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Sep 27 2018
10th Pokémon GO Community Day - Beldum
Niantic have announced the details for the 10th Pokémon GO Community Day which takes place on October 21st, 2018 at 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM Haiti Daylight Time. The featured Pokémon for this day is Beldum. If you evolve a Metang into Metagross during those three hours or up to one hour after the event, it will know the attack Meteor Mash! Beldum will appear in the wild more frequently for three hours that day. The 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance and 3-Hour Lure bonuses will also be available that day.
Beldum Shines on Community Day
Get a Metagross that knows Meteor Mash, track down Shiny Beldum, and hatch Eggs more quickly on Sunday, October 21.This month's Pokémon GO Community Day will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018, and Beldum will be the featured Pokémon of the day. During a three-hour window, wild Beldum will appear with much greater frequency than normal.
You'll want to catch as many as you can during that time period—Beldum evolve into Metang, and if you evolve a Metang into Metagross during those three hours or up to one hour after the event, it will know the attack Meteor Mash! Only Metagross that evolve or are caught during the Community Day festivities will learn this awesome move.
In addition to all the Beldum excitement, all Eggs will hatch four times as quickly during the event hours. Plus, Lure Modules will remain active for three hours, helping Trainers get the most out of the occasion. You might even encounter a Shiny Beldum on your adventure!
Check below to find out when the event hours fall in your region of the world:
- The Americas: October 21, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT
- The Asia-Pacific region: October 21, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST
- Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: October 21, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. UTC
Stock up on Poké Balls, get your Lure Modules ready, and prepare to meet up with fellow Trainers to celebrate the Pokémon GO community! When you share your experiences on social media, remember to use the hashtag #PokemonGOCommunityDay so everyone sees your accomplishments. We'll see you on Sunday, October 21!
Sources: https://pokemongolive.com/events/community-day/ and https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/beldum-shines-on-community-day/
Sep 25 2018
Mythical Pokémon Meltan
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Sep 25 2018 09:39:39
Tags: Press Release Nintendo Twitter YouTube The Pokémon Company International Pokémon GO Niantic Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
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Sep 25 2018 09:39:39
Tags: Press Release Nintendo Twitter YouTube The Pokémon Company International Pokémon GO Niantic Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
The Pokémon Company International, Niantic, Inc., and Nintendo announced today that a new Mythical Pokémon has been discovered in the world of Pokémon GO: Meltan! Meltan had been appearing in Pokémon GO starting on September 22nd, 2018 during the Chikorita Community Day and then all through the weekend before the official announcement today. High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.
Meltan is a Steel-type Pokémon with a body made mostly of liquid metal, which makes its shape very fluid. This Pokémon can use its liquid arms and legs to corrode metal and absorb it into its body. Meltan can generate electricity using the metal it absorbs from outside sources. It uses this electricity as an energy source and for an attack it fires from its eye.
Name: Meltan
Category: Hex Nut Pokémon
Height: 0'08"
Weight: 17.6 lbs.
Type: Steel
In Pokémon GO, sightings of Ditto that have transformed into Meltan have been reported. Professor Oak and Professor Willow have started research on Meltan. Professor Oak, one of the leading authorities in the field of Pokémon research, is based in the Kanto region’s Pallet Town. In Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, he gives a Pokédex to both you and your rival—entrusting you with his dream of completing it. Meanwhile, with the help of Pokémon GO players around the world, Professor Willow conducts his research in the field to fully understand the habitats and distribution of Pokémon. He was once an assistant to Professor Oak, and he talks to Oak, his mentor, whenever he runs into a hitch in his research.
It has been determined that Pokémon GO is somehow key to meeting Meltan in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Updates will be provided as more is discovered about this mysterious Mythical Pokémon.
Pokémon GO, a mobile game that encourages fans to discover and catch Pokémon in the real world, is available for download both for iPhone in the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvLDA70ZvbU
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1J_cEELR8
MYSTERIOUS NEW POKÉMON APPEARS IN POKÉMON GO
Reported Sightings of Ditto as New Mythical Pokémon, Meltan
Meltan is a Steel-type Pokémon with a body made mostly of liquid metal, which makes its shape very fluid. This Pokémon can use its liquid arms and legs to corrode metal and absorb it into its body. Meltan can generate electricity using the metal it absorbs from outside sources. It uses this electricity as an energy source and for an attack it fires from its eye.
