The MCM Birmingham Comic Con takes place at The NEC (National Exhibition Centre), Birmingham, United Kingdom from March 23rd, 2019 until March 24th, 2019. They have teamed up with Niantic to have a special Pokémon Go event during the con. Trainers can get some exclusive in-game bonuses including: Increased Pokémon spawns, Extended Lure duration and Double stardust.

Catch ’em all at MCM Birmingham with Pokémon Go!

Calling all Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor Trainers! We are excited to announce that we are bringing you an event full of Pokémon GO at MCM Birmingham Comic Con!

Gear up, grab your phone, and make sure you spin our exclusive MCM Birmingham PokéStop to collect items, see an increase of Pokémon Spawns including Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup, increased 4 hour Lure duration AND double stardust!

Sources: https://twitter.com/MCMComicCon/status/1107698935966126080 and https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham/2019/03/18/catch-em-all-at-mcm-birmingham-with-pokemon-go/

Niantic has announced that to celebrate the equinox, players of Pokémon GO will have a chance to get some Grass-type Pokémon like Oddish, Exeggcute, Sunkern and Shroomish more easily from March 19th, 2019 until March 26th, 2019.

Celebrate the equinox with Pokémon GO!

Trainers, With spring days arriving in the northern hemisphere and autumn quickly approaching in the southern hemisphere, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the coming equinox with some Grass-type Pokémon.

Date + Time Mar. 19, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to Mar. 26, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features Grass-type Pokémon—like Oddish, Exeggcute, Sunkern, and Shroomish—will appear more frequently in the wild. Lunatone and Solrock will switch hemispheres at the start of the event in celebration of the equinox! These Pokémon will stay in their new hemispheres after the event.

Raids

• Grass-type Pokémon will be available to challenge in raids.

Field Research

• Limited-time Grass-type Pokémon Field Research will be available during this event.

Move
New moves will be permanently added to the game.

• Acid Spray: Arbok, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Muk, Alolan Muk, Quagsire, Qwilfish, Octillery, and Swalot.
• Leaf Tornado: Victreebel, and Shiftry.

New seasons mean new adventures, Trainers! Let’s get out and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/equinox2019

Niantic has announced that Defense Forme Deoxys will be available to challenge in EX Raids beginning March 25th, 2019.

Get ready! Defense Forme Deoxys alters EX Raids!

Trainers, The DNA Pokémon, Deoxys, has tested the strength of Trainers in EX Raids and has changed form again! Defense Forme Deoxys will be in EX Raids with stronger defenses than previously seen, so make sure your team is prepared. This Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon will be available to challenge beginning March 25.

Are you new to EX Raids? You can become eligible to receive an EX Raid Pass when you win a Raid Battle at a qualifying Gym. You’ll be able to see which Gyms can host an EX Raid through a handy tag when you look at the Gym details. EX Raid Passes will give you the date and time when you’ll be able to challenge Defense Forme Deoxys, so mark your calendar and prepare your Pokémon for an epic battle!

Battling Defense Forme Deoxys will be a difficult challenge that requires Trainers to take advantage of every opportunity—so don’t forget to invite a friend to go along with you! Remember: invites can only be sent to an Ultra Friend or Best Friend, so don’t forget to battle with friends, send Gifts, and trade Pokémon to build up your Friendship level.

Do you have what it takes? Best of luck—Defense Forme Deoxys won’t back down!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/exraid-deoxys-defense/

Niantic has announced they are testing a new event called Legendary Lunch Hour. At Noon until 1pm in the players local timezone, players of Pokémon GO will have an increased number of raids.

Legendary Lunch Hour: A new experiment!

Trainers, To give you more ways to enjoy Pokémon GO, we’re trying out a new event called Legendary Lunch Hour! From 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in your local time zone, there will be an increased number of raids to test your battle skills alongside your friends, coworkers, and classmates. The first Legendary Lunch Hour will take place on March 13, and with your help, we hope to make this an event you can enjoy every week!

Date + Time

• Mar. 13, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in your local time zone

Features

There will be an increased number of raids during the event hour.

We look forward to your feedback and thank you for helping with testing this new type of event.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/legendarylunchhour2019

Niantic has announced that a Special Raid Weekend will take place from Friday, March 15th, 2019 until Monday, March 18th, 2019 where players of Pokémon GO will be able to challenge Rayquaza in Raid Battles.

Challenge Rayquaza in this Special Raid Weekend!

Trainers, Are you ready for a challenge? From Friday, March 15, to Monday, March 18, there will be a Special Raid Weekend! The Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza will be available in Raid Battles! Take a look at the details below:

Date + Time

• Friday, Mar. 15, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Monday, Mar. 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

The Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza will be joining Raid Battles!

