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 6th, 2016 - July 17th, 2021
July 30th - December 1st, 2021
June 1st - September 1st, 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 17th - 30th
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 1st - March 1st
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 1st - June 1st
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 1st - December 1st
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 1st - March 1st
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 1st - May 31st
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 31st - September 1st
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 1st - December 1st
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 1st - March 1st
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 1st - June 1st
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 1st - August 1st
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 1st - December 1st
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 1st - present
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.