Name: Meltan
Category: Hex Nut Pokémon
Height: 0'08"
Weight: 17.6 lbs.
Type: Steel
In Pokémon GO, sightings of Ditto that have transformed into Meltan have been reported. Professor Oak and Professor Willow have started research on Meltan. Professor Oak, one of the leading authorities in the field of Pokémon research, is based in the Kanto region’s Pallet Town. In Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, he gives a Pokédex to both you and your rival—entrusting you with his dream of completing it. Meanwhile, with the help of Pokémon GO players around the world, Professor Willow conducts his research in the field to fully understand the habitats and distribution of Pokémon. He was once an assistant to Professor Oak, and he talks to Oak, his mentor, whenever he runs into a hitch in his research.
It has been determined that Pokémon GO is somehow key to meeting Meltan in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Updates will be provided as more is discovered about this mysterious Mythical Pokémon.
Pokémon GO, a mobile game that encourages fans to discover and catch Pokémon in the real world, is available for download both for iPhone in the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play.
YouTube Trailer - New Pokémon Discovered: Introducing Meltan!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvLDA70ZvbU
YouTube Trailer - W Professors Profile01 - New Pokémon Discovered
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1J_cEELR8
After announcing that new features would be coming to Pokémon GO in the fall of 2018, Niantic has announced that they will be beta testing PokéStop Nominations in Brazil and South Korea.
This feature will initially be limited to level 40 Trainers (child accounts excluded) in Brazil and South Korea.
Trainers who meet these initial requirements will be able to nominate potential PokéStops by submitting photographs and descriptions of the locations. Submissions will be reviewed by experienced users in the Ingress Operation Portal Recon (OPR) project.
You can find rules and guidelines on how to submit a PokéStop in our Help Center. Stay tuned for more news as this program expands to other countries, and please accept our thanks for working to make Pokémon GO an even better experience!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/poi-submission-beta
PokéStop Nomination Beta Comes to Brazil and South Korea!
Trainers, Coming soon, we’ll be rolling out the first beta test of the new PokéStop nomination system! This will be the first time that Trainers will be able to submit locations in Pokémon GO. Submissions will be evaluated for future inclusion in the game.This feature will initially be limited to level 40 Trainers (child accounts excluded) in Brazil and South Korea.
Trainers who meet these initial requirements will be able to nominate potential PokéStops by submitting photographs and descriptions of the locations. Submissions will be reviewed by experienced users in the Ingress Operation Portal Recon (OPR) project.
You can find rules and guidelines on how to submit a PokéStop in our Help Center. Stay tuned for more news as this program expands to other countries, and please accept our thanks for working to make Pokémon GO an even better experience!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/poi-submission-beta
Niantic posted a Summer 2018 recap of the games they are working on and it seems as though it was a very successful summer of 2018 for Pokémon GO. From May 2018, the game saw an increase in active usage of 35%!
Niantic also announced that in the fall, there will be new ways for Trainers to play Pokémon GO together.
Even more inspiring for us at Niantic was the site of people from all walks of life, all ages, families and friends coming together to enjoy these mega adventures together. And as many of you Trainers know, the fun of playing together wasn’t restricted to these mega events. Pokémon GO Community Days have become regular monthly celebrations organized locally by Trainers around the world.
Over the summer, tens of millions of Trainers around the world played Pokémon GO together every month, with a 35% increase in active usage since May. Since we introduced the new Social features at the end of June, more than 113 million Friend connections have been made and 2.2 billion Gifts have been sent to friends, showcasing how Trainers truly enjoy interacting with one another and playing together.
While the headlines are filled with examples of technology being used to divide us, our experiences this summer deepen our conviction that technology can be harnessed to enhance our lives in a positive way and bring us all closer together and strengthen our connection with the communities where we live and play.
To take that idea even further, we’ve been working with the Knight Foundation on a host of programs to tie AR games to civic engagement. We recently announced a new Fellowship program that will provide select community leaders the tools to integrate Pokémon GO into Open Street events in cities across the U.S. If you’re near Charlotte, North Carolina on September 30 or Macon, Georgia on October 7 make sure to check out these unique events that will take Trainers on a tour across these historic cities.
