Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Extravaganza is almost upon us! Get ready for a week-long celebration starting Friday, June 28th, at 10:00 a.m. and running until Wednesday, July 3rd, at 8:00 p.m. Prepare for exciting new Pokémon debuts, boosted event bonuses, and enhanced raid and trading opportunities.
Here's a Sneak Peek at the Festivities!
Party hats are in order! Grimer and Muk are sporting festive headwear, and Shiny Grimer could be your lucky find! Plus, Meltan makes a shiny return through the Mystery Box during the event.
Boost your friendship levels and Lucky Pokémon trades! Friendship levels increase at an accelerated rate when opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together. Spin PokéStops with Golden Lure Modules for a chance to discover 8 or even 88 Gimmighoul Coins.
Enjoy special bonuses throughout the event! Experience half Egg Hatch Distance from June 28th to 29th. Double XP awaits Pokémon catches from June 30th to July 1st. And finally, double Stardust rewards you for catching Pokémon from July 2nd to July 3rd.
One-star raids offer an increased chance of encountering shiny, festively-attired Pokémon. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks to encounter partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, Mudkip, and more. Earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.
Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research are available for purchase. For a comprehensive list of paid events, visit the official Pokémon GO website. Don't miss out on adorable event stickers and a special Anniversary Box available in the in-game store.
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