit: Niantic

The following Pokemon will be available by completing Field Research to unlock the Research Breakthrough with a very special addition to the game for the first time ever – a Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime!

  • Galarian Mr. Mime – Shiny Pokemon now available
  • Delibird
  • Bagon
  • Deino
  • Furfrou (Natural)
  • Goomy – Unavailable as a Shiny Pokemon at present

First debuting as a Special Research Pokemon, Galarian Mr. Mime being released as a Shiny is certainly something to be excited about!

Will your wish come true?

Mythical Wishes Pokemon Go
Credit: Niantic

For the duration of the new Season 9: Mythical Wishes, trainers can select one of the following Timed Research tasks from each of the events taking place until March 1st, 2023:

Winter Holiday Part 2

1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period

2× XP for catching Pokemon

2× Stardust for catching Pokemon.

Lunar New Year

1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period

2× Stardust for catching Pokemon

2× Daily Adventure Incense duration

Valentine’s Day

2× Daily Adventure Incense duration

2× XP for catching Pokemon

2× Candy for catching Pokemon

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Spawn Locations Season 9: Mythical Wishes

Mythical Wishes Pokemon Go
Credit: Niantic

Pokemon will be appearing at different locations in increased frequencies during Season 9: Mythical Wishes:

Cities

  • Pidgey
  • Meowth
  • Alolan Grimer
  • Granbull
  • Gulpin
  • Patrat
  • Lillipup

Granbull and Gulpin will not be available as Shiny Pokemon

Forests

  • Venonat
  • Victreebel
  • Scyther
  • Cottonee
  • Morelull

Morelull will not be available as a Shiny Pokemon

Mountains

  • Ponyta
  • Rhydon
  • Pupitar
  • Makuhita
  • Drilbur
  • Archen
  • Rufflet

Rhydon, Pupitar and Drilbur will not be available as a Shiny Pokemon

Water

  • Poliwhirl
  • Goldeen
  • Vaporeon
  • Clamperl
  • Tirtouga
  • Inkay
  • Mareanie

Pollywhirl and Mareanie will not be available as Shiny Pokemon

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Hemisphere Exclusives

Depending on where in the world you live Trainers, the following Pokemon will be available – and all will be available as Shiny Pokemon too:

Northern Hemisphere

  • Spinarak
  • Castform
  • Beldum
  • Turtwig
  • Chimchar
  • Piplup
  • Pidove

Southern Hemisphere

  • Ledyba
  • Treecko
  • Torchic
  • Mudkip
  • Castform
  • Starly
  • Gible

XXS and XXL Pokemon Coming Soon!

A new feature will be available to trainers when catching Pokemon – XXS and XXL Pokemon! Who will find the smallest or largest Pokemon? Be sure to let us know in the comments!

Pokemon Go is available to download now on Apple and Android Mobile devices