Pokémon GO is partnering with the Play! Pokémon program and their local retail partners to host GO Fest 2024 celebration events! Trainers that sign up and check in to Campfire Meetup events in the Campfire app will receive a code redeemable to get: 100× Lunar Fusion Energy*, 100× Lunar Fusion Energy*, 1 Star Piece and 10 Poké Balls.

Participate in GO Fest 2024 celebration events to earn in-game rewards such as Necrozma Fusion Energy and more!

Trainers,
We’re excited to partner with the Play! Pokémon program and a selection of their local retail partners to host Pokémon GO Fest 2024 celebration events! These exciting events will be held at select participating Pokémon League locations throughout the week leading up to GO Fest 2024: Global from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, 2024.

What is Pokémon League?

Pokémon League is a fun and accessible way for fans to get together and play Pokémon GO at local game stores. Trainers of any experience level can learn the basics, trade, battle, and enjoy gathering with a like-minded and welcoming community. Pokémon League events will also be staffed by Play! Pokémon Professors, so aspiring Trainers will have plenty of support as they learn how to battle in Pokémon GO!

These events will give you the chance to learn how to battle against other Trainers in a tournament and win participatory prizes in the lead-up to GO Fest 2024: Global weekend!

What rewards are there for participating?

Campfire Rewards
Trainers that sign up and check in to Campfire Meetup events in the Campfire app will receive a code redeemable on the web store for a GO Fest prep package that includes the following.

• 100× Lunar Fusion Energy*
• 100× Solar Fusion Energy*
• 1 Star Piece
• 10 Poké Balls

Campfire Meetups for GO Fest 2024 celebration events will begin to appear on the Campfire app starting the week of July 1!

Additional Participatory Codes

Stores will also have a select quantity of codes for physical distribution to Trainers that attend and participate in their events.

Trainers will need to check in with a League Professor or store representative at the event to participate and receive the reward code.

*Fusion Energy redeemed via codes will only appear on Necrozma’s summary page and not in Trainer’s inventory. Please note that only one code can be redeemed from a Campfire Meetup for a GO Fest 2024 celebration event during this week—checking in to another meetup will not award an additional code.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/gofest-celebration

Niantic has announced that Inbound from Ultra Space will take place in Pokémon GO from Monday, July 8th, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The Inbound from Ultra Space Timed Research ticket will grant Trainers participating in Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global access to the ticket’s bonuses throughout the global event!

Inbound from Ultra Space—Ultra Beasts alight ahead of Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global!

Monday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Raids

Pokémon appearing in five-star raids each day will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time that same day.

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
Five-Star Raids: Monday, July 8th, 2024: Guzzlord
Five-Star Raids: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024: Nihilego
Five-Star Raids: Wednesday, July 10th, 2024: Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere) / Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)
Five-Star Raids: Thursday, July 11th, 2024: Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere) / Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)
Five-Star Raids: Friday, July 12th, 2024: Buzzwole (The Americas and Greenland) / Pheromosa (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India) / Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific)

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

Timed Research

Ultra Beast raid–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.

Nihilego*
Buzzwole*
Pheromosa*
Xurkitree*
Celesteela*
Kartana*
Guzzlord*
Stakataka
Blacephalon

*Note: Ultra Beasts obtained from this Timed Research won’t have Special Backgrounds.

Event Bonuses

The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from Monday, July 8, to Thursday, July 11, 2024.

There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Trainers level 31 and up are guaranteed to receive Candy XL for trading Pokémon from Monday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Inbound from Ultra Space Ticket

Make your week of raids ultra with the Inbound from Ultra Space Timed Research! Trainers participating in Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global on July 13 and 14 can even take advantage of these ticket bonuses throughout the event weekend!

The ticket will be available for purchase from Monday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Also, don’t forget that you can gift tickets to your Pokémon GO friends and share the fun!

Inbound from Ultra Space 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 and other raid-themed bonuses.

Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
2× Stardust for winning Ultra Beast Raid Battles
1 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
1 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
Up to 2 free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms*

This Timed Research also includes the following rewards for completing research tasks.

10 Cosmog Candy
5 Nihilego Candy XL
5 Buzzwole Candy XL
5 Pheromosa Candy XL
5 Xurkitree Candy XL
5 Celesteela Candy XL
5 Kartana Candy XL
5 Guzzlord Candy XL
5 Stakataka Candy XL
5 Blacephalon Candy XL
2024 Stardust
1 Star Piece

*Trainers that have both this ticket and the Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global ticket will be able to obtain up to 10 free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms each day during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with these Timed Research opportunities must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 8:00 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.

Please note that the Inbound from Ultra Space Timed Research will only be available for purchase in the in-game shop from Monday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time. The ticket can also be purchased on the Pokémon GO Web Store for the same price, with a bonus Premium Battle Pass included, from Sunday, July 7, at 12:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. PDT. Bonuses will remain active until Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

New Pokémon Backgrounds Debut!

After catching certain Pokémon from Raid Battles, all Trainers will have a chance to receive Special Backgrounds! These souvenir backgrounds will appear on a Pokémon’s summary page, similar to the Location Backgrounds that are available exclusively at in-person events.

Global Challenge

Trainers around the world will be able to work together to complete a Global Challenge during the event! If the challenge is completed in time, all Trainers will be able to use Beast Balls when encountering Ultra Beasts during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global! Plus, once the challenge is completed, Party Power will charge faster when attempting a raid with your party in Party Play until July 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time!

Please note that the Inbound from Ultra Space Global Challenge will run from Sunday, July 7, at 4:00 p.m. PDT to Friday, July 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. PDT. The Global Challenges for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global will begin on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

Special Offers on the Pokémon GO Web Store

There will be some ultra-exciting offers available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event!
For US$4.99, the Ultra Storage Box will feature one Item Bag upgrade, one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Remote Raid Pass, one Premium Battle Pass, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator.
For US$19.99, the Ultra Raid Box will feature 40 Premium Battle Passes and three Remote Raid Passes.
For US$39.99, the Ultra Hatch Box will feature two Lucky Eggs, 25 Incubators, and 30 Super Incubators.

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

All prices listed may also be in the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/inbound-from-ultra-space-2024/

Niantic has announced that before the Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global, Trainers all over the world will have the chance to catch Pokémon with new Special Backgrounds from Monday, July 8th, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. On Sunday, July 14th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, all Trainers will have a chance of receiving Special Backgrounds from Necrozma.

Get ready to catch Pokémon with Special Backgrounds, debuting ahead of Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global!

Trainers,
Since 2023, Trainers attending real-world events, such as Pokémon GO Tour and Pokémon GO Fest, have had a chance to catch Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds, souvenir backgrounds that appear on a Pokémon’s summary page.

Now, Trainers all over the world will have the chance to catch Pokémon with new Special Backgrounds, no matter where they are playing from!

Read on for more info about this new type of Pokémon background and how you can catch a Pokémon with one ahead of and during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global!

Pokémon Backgrounds

Pokémon backgrounds are a way for Trainers to remember where or when they caught specific Pokémon. They’re a great memento to commemorate attending real-world events or participating in certain in-game ones. Pokémon backgrounds display an image on a Pokémon’s summary page related to the location or event where the Pokémon was caught. The Pokémon background cycles with the previous Pokémon summary page background.

Special Backgrounds Debut!

After catching certain Pokémon during certain events, Trainers will have a chance to receive Special Backgrounds, no matter where they are playing from! These backgrounds will appear on the Pokémon’s summary page, similar to Location Backgrounds that are currently available at real-world events.

New Special Backgrounds will appear during select in-game events, so keep your eyes peeled! Can you collect them all?

Special Backgrounds during the Inbound from Ultra Space event

From Monday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time, all Trainers will have a chance of receiving Special Backgrounds from Ultra Beasts in five-star raids after making a successful catch!