Meanwhile, back at Niantic HQ, we are eagerly planning even better events for next year!
Getting ready for an exciting Fall
Even as summer fades in the Northern Hemisphere, we are working on some surprises for Pokémon GO this Fall to give Trainers even more ways to play together.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/summer2018recap/
The Rise of AR, Summer Adventures and Updates for the Fall
It’s been an incredible summer for the team here at Niantic with a flurry of activity all around the globe. More than 400,000 Trainers joined our three global Pokémon GO events in Dortmund, Germany, Chicago, USA, and Yokosuka, Japan and millions more joined together to play with them in a series of global quests to unlock rewards for all players. There is nothing quite like strolling through a beautiful park catching Pokémon with thousands of other players on a gorgeous summer day.Even more inspiring for us at Niantic was the site of people from all walks of life, all ages, families and friends coming together to enjoy these mega adventures together. And as many of you Trainers know, the fun of playing together wasn’t restricted to these mega events. Pokémon GO Community Days have become regular monthly celebrations organized locally by Trainers around the world.
Over the summer, tens of millions of Trainers around the world played Pokémon GO together every month, with a 35% increase in active usage since May. Since we introduced the new Social features at the end of June, more than 113 million Friend connections have been made and 2.2 billion Gifts have been sent to friends, showcasing how Trainers truly enjoy interacting with one another and playing together.
While the headlines are filled with examples of technology being used to divide us, our experiences this summer deepen our conviction that technology can be harnessed to enhance our lives in a positive way and bring us all closer together and strengthen our connection with the communities where we live and play.
To take that idea even further, we’ve been working with the Knight Foundation on a host of programs to tie AR games to civic engagement. We recently announced a new Fellowship program that will provide select community leaders the tools to integrate Pokémon GO into Open Street events in cities across the U.S. If you’re near Charlotte, North Carolina on September 30 or Macon, Georgia on October 7 make sure to check out these unique events that will take Trainers on a tour across these historic cities.
Meanwhile, back at Niantic HQ, we are eagerly planning even better events for next year!
Getting ready for an exciting Fall
Even as summer fades in the Northern Hemisphere, we are working on some surprises for Pokémon GO this Fall to give Trainers even more ways to play together.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/summer2018recap/
Sep 11 2018
Pokémon Festa 2018 - Jamsil, Seoul, South Korea
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Sep 11 2018 17:40:11
Tags: Merchandise Event Pokémon Pokémon Store Pokémon GO Niantic Pokémon Festa
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Sep 11 2018 17:40:11
Tags: Merchandise Event Pokémon Pokémon Store Pokémon GO Niantic Pokémon Festa
Pokémon Festa 2018 is being held at the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil, Seoul, South Korea from September 14th, 2018 until September 26th, 2018. A Pokémon Pop-Up Store, a Pokémon TCG School, a Pokémon Stamp Rally and a Pikachu Parade are some of the festivities that will take place during the festival.
∙ Pokémon TCG School: September 15th, 2018 to September 16th, 2018, Lotte Department Store, Jamsil Store Cultural Center (12F)
∙ Pokémon Stamp Rally: September 21th, 2018 to September 22nd, 2018, Lotte World Mall & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store
∙ Pikachu Parade and Pikachu Meet and Greet: September 22nd, 2018 and September 25th, 2018, Avenue & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store World Street
Source: https://story.kakao.com/ch/pokemonkorea/IFSwX5Ap0KA
Niantic has announced that from September 21st, 2018 until September, 23rd, 2018, players in Seoul will be able to encounter Feebas and Trapinch while Tropius and Unown can be encountered near the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil and the Lotte World Mall. These Pokémon were previously unavailable to catch in Korea.
From September 21st, 2018 until September 26th, 2018, a Pokémon GO strap will be distributed at the Lotte World Mall Outdoor Square on a first-come-first-served basis!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ko/post/pokemonfesta2018
The Metagross is Level 50, has the Ability Clear Body and knows the moves: Iron Head, Ice Punch, Bullet Punch and Stomping Tantrum.
Sources: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/835 and https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/photos/a.990899457616089/1944953755543983/?type=3&permPage=1
Schedule:
∙ Pokémon Pop-Up Store in Jamsil: Friday, September 14th, 2018 to September 28th, 2018, Lotte Department Store, Jamsil Store, World Street (B1F)∙ Pokémon TCG School: September 15th, 2018 to September 16th, 2018, Lotte Department Store, Jamsil Store Cultural Center (12F)
∙ Pokémon Stamp Rally: September 21th, 2018 to September 22nd, 2018, Lotte World Mall & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store
∙ Pikachu Parade and Pikachu Meet and Greet: September 22nd, 2018 and September 25th, 2018, Avenue & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store World Street
Source: https://story.kakao.com/ch/pokemonkorea/IFSwX5Ap0KA
Pokémon GO - Week in Korea 2018
Niantic has announced that from September 21st, 2018 until September, 23rd, 2018, players in Seoul will be able to encounter Feebas and Trapinch while Tropius and Unown can be encountered near the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil and the Lotte World Mall. These Pokémon were previously unavailable to catch in Korea.
From September 21st, 2018 until September 26th, 2018, a Pokémon GO strap will be distributed at the Lotte World Mall Outdoor Square on a first-come-first-served basis!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ko/post/pokemonfesta2018
Korean National Champion - Suwoong Cheong's Metagross Event Pokémon Distribution
From September 15th, 2018 until September 26th, 2018, to promote the opening of the Pokémon Pop-Up Store, in the first floor basement of the Jamsil Lotte Department Store, the WCSK2018 Master Division Champion Suwoong Cheong's Metagross will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.The Metagross is Level 50, has the Ability Clear Body and knows the moves: Iron Head, Ice Punch, Bullet Punch and Stomping Tantrum.
Sources: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/835 and https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/photos/a.990899457616089/1944953755543983/?type=3&permPage=1
Sep 10 2018
Pokémon GO - Special Ultra Bonus Event
A special Ultra Bonus Event will take place from September 13th, 2018 until October 23rd, 2018, spanning multiple different in-game events for Pokémon GO.
First, starting September 13 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Trainers all over the world will be able to encounter three Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in Raid Battles until September 20. And if you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter their Shiny forms! Also, Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will appear more frequently all over the world and show up more frequently in Raid Battles until September 30!
And there’s more! On September 20 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Mewtwo will come to Raid Battles for the first time ever! Mewtwo has previously only been available to Trainers invited to EX Raids, but now all Trainers will be able to challenge the Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon until October 23 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT). So prepare yourself, and don’t miss your opportunity to encounter this powerful Pokémon before it disappears!
Finally, there is one more special surprise: Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will be joining the Alolan Pokémon in 7 km Eggs through the end of September! These Pokémon have not migrated to many parts of the world, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to send Gifts to friends and finally achieve a complete Kanto Pokédex!
Thank you, Trainers, for working together to complete Professor Willow’s research. There is plenty more to explore, and many new Pokémon to discover. So let’s get out there and GO!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-ultrabonus/
Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge Ends with a Power-Packed Ultra Bonus Event!
Trainers, Throughout the past few months, many of you have worked hard to meet the goals of Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge. During the Dortmund Safari Zone event in June, Pokémon GO Fest in July, and the Yokosuka Safari Zone event in August, Trainers from all around the world completed a variety of research tasks for Professor Willow with dedication and enthusiasm. And now it’s time to celebrate with a special Ultra Bonus Event!First, starting September 13 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Trainers all over the world will be able to encounter three Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in Raid Battles until September 20. And if you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter their Shiny forms! Also, Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will appear more frequently all over the world and show up more frequently in Raid Battles until September 30!
And there’s more! On September 20 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Mewtwo will come to Raid Battles for the first time ever! Mewtwo has previously only been available to Trainers invited to EX Raids, but now all Trainers will be able to challenge the Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon until October 23 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT). So prepare yourself, and don’t miss your opportunity to encounter this powerful Pokémon before it disappears!
Finally, there is one more special surprise: Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will be joining the Alolan Pokémon in 7 km Eggs through the end of September! These Pokémon have not migrated to many parts of the world, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to send Gifts to friends and finally achieve a complete Kanto Pokédex!
Thank you, Trainers, for working together to complete Professor Willow’s research. There is plenty more to explore, and many new Pokémon to discover. So let’s get out there and GO!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-ultrabonus/
Sep 05 2018
Pokémon GO - Enjoy Guaranteed Lucky Pokémon!
Niantic has announced that as of today, if a player trades a Pokémon that was in storage from July 2016 to August 2016, the launch month of Pokémon GO, that traded Pokémon will be guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon! Lucky Pokémon that were the result of a trade are also more powerful than before.
The nature of Lucky Pokémon remains the same: the more time a Pokémon spends in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage, the higher its chance of becoming a Lucky Pokémon when traded. Starting now, if you trade a Pokémon that has spent time in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since July 2016 to August 2016, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon!
Plus, Lucky Pokémon that result from a trade will be more powerful than ever before! Lucky Pokémon will still require less Stardust to power up, so your new Lucky Pokémon can quickly become much stronger!
If either you or your friend has received 10 or more Lucky Pokémon, the guarantee won’t be in effect, so keep that in mind! Now is the perfect time to bring old friends back to Pokémon GO and work together to complete your Kanto Pokédex!
So best of luck, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/luckypokemon-update/
Enjoy Guaranteed Lucky Pokémon!
Trainers, How many Lucky Pokémon do you have so far? Professor Willow has unearthed another discovery related to the nature of Lucky Pokémon, and now trades that result in Lucky Pokémon are more beneficial to both Trainers!The nature of Lucky Pokémon remains the same: the more time a Pokémon spends in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage, the higher its chance of becoming a Lucky Pokémon when traded. Starting now, if you trade a Pokémon that has spent time in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since July 2016 to August 2016, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon!
Plus, Lucky Pokémon that result from a trade will be more powerful than ever before! Lucky Pokémon will still require less Stardust to power up, so your new Lucky Pokémon can quickly become much stronger!
If either you or your friend has received 10 or more Lucky Pokémon, the guarantee won’t be in effect, so keep that in mind! Now is the perfect time to bring old friends back to Pokémon GO and work together to complete your Kanto Pokédex!
So best of luck, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/luckypokemon-update/
Niantic wrote a news post with some statistics from the Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018. During the Safari Zone in Yokosuka, Japan, an average of 3.1M Pokémon were caught each day with 65,000 visiting at least one of the parks and trainers walked on average almost 4km!
The Pokémon GO Summer Tour has now officially come to a close with a memorable and exciting Safari Zone in Yokosuka, Japan. 65,000 Trainers visited at least one of the three parks that comprised the event, walking an average distance of 3.75 km per person, and catching a combined average of 3.1M Pokémon each day. Plus, an additional 200,000 Trainers visited the city of Yokosuka during the event!
The Seagull Pokémon, Wingull, appeared all over the world to celebrate the Yokosuka Safari Zone, while Tropius appeared in numbers as Trainers explored the three parks that hosted the Safari Zone: Mikasa, Verny, and Kurihama. Trainers were able to enjoy time spent in nature while also encountering Pokémon such as Ralts, Slakoth, and Beldum. At the nearby Dobuita shopping area, Pikachu and Eevee made an appearance to greet eager Trainers interested in photo opportunities.
Trainers also gave back to the environment, showing their respect for the city of Yokosuka by picking up litter around the park and helping to preserve its natural beauty.
But that’s not all! Participation exploded worldwide during the last part of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge, as millions of people joined in, unlocking special worldwide bonuses that begin on September 3. Trainers will enjoy 3× Catch Stardust, 2× Hatch Stardust, and a guaranteed 3,000 Stardust when completing Raid Battles until September 10! Plus, Star Pieces will stay active for twice as long, meaning a whole hour of boosted Stardust!
In addition to Stardust bonuses, Moltres Day will happen on September 8, giving Trainers a unique opportunity to encounter the Flame Pokémon in Gyms all over the world. And fortunate Trainers may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres! See below for event hours by region:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
You can receive a Raid Pass up to five times by spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms, starting when the event kicks off in the Asia-Pacific region. Make it a day to remember by supporting your fellow Trainers, abiding by all local laws, and leaving your community better than you found it!
Due to the amazing achievements of Trainers all over the world, an Ultra Bonus will be coming soon! We will be announcing this action-packed bonus after Moltres Day and give more details about what all of your hard work with Professor Willow has earned.
