Niantic has announced that the August 2021 Community Day will take place on Saturday, August 14th, 2021, and Sunday, August 15th, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time on each day. The featured Pokémon will be Eevee and if you evolve Eevee into any of its Evolutions from Friday, August 13th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 16th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7), that Pokémon will know a special attack!

Eevee Community Day is back—with special attacks for each of Eevee’s Evolutions!

Trainers, We’re excited to announce that Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon, will be featured during August’s Community Day event—which will span two days instead of just one! And that’s not all: when you evolve Eevee into any of its Evolutions from Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7), that Pokémon will know a special attack! During this time, evolving Eevee into Sylveon will also require fewer hearts than usual.

In celebration of Eevee Community Day, stickers inspired by Eevee and its Evolutions will be available throughout August! You can get stickers inspired by Eevee by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop, while stickers inspired by Eevee’s Evolutions will be available exclusively from the shop.

Features and bonuses available throughout the weekend
The following bonuses will be active from Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7).

• When you evolve Eevee into any of its Evolutions, that Pokémon will know a special attack!
  • Vaporeon: Scald
  • Jolteon: Zap Cannon
  • Flareon: Superpower
  • Espeon: Shadow Ball
  • Umbreon: Psychic
  • Leafeon: Bullet Seed
  • Glaceon: Water Pulse
  • Sylveon: Psyshock
  • Eevee caught or hatched during this time will know Last Resort.
• Evolving Eevee into Sylveon will require only seven hearts instead of the usual 70.
• There will be special Timed Research available that rewards a Mossy Lure Module and a Glacial Lure Module.
• There will be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring 50 Ultra Balls, five Incense, an Elite Fast TM, and an Elite Charged TM.

Features and bonuses available during Community Day hours only
The following features and bonuses will be available on Saturday, August 14, 2021, and Sunday, August 15, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time on each day.

• Eevee will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
• For US $1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Eevee Community Day-exclusive Special Research story, What You Choose to Be.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the What You Choose to Be Special Research story go live! 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.
• Eggs will require one quarter their usual Hatch Distance.
• Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.

It’s going to be an exciting weekend for Eevee fans worldwide, so you definitely won’t want to miss out on this special Community Day event! Which of Eevee’s Evolutions are you most excited to add to your collection? Let us know with #PokemonGOCommunityDay. Let’s GO!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-aug21/?hl=en

Pokémon GO’s August Community Day Embraces the Exceptional Eevee

Catch as many Eevee as you can during this event, which also features special attacks for Eevee’s Evolutions.

Every Pokémon has its day, but some Pokémon are so exceptional that they need two! That's why Pokémon GO is embracing the exquisite Evolutionary elegance of Eevee with a two-day August Community Day event taking place Saturday, August 14, 2021, and Sunday, August 15, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time each day. During this event, Eevee will be appearing more frequently in the wild, and you might find a Shiny one if you're lucky! Even if you participated in the last Eevee Community Day event in August 2018, there are still plenty of exciting incentives for you to catch and evolve the Evolution Pokémon during this multiday Eevee extravaganza.

During the event, Eggs will require one quarter of their usual Hatch Distance. Plus, Incense and Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours. You can also purchase a ticket for the Community Day–exclusive Special Research—appropriately titled What You Choose to Be—for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) in the in-game shop.

In addition, when you evolve Eevee from Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7), its Evolution will know a special attack! Vaporeon will sear the opposition with Scald, Jolteon will electrify with Zap Cannon, Flareon will deliver a knockout with Superpower, Espeon will terrify with Shadow Ball, Umbreon will mystify with Psychic, Leafeon will unleash the verdant power of Bullet Seed, Glaceon will wash away the competition with Water Pulse, and Sylveon will shock with Psyshock. Plus, Eevee caught or hatched during this period will know Last Resort.

Evolving Eevee into Sylveon during the weekend will be far easier than normal, requiring you to earn only seven hearts with Eevee as your Buddy Pokémon instead of the usual 70. You can also complete event-exclusive Timed Research that will reward you with a Mossy Lure Module and a Glacial Lure Module, allowing you to evolve Eevee into Leafeon and Glaceon respectively. And a limited-time Community Day Box containing 50 Ultra Balls, five Incense, an Elite Fast TM, and an Elite Charged TM will be available for 1,280 PokéCoins.

With eight possible Evolutions for Eevee, you'll want to earn as much Eevee Candy as you can, so be sure to use Pinap Berries when catching Eevee.

Enjoy catching and evolving Eevee, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-gos-august-community-day-embraces-the-exceptional-eevee/

Niantic has announced that all 24 challenges in the Global Challenge Arena during Pokémon GO Fest 2021 were completed and the details for the Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time and Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space have been revealed.

Prepare for Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time and Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space!

Trainers, Incredible work completing all 24 challenges in the Global Challenge Arena during Pokémon GO Fest 2021! As is tradition with Pokémon GO Fest events, we’re excited to unveil more details on this year’s Ultra Unlock bonus events.

As you know, the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa appeared during Pokémon GO Fest 2021 just the other day. Hoopa seemed intent on causing mischief and summoned all kinds of Legendary Pokémon to raids! That mischief is continuing even now, and it seems the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia will be summoned to raids next! Keep an eye on how time and space are distorted by the appearance of each of these Legendary Pokémon. There’s still no sign of Hoopa reappearing, but we’ll continue to monitor the situation. For now, read on to learn about what awaits you in Parts 1 and 2 of this year’s Ultra Unlock!

Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time
The flow of time has been disrupted! Dialga will be appearing in five-star raids, and Pokémon from various eras will be appearing more often. Look forward to encountering formerly fossilized Pokémon like Cranidos and Shieldon—if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Cranidos or a Shiny Shieldon!

Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time will run from Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids from Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time:
  • Dialga will be appearing in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Dialga!
  • Magneton, Aerodactyl, Porygon2, and Golurk will be appearing in three-star raids.
  • Unown U, Cranidos, Shieldon, Bronzor, and Klink will be appearing in one-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Unown U!
• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Voltorb, Porygon, Omanyte, Kabuto, Baltoy, Cranidos, Shieldon, and more. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Cranidos or a Shiny Shieldon!
• The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Omanyte, Kabuto, Aerodactyl, Lileep, Anorith, Cranidos, and Shieldon.
• Complete Timed Research for a chance to earn encounters with certain event-themed Pokémon! This Timed Research will be available from Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. There will also be themed Field Research available at PokéStops throughout the event.

Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space
It appears space will be distorted as well, causing Pokémon from various places to appear where they usually don’t! Look forward to seeing Palkia appearing in five-star raids, Heatmor and Durant appearing in the wild, and more. Heracross will also be appearing globally for the first time in three-star raids—if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Heracross!

Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space will run from Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids from Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time:
  • Palkia will be appearing in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Palkia!
  • Alakazam, Kangaskhan, and Heracross will be appearing in three-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Kangaskhan or a Shiny Heracross!
  • Unown U, West Sea and East Sea Shellos, Elgyem, and Espurr will be appearing in one-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Unown U!
• The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Clefairy, Munna, Red-Striped and Blue-Striped Basculin, Elgyem, Heatmor, Durant, and more!
• The following regional-exclusive Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: West Sea and East Sea Shellos, Red-Striped and Blue-Striped Basculin, Heatmor, and Durant.
• Complete Timed Research to earn encounters with certain event-themed Pokémon! This Timed Research will be available from Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. There will also be themed Field Research available at PokéStops throughout the event.

Ultra Unlock Part Three: ??? will run from Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. What will happen once Parts 1 and 2 are over? Will these abnormal events continue to happen? What awaits us during Part 3? Stay tuned!

