Get ready to rumble! Duos such as Throh and Sawk will face off during the Rivals Week event! Catch the action in Pokémon GO from Saturday, May 4th, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Prepare for a battle-focused event in Pokémon GO: Rivals Week!

Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• 2× Catch Candy
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Machop*
Gligar*
Ralts*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Lickitung*, Galarian Stunfisk*

In addition to the Pokémon listed above, some Trainers might even encounter the following during the event!

May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.: Zangoose*, Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh*, Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor*, Durant*

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids: Mankey*, Teddiursa*, Swinub*, Jangmo-o
Three-Star Raids:
May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.: Zangoose*, Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh*, Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor*, Durant*

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

Field Research Task Encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Lickitung*
Gligar*
Ralts*
Galarian Stunfisk*

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

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Complete tasks to earn XP, Rare Candy, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

GO Battle Weekend

Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
• The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
• Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Sandals.

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, one Star Piece, three Rare Candies, and three Rare Candy XL!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/rivals-week-2024

Diancie is back and is bringing the glitz and the glam! Starting May 1st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time, Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn either an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Diancie or Diancie Candy. Diancie enters the spotlight in a Special Research available to all Trainers!

Special Research Story: Glitz and Glam

The Special Research story Glitz and Glam will be available to all Trainers for free starting May 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time! Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Diancie.* This Special Research will not expire, so you’ll be able to complete it at your own pace!

*If you have already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2023–exclusive Special Research, completing this new Special Research will instead earn you Diancie Candy.

Diancie-Themed Field Research

Wednesday, May 1, at 12:00 a.m. to Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Field Research Task Rewards

Themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete the tasks to earn Diancie Mega Energy and encounters with Carbink!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/diancie-global-special-research

The Rediscover Kanto event is part of the Rediscover Pokémon GO 2024 campaign and takes place from Monday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.

Search biomes for Pokémon first discovered in Kanto during the Rediscover Kanto event!

Rediscover Kanto - Monday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT

Rediscover the world

Feel more immersed in the world of Pokémon GO than ever before with a whole new look! Check out these refreshed visuals by exploring biomes, environments where you can find certain Pokémon!

Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will appear in specific biomes, although they have been known to appear outside of these biomes during certain Pokémon GO Seasons or special events. Work with other Trainers to find as many biome types as you can!!

Event bonuses

• Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak.
• Increased XP for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak.
• Friendship levels will increase faster than normal through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles!
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Bulbasaur, Shiny Charmander, and Shiny Squirtle in their respective biomes!

Featured attacks

The following featured attacks will be available when evolving the following Pokémon during the event.

Venusaur - Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) to get a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Charizard - Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Blastoise - Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to get a Blastoise that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.

Field Research task rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.

Venusaur Mega Energy
Charizard Mega Energy
Blastoise Mega Energy

Special Research

Special Research will be available to all Trainers for free beginning with the Rediscover Kanto event! Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn items, XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.*

*Special Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/rediscover-kanto-2024

Meteor showers have been spotted in the night skies! Cleffa will hatch from 2 km Eggs on April 28th, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Look forward to Hatch Day with Cleffa!

Cleffa Hatch Day

Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Cleffa will hatch much more frequently from 2 km Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Cleffa!

Event Bonuses

• 2× Candy from hatching Eggs
• You’ll have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Cleffa!
• 2 km Eggs will drop more frequently from PokéStops

Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research awarding a Super Incubator and XP will be available at no cost! Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Purchasing this ticket will also grant the following bonus during Cleffa Hatch Day.

• 2× Hatch Stardust

This Timed Research will challenge you to hatch an Egg and walk 2 km to earn:

• One Star Piece
• One Super Incubator
• XP

The tasks associated with the paid Timed Research will be available at the start of Cleffa Hatch Day. To get the rewards, these tasks must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before the end of the event.

Cleffa Hatch Day Extended Bonuses

Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonus

• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during this time.*

*This bonus is active throughout the Cleffa Hatch Day event.

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete the tasks to earn Stardust and XP.

Pokémon GO Web Store Bundle

An Ultra Hatch Box will be available during the event for $19.99, featuring 15 Super Incubators, ten Basic Incubators, and five Poffins. Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Event Bundle

A Hatch Box bundle will be available during this event. For 925 PokéCoins, you will get five Super Incubators, five Basic Incubators, and two Lucky Eggs. Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/cleffa-hatch-day

Egg-citing times are ahead in Pokémon GO! Spend some extra quality time with your Buddy Pokémon while you explore—you may just hatch a Shiny Pokémon during the Earth Day event!

Get out and explore with your buddy during Sustainability Week!

Monday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event bonus

• Increased frequency of Buddy Pokémon bringing you Souvenirs and presents.
• Your buddy will spend more time on the map after being fed Berries or Poffins.
• The distance to earn buddy hearts will be halved.

Eggs

Pokémon hatched in 2 km Eggs obtained during this event will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild or via Field Research!

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Combee*
Drilbur*
Trubbish*
Foongus*
Binacle*

* If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Combee*
Drilbur*
Trubbish*
Binacle*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Foongus*

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

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and XP.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/sustainability-week-2024

Niantic has announced a major update to Pokémon GO with features being released over the next few months. Rediscover the adventure of Pokémon GO with a variety of new ways to express yourself, enhanced visuals, and a GO Snapshot upgrade! It’s time to refresh your Pokémon GO journey.

