Niantic has released a Print at Home kit for the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 for players to print out and celebrate. The prints are available in PDF files.

Get hyped for Pokémon GO Fest with the Print at Home kit!

Trainers, Bring the adventure of Pokémon GO Fest 2020 home! With the Print at Home kit, you can assemble crafts, decorations, and more to help you re-create the adventure of traditional Pokémon GO Fests, no matter where you are in the world! The kit is available now on the Pokémon GO Fest website. Here’s a look at some of what you can find in the Print at Home kit.

Crafts and activities
At Pokémon GO live events, life-size cutouts of Professor Willow, Spark, Blanche, and Candela provide popular photo opportunities. Bring that experience home with life-size printouts! Print and assemble the professor or team leader of your choice.

You can also color in decorations, build a Gift, or create a Poké Ball—the possibilities are endless!

Decorations
Represent Team Instinct, Team Mystic, or Team Valor proudly and share your Pokémon GO Fest celebration by putting up decorations around your home or on your windows!

And what’s that? How did a Team GO Rocket flag get into the mix? Odd...

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemongofest2020-printathome/

Celebrate Pokémon GO Fest!

Transform your space into a Pokémon GO Fest celebration! Download our official Print at Home kit to enjoy some paper crafts and decorations. These will only be available to download for a limited time.










Source: https://pokemongolive.com/events/fest/2020/#print

Samsung’s Summer of Galaxy promotion is in full swing as the company looks to entice customers who might be thinking about buying a 5G smartphone. It sells both mid-range and flagship 5G phones so there’s something for everyone. The promotion kicked off last week and the company is now giving away another incentive in the form of an exclusive Pokémon GO Avatar.

Grab your exclusive Pokémon Go avatar - Samsung offering Pokémon GO avatar as new Summer of Galaxy reward

The incentives announced previously are also available. Anyone who buys a Galaxy S20 5G series handset, the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G or the Galaxy A71 5G in the United States through the end of July will get a free one-year subscription to Postmates Unlimited. This service costs $99 per year and provides free delivery on a minimum basket size of $12. Samsung is also giving away $25 in Postmates credit as well as $50 Galaxy Store credit.

The reward that it’s giving away this week is an exclusive Pokémon Go avatar set that has its matching tie dye shirt and hat. This tie dye outfit is available exclusively through Samsung’s Summer of Galaxy promotion.

Pokemon Go players can unlock this hat and shirt in the game by redeeming a special code in the Summer of Galaxy Owner Rewards Portal. They will then need to visit Niantic’s Redemption portal to unlock the avatar set. This exclusive Pokémon Go avatar will be available starting July 13.

Source: https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-pokemon-go-avatar-new-summer-of-galaxy-reward/

Niantic has announced that Jessie and James from Team Rocket will be flying around in-game in their Meowth balloon and that Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge.

Battle Jessie and James by finding their Meowth balloon!

Trainers, A mysterious duo has arrived in Pokémon GO via a...Meowth balloon? The two call themselves Jessie and James, and it looks like they’re up to no good! Help us defeat them!

As Team GO Rocket’s balloons prowl the skies, we’ve been investigating them further. The Grunts piloting the balloons are just as perplexed as we are as to where these characters came from. From what we understand, Team GO Rocket has assigned Shadow Pokémon to protect Jessie and James as they seek to create more Shadow Pokémon.

This is where you all come in! Check the map to see whether Jessie and James’s Meowth balloon is flying by. When the Meowth balloon appears, tap it to battle Jessie and James.

Plus, avatar items inspired by Jessie and James are now available in the shop!

It looks like Jessie and James won’t be here for long, so let’s GO teach these silly villains who’s boss before they leave.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamgorocket-jessie-james/

YouTube Clip - Jessie and James have arrived in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0Q-BgCfLw8

Team GO Rocket has taken over the GO Fest Weekly Challenge!

Trainers, Remember when we said week two of the GO Fest Weekly Challenges would be battle-themed? There’s been a slight change of plans. Technically, it’s still battle-themed. However, with Team GO Rocket balloons appearing more often and other disturbances in the world of Pokémon GO that we believe are related, the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research will focus entirely on taking down Team GO Rocket!

GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle

Date + Time
Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Features
In addition to all previously announced details about this week’s Timed Research and events, the following disturbances have been detected in the Pokémon GO world.

