Now, it's fairly close to the end of the month, so it's time once again to make the rollup of events that have occurred or even are occurring in Pokémon Go. It is known for a fact that the beginning of this month marks the start of a Pokémon Go season that highlights a region known for its tropical characteristics. Accordingly, the events of the first month of the season should ideally herald or welcome the new season, and they do. It becomes a festive start to the season in that way.
As with last month, there is a bit of an addendum. On Pokémon Day, during the Pokémon Presents announcement, the "prequel" to the new season and the events of this month took place with "breakout" appearances of Alolan Exeggutor throughout the overworld, then tapering off until the season started. Since the form isn't new to Pokémon Go, there wasn't anything else for those appearances, unlike for Hisuian Voltorb, though it did give the opportunity for some to obtain its Shiny form. The "prequel" made for a nice and festive early start to the season.
Then came the first event of the month and season on March 1 to 9, titled "Welcome to Alola". This marked the "first wave" of Pokémon species that are native to Alola, in the form of the three starters (Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio) plus a handful of other Pokémon, including the "undocumented" Jangmo-o in the wild. The other complementary Pokémon were Pikipek and Yungoos (in the wild and Field Research) and Rockruff and Tapu Koko (in raids). The non-raid Pokémon were also featured in a Collection Challenge, while a Special Research set for Melemele Island - the locale of these Pokémon - became available. It's mostly a standard beginning as far as Pokémon Go is concerned, but it's also a nicely welcoming one.
India also celebrates the Festival of Colors (also known as Holi) this month, and unlike last year, this time the whole world got in on the action, from March 15 to 20. Part of the reason is the debut of Oricorio and its four multicolored forms in different parts of the world. Along with the new Pokémon, a dazzling array of Pokémon with many colors and multiple forms appeared in the wild, raids, and Field Research task rewards. A Collection Challenge also helped to highlight a number of these Pokémon, and the reward itself is another Oricorio based on the form for the location. Things were helped along by three-hour Lure Modules and five photobombs a day that may reward a Shiny Smeargle, as well as a new fashion item. All told, it was colorful and rewarding the world over.
One last event to close off this month is the Lush Jungle event, from March 22 to 29 (tomorrow). The Lush Jungle is located on Akala Island, and the characteristic Pokémon are the Fomantis family for the former and Tapu Lele for the latter, and they both debut in this event. While the latter joins raids, naturally, the former joins a host of Grass-type and related Pokémon in the wild, raids, and Field Research task rewards. Instead of a Collection Challenge, the event features a regular Timed Research set instead, with highly specific tasks; meanwhile, a Special Research set for Akala Island also became available. The weekend of the event also featured a "park spotlight" with Cottonee, in which it appeared more often in parks and could also be Shiny for the first time, also aided by certain Field Research tasks. Quite a bit goes on in this event, all for some very natural Pokémon.
Lots of things took place in this month, the month that kicks off the Season of Alola. Two out of the region's four main islands became highlights, along with the customary "first wave" to celebrate the formal debut of the Pokémon of this region. That should be able to be considered rather festive for the start of this season, enough to put any Trainer into the bliss and state of mind that is this tropical region.
One year ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 3/28/2021
Two years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 3/28/2020
Three years ago: Local EX Raid (and Priorities), 3/28/2019
Four years ago: More on Ali (and the Early Manga)
Five years ago: A Pikachu Wall Hanging
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