YouTube Clip - It’s time to Rediscover GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HquX9Ttt4eQ

Rediscover the adventure of Pokémon GO with new ways to express yourself, enhanced visuals, and a GO Snapshot upgrade!

Experience the thrill of Pokémon GO like never before with our latest updates! Discover a fresh new look with updates to the in-game map, encounter screens, battle screens, and more—all tailored to your location. From lush forests to bustling cities, tropical beaches to rugged mountains, you can immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes within Pokémon GO. Who knows what Pokémon await you on your journey?

Both your avatar options and the Style Shop have also received updates, allowing you to express yourself with more customization options than ever before. Plus, take your Pokémon photography to new heights with our updated GO Snapshot experience, which now allows you to include up to three Pokémon in a single photo! Don’t miss out on these exciting updates—dive into the adventure today!

Rediscover Yourself

April 17th, 2024 - Express yourself even more with new ways to personalize your avatar.

Rediscover Your World

April 22nd, 2024 - Pokémon GO has a new look, with refreshed visuals now dynamically enhancing your real-world surroundings in a fun and ecologically accurate way.

Rediscover Kanto

April 22nd, 2024 - Explore to find Pokémon first discovered in Kanto that make their homes in certain biomes.

Rediscover Your Reality

May 7th, 2024 - Turn your world into a backdrop for Pokémon photos with the revamped GO Snapshot feature. Certain Trainers in Australia may begin to see the update within the coming weeks.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/rediscovergo

Bellsprout, the Flower Pokémon, will be sprouting throughout Pokémon GO during April Community Day! The event will take place on April 20th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

PLAYER WARNING:

Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Weepinbell with Remote Raid Passes. If there are dangerous storms, health restrictions or other reasons that would endanger you during the time period for this event in your area, please do not force yourself to venture out to participate in this event. Damage to devices may also occur in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

April 2024 Community Day: Bellsprout

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Bellsprout, the Flower Pokémon, will be featured during April Community Day!

April 2024 Community Day: Bellsprout

Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Bellsprout will appear more frequently in the wild.
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attack

Evolve Weepinbell (Bellsprout’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Victreebel that knows the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.

Magical Leaf - Trainer Battles: 10 power. Gyms and raids: 16 power

Community Day Special Research story

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Bellsprout Community Day–exclusive Special Research story.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
• Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.
• To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*
*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these bonuses will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

After the three-hour Community Day event ends, Trainers will be able to take on special four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Bellsprout to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-star Raid Battles

Weepinbell will appear in four-star raids! You can only join these raids using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used to join these Raid Battles.

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Weepinbell, additional Bellsprout will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!* *Bellsprout that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during April Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Field Research

April Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Bellsprout to earn rewards such as additional encounters with Bellsprout, Stardust, Great Balls, and more!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Bellsprout Community Day!

Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Bundle

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring ten Ultra Balls, one Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research Story ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$4.99.

Event Bundles

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.
For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.
For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.
Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Stickers

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-april-2024-bellsprout

Jump, crawl or wiggle—just don’t miss out on the Bug Out event! Trainers, get ready to encounter some buzz worthy Pokémon on Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time!

Bug Out

Friday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event bonuses

2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better. Increased Candy for Nice Throws or better. Increased Candy XL for Nice Throws or better for Trainers level 31 and up. Increased chance to encounter Shiny Combee and Shiny Burmy.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Caterpie*
Weedle*
Shuckle*
Wurmple*
Kricketot*
Combee*
Sewaddle
Dwebble*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Nincada*
Cutiefly*

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Once two or more Trainers successfully complete an in-person raid, more Pokémon will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 15 minutes.

One-Star Raids: Pineco*, Shuckle*, Nincada*, Skorupi*
Three-Star Raids: Beedrill*, Pinsir*, Kleavor*
Five-Star Raids: Tapu Bulu*
Mega Raids: Mega Charizard X* until April 13 at 10:00 a.m., Mega Heracross*

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

Field Research task rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Paras*
Venonat*
Plant Cloak Burmy*
Sandy Cloak Burmy*
Trash Cloak Burmy*
Karrablast*
Shelmet*
Dewpider*
Wimpod*

Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.

Mega Beedrill
Mega Pinsir
Mega Scizor

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

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive reward encounters and Mega Energy for certain Bug-type Pokémon.

New avatar items

The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

Burmy Earrings (Plant Cloak)
Burmy Earrings (Sandy Cloak)
Burmy Earrings (Trash Cloak)
Male Combee Bag
Female Combee Bag
PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/bug-out-2024/

All of these throws are excellent, excellent, excellent... Professor Willow is investigating! On Monday, April 1st, 2024, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time, for April Fools Day, Nice Throws or better will register as Excellent Throws in Pokémon GO!

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1774376093778125300

On Saturday, March 30th, 2024 and Sunday, March 31st, 2024, Mewtwo will be in 5 Star Shadow Raids in Pokémon GO. Mewtwo has a chance to be Shiny. As part of their TikTok following promotion, Pokémon GO is giving out free Purified Gems by using the code: 7B3ELFUMKLP4G.

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1773841490705543485