The official Pokémon website has posted details of the Pokémon GO Global Challenge 2019 as well as Pokémon GO Fests taking place around the world.

Join forces with Trainers from all over the world to unlock cool bonuses in Pokémon GO this summer

Summertime is here once again, and with it comes a trio of exciting live Pokémon GO Fest events. To commemorate these celebrations, fans all over the world will be able to take part in Professor Willow's Global Challenge. The Global Challenge is comprised of three research challenges—one for each Pokémon GO Fest event—with separate research tasks for attendees of each Pokémon GO Fest and members of Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor.

If each group completes their individual research tasks within the allotted time, all players will earn a special reward in Pokémon GO. If all four groups reach their goals, a special Raid Day will be unlocked that includes a chance to encounter a Shiny version of a Legendary Pokémon.

And that's not all! If Trainers all over the world are able to complete all the Global Challenge goals throughout the summer, an even more exciting bonus will be unlocked! What will that bonus be? Well, some things need to remain a surprise now, don't they?

To help you get ready for the upcoming tasks, check out what you'll have to look forward to this summer during the three Pokémon GO Fests below.

Pokémon GO Fest Chicago

The Research Challenge during Pokémon GO Fest Chicago is dubbed Spark's Candy Research Challenge. This event will run from Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. PDT through Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. PDT.

Required Research Tasks and Rewards

• Pokémon GO Fest Chicago Event Attendees — Complete one million research tasks to unlock twice the usual Candy from catching Pokémon
• Team Instinct — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock a guaranteed one Rare Candy per Raid Battle
• Team Valor — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock halved Egg-hatching distance
• Team Mystic — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock twice the normal Candy reward from hatching Eggs

All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT through Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. If all four teams complete their goals during this event, Raikou will be available in Raid Battles at a date and time to be announced in the future. If you're lucky, you may encounter Shiny Raikou!

Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund

The research challenge during Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund is Candela's XP Research Challenge. This event will run from Thursday, July 4, 2019, at 1:00 a.m. PDT through Sunday, July 7, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. PDT.

Required Research Tasks and Rewards

• Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund Event Attendees — Complete one million research tasks to unlock three times the normal XP from catching Pokémon
• Team Instinct — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock one-hour Lucky Eggs
• Team Valor — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock three times the normal XP from hatching Eggs
• Team Mystic — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock twice the normal XP from a Raid Battle

All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT through Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. If all four teams complete their goals during this event, Entei will be available in Raid Battles on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at a time to be announced in the future. If you're lucky, you may encounter Shiny Entei!

Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama

Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama's research challenge is Blanche's Stardust Research Challenge. This event will run from Monday, August 5, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. PDT through Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1:00 a.m. PDT.
Required Research Tasks and Rewards

• Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama Event Attendees — Complete two million research tasks to unlock three times the normal Stardust from catching Pokémon.
• Team Instinct — Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 3,000 Stardust per Raid Battle
• Team Valor — Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock three times the normal Stardust from hatching Eggs
• Team Mystic — Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock one-hour Star Pieces

All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT through Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. If all four teams complete their goals during this event, Suicune will be available in Raid Battles on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at a time to be announced in the future. If you're lucky, you may encounter Shiny Suicune!

As you can see, there is plenty for Pokémon GO Trainers to do this summer! Mark your calendars, and get ready to play together with Trainers around the world to complete the Global Challenge. Have fun, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-go-global-challenge-research-tasks-bring-bonuses/

Are you ready for Professor Willow’s Global Challenge?

Trainers, Attention, Team Instinct, Mystic, and Valor Trainers! Get ready for a Global Challenge like you’ve never experienced before! This year, Professor Willow has tasked Spark, Blanche, and Candela to take on new challenges and grow as leaders. While they’re already accomplished Pokémon GO Trainers, the professor wants to make sure they’re ready to take on any trouble that might come their way.


Each team leader will be responsible for rallying Trainers to complete research both around the world and at each of the three Pokémon GO Fest events this summer. Complete the Global Challenge research alongside the Trainers at every Pokémon GO Fest, and unlock exciting bonuses designed by none other than your very own team leaders the following week! If all three teams and the event attendees meet the research goals, a special bonus Raid Day will be unlocked during the bonus week. And if all goals are met by the end of summer, an even more exciting bonus will be unlocked!


The professor believes that Spark, Blanche, and Candela are ready to take on such a responsibility, and we hope you’re excited to support them. Read the details carefully, Trainers, and prepare yourselves!