Thanks again to all the Trainers who participated in this global challenge. Let’s enjoy these bonuses and look forward to next year’s Pokémon GO Fest, and all the adventures in between! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-ultraunlock-time-space/?hl=en

Google and Niantic have announced the details for the three months of YouTube Premium promotion as part of Google Play’s sponsorship of Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Note: At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99USD.

Get three months of YouTube Premium on us!

Trainers, As part of Google Play’s sponsorship of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, and in celebration of Pokémon GO’s fifth anniversary, we’re excited to share that eligible Trainers can receive three months of YouTube Premium on us!*
You can claim your trial here. For more info on what you can look forward to with YouTube Premium, read on below.

• Watch your favorite videos with no commercial breaks.
• Play videos and music seamlessly whether you’re on the move, you’re using other apps, or your screen is turned off.
• Download your favorite videos and view them on the go, wherever and whenever you want.
• Enjoy the largest music catalog in the world through YouTube’s streaming app, YouTube Music. Easily toggle between video and audio and enjoy official albums, playlists, singles, music videos, and covers you can find only on YouTube.

Be sure to catch the latest videos from Pokémon GO on YouTube!


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

*This offer is for new YouTube Premium users only. Terms and conditions apply.

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in the United States. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 05, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Canada. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium, or YouTube Music Premium subscribers, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 2:59 AM PDT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy Mountain View, CA 94043

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Great Britain. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 4:59pm GMT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently £11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Australia. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 5:59am AEST. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $14.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 8 Marina View #03-01 Asia Square 1 Singapore, 18960 Singapore

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Singapore. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 2:59pm SGT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.98. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. For refunds check our Refund Policy. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 70 Pasir Panjang Road #03-71 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117371

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-youtubepremium/?hl=en

Niantic has posted the official patch notes for Pokémon GO Android Version 0.213.0 and iOS Version 1.179.0 which were released on June 29th, 2021 and June 30th, 2021. The patch includes many bug fixes.

Android Version 0.213 / iOS version 1.179 - Release Notes

Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 1.179 in the App Store. Release notes may be posted before the release is available to all players. Please check your app store for the latest version of Pokémon GO available to you.

General

• Back-end updates to in-game news for increased accuracy and quality

Bug Fixes

• Further mitigation added for bug where the map doesn’t load if Trainer is moving quickly
• Fixed a bug where Trainer can get stuck seeing an unintended view of the overworld map after a Team GO Rocket Battle
• Added further mitigation for Community Day ticket content displaying incorrectly
• Added mitigation to prevent a bug where the Trainer is unable to play Pokémon GO after they evolve their Buddy
• Fixed an issue where a Trainer might get stuck when trying to exit the Gym, if another Trainer is still battling in the Gym
• Fixed a bug where if a Shiny Ditto transforms, it will not appear as Shiny in the transformation sequence
• Fixed a bug where Shiny Ditto became the Shiny version of the opponent Pokémon even if the opponent Pokémon was not Shiny
• Fixed a bug where the Trainer’s shadow is at the wrong angle if the Trainer does not have the real-time sky mechanic
• Fixed an issue where the word “Extreme” is missing from the weather warning
• Fixed a bug where an error message appears if Berries are fed to a Pokémon too quickly
• Fixed a bug where Pokémon will flicker when searching for Pokémon with multiple forms
• Fixed a bug where Mega Candy icon is missing from the Buddy walking rewards
• Fixed a bug where Rhyperior’s motivation overlapped with the Gym’s name if Rhyperior is the sole Gym Defender
• Fixed a bug where the first photo of Pokémon after a new Pokémon GO installation on iOS displays as “?” in the photo reel
• Fixed a bug where Charged Attack bar did not correct display for all Pokémon when selecting Pokémon before a battle
• Fixed an issue where after hatching an Egg and tapping into AR+ camera mode, the Trainer would have their Egg inventory overlay persist instead
• Fixed a bug where Trainers who had not yet constructed a Rocket Radar themselves could still see the Rocket Radar in the in-game shop
• Fixed an issue where the title of some badges would cut off in specific languages instead of wrapping
• Fixed a bug where Shiny Deoxys did not appear in the Shiny category of the Pokédex
• Fixed a bug where Buddy Flying Pokémon were obscured by the “Play” button
• Fixed a bug where the AR safety warning would appear every time a Pokémon hid in the bushes
• Fixed a bug where a Trainer could get stuck in an infinite loop when trying to submit a AR Scanning Field Research task
• Fixed a bug where Trainers using Pokémon GO Plus to catch Pokémon did not receive event Catch XP bonuses or Stardust multipliers.

