Pokemon Go Details Season of Alola Finale Plans

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While the rest of the world gears up for summer, mobile app Pokemon GO will instead be saying goodbye to the tropical islands of Alola. This Hawaii-inspired region served as the setting for a series of recent Pokemon GO events, collectively termed the «Season of Alola.» As the Season winds down, developer Niantic revealed that there will be one more celebration of all things Alola.

The Alola region, first introduced in the 2016 main series titles Pokemon Sun and Moon, consists of four islands, each home to several unique species of Pokemon. Pokemon found in this area are often brightly colored, and include creatures inspired by traditional Hawaiian lei, various styles of dancing, tropical fish, and even sandcastles. Sun and Moon, the seventh generation of Pokemon games, were also the first to introduce «regional variants» — differently appearing versions of previously existing Pokemon. Many popular Pokemon received a redesign and new type assignment for Alola, including Rattata, Exeggutor, Vulpix, Meowth, and more.

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The Season of Alola in Pokemon GO began on March 31, 2022, and will conclude on June 1. It featured four new Special Research quest chains, each focusing on one of the four islands of Alola. Some, but not all, of the Alolan Pokemon were added to the game, including several regional variants. In particular, island guardians Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini could be beaten and caught in raid battles. Tropical-themed clothing and accessories for players' avatars was also added, including a Comfey-inspired lei.

«Alola to Alola,» the final event before the Season of Alola concludes, will allow players to choose between four Special