Pokemon GO April 2024 infographic: Events, raid bosses, Spotlight Hours, and more

The Pokemon GO April 2024 infographic reveals a lot of exciting events and features for players to enjoy as we continue with the World of Wonders. The event list includes Sizeable Surprises, a Community Day Classic, Mega Heracross Raid Day, and plenty more.

In this article, we have listed down everything on offer in April 2024 that trainers will need to prepare for.

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Sizeable Surprises, a Community Day Classic, Mega Heracross Raid Day, and more in store for Pokemon GO trainers in April 2024

Pokemon GO April 2024 infographic (Image via Sportskeeda)

The official content roadmap for April 2024 is as follows:

Pokemon GO Events April 2024

• Sizeable Surprises - April 4 to April 9 (Starts at 10 am local time and ends at 8 pm local time).
• April Community Day Classic - April 7 (Starts at 2 pm local time and ends at 5 pm local time).
• Bug Out - April 12 to April 17 (Starts at 10 am local time and ends at 8 pm local time).
• Mega Heracross Raid Day - April 13 (Starts at 2 pm local time and ends at 5 pm local time).
• April Community Day - April 20 (Starts at 2 pm local time and ends at 5 pm local time).
• Sustainability Week - April 22 to April 26 (Starts at 10 am local time and ends at 8 pm local time).
• Hatch Day - April 28 (Starts at 2 pm local time and ends at 5 pm local time).

Spotlight Hours in Pokemon GO (Starts at 6 pm local time and ends at 7 pm local time)

• Zubat [shiny encounter available] - April 2 (2x Transfer Candy).
• Croagunk [shiny encounter available] - April 9 (2x Evolution XP).
• Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple [shiny encounter available] - April 16 (2x Catch Stardust).
• Trubbish [shiny encounter available] - April 23 (2x Catch XP).
• Clefairy [shiny encounter available] - April 30 (2x Catch Candy).

Raid Hours in Pokemon GO (Starts at 6 pm local time and ends at 7 pm local time)

• Tapu Lele with Nature's Madness [shiny encounter will be available] - April 3.
• Kartana in Northern Hemisphere [shiny encounter will be available] - April 10.
• Celesteela in Southern Hemisphere [shiny encounter will be available] - April 10.
• Tapu Bulu with Nature's Madness [shiny encounter will be available] - April 17.
• Tapu Bulu with Nature's Madness [shiny encounter will be available] - April 24.

Five-Star Raids in Pokemon GO (Starts at 10 am local time and ends at 10 am local time)

• Kartana in Northern Hemisphere [shiny encounter will be available] - April 4 to April 12.
• Celesteela in Southern Hemisphere [shiny encounter will be available] - April 4 to April 12.
• Tapu Bulu with Nature's Madness [shiny encounter will be available] - April 12 to April 25.
• Registeel [shiny encounter will be available] - April 25 to May 2.

Mega Raids in Pokemon GO (Starts at 10 am and ends at 10 am local time)

• Mega Charizard X [shiny encounter will be available] - April 4 to April 13.
• Mega Heracross [shiny encounter will be available] - April 13 to April 25.
• Mega Aggron [shiny encounter will be available] - April 25 to May 2.

Shadow Raikou, Shadow Entei, and Shadow Suicune in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

Shadow Raids in Pokemon GO

• Shadow Entei in Shadow Raids during weekends.

World of Wonders Special Research

• Trainers can participate in the World of Wonders Special Research to get their hands on a Poipole encounter.

Pokemon GO PokeStop Showcases in April 2024

• Check out our PokeStop Showcases April 2024 guide to learn more.

Research Breakthrough encounters (Starts on March 1 at 1 pm PDT and ends on April 1 at 1 pm PDT)

• Hisuian Sneasel [shiny encounter available]
• Natural Furfrou [shiny encounter available]
• Goomy [shiny encounter available]
• Sandygast
• Jangmo-o
• Dubwool

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• PokeStop Showcases Schedule
• Is the Wonder Ticket worth it in Pokemon GO World of Wonders?
• GO Battle League World of Wonders
• Buddy evolution Adventure Together guide in Pokemon GO
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters