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Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Global Challenges: Triumph Together which will take place from Friday, August 23rd, at 3:00 p.m. to Friday, August 30th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Trainers, get ready to assemble your Pokémon to complete themed Global Challenges to unlock bonuses during the Triumph Together event in Pokémon GO!

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Team up to take on Global Challenges during Triumph Together!

Triumph Together - Friday, August 23, at 3:00 p.m. to Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT

Global Challenges: Triumph Together

Global Challenges will take place throughout the Triumph Together event! Work with Trainers around the world to complete them and unlock bonuses for all to enjoy! Once a challenge is completed, special bonuses and Timed Research will be unlocked for the remainder of the event and the next Global Challenge will begin. Make sure to play during the event to complete the Timed Research and collect the rewards!


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Valor Global Challenge

Challenge: Defeat 75,000,000 Team GO Rocket members.

Bonus Active During Challenge: Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.

Valor Global Challenge Rewards

The following bonuses will unlock when the Valor Global Challenge is completed.

  • A special Team Valor–themed Timed Research opportunity that leads to an encounter with Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory*
  • 2× XP for spinning PokéStops
  • Instinct Global Challenge unlocks!

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


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Instinct Global Challenge

Challenge: Hatch 20,000,000 Eggs.

Bonus Active During Challenge: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event

Additionally, the following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Grimer wearing a party hat Shiny Icon
Slugma Shiny Icon
Slakoth wearing a visor Shiny Icon
Litleo Shiny Icon
Komala Shiny Icon
Togedemaru Shiny Icon

Instinct Global Challenge Rewards

The following bonuses will unlock when the Instinct Global Challenge is completed.

  • A special Team Instinct–themed Timed Research opportunity that leads to an encounter with Elekid wearing a Spark-themed accessory*
  • 2× Stardust for hatching Eggs
  • Mystic Global Challenge unlocks

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


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Mystic Global Challenge

Challenge: Complete 35,000,000 Field Research tasks.

Bonus Active During Challenge: Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

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The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

Cyndaquil Shiny Icon
Beldum Shiny Icon
Tirtouga Shiny Icon
Archen Shiny Icon
Ducklett Shiny Icon
Emolga Shiny Icon
Tynamo Shiny Icon
Goomy Shiny Icon
Crabrawler Shiny Icon
Tandemaus

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

Mystic Global Challenge Rewards

The following bonuses will unlock when the Mystic Global Challenge is completed.

  • A special Team Mystic–themed Timed Research opportunity that leads to an encounter with Lapras wearing a Blanche-themed accessory*
  • Two guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokémon

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

Paid Timed Research

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For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • Two Premium Battle Passes
  • One Rocket Radar
  • One Super Incubator
  • One Lure Module
  • Encounters with Team Leader–themed costumed Pokémon—and more

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store

Get ready for an egg-citing deal! Trainers that purchase their Triumph Together ticket from the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive an extra Incubator at no additional cost.

Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/triumph-together-2024/ Pokémon GO
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During the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, it was announced that Morpeko will be added to Pokémon GO.

Something hungry is coming to Pokémon GO?!

Trainers,
Coming soon: Morpeko will charge into Pokémon GO, changing the way you battle! Certain Pokémon—like Morpeko—will be able to change form in battle by using a Charged Attack, unleashing new possibilities for you and your battle team. Stay tuned for more details on the Two-Sided Pokémon’s electrifying entrance!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/morpeko-charged-for-battle

YouTube Clip - Something hungry is coming to Pokémon GO?!


Soon, this Pokémon (and more!) will be making their Pokémon GO debuts! Are you ready, Trainers?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pils4LKL-k
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As a thanks for tuning into the Pokémon GO World Championship live stream, Niantic is distributing a 2024 Worlds Tee Avatar Item. The code is: A6NEWU63K9AU8

You can redeem the code on the Pokémon GO Web Store: Visit Here

Source: https://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1825276491094970863
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Twitch Drops for the 2024 Pokémon World Championships were announced and players of Pokémon GO can get codes for exclusive Timed Research during the Twitch broadcast.

Timed Research Codes via the Pokémon GO Twitch Live Stream

In addition to the upcoming Pokémon GO worldwide event and the live festivities taking place in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, we’re excited to share that Trainers will have the opportunity to get up to two codes for exclusive Timed Research by watching 30 minutes of the Pokémon GO Twitch live stream on Days 1 and 2 of the Pokémon GO World Championships!

Additionally, a third code for Timed Research will be available to Trainers who watch 30 minutes of the official Pokémon GO co-streams that are showing the Pokémon GO World Championships.

Day 1: 2023 Pokémon World Champion

Trainers who redeem Day 1’s live stream code will get exclusive Timed Research that honors both itsAXN, the 2023 Pokémon GO Master’s Division World Champion, and a key Pokémon that helped him become Champion!**

Trainers will have a chance to obtain the following rewards from this Timed Research.

  • An encounter with a Sableye* that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw and the Charged Attack Foul Play
  • An Elite Charged TM
  • And more!

Trainers that redeem this code will also have access to the following bonuses until August 31 at 11:59 p.m. local time.

  • Sableye caught during this time will know the Fast Attack Shadow Claw and the Charged Attack Foul Play.
  • One additional Candy XL for Trainers level 31 and above who complete three-star Shadow Raids. (Shadow Sableye may appear in these raids during the Honolulu 2024 Pokémon World Championships event!)
* If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
**These codes will be valid until August 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. UTC. Trainers can only claim each Timed Research code once.

Day 2: Team Building: Great League

Trainers who redeem Day 2’s live stream code will get exclusive Timed Research focused on battling basics.**

Reward encounters include Pokémon that’ll make a worthy Great League team in the Season after the World Championships!Trainers will get to choose between the following reward encounters.

Team Option 1
Dunsparce*
Mantine*
Pancham*

Team Option 2
Galarian Weezing*
Skorupi*
Chespin*

Team Option 3:
Jigglypuff*
Shellos*
Inkay*

Additional Rewards:
8,500 Stardust
And more!

There are a slew of impactful changes slated for the upcoming Season of Pokémon GO—stay tuned to learn more details about the big shake-up!
You will receive East or West Sea Shellos based on whatever is native to your location upon redemption.
** These codes will be valid until August 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. UTC. Trainers can only claim each Timed Research code once.

Pokémon GO World Championships Co-Streamers: Greetings from Honolulu!

Tune in to any of our official Pokémon GO co-streamers to receive the third exclusive Timed Research for this year’s 2024 Pokémon World Championships, taking place in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.**

Trainers who watch any of the official Pokémon GO co-streams between Friday, August 16, at 9:00 a.m. HST and Monday, August 19, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. HST will receive a code that they can redeem for exclusive Timed Research.

Visit this page to see a full list of official co-streamers.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • World Championships 2024 Pikachu*
  • And more!

* If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
** These codes will be valid until August 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. UTC. Trainers can only claim each Timed Research code once.

How to Obtain and Redeem a Code - 1. Follow the official Pokémon GO Twitch channel

Make sure you’re following the official Pokémon GO Twitch channel so you’ll get a notification when the broadcast begins.

Follow the link below to our channel. https://www.twitch.tv/pokemongohttps://www.twitch.tv/pokemongo

2. Connect your Pokémon Trainer Club account to Twitch

Follow steps 1–3 on this FAQ page to link your Twitch account.

  1. If you don’t have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, sign up .
  2. If you don’t have a Twitch account, sign up .
  3. Follow the steps here (rewards.pokemon.com) to log in with your Pokémon Trainer Club Account and link it with Twitch.

3. Watch the live stream

Be sure to catch the Pokémon GO World Championships live stream on Day 1, Day 2, or Day 3 for 30 minutes. (Please note that minimizing the stream will pause the Twitch Drop progress timer on Twitch.)

The Pokémon GO Twitch live stream dates are as follows.

  • Friday, August 16, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. HST and running until the end of the day’s rebroadcast.
  • Saturday, August 17, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. HST and running until the end of the day’s rebroadcast.
  • Sunday, August 18, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. HST and running until the end of the day’s rebroadcast.

Rebroadcasts will occur throughout the weekend outside of the above-listed live show times. If you miss the live broadcast, you can still follow these steps during a rebroadcast to get a code.

4. Claim your Twitch Drop

Once you’ve watched a stream for 30 minutes, a pop-up in Twitch chat will prompt you to claim your Twitch Drop. You may also claim your drop by visiting the Twitch Drops Inventory Page here.

5. Find your code

After you select Claim, go to rewards.pokemon.com and select View Inventory. Find the drop and select Show Code.* *These codes will be valid through August 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. UTC. Only one of each of the Timed Research codes can be claimed per account.

6. Redeem your code

Copy the revealed code to your clipboard. Open the Offer Redemption page here to redeem your code. Having trouble? Please refer to this article to learn more about redeeming codes.

There’s more to celebrate!

That’s not all we have planned to celebrate the Pokémon GO World Championships!

  • Enjoy a global celebration event in Pokémon GO!
  • The 2024 Worlds Tee (White) will be available globally via a code shared during the Pokémon GO World Championships live stream. You can also get the code when it’s distributed via official Pokémon GO social media channels shortly after the live stream. The code will be valid until August 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
  • A celebration in Honolulu! Keep an eye out for a special local Pokémon GO 2024 World Championships treat in the 2024 Pokémon World Championships venue in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Trainers who attend in person will be able to participate in a local Timed Research called the 2024 Pokémon World Championships Scavenger Hunt. This special Timed Research focuses on the various Pokémon activities around the venue.

Completing this Timed Research will award Trainers with an exclusive World Championships–themed T-Shirt for their avatar.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/world-championship-twitch-timed-research-2024/
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Beldum, the Iron Ball Pokémon, will be generating magnetic force during Pokémon GO Community Day Classic on August 18th, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

August 2024 Community Day Classic: Beldum

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Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Beldum, the Iron Ball Pokémon, will be featured during August Community Day Classic!

August 2024 Community Day Classic: Beldum: Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

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

Featured Attack

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Evolve Metang (Beldum’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Metagross that knows the Charged Attack Meteor Mash.

Meteor Mash - Trainer Battles: 100 power. Gyms and raids: 100 power.

Community Day Classic Special Research

  • For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Beldum Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research.
  • Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research 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

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  • 1/4 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event.
  • 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!

Field Research

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Community Day Box

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 10 Ultra Balls, one Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$4.99.*

Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log into the Pokémon GO Web Store using the same credentials they use to log into Pokémon GO. Better yet, Trainers can get a 15% discount for their first web store purchase on any item priced US$9.99 or more!*
*Or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Event Bundles

Two 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!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-classic-beldum
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In a few weeks, the 2024 Pokémon World Championships will be held which includes the GO Battle League!

Celebrate the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in Pokémon GO!

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Pokémon GO is headed to the 2024 Pokémon World Championships! Crowning a World Champion! The 2024 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 16 to 18, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The top qualifying Pokémon GO players from around the globe will compete to determine who will be crowned the 2024 Pokémon GO World Champion! Among other prizes, the Pokémon GO World Champion will receive an in-game World Champion 2024 outfit and pose!


Tune in to watch live!

Tune in and watch all the action beginning at 9:00 a.m. HST each day!

English Stream:

Avatar Items to Celebrate

Keep your eyes on the broadcast—we’ll display a code for the following T-shirt for your avatar!

2024 Worlds Tee (White): Available globally via a code shared during the World Championships stream on the first day of the competition.

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A 2024 Pokémon World Championships Celebration in Pokémon GO!

Friday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon GO is celebrating the 2024 Pokémon World Championships and all things GO Battle League!

Pokémon Debut

A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

World Championships 2024 Pikachu Shiny Icon

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

Event Bonuses

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  • Up to five Special Trades can be made each day.
  • You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Mankey Shiny Icon
Lickitung Shiny Icon
Marill Shiny Icon
Paldean Wooper Shiny Icon
Swablu Shiny Icon
Fletchling Shiny Icon
Carbink
Grubbin Shiny Icon
Mareanie Shiny Icon

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Skarmory Shiny Icon

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

Field Research Task Rewards

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

World Championships 2024 Pikachu Shiny Icon
Swablu Shiny Icon
Mienfoo Shiny Icon
Mareanie Shiny Icon

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

Paid Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • One Premium Battle Pass
  • 25,000 Stardust
  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Azumarill, Vigoroth, Cresselia, and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Raids

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The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Mienfoo—if you’re lucky!