Trainers, your dedication and enthusiasm has made this season of epic live events the best one yet. Thank you so much for your continued dedication—and stay tuned! The rest of the year will be filled with exciting adventures to have with your friends, and we can’t wait to see you again.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-yokosuka/
An Exciting Yokosuka Safari Zone Wraps Up Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018!
The Pokémon GO Summer Tour has now officially come to a close with a memorable and exciting Safari Zone in Yokosuka, Japan. 65,000 Trainers visited at least one of the three parks that comprised the event, walking an average distance of 3.75 km per person, and catching a combined average of 3.1M Pokémon each day. Plus, an additional 200,000 Trainers visited the city of Yokosuka during the event!
The Seagull Pokémon, Wingull, appeared all over the world to celebrate the Yokosuka Safari Zone, while Tropius appeared in numbers as Trainers explored the three parks that hosted the Safari Zone: Mikasa, Verny, and Kurihama. Trainers were able to enjoy time spent in nature while also encountering Pokémon such as Ralts, Slakoth, and Beldum. At the nearby Dobuita shopping area, Pikachu and Eevee made an appearance to greet eager Trainers interested in photo opportunities.
Trainers also gave back to the environment, showing their respect for the city of Yokosuka by picking up litter around the park and helping to preserve its natural beauty.
But that’s not all! Participation exploded worldwide during the last part of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge, as millions of people joined in, unlocking special worldwide bonuses that begin on September 3. Trainers will enjoy 3× Catch Stardust, 2× Hatch Stardust, and a guaranteed 3,000 Stardust when completing Raid Battles until September 10! Plus, Star Pieces will stay active for twice as long, meaning a whole hour of boosted Stardust!
In addition to Stardust bonuses, Moltres Day will happen on September 8, giving Trainers a unique opportunity to encounter the Flame Pokémon in Gyms all over the world. And fortunate Trainers may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres! See below for event hours by region:
The Asia-Pacific region: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
You can receive a Raid Pass up to five times by spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms, starting when the event kicks off in the Asia-Pacific region. Make it a day to remember by supporting your fellow Trainers, abiding by all local laws, and leaving your community better than you found it!
Due to the amazing achievements of Trainers all over the world, an Ultra Bonus will be coming soon! We will be announcing this action-packed bonus after Moltres Day and give more details about what all of your hard work with Professor Willow has earned.
Trainers, your dedication and enthusiasm has made this season of epic live events the best one yet. Thank you so much for your continued dedication—and stay tuned! The rest of the year will be filled with exciting adventures to have with your friends, and we can’t wait to see you again.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge-yokosuka/
Pokémon GO players will have the opportunity to unlock a unique Moltres Day on September 8th, 2018 if they complete Professor Willow’s Global Challenge for September 1st, 2018 and September 2nd, 2018 which ties into the Safari Zone event in Yokosuka, Japan.
The Global Challenge requirements for this weekends event are:
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
If the challenge is completed, Trainers worldwide will receive up to five free Raid Passes for Moltres Day, which features the Legendary Pokémon Moltres! On September 8, Moltres will be available in Raid Battles around the world for a three-hour period and will know the Flying-type move Sky Attack. If you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres!
So, get ready to GO! See you out in the field, Trainers!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/moltresday2018sep/
The Global Challenge requirements for this weekends event are:
GO Fest - Complete 100,000 Research Tasks
Europe - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Americas - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Asia Pacific - Complete 5,000,000 Research Tasks
Unlock Moltres Day during Professor Willow’s Global Challenge!
Trainers, The final challenge is here! It’s time to come together and work on the last round of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge, happening on September 1 and 2 during the Safari Zone event in Yokosuka, Japan. If certain areas of the world can meet the challenge requirements,they’ll unlock bonus Stardust for catching Pokémon and hatching Eggs—including a guaranteed 3,000 Stardust for every raid—starting September 3 at 1:00 P.M. PDT. Also, until September 10 at 1:00 P.M. PDT, Trainers can unlock a bonus to earn Star Pieces that will last for one hour!If the challenge is completed, Trainers worldwide will receive up to five free Raid Passes for Moltres Day, which features the Legendary Pokémon Moltres! On September 8, Moltres will be available in Raid Battles around the world for a three-hour period and will know the Flying-type move Sky Attack. If you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter a Shiny Moltres!