Special Backgrounds during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global

On Saturday, July 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, all Trainers will have a chance of receiving Special Backgrounds from Ultra Beasts in five-star raids, including Necrozma, after making a successful catch!

On Sunday, July 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, all Trainers will have a chance of receiving Special Backgrounds from Necrozma in five-star raids after making a successful catch! Ticket-holding Trainers will also encounter a Solgaleo or Lunala with a Special Background as a part of their ticketed Special Research. When fused with Necrozma with a Special Background, the fused Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma will have its own variant of the background!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/special-backgrounds/

Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO will be at Supanova 2024 Perth from June 29th, 2024 to June 30th, 2024 and that there will be a Timed Research available throughout the event called: Me, You, and Pikachu!

Join us at Supanova 2024 – Perth!

Trainers,
We’re going to Supanova 2024 – Perth from June 29 to June 30, 2024! Come and visit us at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre for exciting in-person gameplay and giveaways you won’t want to miss! Read on for a breakdown of everything to look forward to.

Supanova 2024 - Perth

Friday, June 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

: Lure Modules (excluding Golden Lure Modules) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Lure Modules have a chance of attracting Unown S.
: 2× Buddy Catch Assist chance.
: 1/2 Stardust cost for trades.

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!

Hisuian Growlithe
Larvitar
Audino
Axew
Furfrou
Jangmo-o

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

Timed Research – Me, You, and Pikachu!

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, XP, Pikachu Candy, and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a red party hat!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/supanova-2024-perth/

Tynamo, the EleFish Pokémon, will be swimming into the Pokémon GO Community Day on July 21st, 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 Eelektrik 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.

July 2024 Community Day: Tynamo

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Tynamo, the EleFish Pokémon, will be featured during July Community Day! July 2024 Community Day: Tynamo

Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

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

Featured Attack

Evolve Eelektrik (Tynamo’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get an Eelektross that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch.

Volt Switch - Trainer Battles: 12 power. Gyms and raids: 14 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 Tynamo 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

: 1/4 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
: 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 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

Sunday, July 21, 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 Tynamo to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-Star Raid Battles

Eelektrik 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 Eelektrik, additional Tynamo will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes.*
*Tynamo that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during July Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Timed Research

Timed Research awarding four Unova Stones will be available between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

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

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Tynamo 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).

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.

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-july-2024-tynamo

Mega Rayquaza will appear more frequently in Elite Raids on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. Trainers can not participate in Elite Raids using Remote Raid Passes.

Note: Due to technical difficulties during the Mega Rayquaza Elite Raids on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, a makeup event took place on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024.

Mega Rayquaza soars through the skies worldwide during new Elite Raids!

Mega Rayquaza will appear more frequently in Elite Raids at the following times!

Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. local time
Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. local time
Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time
Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time

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.

Pokémon GO Web Store

Prepare for the Elite Raids with Mega Rayquaza by stocking up on the essentials from the Pokémon GO Web Store! The Anniversary Box will be available during the event, which features three Remote Raid Passes, one Incubator, and three Premium Battle Passes for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Make sure to check out this offer and other deals available on the web store.

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.

What are Elite Raids?

Elite Raids are a challenging variety of Raid Battle that appear from special Raid Eggs. Once the Raid Egg hatches, a Raid Boss will appear for 45 minutes—but take note that Elite Raid Bosses can only be battled in-person. Gather your friends and prepare for an epic confrontation!
Defeat Mega Rayquaza in an Elite Raid and you’ll earn an opportunity to catch it.
Remember, Trainers will not be able to participate in Elite Raids using Remote Raid Passes.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-rayquaza-elite-raids-2024/

Pokémon GO is celebrating eight years! Bonuses and new costumed Pokémon await! During the festivities, use the Mystery Box to encounter Meltan! Friday, June 28th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

Pokémon GO is celebrating eight years—join us for the fun!

