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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 4h

The Weekly Challenge feature in Pokémon GO has been disabled to address an issue with some Trainers being unable to close the completion popup and play the game.

All active Challenges have ended early, and Trainers will receive the default 2,000 Stardust for participation.

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 5h

Attack Forme Deoxys and Speed Form Deoxys return to 5-star raid battles in Pokémon GO from October 14 to October 21, 2025, at 10 am local time.

Join global raids with Raid NOW:
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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 9h

The weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour is set for Tuesday,
October 14, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

During the hour, an increased number of Petilil will appear in the wild, and you’ll earn double Stardust from catching Pokémon.

Track Spotlight Hours on Leek Duck!

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 11h

Weekly Challenges are now live globally in Pokémon GO. Team up with up to three other Trainers to complete a collaborative task and earn rewards.

The first Weekly Challenge is ‘Catch 500 Pokémon’.

Full Details: leekduck.com/posts/weekly...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 1d

Also, the exploit for re-rolling the Special Background for Pokémon in the wild was fixed (last available with Swim Ring Psyduck)

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 1d

Solosis Community Day in Pokémon GO

• 2x Catch XP was added as an additional bonus
• The Field Research tasks for Special Background were changed to "Catch 5 Pokémon while in a Party" and "Catch 50 Pokémon".

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/octob...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 3d

The next two pages for the Tales of Transformation Special Research in Pokémon GO will be available on October 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/seaso...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 3d

Reminder: Solosis is the featured Pokémon for October's Community Day on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Pokémon GO.

Solosis evolved to Reuniclus will know the Featured Attack Charm.

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/octob...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 3d

Harvest Festival 2025 in Pokémon GO

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 3d

Pokémon GO is launching Weekly Challenges where up to four Trainers can team up to complete collaborative tasks and earn XP, Stardust, and extra Friendship progress.

The first Weekly Challenge begins Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Full Details: leekduck.com/posts/weekly...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 4d

Trainers can now see a Pokémon’s Special Background when trading with other Trainers in Pokémon GO.

This is the latest addition to the Trade view, following the recent additions of Dynamax Moves and Poké Ball type visibility.

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 4d

Gigantamax Garbodor debuts during a Max Battle Day. Max Particle collection limit will be increased to 1,600, and the daily Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20.

There will be a free Timed Research leading up to the event.

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/gigan...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 4d

Halloween 2025 Part II brings adorable new costumed Pokémon: Witch Hat Teddiursa and Headband Noibat make their debuts!

On October 31st, catch costumed Pokémon with Nice Throws or better for a chance at Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL.

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/hallo...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 5d

Three new Pokémon GO City Safari events have been announced for:

• Buenos Aires, Argentina: leek.gg/buenosaires
• Miami, USA: leek.gg/miami
• Sydney, Australia: leek.gg/sydney

They are all set for December 13 and 14, 2025.

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 6d

GO Pass: October arrives Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM Local Time.

Trainers can earn up to 400 PokéCoins for free. Complete rank 100 to earn an encounter with Terrakion with a special Background.

See all 100 Ranks: leekduck.com/events/go-pa...

GO Pass: October - Leek Duck | Pokémon GO News and Resources

No tricks, just treats! Earn PokéCoins for progressing in GO Pass: October! Trainers, Get ready for a special treat this Halloween season during Pokémon GO’s Tales of Transformation! Bonus PokéCoins w...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 6d

The Matcha Pokémon are brewing up scares! Poltchageist and Sinistcha make their Pokémon GO debuts! For the first time ever, you can encounter Shiny Sinistea.

Unlock exclusive bonuses by reaching milestones on the special Halloween GO Pass!

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/hallo...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 7d

The weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour is set for Tuesday, October 7, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

During the hour, an increased number of Ferroseed will appear in the wild, and you’ll earn double XP from evolving Pokémon.

Track Spotlight Hours on Leek Duck!

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 7d

Normal Forme Deoxys and Defense Form Deoxys return to 5-star raid battles in Pokémon GO from October 7 to October 14, 2025, at 10 am local time.

Join global raids with Raid NOW:
🥊 raidnow.leekduck.com

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 7d

Pokémon Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO for October 2025

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 10d

Celebrate Pokémon Legends: Z-A's release in Pokémon GO!

Mega Raids will appear more frequently, and complete Timed Research to encounter Chikorita, Totodile, or Tepig with special backgrounds.

Get free avatar items inspired by the new game!

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/pokem...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 10d

Mega Rayquaza will return to Mega Raids on Saturday, October 18, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time.

Trainers can receive up to 5 free Raid Passes.

Complete a Free Timed Research to earn a Meteorite, required for Rayquaza to Mega Evolve.

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/mega-...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 11d

Mega Metagross Raid Day in Pokémon GO

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/mega-...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 11d

Pokémon GO's October GO Pass features a Terrakion encounter and free PokéCoins.

The Major Milestone bonuses for Gift limits, Daily Incense duration, and Egg hatching also return.

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/go-pa...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 11d

Gigantamax Grimmsnarl will debut at Pokémon GO Wild events in six-star Max Battles.

New Special Backgrounds and Featured Attacks were also announced.

Full Details: leekduck.com/events/pokem...

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 12d

The latest Pokémon GO update (0.381.0) is now rolling out to Trainers.

On Android devices, the navigation bar has been restored to the bottom of the screen.

In addition, Trades now display both Max Move information and the type of Poké Ball used.

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