Tales of Transformation Season Recap: Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Groudon and Resolute Keldeo
By Matt · Published · Updated Tales of Transformation ran from 2 September to 2 December 2025. It brought back Mega Rayquaza, added Mega Metagross, Mega Camerupt and Mega Sharpedo to Mega Raid Days, gave Resolute Keldeo through special research, debuted Dipplin and Hydrapple and Shadow Groudon, and added Dynamax Duraludon, Gigantamax Garbodor and Gigantamax Eevee to Max Battles.
Tales of Transformation was the season from September to December 2025, and it was a big one.
When it ran
2 September to 2 December 2025.
What was featured
- Mega Rayquaza returned, finally. See my Mega Rayquaza guide for why you want more than one Meteorite.
- Mega Metagross, Mega Camerupt and Mega Sharpedo came to Mega Raid Days.
- Resolute Keldeo came to special research. More on it in the Final Justice recap.
- Dipplin and Hydrapple debuted. See the Harvest Festival 2025 recap for how to evolve them.
- Dynamax Duraludon, Gigantamax Garbodor and Gigantamax Eevee came to Max Battles.
- Shadow Groudon debuted, just like Shadow Kyogre did. See my Groudon raid guide.
Matt's takeThat was absolutely huge. This was one of the most exciting seasons I'd seen in Pokémon GO in recent memory.
FAQ
When was the Tales of Transformation season?
From 2 September to 2 December 2025.
Did Mega Rayquaza return in Tales of Transformation?
Yes, finally.
Which new Max Battles were in Tales of Transformation?
Dynamax Duraludon, Gigantamax Garbodor and Gigantamax Eevee.
How did you get Resolute Keldeo?
Through special research during the season.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.