Pokémon GO is celebrating eight years—join us for the fun!

Pokémon GO’s 8th Anniversary Party

Friday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

Grimer wearing a party hat
Muk wearing a party hat

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

Meltan

When you use the Mystery Box during this event, you might encounter Shiny Meltan—if you’re lucky! In addition, you’ll be able to open the Mystery Box more frequently.

Event Bonuses

• Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
• Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades.
• Friendship levels will increase faster than normal through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles!
• Chance of finding 8 or 88 (or maybe more!) Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.

In addition to the above, the 8th Anniversary Party will have special bonuses on certain days!

June 28 at 10:00 a.m. – June 29 at 11:59 p.m. local time - 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator on these days.
June 30 at 12:00 a.m. – July 1 at 11:59 p.m. local time - 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
July 2 at 12:00 a.m. – July 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time - 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Bulbasaur wearing a party hat
Charmander wearing a party hat
Squirtle wearing a party hat
Pikachu wearing a cake hat
Grimer wearing a party hat
Eevee wearing a party hat
Sprigatito
Fuecoco
Quaxly

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Alolan Grimer

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently on these dates.

June 28 at 10:00 a.m. – June 29 at 11:59 p.m. local time
Chikorita
Cyndaquil
Totodile
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip

June 30 at 12:00 a.m. – July 1 at 11:59 p.m. local time
Turtwig
Chimchar
Piplup
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott

July 2 at 12:00 a.m. – July 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Rowlet
Litten
Popplio

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Pokémon appearing in one-star raids will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.

One-Star Raids:
Bulbasaur wearing a party hat
Charmander wearing a party hat
Squirtle wearing a party hat
Pikachu wearing a cake hat
Grimer wearing a party hat

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete them to earn encounters with first-partner Pokémon, such as Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, Mudkip, and more! Some Field Research tasks will also award Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.

Venusaur
Charizard
Blastoise
Sceptile
Blaziken
Swampert

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Complete tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Raticate wearing a party hat, Nidorino wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, Meltan, and more!

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.

Complete the event-themed research tasks, such as spinning eight PokéStops or evolving eight Pokémon, to receive the following.

• 1 Incubator
• 1 Super Incubator
• 1 Premium Battle Pass
• 1 Lucky Egg
• 1 Rocket Radar
• 1 Star Piece
• 1 Incense
• 1 Poffin
• 88,888 XP
• An encounter with Meltan

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 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.

Whispers in the Woods

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up a Masterwork Research story, Whispers in the Woods, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Celebi!

Shiny Celebi originally appeared in Pokémon GO in the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research story, and it’s returning once more as part of our 8th Anniversary Party. Once purchased, you’ll be able to access a Masterwork Research story, which are special kinds of research that are intended to be completed over a long period of time.

Tickets for this Masterwork Research story will be available to purchase until Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the 8th Anniversary Party event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Friday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.

Trainers who purchase this Masterwork Research story or have previously received the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research story (either active or completed) can also enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of our 8th Anniversary Party event.

• 2× Incense duration
• 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
• 2× Lucky Egg duration

Trainers who completed the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research story will not be able to purchase this Masterwork Research story.

Pokémon GO Web Store — Anniversary Box

The Pokémon GO Web Store is celebrating this exciting milestone with the Anniversary Box! This offer features three Remote Raid Passes, one Incubator, and three Premium Battle Passes for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Make sure to check it out!

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.

New Avatar Items

The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event.

Noctowl Loose-Fitting Jacket
Mankey Loose-Fitting Jacket
Loose-Fitting Pants (Dark Gray)
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat
Pa’u Style Oricorio Hat
Baile Style Oricorio Hat
Sensu Style Oricorio Hat

Stickers

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemongo-8th-anniversary/

Niantic has announced that they will be celebrating Fashion Week and Music Day (Fête de la Musique) in Pokémon GO from June 17th to 23rd, 2024. Players in France can obtain a special Research where they can encounter a Furfrou.

