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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 8h

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 · 10h

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 · 11h

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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:
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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 3d

Pokémon Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO for October 2025

Track Spotlight Hours: leekduck.com/events/

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

Mega Metagross Raid Day in Pokémon GO

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 9d

The weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour is set for Tuesday, September 30, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

During the hour, an increased number of Aron will appear in the wild, and you’ll earn double Candy from transferring Pokémon.

Track Spotlight Hours on Leek Duck!

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 9d

Steel Skyline event in Pokémon GO

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 9d

I've updated the details for the upcoming Steel Skyline event.

Dynamax Duraludon makes its Pokémon GO debut in Max Battles and Field Research!

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

Steel Skyline - Leek Duck | Pokémon GO News and Resources

Dynamax Duraludon makes its Pokémon GO debut during Steel Skyline! Complete Global Challenges, encounter Steel-type Pokémon, and participate in Max Battles.

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 9d

The delayed Eternatus-themed avatar items from Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale are now available in the in-game shop.

The full set of a top, pants, shoes, and a helmet costs 1150 PokéCoins. If you already have the Helmet, it’s 900 PokéCoins.

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 13d

Mega Camerupt will make its debut in Pokémon GO during a special Raid Day on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 14d

Here's what's coming up in October during Tales of Transformation in Pokémon GO!

Events will be added to Leek Duck by the end of the day:
leekduck.com/events/

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 16d

I've updated the list of possible Ditto Disguises with the start of the Completely Normal event in Pokémon GO.

This list may not be complete. Check for updates

Ditto Disguises: leekduck.com/posts/find-d...

Current Ditto Disguises - Leek Duck | Pokémon GO News and Resources

Looking for Ditto? It can be found disguised as these Pokémon. (I once found him Disguised as Toast.)

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 16d

Dialga returns to 5-star raid battles in Pokémon GO from September 23 to October 7, 2025, at 10 am local time.

Origin Forme Dialga returns during Raid Hour on September 24 and October 1. It may know Roar of Time.

Join global raids with Raid NOW:
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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 16d

The next two pages for the Tales of Transformation Special Research in Pokémon GO will be available on September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

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Leek Duck @leekduck.com · 16d

Completely Normal event in Pokémon GO

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

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