Spark’s Candy Research Challenge
Challenge Date + Time

Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 5 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

• This challenge lasts from start to finish of Pokémon GO Fest Chicago.

Challenge Research Tasks

• Pokémon GO Fest Chicago event attendees—Complete 1 million research tasks to unlock 2× Catch Candy
• Team Instinct—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 1 Rare Candy per raid
• Team Valor—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 1/2 Hatch Distance
• Team Mystic—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 2× Hatch Candy

Reward Bonus Date + Time

• All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. until Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.
• Unlock all the above bonuses, and Raikou will be available in raids for a short period of time (date and time to be announced later). If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Raikou!

Candela’s XP Research Challenge
Challenge Date + Time
Thursday, July 4, 2019, at 1 a.m. to Sunday, July 7, 2019, at 9 a.m. PDT (GMT −7)

• This challenge lasts from start to finish of Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund.

Challenge Research Tasks

• Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund event attendees—Complete 1 million research tasks to unlock 3× Catch XP
• Team Instinct—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 1-hour Lucky Eggs
• Team Valor—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 3× Hatch XP
• Team Mystic—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 2× Raid XP

Reward Bonus Date + Time

• All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. until Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.
• Unlock all the above bonuses, and Entei will be available in raids Sunday, July 14, 2019 (time to be announced later). If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Entei!

Blanche’s Stardust Research Challenge
Challenge Date + Time
Monday, August 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. to Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1 a.m. PDT (GMT −7)

• This challenge lasts from start to finish of Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama.

Challenge Research Tasks

• Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama event attendees—Complete 2 million research tasks to unlock 3× Catch Stardust
• Team Instinct—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 3,000 Stardust per raid
• Team Valor—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock 3× Hatch Stardust
• Team Mystic—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock 1-hour Star Pieces

Reward Bonus Date + Time

• All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 1 p.m. until Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.
• Unlock all the above bonuses, and Suicune will be available in raids on Saturday, August 17, 2019 (time to be announced later). If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Suicune!

It’s time to set team allegiances aside and unite to complete this challenge. Professor Willow has high expectations for Spark, Blanche, and Candela, and they’ll need your support now more than ever. Let’s work together and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge2019/

Niantic have announced the details for the 17th Pokémon GO Community Day which takes place on June 8th, 2019 at 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM EST. The featured Pokémon for this day is Slakoth. Slakoth will appear in the wild more frequently for three hours that day. If you evolve Vigoroth into Slaking during the three hour window, your Slaking will know the move Bpdy Slam. The 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance and 3-hour Lures bonuses will also be available that day.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/events/community-day/

New Adventure Week–themed avatar items are now available for players of Pokémon GO in the Style Shop.


Ruin Maniac Hat - 100 PokéCoins
Ruin Maniac Outfit - 150 PokéCoins
Ruin Maniac Backpack - 150 PokéCoins
Ruin Maniac Footwear - 150 PokéCoins

Backpacker Shoes - 100 PokéCoins
Backpacker Shirt - 80 PokéCoins
Backpacker Backpack - 200 PokéCoins
Backpacker Capri Pants - 100 PokéCoins

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1136437587969810432

Niantic has announced that Adventure Week has returned and will take place from June 4th, 2019 until June 11th, 2019.

Adventure Week makes an earth-shattering return!

Trainers, Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots—it’s almost Adventure Week! The groundbreaking event returns this year, bigger and better than ever. Keep your eyes peeled for new Shiny Pokémon to discover, limited-time Field Research, and rewards for exploring new areas with your Buddy Pokémon!

Date + Time

• Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 1 p.m. to Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Rock-type Pokémon like Geodude, Rhyhorn, Omanyte, Aron, Lileep, Anorith, and many others will appear more frequently in the wild.
• Hatch Rock-type Pokémon such as Onix, Larvitar, Lileep, Anorith, and Shieldon from 2 km Eggs.
• Challenge Onix, the Rock Snake Pokémon, and other Rock-type Pokémon in raids.
• You may encounter a Shiny Onix, Lileep, or Anorith if you’re lucky!

Bonuses

• Earn 4× Buddy Candy (Tip: Turn on Adventure Sync to make every step count!)
• Visit new PokéStops and earn 10× XP on your first spin of each Photo Disc
• Trainers who have Adventure Sync activated and walk 50 km will earn 50,000 Stardust and 15 Rare Candies!

Field Research

• Specially themed Field Research tasks will be available for a limited time during this event.