One-Star Raids: World Championships 2024 Pikachu Shiny Icon, Mienfoo Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Lickitung Shiny Icon, Galarian Stunfisk Shiny Icon, Diggersby

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

Shadow Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids.

One-Star Raids: Shadow Magnemite Shiny Icon, Shadow Dratini Shiny Icon, Shadow Wooper, Shadow Gligar Shiny Icon

Three-Star Raids: Shadow Wobbuffet, Shadow Kirlia, Shadow Sableye Shiny Icon

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

Featured Attacks

Certain Pokémon encountered during the event will know a featured attack!

Lickitung - Lickitung caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Body Slam.
Mienfoo - Mienfoo caught during the event will know the Charged Attack High Jump Kick.

Certain Pokémon evolved during the event will learn a featured attack!

Quagsire - Evolve Wooper during the event to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Altaria - Evolve Swablu during the event to get an Altaria that knows the Charged Attack Moonblast.
Charjabug - Evolve Grubbin during the event to get a Charjabug that knows the Charged Attack Volt Switch.
Talonflame - Evolve Fletchinder during the event to get a Talonflame that knows the Fast Attack Incinerate.

New Avatar Items

The following items will be available beginning on August 16, 2024.

  • 2024 Worlds Ukulele Pose
  • 2024 Worlds Bucket Hat
  • 2024 Worlds Aloha Shirt


PokéStop Showcases

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

GO Battle Week: Shared Skies

Friday, August 16, at 12:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

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 increase 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 a wig avatar item inspired by Lana.
  • Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

Active Leagues

The following leagues will be active.

Great League
Ultra League
Master League
Catch Cup: Great League Edition

Pokémon GO Web Store - Special Boxes

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Get your party ready for GO Battle Week with new deals in the Pokémon GO Web Store! For US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the TM Fanatic Box will net you fifteen Fast TMs, twenty Charged TMs, and one Star Piece.

For US$19.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the TM Elite Master Box features two Elite Fast TMs, two Elite Charged TMs, six Fast TMs, and six Charged TMs.

Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/world-championships-event-2024/
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Watch out, Trainers! This week is going to get a little rocky in Pokémon GO as Team GO Rocket takes over Adventure Week from Thursday, August 8, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, August 12, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Prepare for rocky roads ahead as Team GO Rocket takes over Adventure Week!

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Adventure Week: Taken Over - Thursday, August 8, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Save Shadow Cresselia!

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Shadow Cresselia: A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni! You can claim this Special Research until the end of Pokémon GO: Shared Skies on September 3, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Save Shadow Lugia!

Shadow Lugia will return to Pokémon GO in Shadow Raids. Shadow Lugia will appear in five-star Shadow Raids from Saturday, August 10, to Sunday, August 11, 2024, local time. Shadow Suicune will not appear during the event.

Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Lugia Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

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  • Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.
  • You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.

Shadow Pokémon

Team GO Rocket Grunts—and their leaders, Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. In addition, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!

  • Shadow Timburr
  • Shadow Tirtouga
  • Shadow Archen

Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket Grunts may be Shiny Pokémon—if you’re lucky.

Shadow Raids

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The following Pokémon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids.

One-Star Raids: Shadow Mareep, Shadow Wooper, Shadow Cranidos, Shadow Shieldon
Three-Star Raids: Shadow Nuzleaf, Shadow Manectric, Shadow Vibrava

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Field Research rewards include the following.
  • Mysterious Components
  • Charged TMs
  • Fast TMs

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store Team GO Rocket Bundle

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A Team GO Rocket Box will be available during the event for US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), which features seven Rocket Radars, seven Premium Battle Passes, seven Ultra Balls, and seven Silver Pinap Berries. Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

Event bundle

A Team GO Rocket Box will be available during this event. For 315 PokéCoins, you’ll get one Incubator, one Rocket Radar, and one Premium Battle Pass. Check it out in the in-game shop!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/adventure-week-team-go-rocket/
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Due to technical difficulties during the Mega Rayquaza Elite Raids on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, a makeup event will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024.

