Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Extravaganza! Get Ready to Celebrate!
Pokémon GO is turning eight, and the festivities are massive! Starting Friday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., prepare for exciting new Pokémon, boosted bonuses, and enhanced raid and trading opportunities.
Here's a sneak peek at the anniversary excitement:
Party Pokémon and Shiny Encounters: Spot Grimer and Muk sporting celebratory party hats! Keep an eye out for a Shiny Grimer – a rare treat! Meltan is also making a shiny comeback; use your Mystery Box during the event for a chance to catch one.
Friendship Frenzy and Lucky Trades: Boost your friendship levels faster than ever by opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together. You'll have increased odds of becoming Lucky Friends and obtaining Lucky Pokémon in trades. Spin PokéStops with a Golden Lure Module for a chance to find 8 or even 88 Gimmighoul Coins!
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!
Raids and Research: One-star raids offer an increased chance of encountering shiny, festively dressed Pokémon. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks for encounters with partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, and Mudkip, and earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.
Timed Research and More: Don't miss out on Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research (available for purchase). Visit the official Pokémon GO website for details on all paid events. The Pokémon GO web store also features adorable anniversary stickers and a special Anniversary Box.
Stay tuned for more Pokémon GO news and updates! And don't forget to check out our other recent articles, like the update on Cookie Run: Kingdom's delayed Version 5.6 update.