Celebrate Fashion Week and Fête de la Musique with Pokémon GO

Trainers,
Get ready to combine fashion and music during your Pokémon adventures! In June, France hosts Fashion Week and celebrates Fête de la Musique, and we're integrating these events into Pokémon GO for a unique experience.

Event dates
Fashion Week: June 18 to 23, 2024
Music Day: June 21, 2024
Classic Community Day: June 22, 2024

Special Research
Take part in an exceptional speical Research with exclusive rewards for Trainers in France! From June 17 to 23, take to the streets of your city to earn unique bonuses. Reach distance targets to unlock the following rewards:

• An encounter with Furfrou
• 10 Furfrou Candy
• 10,000 Stardust

This June, gather your friends, dress up...and get ready to dance to the rhythm of Pokémon Go!

Célébrez la Fashion Week et la Fête de la musique avec Pokémon GO

Dresseurs,
Préparez-vous à combiner mode et musique lors de vos aventures Pokémon ! En juin, la France accueille la Fashion Week et célèbre la Fête de la musique, et nous intégrons ces événements à Pokémon GO pour une expérience unique.

Dates des événements
Fashion Week : du 18 au 23 juin
Fête de la musique : le 21 juin
Journée Communauté classique : le 22 juin

Étude ponctuelle spéciale
Participez à une Étude ponctuelle exceptionnelle avec des récompenses exclusives pour les Dresseurs de France ! Du 17 au 23 juin, parcourez les rues de votre ville pour gagner des bonus uniques. Atteignez les objectifs de distance pour débloquer les récompenses suivantes :

• Une rencontre avec Couafarel, l’icône de la mode !
• 10 bonbons Couafarel
• 10 000 Poussières Étoile !

En juin, rassemblez vos amis, mettez-vous sur votre 31… et préparez-vous à danser au rythme de Pokémon Go !

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/fr/post/fetedelamusique/

Niantic has announced that Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat will be available to players of Pokémon GO from Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. to Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series in India and Indonesia with a special event!

Trainers,
To celebrate the release of the new Pokémon animated series Pokémon Horizons: The Series in India and Indonesia, Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat is returning to Pokémon GO!* Take a snapshot in Pokémon GO during the event and you might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon from the animated series!

*For fans in India: You can watch Pokémon Horizons: The Series on Hungama Channel every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. IST and on the Disney India YouTube channel at 9:30 p.m. IST. For more information on the new animated series, please see here.

*For fans in Indonesia: You can watch Pokémon Horizons: The Series on Mentari TV and on the Pokémon Indonesia YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/PokemonIndonesia). For more information on the new animated series, please see here.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event in India and Indonesia

Saturday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m. to Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

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!

Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat

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

Surprise encounters

Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a snapshot during the event!

Featured attack

Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat encountered during the event will know the Charged Attack Volt Tackle.

Volt Tackle - Trainer Battles: 90 power and decreases Defense by one stage. Gyms and raids: 90 power

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-202406/

Niantic has announced that to help promote Armageddon Expo Auckland Winter 2024, special Event Bonuses and Field Research Task Rewards will be available from Friday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Join us at Armageddon Expo Auckland Winter 2024!

Trainers,
We’re going to Armageddon Expo Auckland Winter from June 14 to June 16, 2024! Come and visit us at Auckland Showgrounds for exciting in-person gameplay and giveaways you won’t want to miss! Read on for a breakdown of everything to look forward to.

Armageddon Auckland Winter

Friday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• Lure Modules (excluding Golden Lure Modules) activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Lure Modules have a chance of attracting Unown A.
• 2× Buddy Catch Assist chance.
• 1/2 Stardust cost for trades.

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!

Hisuian Growlithe
Larvitar
Audino
Axew
Furfrou
Jangmo-o

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

Timed Research – Me, You, and Pikachu!

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, XP, Pikachu Candy, and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a red party hat!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/armageddon-auckland-2024/