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To promote the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Niantic has announced a Pokémon GO event from Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl with a Pokémon GO event!

Trainers, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021!

Experience the Sinnoh region in an adventure reborn with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl! In celebration of the release of these games on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often in Pokémon GO. Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing special Sinnoh-inspired hats will be appearing in the wild, and avatar items inspired by those same first partner Pokémon will be available in the shop.

Celebrating the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Available for the full duration of the event.

Event Bonuses

Incubator Bonus Icon 1/2 Incubator Distance
Incubator Bonus Icon 1/3 Super Incubator Distance

Costumed Icon Costumed Pokémon

Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat Incubator Bonus Icon, Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Collection Challenge

In celebration of these costumed Pokémon making their debut, a Collection Challenge will be available that requires you to catch them all.

Complete the challenge to earn 1,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Froslass!

New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles

The following new avatar items will be available in the in-game shop starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!

  • Turtwig Costume
  • Chimchar Costume
  • Piplup Costume

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The following new avatar items will be available at no cost starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!

  • Sinnoh Hat
  • Sinnoh Top Set
  • Sinnoh Pants
  • Sinnoh Shoes
  • Sinnoh Backpack
  • Sinnoh Skirt
  • Sinnoh Boots

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You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

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The following bundles will also be available in the shop throughout the event.

  • Event Box (one-time exchange): 20 Poké Balls, one Sinnoh Stone
  • Great Box (300 PokéCoins - one-time exchange): three Super Incubators, two Incubators, one Lure Module

Part 1 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time

The first half of the event begins with an homage to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing red Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing white Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!

Wild Encounters Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Seel Shiny Icon, Murkrow Shiny Icon, Poochyena Shiny Icon, Aron Shiny Icon, Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Bidoof Shiny Icon, Kricketot Shiny Icon, Buneary Shiny Icon, Stunky

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following. Scyther Shiny Icon, Larvitar Shiny Icon, Burmy (Plant Cloak) Shiny Icon, Buizel Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

One-Star Raids
Cranidos Shiny Icon, Drifloon Shiny Icon, Bronzor Shiny Icon, Gible Shiny Icon

Three-Star Raids
Tyranitar, Lopunny Shiny Icon, Drapion, Toxicroak, Gallade

Five-Star Raids
Cresselia * Shiny Icon

Mega Raids
Mega Lopunny Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
*: Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.

7km Eggs
Egg Icon: Budew Shiny Icon, Bonsly Shiny Icon, Happiny Shiny Icon, Mime Jr. Shiny Icon, Riolu Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Egg Icon :This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Bagon Shiny Icon, Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Burmy (Sandy Cloak) Shiny Icon, Burmy (Trash Cloak) Shiny Icon

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following. Shieldon Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Part 2 – Pokémon Shining Pearl

Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

The second half of the event is an homage to Pokémon Shining Pearl! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing white Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing red Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you may find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!

Wild Encounter Icon Wild Encounters

Pinsir Shiny Icon, Misdreavus Shiny Icon, Houndour Shiny Icon, Spheal, Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat Shiny Icon, Bidoof Shiny Icon, Kricketot Shiny Icon, Buneary Shiny Icon, Glameow Shiny Icon

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following. Slowpoke Shiny Icon, Bagon Shiny Icon, Buizel Shiny Icon, Burmy (Sandy Cloak) Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

One-Star Raids
Shieldon Shiny Icon, Drifloon Shiny Icon, Bronzor Shiny Icon

Three-Star Raids
Salamence, Lopunny Shiny Icon, Drapion, Toxicroak, Gallade

Five-Star Raids
Cresselia* Shiny Icon

Mega Raids
Mega Lopunny Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
* Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.

7km Eggs
Egg Icon Budew Shiny Icon, Bonsly Shiny Icon, Happiny Shiny Icon, Mime Jr. Shiny Icon, Riolu Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Egg Icon: This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.

Field Research Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks. Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat Shiny Icon, Burmy (Plant Cloak) Shiny Icon, Burmy (Trash Cloak) Shiny Icon

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Larvitar Shiny Icon, Cranidos Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

As we all eagerly await the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, why not get a taste of the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO? Hope to see you all out and about playing, Trainers!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-event/?hl=en
Last edited 09 Nov 2021 07:29 AM by ForumBot