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

Trainers, it’s the season for friendships to bloom! Wonder Ticket Part 2 brings Timed Research that leads to encounters with Eevee and friends, and even more premium items!

Continue your journey through World of Wonders with the Wonder Ticket Part 2, and experience wonders with Eevee and friends!

Trainers,
Starting April 1, 2024, Trainers who purchase or already possess the Wonder Ticket can access Part 2 of their unique World of Wonders experience. This month, research Pokémon diversity with a cherry blossom–adorned Eevee and all its Evolutions!

The Wonder Ticket opens a world of opportunities with three sets of Timed Research, which leads to Seasonally-themed Pokémon encounters, premium items, and a new avatar item!

Each part of the Wonder Ticket will be revealed at the start of each month throughout World of Wonders. Trainers will be able to access all Timed Research regardless of when they make the purchase during the Season. You’ll have until the following Season to complete the Timed Research tasks, so you can spring into action at any point during World of Wonders without missing out on any part of the Wonder Ticket experience!

Trainers can claim their rewards for completing the Wonder Ticket Timed Research tasks at any point until June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

The Wonder Ticket will be available for purchase until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time, so you have plenty of time to embark on this wonderful journey!

Be sure to check out the in-game shop and web store regularly! You never know what wonders you may find. Let’s GO!

The Wonder Ticket

Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

For US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access three Timed Research opportunities throughout Pokémon GO: World of Wonders.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, June 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.

The Wonder Ticket will be available in the in-game shop until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

The Wonder Ticket Part 2

Experience the wonders of Eevee and its Evolutions! Complete Timed Research tasks to receive these rewards.

• Encounters with the following Pokémon:
  • Eevee adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Vaporeon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Jolteon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Flareon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Espeon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Umbreon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Leafeon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Glaceon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Sylveon adorned with cherry blossoms
• 1 Lucky Egg
• 1 Poffin
• 1 Incense
• 2 Charged TMs
• 1 Premium Battle Pass
• 3 Silver Pinap Berries
• 1 Star Piece
• And more

Stay tuned for more details about Wonder Ticket Part 3, included in your purchase, coming soon!

The Wonder Ticket Part 1

Celebrate the emergence of Poipole, the Poison Pin Pokémon, with a new avatar item and additional Timed Research rewards. Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.

• Poipole Helmet
• Encounters with Pokémon
• 1 Premium Battle Pass
• 1 Lucky Egg
• 1 Incense
• 1 Star Piece
• And more

Stay tuned for more details about Wonder Ticket Part 3, included in your purchase, coming soon!

Web store bonuses: Wonder Ticket

Trainers will receive two bonus Premium Battle Passes if they purchase the Wonder Ticket via the web store!

Link

Please note that purchases are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Wonder Ticket will be available on the web store until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/the-wonder-ticket-part-2-eevee-evolutions

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO London Games Festival 2024 which will take place from March 29th, 2024 to April 15, 2024.

Join us for the London Games Festival 2024!

Trainers,
You’re invited to the London Games Festival 2024! This year celebrates the 9th anniversary of the city-wide event, where players from across the country can connect with fellow enthusiasts, meet industry pioneers and explore different gaming events.

From March 29 to April 15, 2024 we’re celebrating the London Games Festival! This means we’ve got some exciting IRL gameplay and bonuses for you and an offer you don’t want to miss!

In-game offer

50% off our special bundle offer:
2 Incense, 2 Super Incubators and 2 Lucky Eggs for just 320 coins!
This offer is for all UK & Ireland players, so you can take advantage even if you can’t attend the festival.
In London for those dates? Take part in-person for the IRL gameplay and head to Battersea Power Station to get involved. You’ll be able to unlock these event-exclusive extras and rewards:

Field Research:

Send 5 Gifts and attach a Sticker to Each - Reward: Pokémon Encounter
Earn 6 Hearts with your Buddy - Reward: Pokémon Encounter
Catch 10 Pokémon - Reward: Pokémon Encounter

Timed Research (Me, You, and Pikachu!):

Make a new friend - Reward: 1000 Stardust
Trade a Pokémon - Reward: 1000 Experience
Completion: Pokémon encounter, Red Party Hat Pikachu
Take a snapshot of your Buddy - Reward: 20 Pikachu Candy
Completion: 1 Incense, 1 Lure

Lures:

3 hr Lure duration (not including Golden Lure)
Lures have a chance of attracting Unown L (*Note: Unown shiny NOT enabled)

Other Bonuses:

2x Buddy assist chance
1/2 Stardust cost for trades

We can’t wait to see you there!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/london-games-festival/

Niantic has showcased 7 locations that players of Pokémon GO should check out for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Madrid.

YouTube Clip - Join us at Pokémon GO Fest 2024 in Madrid!

Spain is calling for Pokémon GO Fest 2024... Time to plan your weekend trip to Madrid from June 14th to 16th, 2024️... Let your best Pokémon GO friend know right away and start preparing your adventure.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h2M3Adp8B4

Top 7 Madrid Highlights for Your Pokémon GO Fest Summer

Trainers,
The search for your summer holiday destination is over! Madrid’s summer scene is hotter than ever, and it’s time to find out why it’s been chosen for our biggest event of the year: Pokémon GO Fest 2024! From art marvels to green escapes, Spain’s capital has really got it all:

The Prado Museum: Lose yourself in art’s embrace at the Prado Museum, home to masterpieces by Goya and Velázquez. Take a photo of your Buddy with Mona Lisa’s cousin!

Parque del Retiro: Beat the heat at Retiro Park, following our in-game Routes to Madrid’s chill-out paradise. Rent a rowboat, catch a yoga class, or just relax under the Spanish sun – don’t forget the suncream!

Puerta del Sol: Have your fill of monuments and statues in Madrid’s hub, where history meets hustle and there could be some special Pokémon hiding! Marvel at Tío Pepe’s sign, munch on churros, and snap a selfie with “Kilometre Zero” at the very centre of Madrid – it’s a must!

Parque Juan Carlos I & Pokémon GO Fest 2024 Explore Madrid’s hidden gem park, home of Pokémon GO Fest 2024. Attend our biggest event of the year, bike along paths and admire Palacio de Cristal! Don’t miss your chance to come together and adventure with thousands of other Trainers and take advantage of special bonuses, exclusive gameplay and much, much more!

Plaza Mayor: Feel the pulse of Madrid at Plaza Mayor, bursting with charm and charisma — how many Eggs can you hatch walking around with the 1/2 Hatch Distance event bonus? Take the opportunity to indulge in tapas, marvel at King Philip III’s statue and dance the night away!

Gran Via: This bustling avenue offers a mix of shops, theatres and landmarks, providing visitors with a taste of Madrid’s unique character and ambiance. Stroll along its vibrant streets and soak up sunlight on a rooftop in this iconic part of the city.

El Rastro Market: Immerse yourself in Madrid’s vibrant street life at El Rastro Market, the city’s largest open-air flea market. Browse through stalls overflowing with treasures, from antiques and souvenirs to handmade crafts and vintage clothing. Did Eevee and Pikachu get their moon crowns here? We don’t know, but you could encounter them both wearing them at any time! With live music, street performers and a bustling atmosphere, El Rastro captures the essence of Madrid’s eclectic spirit.

With its vibrant culture and endless adventures, Madrid is the ultimate summer escape. So, plan your itinerary, get ready to soak up the Spanish sun and if you haven’t already, get your ticket to Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Madrid!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-fest-madrid-summer/