• Poison-type and Dark-type Pokémon are appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids.
• Team GO Rocket balloons are appearing more often.
• The Meowth balloon seems to be appearing at a higher rate.
• Suicune has been turned into a Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Giovanni to save it! Complete the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research to receive a Super Rocket Radar that will help you track Giovanni down!
• Our findings show that the following Pokémon are being captured and turned into Shadow Pokémon now. Please go rescue them!
  • Nidoran ♀
  • Nidorina
  • Nidoran ♂
  • Nidorino
  • Machop
  • Machoke
  • Gligar
  • Shuckle
  • Stunky
  • Skuntank
  • We’re receiving word that the Team GO Rocket Leaders have found additional species of Pokémon to turn into Shadow Pokémon, too!

We’ve intercepted messages from Team GO Rocket that indicate they’re planning to take over more PokéStops and capture more Pokémon! There will be an increased amount of Team GO Rocket activity in your area soon, and we’re sure this won’t be the last time. We’ll share any other intercepted messages we receive if something like this happens again! Sources seem to point to the following information.

Date + Time
Sunday, July 12, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Keep your eyes peeled for...

• Team GO Rocket balloons in the skies and more Team GO Rocket Grunts capturing PokéStops for the duration of the take-over!
• 2× Stardust when you defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts and Team GO Rocket balloons
• The Meowth balloon appearing more often than usual
• The opportunity to use a Charged TM to let your Pokémon forget the move Frustration and learn a new move
• Team GO Rocket music playing in Pokémon GO

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gofestweeklychallenge-teamgorocket/

Niantic has announced details about the Team GO Rocket Balloons that have appeared in Pokémon GO starting on July 7th, 2020. The Willow Report: Strange Scraps were reporting on this event from June 30th, 2020 until July 6th, 2020.

Look up, Trainers—Team GO Rocket balloons have arrived in Pokémon GO!

Trainers, Mysterious balloons have popped up in the sky, and the culprit is Team GO Rocket! With these Team GO Rocket balloon invasions, you can now battle Team GO Rocket anywhere on the map. We ask that you keep an eye out for balloons in the sky and battle the Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders piloting them. Who knows—you may even find Giovanni! Reports show that they appear once every few hours, but could appear more often during takeovers.

1. Tap a balloon to battle Team GO Rocket: Be ready for a challenge! Tap a Team GO Rocket balloon, pick your battle party, and defeat Team GO Rocket to rescue their Shadow Pokémon. Team GO Rocket balloons will hover near you for a limited time, so be sure to check the map for balloons and tap them before they fly away!

2. Equip your Rocket Radar to encounter balloons with Team GO Rocket Leaders: When you have a Rocket Radar equipped, you can find Sierra, Cliff, or Arlo piloting a Team GO Rocket balloon.

3. Equip your Super Rocket Radar to encounter Giovanni: It appears that even the boss of Team GO Rocket himself can be found riding in a Team GO Rocket balloon! If you activate and equip a Super Rocket Radar, Giovanni’s balloon is certain to appear.

Turns out, Professor Willow and the team leaders were on to something when they discovered those scraps of paper! With Team GO Rocket flying across the world of Pokémon GO, we’ll need as many of you as possible to help defeat them! Keep an eye out for these Rocket balloons, and continue to train. Hopefully this will be the extent of their mischief and they’ll surrender now before we have to prepare for more fights. But just in case...we might have to revisit the original plan for the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research. Stay tuned for more updates on what that Timed Research will now entail, as well as the accompanying battle-themed event.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/teamgorocket-balloon-launch

YouTube Clip - Team GO Rocket balloons invade Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujzDbvlCP9w

Niantic is celebrating the 4th anniversary of Pokémon GO and a special video to promote the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and its events has been released.

Look closer to discover what Pokémon GO Fest 2020 has in store!

Trainers, Happy fourth anniversary, Pokémon GO! We’re happy to have spent four amazing years with all of you. Whoever you are and wherever you are, the world of Pokémon GO is always there for you to jump into and explore. Today, we’re excited to debut a special commercial in celebration of this year’s global Pokémon GO Fest and the joy of being alongside Pokémon in the real world.

Are you ready to look closer? You might be surprised what you find! Don’t forget, the Pokémon GO Fest Weekly Challenges have already kicked off! Take part in these challenges to unlock Pokémon for GO Fest and make your team leaders proud.

Be sure to check the Niantic blog and the Pokémon GO Fest website for more updates in the coming weeks. We can’t wait to share them all with you. If you haven’t bought your Pokémon GO Fest tickets yet, be sure to make your purchase in the in-app shop! Until we can all meet again in the same park and under the same sky...let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemongofest2020-lookcloser/

YouTube Clip - Look closer to discover what Pokémon GO Fest 2020 has in store!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq4L_t2u5R4

Niantic has announced that the Community Day for July 2020 will take place on July 19th, 2020 and will feature Gastly. Players will also be able to participate anywhere including at home.