Sources: https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?s=release-notes-known-issues&f=0-213-release-notes&l=en&p=web, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-go/id1094591345/ and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo&hl=en&gl=us

Niantic has announced that Google Play is an official sponsor of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and that Trainers using Android devices will be eligible for a special Sponsored Gift on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 on July 17th, 2021. This bundle will include one Incense, one Super Incubator, and 30 Ultra Balls!

Make the most of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 with exclusives from Google Play!

Trainers, We’re excited to welcome Google Play as the official sponsor of Pokémon GO Fest 2021! Read on to learn more about the exclusive perks and surprises you can look forward to.

Leading up to Pokémon GO Fest 2021

• Three months of YouTube Premium: To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO, eligible trainers will get three months of YouTube Premium for free! YouTube Premium is everything viewers love about YouTube—uninterrupted. The service enables users to enjoy both YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free, offline, and in the background. Look out for more news on this next week!
• Google Play Points multiplier: From Monday, July 12, 2021, to Sunday, July 18, 2021, Google Play subscribers will earn 4× Google Play Points on all purchases made in Pokémon GO—including tickets to Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Google Play Points can be redeemed for Pokémon GO coupons and more. If you use an Android device and don’t have a Google Play subscription, you can sign up for one here.
• Exclusive content with The Try Guys: To help you get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2021, we teamed up with The Try Guys to bring you the ultimate Pokémon GO Fest 2021 training experience. Full of Pokémon GO tips and celebrity cameos (like Jordan Fisher and Chloe Kim!), you’ll choose your own adventure and the topic you want to focus on, whether that’s fitness, music, exploration, or all of the above! Jump into the challenge and get ready for an epic Pokémon GO Fest experience!

During Pokémon GO Fest 2021

• Google Play Sponsored Gift: Trainers using Android devices will be eligible for a special Sponsored Gift on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, July 17. This bundle will include one Incense, one Super Incubator, and 30 Ultra Balls!

We hope you’re excited for Pokémon GO Fest 2021—we certainly are!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Google Play Points disclaimer: Google Play Points are available only in select countries. YouTube Premium disclaimer: New users only. Terms apply.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-googleplay/?hl=en

YouTube Clip - Try Guys Train for Pokémon GO Fest ● Choose Your Own Adventure

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TkjKV76PeY

Niantic is celebrating the 5th anniversary of Pokémon GO with a special celebration event featuring Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon, Darumaka, and more from Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Happy fifth anniversary, Pokémon GO!

Trainers, What an incredible five years they’ve been. Remember back in 2016 when Pokémon GO was just about exploring the world and catching Pokémon? While this is still the core of the game today, the world of Pokémon GO is now so much more than that! Here are some of our favorite features from each year.

• 2016: Buddy Pokémon
• 2017: Raid Battles, AR+
• 2018: Field Research and Special Research, Friends, Adventure Sync, Trainer Battles
• 2019: GO Snapshot, Team GO Rocket, Buddy Adventure
• 2020: The GO Battle League, Today View, Remote Raids, , Team GO Rocket balloons, the first-ever global Pokémon GO Fest experience, Mega Evolution, GO Beyond Level 40, Seasons, and more
• 2021: Collection Challenges, Referrals, Together We Raid, real-time sky mechanic, expanded Pokédex classifications

To commemorate Pokémon GO’s fifth anniversary, you’ll be able to participate in a celebration event featuring Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon, Darumaka, and more!

