Pokémon GO, the beloved mobile game by Niantic, is marking its eighth anniversary with a spectacular five-day event from June 28 to July 3. This celebration promises a host of special activities, rare Pokémon encounters, and exciting bonuses for trainers around the world.

New Pokémon Debut

During this anniversary event, trainers can look forward to encountering new Pokémon variants dressed in party hats! Keep an eye out for:

• Grimer wearing a party hat
• Muk wearing a party hat
• If you’re lucky, you might even encounter their shiny versions!

Meltan Mystery Box

Activate the Mystery Box during the event to increase your chances of encountering a shiny Meltan. Plus, the Mystery Box can be opened more frequently throughout the celebration.

Event Bonuses

Pokémon GO is pulling out all the stops with special bonuses designed to enhance your gameplay experience:

• Increased chances of becoming Lucky Friends
• Higher probability of getting Lucky Pokémon during trades
• Faster friendship level increases through actions like opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together

As an added delight, spinning a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module might reward you with rare Gimmighoul Coins!

Special Day Bonuses

Mark your calendars for these exclusive bonuses on specific days during the event:

• June 28-29: Enjoy half Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator.
• June 30 – July 1: Double XP for every Pokémon caught.
• July 2-3: Double Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Wild Encounters

Trainers can expect to encounter a variety of Pokémon more frequently in the wild throughout the event, including:

• Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Grimer, Eevee, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly
• Keep an eye out for shiny variants as well!

Raids

Engage in raids featuring Pokémon adorned with special hats. Pokémon appearing in one-star raids will have an increased chance of being shiny compared to encounters in the wild.

Field Research and Timed Research

Complete event-themed Field Research tasks to earn encounters with first-partner Pokémon and valuable Mega Energy. Timed Research tasks will reward trainers with XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Raticate, Nidorino, Wobbuffet, and Meltan.

Paid Timed Research

For $2, gain access to exclusive Timed Research tasks. Complete these tasks, which include spinning PokéStops and evolving Pokémon, to receive rewards like Incubators, Super Incubators, Premium Battle Passes, Lucky Eggs, and more. Remember, Timed Research tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Whispers in the Woods

For $5, embark on a Masterwork Research story titled “Whispers in the Woods.” This story leads to an encounter with Shiny Celebi, an exciting Pokémon known for its rare appearances. Trainers who purchase this research or have previously completed the “Distracted by Something Shiny” Special Research will enjoy bonuses throughout the event, including doubled durations for Incense, Daily Adventure Incense, and Lucky Eggs.

Pokémon GO Web Store — Anniversary Box

You can also celebrate this milestone by visiting the Pokémon GO Web Store, where you’ll find the Anniversary Box available for $4.99. This special offer includes three Remote Raid Passes, one Incubator, and three Premium Battle Passes—perfect for enhancing your gameplay during the anniversary event. Additionally, the web store now welcomes Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) account holders to log in using their existing credentials from Pokémon GO.

New Avatar Items and Stickers

Dress up your trainer with exclusive avatar items available for purchase in the in-game shop during the event:

• Noctowl Loose-Fitting Jacket
• Mankey Loose-Fitting Jacket
• Loose-Fitting Pants (Dark Gray)
• Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat
• Pa’u Style Oricorio Hat
• Baile Style Oricorio Hat
• Sensu Style Oricorio Hat

Collect event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, or purchasing them directly from the in-game shop to add a festive touch to your Pokémon GO adventures.

Whether you’re a veteran trainer or new to the world of Pokémon, there’s something exciting for everyone to experience. Don’t miss out on this anniversary extravaganza—get ready to embark on new adventures and catch ’em all!