Niantic, the makers of a little app that seems to have caught on - GO Pokémon, is it? - has announced that Pocket Monsters from the Unova region will start appearing on 16th September.

As part of the rewards (as if they weren't coming regardless!) for completing all three parts of the recent Global Challenge, three weeks of Ultra Bonuses have been unlocked, and Week 3 sees the arrival of Pokémon that fans first caught back when Pokémon Black and White launched on Nintendo DS.

Below is all the information released from the Pokémon GO Live webpage, including the chance to catch Unown forms from 10km eggs, regional exclusive Gen I Pokémon hatching from 7km eggs in Week 2 and the appearance of Jirachi via Special Research (use our guide to find out exactly how to nab the blighter):

Week 1: Johto Journey

Trainers can enjoy a chance to work on their Johto Pokédex while exploring and raiding. Put on your walking shoes, as Pokémon never before seen in Eggs in Pokémon GO will be hatching during this time.



Date + Time

September 2, 2019, at 1 p.m. to September 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT



Features

- If you’re extraordinarily lucky, you might hatch Unown forms U, L, T, R, and A from 10 km Eggs.

- Raikou, Entei, and Suicune will return to raids, along with other Johto Pokémon.

- If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Sentret and Shiny Gligar!



Bonuses

- 2× Incubator effectiveness

Week 2: Global Challenge, Global Hatches

Pokémon from across the globe will join in the celebration this week, along with a special appearance by a Mythical Pokémon that will be available to challenge in raids.



Date + Time

September 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. to September 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT



Features

- Regional Pokémon Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will hatch from 7 km Eggs. If you’re lucky, you might hatch Shiny ones! These Pokémon will remain available from Eggs until the end of week 3—September 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.

- All Deoxys forms will make their first appearances outside EX Raids.

- Need a good team to take on Deoxys? Other Pokémon appearing in raids will help you build a good team to challenge the DNA Pokémon.



Bonuses

- 2× Incubator effectiveness

Week 3: A Unova Unveiling

All your research has paid off! Professor Willow has informed us that some Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region are now appearing in the world of Pokémon GO!



Date + Time

September 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. to September 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT



Features

- Mewtwo with the special move Psystrike will be available to challenge in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Mewtwo!

- Need a good team to take on Mewtwo? Other Pokémon appearing in raids will help you build a good team to challenge the Genetic Pokémon.

- The Gear Pokémon Klink, originally discovered in Unova, will also appear in raids. You might even encounter a Shiny Klink!

- You may also find Shiny Patrat and Shiny Lillipup!



Bonuses

- 2× Incubator effectiveness

Jirachi Has Awoken!

We’re excited to announce that Jirachi is now available for all Trainers via Special Research!

For those who have already completed the exclusive Pokémon GO Fest Special Research and have caught the Wish Pokémon, completing this new Special Research will earn you Candy to power up your Jirachi.

Are you pleased to see the Unova Pokédex joining the roster of Pocket-based Monsters already available in Pokémon GO? Let us know your thoughts below.