Date + Time
Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Darumaka and Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon will be appearing more frequently in the wild! If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Darumaka!
• Darumaka, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, and Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon will be appearing in one-star raids.
• Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will be appearing around PokéStops with active Lure Modules and after you complete Field Research. You can also encounter some of these first-partner Pokémon in the wild, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott.
• You’ll receive daily bonus Field Research tasks that lead to encounters with Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.
• Complete the Collection Challenge for this event for a reward encounter with Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon, as well as Rare Candy and a massive amount of Poké Balls!
• Remember the in-game fireworks from Pokémon GO Fest last year? They’re returning this year to the map in celebration of our five years!
• While you’re looking out for fireworks during the fifth-anniversary celebration, check out the new in-game sky, too! That’s right—the previously announced real-time sky mechanic and additional Pokédex classifications will be available to everyone in the coming days.
• If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Meltan when you activate the Mystery Box during the fifth-anniversary celebration!
• The Jump-Start Special Research will be available during this time for any Trainers who missed out on it during last year’s anniversary celebration, so be sure to open the app during this period to claim it. This Special Research is designed to help you catch up with other Trainers, with a ton of Stardust and XP rewards, as well as some exciting Pokémon encounters.
• You can get fifth-anniversary Gift stickers when you spin PokéStops and open Gifts. You can also pick them up in the shop.
• You’ll be able to expand your Item Bag up to 3,500 from Monday, July 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)! If you need more space in your Item Bag, you can get Item Bag upgrades in the shop.
• The Special Box, Ultra Box, and Adventure Box will contain different items starting on Monday, July 5, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Bonuses

• All Lure Modules will last one hour for the duration of the event, including Glacial, Magnetic, Mossy, and Rainy Lure Modules

As you think back on your favorite Pokémon GO memories from the past five years, be sure to share them with us on social media with #PokemonGO5YearAnniversary! There’s much to look forward to for this fifth-anniversary celebration, as well as beyond for years to come. Let’s GO! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/birthday2021/

Niantic has announced an exclusive event for Trainers in France and Italy from July 2nd, 2021 to August 8th, 2021 where players can receive sponsored friendship packs.

Italy - We want to celebrate our Trainer Family with a Special Regional Event

Trainers, For the past five years, Pokémon GO has been bringing the world of Pokémon to you, no matter where you are. Today we're excited to announce the launch of a special commercial to celebrate "The Family of Trainers" in Italy. Meeting up with friends and family again after being separated for so long is always an exciting experience. Rediscover Pokémon GO together with them as you explore your surroundings.

On the occasion of this event, we're pleased to announce that from July 2 to August 8, Italian Trainers can enjoy the following in-game bonuses exclusively:

• You will receive sponsored friendship packs thanks to a hot air balloon
• You can take advantage of a free offer in the shop
• In the first half of July, in the skies of selected Italian cities, you will be able to admire a real hot air balloon.

Have you ever dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon? We have just the thing for you! With this tutorial you will be able to build your own paper hot air balloon!

Thank you all for being part of the Pokémon GO community! When playing Pokémon GO, remember to pay attention to your surroundings and follow the rules dictated by your local health authorities. Scheduled events may be subject to change.

Let's celebrate the rediscovery of the world with the Trainers in France

For five years, Pokémon GO has been a revolutionary game that has brought the world of Pokémon to life in your neighborhood, no matter where you live. Today, we're excited to launch a special advertisement that celebrates the discovery of France. "Discovery is everywhere!" Rediscover the world of Pokémon GO with your friends and family today! Explore the world with them!

