Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons: Event Times, Raid Bosses and More

Play under the sun or moon during the latest Pokemon GO event!

Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons Event Image

Events are one of the most exciting elements of Pokemon GO and besides raids, one of the few times that one can really feel the community-based elements of the game. It is heartwarming that all of these years later, you can still see a significant number of players out and about participating in Pokemon GO events. The latest upcoming event in Pokemon GO is the Solstice Horizons event. With a range of activities taking place during the event, keep reading to make sure that you make the most out of Solstice Horizons; Pokemon GO’s upcoming event.

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Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons Wild Pokemon Spawns

Pokemon GO’s Solstice Horizons event will take place from June 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time to June 25, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time. The Solstice theme is back again and brings Lunatone and Solrock back into rotation. With the return of the pair, it is no surprise that Niantic is separating event spawns into day spawns and night spawns.

Here is the complete list of event spawns and what time you can encounter them:

Pokemon SpeciesTime of DayShiny
LedybaDaytime
MurkrowDaytime
SolrockDaytime
DrifloonDaytime
PurrloinDaytime
SewaddleDaytime
CottoneeDaytime
PetililDaytime
FomantisDaytime★ (New!)
Hisuian SneaselDaytime
OddishNighttime
SpinarakNighttime
MisdreavusNighttime
LunatoneNighttime
StunkyNighttime
VenipedeNighttime
FoongusNighttime
PhantumpNighttime
FomantisNighttime★ (New!)
SneaselNighttime

Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons Event Bonuses and Features

Here is the complete list of event bonuses and features that you can enjoy during the duration of the event:

  • 2X Stardust for catching Pokemon.
  • Lunatone and Solrock will appear in the wild worldwide.
  • Field Research tasks rewarding Fomantis providing a possible shiny chance.
  • Event-themed Collection Challenge
  • Starry Skies – a free research story for trainers level 5 and up available during the event’s duration.

Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons Event Raid Bosses

Here is the complete list of Pokemon GO raid bosses that you can fight during the duration of the event:

Raid BossTierShiny
FomantisOne-Star★ (New!)
RockruffOne-Star
Hisuian SneaselOne-Star
SneaselOne-Star
NoctowlThree-Star
EspeonThree-Star
UmbreonThree-Star
StaraptorThree-Star
NihilegoFive-Star
Mega SceptileMega

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There you have it! It looks like the Solstice Horizons event is going to be an enjoyable experience! With a free research story, collection challenge, and the chance to find a few more difficult shiny Pokemon, there is something for everyone. I cannot wait to try and catch a shiny Lunatone. It has eluded me consistently. Maybe I will be lucky this time! Another exciting shiny is the new shiny Fomantis. Good luck!

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Priscilla Wells

Priscilla is both the weekend editor and a freelance writer at Prima Games. She began working at Prima Games in early 2023. Prior to this, she spent nine years writing for both her own personal gaming blog, and other related websites. Priscilla has grown up playing video games, and most often plays her PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. You can find her playing Final Fantasy XIV, RuneScape, Pokemon GO, or lost in the latest RPG to release. She is an Australian living in the United States with her American husband, three children, and her Basset Hound. Before moving to the United States, Priscilla obtained a Bachelors of Secondary Education majoring in English and Japanese Language. This allowed her to teach English and Japanese in a high school setting. You can follow her on Twitter/X at @Cilllah