Niantic has announced a Pokémon Detective Pikachu tie-in event for Pokémon GO which takes place from Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at 1 p.m. until Friday, May 17th, 2019 at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). Players are able to obatain detective hats from the Style Shop.

Uncover mysteries in Pokémon GO with Pokémon Detective Pikachu!

Trainers, Get your detective hats ready and start looking for clues as we celebrate the one and only POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie! Do you have what it takes to keep up with the famous caffeine-powered detective who’s about to electrify audiences all over the world?

Date + Time

• Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 1 p.m. to Friday, May 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Select Pokémon featured in the movie will appear in raids.
• Pokémon that appear in the movie will show up more frequently in the wild.
• If you’re lucky, you could be photobombed by a Pikachu in a detective hat—with a chance to catch one of your very own!

Bonus

• Double XP for catching Pokémon

Field Research

• Specially themed Field Research will be available for a limited time during this event.

Avatar Items

• Themed avatar items will be available in the Style Shop.

Don’t miss out on the limited-time celebration of the new movie POKÉMON Detective Pikachu!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pikapika2019/

YouTube Clip - Celebrate the launch of POKÉMON Detective Pikachu with Pokémon GO!

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

The Pokémon GO Safari Zone event at Sentosa took place from April 18th, 2019 until April 22nd, 2019. Niantic posted some stats from the event: over 95,000 Trainers from all over the world visited Sentosa Island, walking 441,000 km and catching a total of 14.1 million Pokémon.

An exciting Sentosa Safari Zone event wraps up!

The Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Sentosa, Singapore, was a great success! Thank you to the Trainers who visited Sentosa Island—the State of Fun—throughout the five-day event.

Over 95,000 Trainers from all over the world visited Sentosa Island, walking 441,000 km and catching a total of 14.1 million Pokémon. As Trainers explored the coast, they met a special surprise: a massive, 20-foot-tall inflatable Lapras on Palawan Beach, where Trainers enjoyed taking #GOsnapshot photos. In the Safari Zone, Tropius and Unown also appeared more often, and Shiny Shuckle appeared all over the world to celebrate the Sentosa Safari Zone. Thank you, Trainers—your excitement and enthusiasm made this an unforgettable event.

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming events—and until then, let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/sentosa-safari-zone/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Sentosa Island, Singapore, 2019

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCHqBBJ1XY0

Niantic has announced that there will be Research Breakthrough and Egg changes coming to Pokémon GO.

Research Breakthrough and Egg changes coming to Pokémon GO

Trainers, We’re excited to share a few changes to Research Breakthrough rewards and Eggs in the coming weeks.

Research Breakthroughs

• Lugia, Ho-Oh, Latias, and Latios will be Research Breakthrough encounters starting May 1, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) through the end of June.

Eggs

• Different Pokémon will hatch from Eggs starting Apr. 26, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
• Trainers can expect 2 km Eggs to hatch Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Bonsly, and many more.
• Trainers can expect 5 km Eggs to hatch Cubone, Combee, Buizel, Glameow, Bronzor, Skorupi, Croagunk, and many more.
• Trainers can expect 10 km Eggs to hatch Mawile, Absol, Shinx, Cranidos, Shieldon, Riolu, and many more.

Time to head outside and see what amazing Pokémon you’ll encounter! Let’s GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/mayjuneresearch2019

Niantic has announced that from Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., players have a chance to encounter Shiny Meltan.

Shiny Meltan returns for a limited time!

Trainers, We are excited to announce that Shiny Meltan is back for a limited time! Meltan, a mysterious and rare Pokémon, only appears when the Mystery Box is opened in Pokémon GO. If you’re lucky, you may encounter Shiny Meltan when you open the Mystery Box from Wednesday, April 24, at 1:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, May 5, at 1:00 p.m. PDT!

The key to catching Meltan is the Mystery Box, which can be obtained by sending a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to the Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!

Until now, Trainers had to wait seven days after opening the Mystery Box before opening it again. Starting Wednesday, April 24, at 1:00 p.m. PDT, you’ll be able to open the Mystery Box once every three days, making it easier to get Meltan! Don’t miss your chance to evolve Shiny Meltan into Shiny Melmetal! Start collecting those Meltan Candies, Trainer!

Date + Time

• Wednesday, Apr. 24, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) until Sunday, May 5, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• When you open the Mystery Box, you may encounter the Shiny version of the Mythical Pokémon Meltan!
• Trainers will now be able to open the Mystery Box every three days, even after the event ends.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/shinymeltanreturns/

The Cape Town Fan Con Comic Con takes place from April 27th, 2019 until April 28th, 2019 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. They have teamed up with Niantic to have a special Pokémon Go event during the event. Trainers can get some exclusive in-game bonuses including: Pokémon spawns (more frequent Pokémon appearances in the wild), extended Lure duration and double Stardust.


Source: https://twitter.com/FanConComicCon/status/1118801687081299968

Icon Comic and Games Convention takes place from Saturday, April 20th, 2019 until Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at Emperors Palace in South Africa. It is the premier comics, gaming and pop culture event for South Africa. They have teamed up with Niantic to have a special Pokémon Go event during the event. Trainers can get some exclusive in-game bonuses including: Pokémon spawns (more frequent Pokémon appearances in the wild) and extended Lure duration.


