App icons

The app icon is shown in the user's device when starting Pokémon GO. It changes from time to time to represent special events and ongoing Seasons.

2016[]

Original[]

Period of use: July 6^th, 2016 - July 17^th, 2021; July 30^th - December 1^st, 2021; June 1^st - September 1^st, 2022

Artwork description

This is the original app icon. The Poké Ball logo appears over a path on the ground and a night sky with stars.

2021[]

GO Fest 2021[]

Period of use: July 17^th - 30^th

Artwork description

This app icon was introduced to celebrate Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Since the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta was released during the event, the app icon shows musical notes in the sky.

2020[]

Season of Celebration[]

Period of use: December 1^st - March 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Season of Celebration. It shows the original app icon covered by confetti in the colors of the Teams.

2021[]

Season of Legends[]

Period of use: March 1^st - June 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Season of Legends. It shows the original app icon with the sky covered by a pinkish aura.

Season of Mischief[]

Period of use: September 1^st - December 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Season of Mischief. It shows the Poké Ball from the original app icon surrounded by a Hoopa ring. Hoopa was the Mythical Pokémon released during this Season.

Season of Heritage[]

Period of use: December 1^st - March 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Season of Heritage. The night sky in the original app icon was replaced by ground-like art.

2022[]

Season of Alola[]

Period of use: March 1^st - May 31^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Season of Alola. The night sky in the original app icon was replaced by painted wood with a Tapu Koko pattern.

Season of GO[]

Period of use: May 31^st - September 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Season of GO. The night sky in the original app icon was replaced by several Shaymin flowers. During the Season of GO, the 2022 GO Fests happened with the release of Shaymin.

Season of Light[]

Period of use: September 1^st - December 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Season of Light. The night sky and ground in the original app icon were recolored to resemble the colors of Cosmog, which was released during this Season.

Season 9: Mythical Wishes[]

Period of use: December 1^st - March 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of Season 9: Mythical Wishes. The ground in the original app icon was recolored, and clouds and a shooting star were added to the night sky. These reference Shiny Jirachi, which was released during this Season.

2023[]

Season 10: Rising Heroes[]

Period of use: March 1^st - June 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of Season 10: Rising Heroes. The ground in the original app icon was recolored, and the night sky was replaced by a background with the Teams colors.

Hidden Gems[]

Period of use: June 1^st - August 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Hidden Gems Season. The ground in the original app icon was recolored to resemble gold and silver, and the night sky was replaced by a compass/map artwork.

Adventures Abound[]

Period of use: September 1^st - December 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Adventures Abound Season. The colors were changed to match the season logo colors.

Timeless Travels[]

Period of use: December 1^st - March 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Timeless Travels Season. It uses elements from the season's logo, such as clouds in the background.

2024[]

World of Wonders[]

Period of use: March 1^st - June 1^st

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the World of Wonders Season. It's very colorful and features a few leaves and sparkles - matching the Season's logo and background.

Shared Skies[]

Period of use: June 1^st - September 3^rd

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Shared Skies Season. It contains a prism-inspired background, matching the Season's logo.

Max Out[]

Period of use: September 3^rd - December 3^rd

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Max Out Season. It contains a Dynamax-inspired background, matching the Season's logo.

Dual Destiny[]

Period of use: December 3^rd - March 4^th

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Dual Destiny Season. The contrasting black and white background matches the theming of Season.

2025[]

Might and Mastery[]

Period of use: March 4^th - Current

Artwork description

This app icon was released as part of the Might and Mastery Season. The red and blue background references Urshifu, matching the theme of the Season.