Pokemon GO Season 9: Mythical Wishes is finally here and there’s plenty of new content coming to the game!
Every few months, a new Pokemon GO season arrives and it shakes up the game for all Pokemon trainers.
In addition to new wild Pokemon spawns, there are also new seasonal bonuses for players to enjoy. And that isn’t even counting the updated GO Battle League schedule and refreshed Egg hatches too!
Pokemon GO Season 9: Mythical Wishes Dates
Start Date
Pokemon GO’s 9th season, Mythical Wishes, begins on December 1, 2022 at 10 AM local time.
Of course, this also means that this is the time when the Season of Light ends and new wild Pokemon spawns, bonuses, and more are introduced to the game.
End Date
Pokemon GO Season 9: Mythical Wishes will end on March 1, 2023, at 10 AM local time.
Therefore, it will last 3 whole months just as previous Pokemon GO events have. This gives players plenty of time to experience everything the season has to offer!

Pokemon GO Mythical Wishes Season Bonuses
Two Pokemon GO bonuses – guaranteed gifts from PokeStop spins and increased Incense effectiveness while moving – are now permanently in effect as of the Mythical Wishes season.
Additionally, there are 5 more bonuses that will only be active for the duration of Season 9: Mythical Wishes:
- Pokemon participating in remote Raids do increased damage
- Trainers level 31 or above get 1 guaranteed XL Candy for trades
- Trainers receive 1 additional Candy for every trade
- Trainers can open 40 Gifts every day
- Trainers can send 125 Gifts every day
Read More: How to Earn More Candy in Pokemon GO
Wild Pokemon in Pokemon GO Season 9: Mythical Wishes
Dozens of different Pokemon will be spawning in the wild during Season 9: Mythical Wishes.
Additionally, these spawns will be in different environmental areas that suit them. For instance, you may find Goldeen or Tirtouga in the Water and Pidgey in cities.
Cities
Pokemon | Image | Shiny Encounter Possible? |
---|---|---|
Pidgey | ![]() | Yes |
Meowth | ![]() | Yes |
Alolan Grimer | ![]() | Yes |
Granbull | ![]() | No |
Gulpin | ![]() | No |
Patrat | ![]() | Yes |
Lillipup | ![]() | Yes |
Forests
Pokemon | Image | Shiny Encounter Possible? |
---|---|---|
Venonat | ![]() | Yes |
Victreebell | ![]() | No |
Scyther | ![]() | Yes |
Burmy (Trash) | ![]() | Yes |
Cottonee | ![]() | Yes |
Fomantis | ![]() | No |
Morelull | ![]() | No |
Mountains
Pokemon | Image | Shiny Encounter Possible? |
---|---|---|
Ponyta | ![]() | Yes |
Rhydon | ![]() | No |
Pupitar | ![]() | No |
Makuhita | ![]() | Yes |
Drilbur | ![]() | No |
Archen | ![]() | Yes |
Rufflet | ![]() | Yes |
Beach & Water
Pokemon | Image | Shiny Encounter Possible? |
---|---|---|
Poliwhirl | ![]() | No |
Goldeen | ![]() | Yes |
Vaporeon | ![]() | No |
Clamperl | ![]() | Yes |
Tirtouga | ![]() | Yes |
Inkay | ![]() | Yes |
Mareanie | ![]() | No |
Northern Hemisphere
Pokemon | Image | Shiny Encounter Possible? |
---|---|---|
Spinarak | ![]() | Yes |
Castform (Snowy) | ![]() | Yes |
Beldum | ![]() | Yes |
Turtwig | ![]() | Yes |
Chimchar | ![]() | Yes |
Piplup | ![]() | Yes |
Pidove | ![]() | Yes |
Southern Hemisphere
Pokemon | Image | Shiny Encounter Possible? |
---|---|---|
Ledyba | ![]() | Yes |
Treecko | ![]() | Yes |
Torchic | ![]() | Yes |
Mudkip | ![]() | Yes |
Castform (Sunny) | ![]() | Yes |
Starly | ![]() | Yes |
Gible | ![]() | Yes |
To make sure you catch as many of these Pokemon as possible, find out how to get more Lure Modules in Pokemon GO.
Also, don’t forget to use your Daily Adventure Incense to bring the Pokemon to you while you are walking!