Mega Rayquaza returns in a special raid event!

Mega Rayquaza Special Raid Event. Mega Rayquaza will be appearing in raids around the world—again! Mega Rayquaza will hatch from Raid Eggs in Raid Hours at the following times.

Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. local time
Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. local time
Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time

We apologize for the inconvenience our dedicated Trainers experienced during the initial appearance of Mega Rayquaza in June.

To compensate for the technical issues that occurred during this event, we’re holding a special raid makeup event on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued passion for Pokémon GO!

Event Bonus

The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Friday, August 2, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, August 3, 2024, to 8:00 p.m. PDT.

Free Timed Research

Free Timed Research will be available to Trainers during the event! Complete the research tasks to earn a Meteorite. Unlike other Mega-Evolving Pokémon, Rayquaza can’t Mega Evolve with Mega Energy alone. Trainers hoping to Mega Evolve their Rayquaza will need to teach it the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent first!

Dragon Ascent can only be learned by using Meteorites.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-rayquaza-returns/
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Get ready to get out and explore during Pokémon GO’s Adventure Week! It runs from August 2nd, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 12th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time! Get ready to explore your world during Pokémon GO’s Adventure Week!

Adventure Week

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Friday, August 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

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  • 2× XP for spinning PokéStops.
  • 5× XP for spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
  • 2× XP for hatching Pokémon.
  • Increased chance to encounter the following Shiny Pokémon: Cranidos, Shieldon, Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt, and Amaura.

Wild Encounters

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The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Diglett Shiny Icon
Omanyte Shiny Icon
Kabuto Shiny Icon
Dunsparce Shiny Icon
Roggenrola Shiny Icon
Drilbur Shiny Icon
Bunnelby Shiny Icon

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Aerodactyl Shiny Icon

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Cranidos Shiny Icon
Shieldon Shiny Icon
Tirtouga Shiny Icon
Archen Shiny Icon
Tyrunt Shiny Icon
Amaura Shiny Icon

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

Field Research Task Rewards

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

Dunsparce Shiny Icon
Lileep Shiny Icon
Anorith Shiny Icon
Cranidos Shiny Icon
Shieldon Shiny Icon
Roggenrola Shiny Icon
Drilbur Shiny Icon
Tirtouga Shiny Icon
Archen Shiny Icon
Bunnelby Shiny Icon
Tyrunt Shiny Icon
Amaura Shiny Icon

Some Field Research tasks will award Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.

Aerodactyl

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

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • Two Incubators
  • One Super Incubator
  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, encounters, and Mega Energy for Aerodactyl.

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store

Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals. Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/adventure-week-2024/
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Popplio, the Sea Lion Pokémon, will be jumping into the Pokémon GO Community Day on August 31st, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Brionne 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.

August 2024 Community Day: Popplio

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Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Popplio, the Sea Lion Pokémon, will be featured during August Community Day!

August 2024 Community Day: Popplio

Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

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

Featured Attack

Evolve Brionne (Popplio’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Primarina that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.

Hydro Cannon: Trainer Battles: 80 power. Gyms and raids: 90 power

Attack Availability Updates: Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Primarina will be able to learn the Charged Attack Sparkling Aria.

Sparkling Aria: Trainer Battles: 80 power. Gyms and raids: 85 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 Popplio 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

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Icon: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
Icon: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
Icon: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
Icon: Trades 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, August 31, 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 Popplio to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-Star Raid Battles

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Brionne 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.

Four-Star Raid Battle Bonus

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Brionne, additional Popplio will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes.*
*Popplio that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during August Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Field Research

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Community Day Box

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 10 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 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This web store deal will be available starting August 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT, three days before the ticket is available in the in-game shop!

Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

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/en/post/communityday-august-2024-popplio/