Sources: https://twitter.com/IconCGC/status/1116959201740382208 and http://www.iconcgc.co.za/pokemongoapp-partnering-with-icon2019-at-emperors-palace/

Niantic has announced a Pokémon GO Snapshot contest where players of the game can take pictures and post them to Twitter or Instagram with the #GOSnapshot hashtag. There will be three different challenges to compete in.

Show off your photography skills and win our GO Snapshot contest!

Trainers, We have been so impressed by your photography skills using the new GO Snapshot feature while on adventures in the real world with your favorite Pokémon. Since the launch of GO Snapshot, Trainers around the world have been creating works of art!

Now, it’s time to put those photography skills to the test! We are excited to announce the #GOsnapshot Challenge, where you can truly showcase your eye for creativity. Trainers are invited to participate in the three unique challenges of the contest, each with a specific focus and task for taking photos with your Pokémon.

Adventure #1: Buddy Challenge

It’s time for a photo shoot with your Buddy Pokémon! In this challenge, we’re looking for Trainers to show us photos that highlight the connection between them and their Buddy Pokémon. From your shared adventures at the park to some fun moments at home, we want to see what makes your Buddy Pokémon your buddy!

Challenge Dates: April 15, 2019, to April 24, 2019
What to Do: Post your top three entries on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #GOsnapshot and #BuddyChallenge

Adventure #2: Habitat Challenge

For our Habitat Challenge, we’re asking Trainers to take the best photos of Pokémon in their natural habitat! It’s time to learn more about your Pokémon, as understanding a Pokémon’s type and Pokédex information is an important factor in winning this challenge!

Challenge Dates: April 29, 2019, to May 8, 2019
What to Do: Post your top three entries on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #GOsnapshot and #HabitatChallenge

Adventure #3: Go Create Challenge

With GO Snapshot, there are almost no limits when it comes to where, when, and how you capture AR photos of your Pokémon. In our Go Create Challenge, we’re asking you to show us how innovative you can get with GO Snapshot. We can’t wait to see where your creativity takes you, Trainers!

Challenge Dates: May 13, 2019, to May 22, 2019
What to Do: Post your top three entries on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #GOsnapshot and #GoCreateChallenge.

So, what does it take to win? And what do the winners get?

• The grand-prize winner and two runners-up for each challenge will be selected based on the originality, creativity, and visual fun of their snapshots.
• Each runner-up will win a special PokéStop featuring their winning photo that will remain no less than three months!
• The grand-prize winner for each challenge will receive this special PokéStop and be whisked away with travel and tickets to a 2019 Pokémon GO Fest of their choice!

Want to know how to take a GO Snapshot? Check out our help page here for more information. You can also find the full terms and conditions for the contest here.

We can’t wait to see the unique and clever ways you photograph your Pokémon and show them off to the world!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gosnapshotsummer2019/

Insomnia 64 takes place on April 19th, 2019 to April 22nd, 2019 in Birmingham, England. They have teamed up with Niantic to have a special Pokémon Go event during the event. Trainers can get some exclusive in-game bonuses including: Pokémon spawns (more frequent Pokémon appearances in the wild) and extended Lure duration.


Source: https://twitter.com/IGFestUK/status/1116748014864019456

anime Boston 2019 takes place on April 19th, 2019 to April 21st, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. They have teamed up with Niantic to have a special Pokémon Go event during the event. Trainers can get some exclusive in-game bonuses including: Increased Gen 4 starter Pokémon (Piplup, Turtwig, Chimchar), 2x Stardust and Increased Lure duration.


Sources: https://twitter.com/AnimeBoston/status/1116016926961143811 and http://www.animeboston.com/news/article/769

Niantic has announced that an Easter event will take place in Pokémon GO from April 16th, 2019 until April 23rd, 2019. Players have a chance to encounter a Shiny Buneary as well as have other bonuses.

Hop to the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza!

Trainers, The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza is back, and it’s time to hop to it, Trainers! Pokémon like Pichu, Smoochum, and Magby will be available in 2 km Eggs, and Egg-focused Field Research will be available to complete. Every Egg hatched during the event will also include bonus Candy to help you power up your newly hatched Pokémon. Buneary is joining in the festivities, and if you’re lucky, you may encounter the Shiny form of this Rabbit Pokémon!

Date + Time

• Apr. 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to Apr. 23, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Pokémon like Pichu, Smoochum, and Magby will be in 2 km Eggs.
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter Shiny Buneary!
• You may find different Pokémon hatching from Eggs than before.

Bonuses

• 2× Hatch Candy
• 2× Incubator effectiveness
• Lucky Eggs will last twice as long

Field Research

• Limited-time Egg-focused Field Research will be available during this event.

Time to get hatching, Trainers. Turn on Adventure Sync and get your Incubators ready for this eggs-traordinary event!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/eggstravaganza2019