To support this event, exclusive in-game bonuses will be available to trainers in France. From July 2 to August 8, players in France will be able to discover the following bonuses

• A new type of balloon will bring you sponsored gifts
• A lot of free items will be waiting for the Trainers in the store

In addition to these bonuses, a real hot air balloon will appear in some cities in France during the first half of July.

Have you always dreamed of taking a ride in a hot air balloon? We have what you need! With this tutorial, you will be able to build a paper balloon!

Thank you for being part of the Pokémon GO community!

Sources: https://pokemongolive.com/post/familyoftrainers/?hl=it and https://pokemongolive.com/post/discoveryiseverywhen/?hl=fr,

Niantic has announced that on Saturday, July 17th, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, 20 cities will hold real-world Pokémon GO Fest celebration. Players wishing to attend the real-world festivities must register.

Pokémon GO Fest 2021 might be coming to a city near you!

Trainers, The Pokémon GO Fest 2021 news doesn’t stop! We’re excited to announce that real-world Pokémon GO Fest celebrations will be held in more than 20 cities this year. While we can’t all gather on the scale of previous Pokémon GO Fest events, these outdoor and socially distanced experiences will still certainly be worth attending if you’re nearby!

Don’t worry—the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 in-game experience will still be the same for everyone around the world. However, Trainers who attend these in-person celebrations can look forward to enjoying photo ops as they explore the city! Please note that these real-world celebrations are scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, and will not happen on Sunday. As you plan your weekend, please adhere to local policies, guidelines, and restrictions regarding travel.

The following cities will feature in-person celebrations.

Europe

• Linz, AT
• Dresden, DE
• Essen, DE
• Hamburg, DE
• Sevilla, ES
• Paris, FR
• Warsaw, PL
• Bristol, UK
• Edinburgh, UK
• Liverpool, UK
• London, UK

United States

• San Francisco, CA
• Denver, CO
• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• Indianapolis, IN
• New York City, NY
• Nashville, TN
• Austin, TX
• Seattle, WA
• Washington, D.C.

Asia-Pacific

• Auckland, NZ

If you’d like to join any of the celebrations in the cities listed above, you must register via this link or through the Events section in the app. Registration is free, but spots for each city are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please attend the in-person experiences only if you have a confirmed registration. If you are unable to register, please help us keep crowd sizes at reasonable and safe levels by not traveling to participate in the in-person experiences. Note: An in-game Pokémon GO Fest 2021 ticket will not grant admission to these real-world celebration experiences.

Live in one of the cities listed above, but not able to register? Don’t worry! You’ll still be able to participate in Pokémon GO Fest 2021 in your home city.

We can’t wait for you all to experience the musical adventure of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, no matter where you play! We hope this year’s event can make playing from your favorite places feel extra special.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change depending on local guidelines and restrictions. All events in these cities involve working closely with city governments and councils to ensure players safety and events are Covid compliant.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-cityactivations/?hl=en

Niantic has announced the events that will take place in Pokémon GO throughout July 2021. The events are highlighted by Bidoof Day on July 1st, 2021 to celebrate Canada Day and the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 on July 17th, 2021 and July 18th, 2021.

Coming in July: Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and more!

Trainers, Pokémon GO Fest 2021 may be just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have to wait to enjoy exciting events in July! Read on for what we have in store.

July Research Breakthrough encounters
From Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), you’ll encounter Rufflet in Research Breakthrough encounters. As an extra bonus throughout July, you’ll also receive a free Remote Raid Pass when you achieve a Research Breakthrough. Double XP for Research Breakthroughs will also continue throughout this month as part of the Season of Discovery!

Featured Pokémon in raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in five-star raids throughout July.

• Bidoof will be appearing in five-star raids on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Bidoof! For more information about the various Bidoof shenanigans on the horizon, check out the Bidoof Day blog.
• The Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in its Defense Forme in five-star raids from Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo will be appearing in five-star raids from Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Mewtwo! Different Pokémon will also be appearing in five-star raids on the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, so keep a lookout! Only Mewtwo will appear as a GO Battle League encounter for Trainers rank 20 and up on the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2021.
• Stay tuned for more updates on which Pokémon will be appearing in five-star raids after July 23.

