As the Season of Celebration concludes, Pokemon GO players worldwide are preparing for the next chapter. Niantic has officially unveiled the Season of Legends, a thematic period set to transform the game's landscape. This new season, commencing on March 1 at 10:00 AM local time and concluding on June 1 at 8:00 AM, promises a thrilling array of content, including the debut of powerful Legendary variants, fresh Mega Evolutions, and significant shifts in spawn patterns. The focus is squarely on legendary discovery and powerful new forms entering the fray.

What is the Season of Legends?

The Season of Legends represents a major content update for Pokemon GO in 2026. It is designed to immerse Trainers in a quest for powerful and rare Pokemon. The central highlight is the introduction of the Therian Formes for the legendary Forces of Nature trio: Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. Beyond these formidable additions, Niantic has teased that brand-new Legendary Pokemon and additional Mega Evolutions will be integrated into the game during this season, ensuring a steady stream of high-stakes encounters for dedicated players.

A substantial shake-up will also occur with Pokemon appearances in the wild and from Eggs. Niantic has specifically mentioned increased sightings for species like Frillish, Glameow, and Hoppip. Furthermore, the season will reintroduce hemisphere-specific spawns, encouraging global exploration and trading:

Northern Hemisphere Spawns:

• Tangela, Combee, Croagunk, Ducklett

• Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup (Sinnoh Starters)

• Scyther, Dratini, Cottonee

Southern Hemisphere Spawns:

• Mankey, Yanma, Buizel, Woobat

• Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott (Unova Starters)

• Pineco, Bagon, Ferroseed

To guide Trainers through this legendary pursuit, a new Special Research story will be available, focused on the Therian Forme Pokemon. Completing this research will yield rewards, including valuable Candy for Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. The season will also run concurrently with March Community Day, GO Battle League Season 7, and a series of all-new events.

Introducing the Therian Forme Pokemon

The Therian Formes of Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus are distinct, bestial transformations of these Legendary Pokemon. Unlike their more humanoid Incarnate Formes, the Therian Formes adopt a more feral and animalistic appearance. The lore surrounding these Pokemon leaves it ambiguous as to which form represents their true nature.

From a gameplay perspective, these formes bring altered stat distributions that could significantly impact their utility in Raids, Gym battles, and the GO Battle League:

• Therian Forme Tornadus: Sacrifices some of its Attack power to gain substantial defensive bulk, potentially making it a more durable Flying-type attacker or defender.

• Therian Forme Thundurus: Its Speed and physical Attack drop, but it receives a major boost to its Special Attack stat, likely repositioning it as a premier Electric-type special attacker.

• Therian Forme Landorus: Foregoes some Speed and Special Attack to dramatically amplify its physical Attack stat, which could establish it as one of the most formidable Ground-type attackers in the game.

The meta-game impact of these stat changes is highly anticipated. Trainers are eagerly theorizing optimal movesets and team compositions to leverage these powerful new forms.

March Community Day: Fletchling Takes Flight

Scheduled within the Season of Legends, the March Community Day will feature the Tiny Robin Pokemon, Fletchling. This event will see a dramatic increase in Fletchling spawns in the wild, along with a boosted chance of encountering its Shiny variant. The community day exclusive move is a key attraction: any Fletchinder evolved into Talonflame during the event window will learn the powerful Fire-type move Incinerate.

This move could be a game-changer for Talonflame, especially in PvP formats like the GO Battle League, where its unique typing (Fire/Flying) and potential movepool additions are constantly scrutinized. Community Days remain pivotal events for acquiring Pokemon with exclusive, often meta-relevant, movesets.

Looking Ahead: A Season of Discovery

The Season of Legends sets the stage for an exciting quarter in Pokemon GO. With the promise of new Legendaries, Mega Evolutions, and the strategic depth added by the Therian Formes, Trainers have much to pursue. The hemisphere-specific spawns revitalize local hunting grounds, while the ongoing Special Research provides a structured path for engagement. As GO Battle League Season 7 unfolds alongside these changes, the competitive landscape is poised for evolution. The season truly embodies a global hunt for legendary power, encouraging exploration, cooperation, and strategic team building among the player base. The arrival of these formidable Therian Formes is just the beginning of this legendary journey.

Season Feature	Details
Duration	March 1 to June 1, 2026
Key Debuts	Therian Forme Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus
Additional Content	New Legendaries, Mega Evolutions, Special Research
Spawn Changes	Hemisphere-specific Pokemon; increased Frillish, Glameow, Hoppip
Major Event	March Community Day featuring Fletchling & Incinerate Talonflame