Embrace your hiker spirit, Trainers! You never know what you and your Buddy Pokémon might find. Join this adventure before it ends on June 11. Get up and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/adventureweek2019/

Announced during the 2019 Pokémon Press Conference by Niantic CEO John Hanke, sleeping Snorlax can be encountered in Pokémon GO from May 28th, 2019 until June 3rd, 2019.

Snoozing with Snorlax!

Trainers, The next few months are going to be filled with some amazing adventures—even Pokémon are getting ready in their own ways. We’re hearing reports from all over the world that Trainers are finding Snorlax in deep slumber. Do you think they’re getting ready for an eventful summer?

Date + Time

• Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6 p.m. to Monday, June 3, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Trainers will have the chance to encounter Snorlax snoozing in the wild.
• Once caught, Snorlax will be awake and ready for battle as usual.
• Remember to take a photo during your encounter as Snorlax will only be asleep during your encounter!

Move

• Snorlax caught during the event will know the exclusive event move Yawn.

Speaking of sleeping, don’t miss a related announcement at the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference!

Time to get up (or wake up) and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/summersnooze2019/

The Pokémon Company is hosting its 2019 Press Conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019. You can watch the event live on twitch at 9pm EST / 6 p.m. PDT. The press conference is expected to cover a number of topics of interest to Pokémon fans.


Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/press-conference/

Announcements:

• Detective Pikachu for Switch
• Pokémon Center Shibuya
• Pokémon Quest release in China by NetEase
• Pokémon Home to be released in early 2020
• Pokémon Sleep to be released in 2020
• Pokémon Masters for Smartphones to be released in the 2019 calendar year

Big Pokémon News from Tokyo

New mobile experiences, a new Detective Pikachu on Nintendo Switch, and more were announced at the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference.

The Pokémon Company held a press conference to announce lots of exciting projects for Pokémon fans around the world. Take a look at what was revealed.

Pokémon HOME

The world of Pokémon games is more diverse than ever, with exciting titles for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Now Trainers can bring all their Pokémon together with Pokémon HOME, a new cloud service app that lets players continue their Pokémon adventures beyond a single platform. Pokémon HOME connects with Pokémon Bank as well as Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games, and also Pokémon GO.

With Pokémon HOME, Trainers can manage their collection of Pokémon across many of their games. Plus, they can trade with friends or with anyone around the world directly using Pokémon HOME via mobile device. A potential future addition will even allow multiple players in a single location to trade all at once.


Pokémon HOME is expected to launch in early 2020 on iOS and Android devices as well as Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Sleep

Soon, you'll be able to wake up with Pokémon every morning with Pokémon Sleep, a mobile app coming from The Pokémon Company. Pokémon Sleep brings a gameplay experience unlike any other. A new device based on the Pokémon GO Plus device uses an embedded accelerometer to track your time sleeping and sends this information to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This new device, called the Pokémon GO Plus +, also has the same functions as the original Pokémon GO Plus, so you can use it to play Pokémon GO during the day as well as with Pokémon Sleep at night!


Look forward to Pokémon Sleep launching for mobile devices in 2020.

Pokémon Masters

A new Pokémon mobile game called Pokémon Masters is on the way for iOS and Android devices from The Pokémon Company and DeNA. Pokémon Masters lets players experience a new type of Pokémon battling on the go, and it features many famous Pokémon Trainers from the long history of Pokémon video games. Gameplay has been optimized for smart devices, allowing anyone to casually pick it up and play.

Pokémon Masters is scheduled to launch in 2019. Fans can expect more details about this new mobile game in June!

A New Detective Pikachu Comes to Nintendo Switch

The release of the POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie has left fans wanting more of the famous Pokémon sleuth. Creatures, Inc., has plans to create a new entry in the Detective Pikachu video game series for Nintendo Switch. The original Detective Pikachu game for the Nintendo 3DS ended on a cliffhanger and this upcoming game will be a conclusion to that story. The details of the game are still a mystery.

Pokémon Shirts

Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pokémon Company, concluded the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference with one more interesting bit of news. He discussed a new service in Japan called Pokémon Shirts, which creates made-to-order original clothing designs featuring the first 151 Pokémon. While wearing one of the custom designs onstage, Mr. Ishihara announced that the service will expand to more regions, including the United States and Europe!

From new mobile apps to more fun with Detective Pikachu, the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference announced plenty of developments for Pokémon fans to look forward to! Keep checking Pokemon.com for more details on these exciting projects and everything happening in the world of Pokémon.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/big-pokemon-news-from-tokyo/

YouTube Clip - 2019 Pokémon Press Conference

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uisJg6qUFI