In addition, the following Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be appearing in Mega Raids.

• Mega Houndoom will appear in Mega Raids from Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Mega Gengar will appear in Mega Raids from Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Mega Charizard X will appear in Mega Raids from Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Every Wednesday in July, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.

• Wednesday, July 7, 2021: Defense Forme Deoxys
• Wednesday, July 14, 2021: Defense Forme Deoxys
• Wednesday, July 21, 2021: Mewtwo
• Wednesday, July 28, 2021: To be announced

Pokémon Spotlight Hours
In the month of July, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each of these hours will spotlight a different Pokémon and special bonus!

• Tuesday, July 6, 2021: Bulbasaur will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 13, 2021: Charmander will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Candy for catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Squirtle will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Candy for transferring Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 27, 2021: Natu will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for evolving Pokémon.

July Community Day
Join us on Saturday, July 3, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time for a Community Day event featuring Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon! For more details, check out our July Community Day blog.

Upcoming events
Stay tuned for details about these upcoming events.

• Pokémon GO’s anniversary celebration: From Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO will be celebrating its five-year anniversary! Stay tuned for more details in early July.
• GO Battle Night: On Sunday, July 11, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time, the second GO Battle Night of the season will be happening! Complete up to 100 battles, and receive three times the Stardust for winning battles, completing sets of battles, and ranking up in the GO Battle League. Please note that the Stardust bonus during GO Battle Night will not combine with the 2× Stardust bonus for the GO Battle League that will be active from Monday, June 28, 2021, to Monday, July 12, 2021. For more details on the GO Battle League, check out the Season 8 blog.
• Pokémon GO Fest 2021: The largest event of the year is nearly here, but you still have time to buy your tickets! Pokémon GO Fest 2021 will take place on July 17 and 18, and each day will provide a unique experience. Trust us—this is an event you won’t want to miss! Check out our announcement blog for more info, and check out the shop to pick up your ticket! If you and your fellow Trainers work hard together during the event, there may be more ultra exciting things to come in July and beyond...

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/jul-2021-events/

To celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, 2021, more Bidoof are incoming in Pokémon GO. Bidoof will be appearing in the wild at an incredibly high rate that day and a 4× Catch XP will be active during the event.

More Bidoof incoming...

Trainers, Bidoof! Bidoof! Bidoof doof doof. Bidoof...Bidoof! Bidoof. Bidoof doof.

Date + Time
Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Features that are available throughout the Bidoof Breakout event will be available on Bidoof Day.
• Bidoof will be appearing in the wild at an incredibly high rate! Bidoof will also be the only Pokémon you can challenge in one-star, three-star, and even five-star Raid Battles! If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Bidoof! Mega Raids will not be available during this time.
• Bidoof caught during this time will know Superpower, and you’ll be able to use a Charged TM during the event to teach Bidoof Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, or Thunderbolt. After the event, you can use an Elite Charged TM to teach Bidoof Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Superpower, or Thunderbolt.
• Team GO Rocket Grunts will have Shadow Bidoof on their teams more often. Get out there and save those Bidoof!
• The Bidoof Cup will be available in the GO Battle League throughout the day! Only Bidoof will be eligible in this cup, and teams of only Bidoof will be allowed. The Master League, the Master League Classic, and the Element Cup will still be available during this time.
• Complete a free event-exclusive Special Research story for special rewards! This will be the first Special Research in which you’ll make choices that’ll affect the research’s story and some parts of your event experience!
• Complete the research to earn an exclusive Bidoof Hat avatar item.

Bonuses

• 4× Catch XP

Bidoof! Bidoof...Bidoof...Bidoof...doof...let’s G— BIDOOF! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/bidoof-day-2021