The featured Pokémon for July Community Day is Gastly!

Trainers, Which Pokémon has a body that is mostly made of gas? It’s Gastly, the runner-up in our recent Community Day poll and July’s featured Community Day Pokémon! Read on for more details about the upcoming Community Day event.

Date + Time
Sunday, July 19, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Gastly will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Gastly.
• Evolve Haunter (the evolved form of Gastly) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Gengar that knows Shadow Punch.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase July Community Day Box, featuring 30 Ultra Balls, an Elite Fast TM, two Incense, and two Super Incubators.
• For US//media.pocketmonsters.net/news/4231/communityday-july20.jpg (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Community Day–exclusive Special Research story: The Great Gastly! Follow Professor Willow as he investigates some spooky happenings in his mobile lab!

Stay tuned for when tickets for the The Great Gastly 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.

Bonuses

• Eggs will require 1/4 Hatch Distance when placed in Incubators during the event period. Please note that this bonus will not stack with other active Hatch Distance bonuses.
• Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.

Ready your scary faces for July Community Day! Let’s GO, Gastly fans! Also, make sure to turn on Adventure Sync to take advantage of the 1/4 Hatch Distance bonus on Gastly Community Day.

Source:https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-july20/

Niantic has posted another Pokémon GO - Willow Report and this time it features Team GO Rocket and they need players to figure out what is going on.

Willow Report: Strange Scraps

Trainers, We’ve gotten word from Professor Willow that the team leaders have found some eyebrow-raising scraps of paper while training with their buddies for the Pokémon GO Fest weekly challenges. He’s shared this log with us because the scraps seem to be related to Team GO Rocket, and he needs your help to figure out what they can possibly mean. We’ve prepared his report for you below and will continue to update it as he shares more of his findings.

Date: 6/30/20 - Subject: [Willow Report] Moonlit scraps

Blanche had left recently to do some research on sun- and moon-related Pokémon that were appearing during the solstice. Upon returning from a research excursion to study Clefairy, Blanche carefully placed scraps of paper on my desk.

“Something’s up,” Blanche muttered. Looking at the “R” logo on the paper, I knew that whatever it was, it wasn’t good. Blanche brought up the dark object that Trainers noticed in the background of a recent Clefairy image, surmising that these might somehow be related. The Team Mystic leader also mentioned that in the area where this image was taken, they saw some Team GO Rocket Grunts who were acting more suspicious than usual. This will require further investigation.

—Professor Willow

Date: 7/2/20 - Subject: [Willow Report] Sunny with a chance of scraps

After a day passed without any further clues, Spark came to my lab. He showed me two pieces of paper that depicted Team GO Rocket figures.

Spark said that he found the scraps about a week ago. When I asked him why it took so long for him to come forward with them, he simply responded, “I was out by the grass, hanging out with all the Bug-type Pokémon and looking for a Shiny Weedle, and I forgot I had them. Are they important?”

I gave him a weary look and told him that Blanche had brought in similar scraps of paper and that they’d also seen some Grunts acting suspiciously in the area. This seemed to have sparked a memory in the Team Instinct leader’s mind—while he was looking for the Shiny Weedle, he noticed some Grunts nearby pointing up at the sky. Maybe they were looking at the same object that was floating in the sky in the Clefairy image? Perhaps these occurrences are all connected somehow. This is quite peculiar...

Date: 7/3/20 - Subject: [Willow Report] I hope she’s OK

Candela stormed into my lab today and threw crumpled scraps of paper on my desk. As I opened them up, she shouted, “I was training my Ponyta out in the field and found these scraps of paper. At first, I thought they were trash. And after seeing who they belonged to, turned out I was right!” She then stomped off.

I glanced down at the pieces of paper and saw a figure that looked very much like a Team GO Rocket Grunt. On the back, there were detailed notes from a previous battle that, coupled with Candela’s reaction, led me to believe that this belongs to the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo. I know it was a shock for Candela to discover that her old friend was working for Team GO Rocket. It seems she’s still feeling the pain of that betrayal. I’ll have to check in on her later.

In the meantime, I’m starting to piece the mystery together. Looking at the scraps of paper from the team leaders all together, it looks like they’re from...a balloon manual? Why would Team GO Rocket need a manual for just one balloon? I’ll need more evidence before I can make a definitive statement on the matter.

