Highlights
- Mega Sharpedo makes its first-ever appearance in raids on September 7 with a boosted shiny chance.
- The new Kanto Celebration season brings legacy moves and Dynamax legendary birds for trainers to catch.
- Weekly Spotlight Hours every Tuesday feature special Pokémon with increased spawns and bonuses.

There is a lot happening in Pokemon GO September 2025 . Niantic has shared the update plan and it is full of raids, events, and new challenges.
The big thing everyone is waiting for is Mega Sharpedo . There is also a new season focused on Kanto Pokémon .
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If you are a fan of catching Pokémon and completing your Pokédex, September is going to be busy and fun. I will explain everything you need to know.
Pokemon GO September 2025 Update: Mega Sharpedo and Kanto Celebration
Mega Sharpedo Comes to Raids
The biggest news for Pokemon GO September 2025 is Mega Sharpedo . It will be available on a special Raid Day on September 7 , from 2 PM to 5 PM local time .
During this three-hour event, your chance to get a shiny Mega Sharpedo is higher than normal. But remember, you will only know if it is shiny after you finish the raid. So make sure to plan ahead and grab your raid passes.

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Mega Raid Schedule for September
There is also a Mega Raid rotation that is coming back in September. You can catch a lot of strong Mega Pokémon if you take part in raids. Here is the schedule for Pokemon GO September 2025 :
- September 2 to 9 : Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard X and Y, Mega Blastoise
- September 9 to 16 : Mega Pidgeot, Mega Gyarados
- September 16 to 23 : Mega Gardevoir, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Gallade
- September 23 to 30 : Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny
- From September 30 : Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Lucario
So you see, every week there will be different Mega Pokémon. This is good because you can try to catch them all and also get their special Mega bonuses.

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Kanto Celebration and New Season
The new season in Pokemon GO September 2025 starts on September 2 with a Kanto Celebration . During this event, Pokémon from the Kanto region will appear more often in the wild. That means you can catch some classics easily and also get Pokémon for your evolutions.
Some important things about this season:
- You can get legacy moves when certain Pokémon evolve
- There are Dynamax versions of legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres available through paid Special Research
If you love Kanto Pokémon or missed them before, this season is the right time to play and catch them.

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Weekly Spotlight Hours
Every Tuesday in September, there will be Spotlight Hours from 6 PM to 7 PM local time . Each week a different Pokémon will be highlighted.
The lineup is: Pidgey, Trubbish, Gothita, Hoothoot, and Aron. During Spotlight Hour, you will find these Pokémon more often and sometimes there are extra rewards too.
September is going to be packed in Pokemon GO September 2025 . Mega Sharpedo is the big attraction but the Kanto Celebration and the Mega Raids make it very exciting.
Weekly Spotlight Hours add extra fun too. If you want to catch rare Pokémon, get shiny forms, or complete your Pokédex, this month is the best time to play. Make sure to check the schedule and join the raids.
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