Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Extravaganza!
Get ready for a week-long celebration starting Friday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.! This anniversary event is packed with exciting new Pokémon debuts, boosted bonuses, and incredible raid and trading opportunities.
What to Expect:
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Festive Pokémon: Encounter Grimer and Muk sporting party hats! Keep an eye out for a Shiny Grimer—a rare treat! Meltan also makes a shiny return when using the Mystery Box during the event.
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Friendship Frenzy: Become Lucky Friends and acquire Lucky Pokémon through trades more easily than ever before! Friendship levels increase rapidly when exchanging Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together. You could even find 8 or 88 Gimmighoul Coins when spinning PokéStops with a Golden Lure Module.
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Bonus Bonanza: Enjoy a rotating schedule of awesome bonuses:
- June 28th-29th: Half Egg Hatch Distance.
- June 30th-July 1st: Double Catch XP.
- July 2nd-3rd: Double Catch Stardust.
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Raid Rewards: One-star raids offer increased chances of encountering shiny, festively adorned Pokémon.
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Research Rewards: Complete event-themed Field Research tasks for encounters with partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, and Mudkip. You'll also earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.
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Paid Events: Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research are available for purchase. Visit the official website for a complete list of paid event offerings.
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In-Game Store: Don't miss the adorable event stickers and the special Anniversary Box in the Pokémon GO in-game store!
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