Date: 7/6/20 - Subject: [Willow Report] Trainers worldwide have received an email from Team GO Rocket

The answers are starting to become clear to me! Due to an email that Team GO Rocket has accidentally sent out, I have reason to believe that they have made advancements in their balloon technology and have been scouting invasion locations for some time now. From last year’s initial balloon test to their global take-over of our communication channels and the world, what we thought were simply silly theatrics were in fact a highly organized series of tests. Have they truly been planning to roll out this new technology all along? Perhaps they have a new plan in the works! Or maybe I’m giving them too much credit and they’ve just been incredibly lucky this entire time? What a peculiar organization. I don’t know whether I should be impressed or bewildered by their unconventional methods.

The email stated that something big is happening tomorrow, July 7, 2020. We must brace ourselves for whatever is coming.


Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/willowreport-strangescraps

Niantic has announced the details for the events that will take place in Pokémon GO throughout July 2020.

Kyurem arrives in five-star raids and more in July!

Trainers, Here’s what you can look forward to during the month of July.

July Research Breakthrough encounter
From Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), Larvitar, the Rock Skin Pokémon, will be available as a Research Breakthrough encounter. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Larvitar!

A Pokémon with a mysterious power... Kyurem arrives in five-star raids!
First came Reshiram, then Zekrom—now, Kyurem is coming to Pokémon GO! Starting Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), Kyurem, the Boundary Pokémon, will be waiting for you to challenge it in five-star raids. In addition, there will be Raid Hour events featuring Kyurem every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. local time while it’s in five-star raids.

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

• Tuesday, July 7, 2020: Taillow will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Candy for transferring Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 14, 2020: Zubat will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for evolving Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 21, 2020: Oddish will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Stardust for catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 28, 2020: Buizel will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for catching Pokémon.

Don’t forget—GO Fest weekly challenges start July 3
Celebrate Pokémon GO’s fourth anniversary by completing weekly challenges to unlock more species of Pokémon that’ll appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2020!

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/en/post/jul2020-events/

Niantic has announced details about the Pokémon GO’s fourth anniversary with weekly challenges to unlock more species of Pokémon that’ll appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.

Celebrate Pokémon GO’s fourth anniversary by completing weekly challenges to unlock more species of Pokémon that’ll appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2020!

Trainers, Whether you’re a new Trainer just starting on your adventure or an ace with years of experience, we’re all on this journey together. Thank you, Trainers, for all your hard work in becoming the very best over the last four years! Professor Willow must be proud of all of you.

In celebration of Pokémon GO’s fourth anniversary, you’ll enjoy an exciting summer of Pokémon GO events leading up to Pokémon GO Fest 2020! All Trainers globally, regardless of whether they have a Pokémon GO Fest 2020 ticket, will be able to take part in three weekly challenges in the form of Timed Research lines. By completing these Timed Research lines, Trainers can unlock additional species of Pokémon that’ll appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.

Week 1: Skill challenge and Pokémon GO’s fourth-anniversary celebration event
The first Pokémon GO Fest weekly challenge will coincide with Pokémon GO’s fourth-anniversary celebration! In the four years since Pokémon GO was released, how have your skills improved, Trainers? Have you been keeping up with your basics? It’s time to put you to the test! This first weekly challenge will focus on catching Pokémon, so be sure to perfect your throwing technique ahead of July 3!

During the fourth-anniversary event, special Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, hatching from Eggs, and appearing in raids—notably Flying Pikachu! If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Flying Pikachu!

Date + Time
Friday, July 3, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Skill

• Complete all three sets of tasks in the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Skill Timed Research to earn an encounter with Ducklett, an encounter with Flying Pikachu, a Star Piece, and more!
• If the following numbers of Trainers from the same team complete this Timed Research, the corresponding Pokémon will appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
• One million Team Instinct Trainers: Chimecho
• One million Team Mystic Trainers: Alomomola
• One million Team Valor Trainers: Chansey
• If you complete the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Skill Timed Research, you’ll earn access to the GO Fest Elite Skill Challenge, a set of difficult tasks that you can complete to earn personal bragging rights! You don’t need to complete these tasks for your Timed Research to count toward the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 unlock goals.

Fourth-anniversary event features

• Flying-type Pokémon and Pokémon wearing party hats will be appearing in the wild, hatching from Eggs, and appearing in raids. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Pidove!
• Ducklett will be making its Pokémon GO debut! It’ll be appearing in the wild and hatching from 5 km Eggs.
• Flying Pikachu will be appearing in the wild and in raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
• The Jump-Start Special Research will also be available this week 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.
• Be sure to take a snapshot during this event for a surprise.

