The Tales of Transformation Season will usher in a series of new Pokémon. These new Pokémon will bring about new experiences and gameplay. As a custom, these new Pokémon will be the main focus of the new Season.
The new Season, Tales of Transformation, is between September 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Tales of Transformation: Keldeo in its Resolute Form

For the first time in Pokémon GO, Keldeo will be able to transform into its Resolute Form. Trainers will be able to encounter Keldeo as they begin their adventure with a new seasonal Special Research. Trainers who have already caught Keldeo can continue their journey with it and receive Keldeo Candy.
The Tales of Transformation Special Research will be available to claim from Tuesday, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time. New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season.
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Furthermore, the following Pokémon will make their debut in Pokémon GO during the Tales of Transformation Season.
- Mega Sharpedo, Mega Camerupt, and Mega Metagross. All these new Mega Pokémon will debut in a series of Mega Raid Days throughout the season.
- Dipplin and Hydrapple make their Pokémon GO debuts throughout the season! Applin will be able to transform into either Dipplin or Hydrapple.
- Shadow Groudon was only obtainable by defeating Giovanni. However, it will be available in Shadow Raids during the new Season.
- Dynamax Duraludon and Gigantamax Garbodor will make their debut in Max Battles during the new Season
Please note that the aforementioned Pokémon are not the only Pokémon that will make their debut in Pokémon over the course of the next three months. Many more Pokémon will make their debuts. You will get to know all before they make their debut.