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Pokemon GO Astral Eclipse: Dates, New Pokemon, Raids & More

Here’s a rundown on everything to expect from the Pokemon GO Astral Eclipse event including the dates, wild Pokemon, and Raids!

Pokemon GO events always bring plenty of new content to the game and Astral Eclipse seems to be one of the most exciting in a while.

Not only are two new Legendary Pokemon coming to the game, but there is much more for fans to get stuck into as well!

Pokemon GO Astral Eclipse Start & End Date

The Pokemon GO Astral Eclipse event will start on November 23, 2022, at 10 AM local time.

It will be active in-game until 8 PM local time on November 28, 2023. This gives players just under a week to experience everything the event has to offer.

Check out the November 2022 Pokemon GO events schedule to see what else is in store this month!

New Pokemon in the Pokemon GO Astral Eclipse Event

There are two brand-new Legendary Pokemon coming to Pokemon GO as part of the Astral Eclipse event. Finally, Lunala and Solgaleo are arriving in the game, a few months after Cosmog initially made its Pokemon GO debut at the start of the Season of Light.

  • Solgaleo
  • Lunala

Read More: Every Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO

Solgaleo Lunala

All Wild Pokemon Spawns in the Astral Eclipse Event

Players will be able to encounter all of the following Pokemon in the wild during the Astral Eclipse event as they will all be spawning more frequently:

  • Alolan Rattata
  • Alolan Sandshrew
  • Clefairy
  • Alolan Vulpix
  • Staryu
  • Hoothoot
  • Sunkern
  • Lunatone
  • Solrock
  • Munna
  • Cottonee
  • Petilil
  • Yungoos

Additionally, players will be able to catch the shiny form of all of these Pokemon apart from Petilil. Check out the Pokemon GO shiny odds guide to find out the exact chances!

Every Pokemon in Raids During the Astral Eclipse Event

All of the following Pokemon will be appearing as Raid bosses for the duration of the event:

  • Tier 1 Raids
    • Drifloon*
    • Frillish (Female)
    • Frillish (Male)
    • Inkay*
    • Rockruff*
  • Tier 3 Raids
    • Tentacruel
    • Druddigon*
    • Hisuian Braviary*
  • Tier 4 Mega Raids
    • Mega Houndoom*
  • Tier 5 Ultra Beast Raids

Every Raid Boss with a star next to its name has a shiny form that lucky players will be able to catch too!

Read More: November 2022 Pokemon GO Mega and Legendary Raid Schedule

Pokemon GO Nihilego Portal

Solgaleo and Lunala Avatar Items

Finally, the Astral Eclipse event is adding some Solgaleo and Lunala-themed Avatar Items for players to buy from the in-game Shop.

They will be available to purchase from the start of the event and will stay in the shop even after it ends.

  • Lunala Wings
  • Lunala Pants
  • Solgaleo Mask
  • Solgaleo Shoes
  • Galaxy Socks
Solgaleo Lunala Pokemon GO Avatar Items

Find out the fastest way to earn PokeCoins in Pokemon GO so you can buy these new Avatar items!

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