Ho-Oh Special Raid Weekend
Ho-Oh will be joining in on the festivities! You can challenge it in five-star raids from Friday, July 3, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, July 6, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time. Be sure to have your Remote Raid Passes stocked—you can purchase them in the shop.

Week 2: Battle-based challenge
Get your Pokémon ready for battle before July 10, Trainers—the second Pokémon GO Fest weekly challenge will test your battle skills! Date + Time Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle

• Complete all three sets of tasks in the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research to earn an encounter with Hitmonlee, an encounter with Absol, a Super Rocket Radar, and more!
• If the following numbers of Trainers from the same team complete their Timed Research this week, the corresponding Pokémon will appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
• One million Team Instinct Trainers: Ferroseed
• One million Team Mystic Trainers: Alolan Grimer
• One million Team Valor Trainers: Alolan Marowak
• If you complete the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle Timed Research, you’ll earn access to the GO Fest Elite Battle Challenge, a set of difficult tasks that you can complete for personal bragging rights! You don’t need to complete these tasks for your Timed Research to count toward the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 unlock goals.

Battle-themed event
Have your Pokémon ready for battle, Trainers! On Sunday, July 12, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time, there will be a battle-themed event! Hopefully it won’t take over too much of your time.

Week 3: Friendship-based challenge
In the third Pokémon GO Fest weekly challenge, it’ll be time to celebrate what Pokémon GO is really all about: friendship. This challenge will ask you to take a moment to appreciate your pals, like your Buddy Pokémon and fellow Trainers! Send Gifts to friends, and don’t forget to attach a Gift sticker, too—it might make your friends’ day. This challenge’s Timed Research will be available until July 22—just a few days before Pokémon GO Fest 2020 starts!

The Timed Research will be accompanied by an event that celebrates summer! Summer Style Pikachu will be appearing in the wild and hatching from Eggs, and Petilil, the Bulb Pokémon, will be making its Pokémon GO debut.

Date + Time
Friday, July 17, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Friendship

• Complete all three sets of tasks in the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Friendship Timed Research to earn an encounter with Alolan Raichu, an encounter with Petilil, a Lucky Egg, and more!
• If the following numbers of Trainers from the same team complete their Timed Research this week, the corresponding Pokémon will appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
• One million Team Instinct Trainers: Togetic
• One million Team Mystic Trainers: Dratini
• One million Team Valor Trainers: Litwick
• If you complete the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Friendship Timed Research, you’ll earn access to the GO Fest Elite Friendship Challenge, a set of difficult tasks that you can complete for personal bragging rights! You don’t need to complete these tasks for your Timed Research to count toward the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 unlock goals!

Summer-themed event features

• Summer-themed Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, hatching from Eggs, and appearing in raids. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Bellsprout!
• Petilil will be making its Pokémon GO debut! It’ll be appearing in the wild when the weather is sunny and hatching from 5 km Eggs.
• Summer Style Pikachu will also be appearing in the wild!
• Be sure to take a snapshot during this event for a surprise.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/anniversary-gofest-weeklychallenges-2020

Niantic has announced that they are testing daily guaranteed Pokémon encounters and Daily Free Boxes in the shop in Pokémon GO. They will be rolling these features out over the coming months.

Limited tests incoming: daily guaranteed Pokémon encounters and Daily Free Boxes in the shop

Trainers, In our continued efforts to adapt Pokémon GO’s gameplay to individual settings, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be testing two features: daily guaranteed Pokémon encounters and Daily Free Boxes.

Daily guaranteed Pokémon encounters
A limited group of Trainers will soon get a special visit from Professor Willow! If you’re part of this test, he’ll tell you that he’s been working on a special kind of Incense. This Incense won’t appear in your Item Bag, but it’ll be active after Professor Willow gives it to you, attracting a Pokémon once a day that’ll appear only for you. Be sure to check the game every day to see what Pokémon will appear!

Daily Free Boxes in the shop
Soon, a small number of Trainers will be able to receive a free box of items daily in the shop! If you’re part of this test, the Shop button will display a notification when a Daily Free Box is available. To get your Daily Free Box, simply go to the shop and claim the box in the Free section. The box will contain different items each time, so be sure to claim your Daily Free Box every day to see what items you get!

We will be rolling these features out over the coming months to more Trainers, so keep an eye out for updates.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/daily-encounter-daily-box/