So, get ready to GO! See you out in the field, Trainers!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/moltresday2018sep/
Starting on August 20th, 2018, players will be able to do a new Special Research to track down the Mythical Pokémon Celebi. A new Celebi T-shirt will be available for free in the Style Shop. From August 16th, 2018 until September 20th, 2018, the Legendary Pokémon Regirock will appear in Raid Battles.
Trainers, Professor Willow needs your help once again! It seems he’s been tracking the Mythical Pokémon Celebi, which has mysteriously appeared somewhere nearby. Can you help him locate the Time Travel Pokémon? Prepare yourself for August 20, when this Special Research becomes available worldwide!
Along the way to discovering Celebi’s time-shifting nature, you’ll encounter tasks that will test your skills as a Trainer. Complete tasks to gain XP, receive useful items, and even encounter certain Pokémon on your journey! You can begin completing Special Research on Celebi at any time as long as you have done the third group of tasks related to the Special Research on Mew, and actively finish tasks related to both at your own pace!
For those who have already completed the exclusive Pokémon GO Fest Special Research and have obtained the Time Travel Pokémon, completing this new Special Research will earn you a new bounty of Candy to power up your Celebi.
The presence of Celebi has also drawn out the appearance of more Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region. Plus, Field Research relating to Pokémon discovered in the Johto region will be available throughout this special time. So get into the Johto spirit and get ready for a new adventure!
Can’t wait to show your love for the Johto region? A new Celebi T-shirt will be available for free in the Style Shop. Plus, Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver Trainer avatar items will also be available in the Style Shop, featuring outfits that unlock according to your Johto medal progress.
Prepare yourselves to get out there and complete this exciting Special Research, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/celebi-research/
Trainers, As another season of Pokémon’s legendary year comes to a close, a Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will emerge—Regirock, which begins its domination of Raid Battles on August 16!
Regirock, the Rock Peak Pokémon, has arrived on the scene and will take over Raid Battles from the Steel-type Legendary Pokémon Registeel until September 20. This Rock-type Legendary Pokémon has a sturdy defense, but it’s weak to Water-, Grass-, Fighting-, Ground-, and Steel-type attacks.
Don’t miss your chance to catch this Legendary Pokémon before it disappears! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/legendary-regirock/
Track the Mythical Pokémon Celebi in New Special Research!
Trainers, Professor Willow needs your help once again! It seems he’s been tracking the Mythical Pokémon Celebi, which has mysteriously appeared somewhere nearby. Can you help him locate the Time Travel Pokémon? Prepare yourself for August 20, when this Special Research becomes available worldwide!
Along the way to discovering Celebi’s time-shifting nature, you’ll encounter tasks that will test your skills as a Trainer. Complete tasks to gain XP, receive useful items, and even encounter certain Pokémon on your journey! You can begin completing Special Research on Celebi at any time as long as you have done the third group of tasks related to the Special Research on Mew, and actively finish tasks related to both at your own pace!
For those who have already completed the exclusive Pokémon GO Fest Special Research and have obtained the Time Travel Pokémon, completing this new Special Research will earn you a new bounty of Candy to power up your Celebi.
The presence of Celebi has also drawn out the appearance of more Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region. Plus, Field Research relating to Pokémon discovered in the Johto region will be available throughout this special time. So get into the Johto spirit and get ready for a new adventure!
Can’t wait to show your love for the Johto region? A new Celebi T-shirt will be available for free in the Style Shop. Plus, Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver Trainer avatar items will also be available in the Style Shop, featuring outfits that unlock according to your Johto medal progress.
Prepare yourselves to get out there and complete this exciting Special Research, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/celebi-research/
The Legendary Pokémon Regirock Rolls into Earth-Rumbling Raid Battles!
Trainers, As another season of Pokémon’s legendary year comes to a close, a Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will emerge—Regirock, which begins its domination of Raid Battles on August 16!
Regirock, the Rock Peak Pokémon, has arrived on the scene and will take over Raid Battles from the Steel-type Legendary Pokémon Registeel until September 20. This Rock-type Legendary Pokémon has a sturdy defense, but it’s weak to Water-, Grass-, Fighting-, Ground-, and Steel-type attacks.
Don’t miss your chance to catch this Legendary Pokémon before it disappears! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/legendary-regirock/