Do you have what it takes to take on Rayquaza? Get ready to GO, Trainer—and best of luck! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/weekendraid2019-rayquaza/

Niantic has announced that a Battle Showdown event will take place from March 5th, 2019 until March 12th, 2019 and players of Pokémon GO that challenge team leaders and fellow Trainers can level up Gym Badges and earn Stardust!

Challenge fellow Trainers in our Battle Showdown event!

Trainers, It’s time to challenge team leaders and fellow Trainers for special rewards during our Battle Showdown event! Level up Gym Badges, earn Stardust, and show your team pride during this limited-time event.

Date + Time: Mar. 5, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Mar. 12, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Fighting-type Pokémon like Mankey, Machop, Makuhita, and Meditite will appear more frequently in the wild.
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter Shiny Mankey and Shiny Machop!

Bonuses

• 2× Catch, Battle, and Raid Stardust
• 2× XP for Gym Badges
• Earn up to five rewards per day from Trainer Battles, including Rare Candy.
• Earn up to three rewards per day from challenging team leaders, including Rare Candy.

Move A new move has been permanently added to the game! Power-Up Punch will now be available for certain Pokémon, such as Poliwrath, Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Medicham, and Lucario.

Our Battle Showdown event is sure to pack a punch, so don’t miss it!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/battleshowdown2019/

Niantic has announced that from March 1st, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. PST to March 28th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, players of Pokémon GO can join Raid Battles across the world and battle the Dragon-type Temporal Pokémon, Dialga.

Don’t waste time - challenge Dialga in Raids!

Trainers, A new arrival to Raids will test your strength this next month! The Steel- and Dragon-type Temporal Pokémon, Dialga, will join Raid Battles across the world from March 1 at 1:00 p.m. PST to March 28 at 1:00 p.m. PDT!

With the ability to warp time by slowing it down, speeding it up, and even stopping it altogether, Sinnoh region mythology says that time began moving when Dialga was born. Be sure to assemble a team that includes Fighting- and Ground-type Pokémon to take down this Legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh before it overpowers your Pokémon with its special attacks!

Don’t miss this chance to catch this Legendary Pokémon before it leaves for a new dimension! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/legendary-dialga2019/

Niantic has announced that the first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore from Thursday, April 18th, 2019 until Monday, April 22nd, 2019. Players will be able to encounter rare Pokémon such as the Pokémon Tropius.

Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Sentosa, Singapore!

Trainers, The first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore! Sentosa is known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and wide range of entertainment. Ticket holders will encounter rare Pokémon—such as the Grass- and Flying-type Pokémon Tropius—roaming around the beautiful island of Sentosa from Thursday, April 18, to Monday April 22.

Register now for a chance to receive a free one-day ticket for our Safari Zone event in Sentosa by visiting the event website from 5 March to 7 March at https://safarizone.sentosa.com.sg. Tickets will be sent to selected Trainers via email no later than 11 March. Please note, Trainers with a ticket will only be able to find the special Safari Zone event Pokémon during the day the ticket was first claimed. Trainers without a ticket will experience normal gameplay.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/safarizone-sentosa/

Experience Pokémon GO at Sentosa, The State of Fun.

Pokémon GO Safari Zone, Sentosa is a marketing event organised by the Sentosa Development Corporation free-of-charge to be enjoyed by all Pokémon GO trainers.

Trainers from all over the world will gather on Sentosa, from 18-22 April 2019, for Singapore’s first-ever Pokémon GO Safari Zone

Taking place across The State of Fun, from the Sentosa Boardwalk to Tanjong Beach, Pokémon GO Safari Zone, Sentosa will see players hunting their favourite Pokémon including some that do not often appear in Singapore, or even Southeast Asia such as Shiny Shuckle, Tropius, and more!

Attendance is restricted to ONE DAY per person. Those who attempt to attend multiple days will be rejected, and their tickets may be voided.

Registration starts 9AM, 5 March 2019. Register by 23:59, 7 March 2019 for your chance to receive a ticket. If you are successful, you will be notified on 11 March 2019 via the email that you registered with.

Be sure to make plans early to ensure you obtain transportation and accommodations for the event.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/safarizone-sentosa/

How to Register on Event Day:

Source: https://safarizone.sentosa.com.sg/page/detail/about

Niantic has announced the details for the Pokémon Day 2019 event in Pokémon GO which takes place on February 27th, 2019. Pokémon that Trainers encounter early on in their adventures through the Kanto region will appear more frequently in the wild including Shiny Pidgey and Shiny Rattata's.

Celebrate Pokémon Day and GO!

Trainers, We love Pokémon and we know you do, too! We would never pass up a chance to celebrate Pokémon. Pokémon Day happens every year on February 27. Do you know why this day is so special? It commemorates the launch of the first Pokémon video games in 1996. In celebration of #PokemonDay, we invited some familiar Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region to join us!

Date + Time:

• Feb. 26, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST to Feb. 28, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features:

• Pokémon that Trainers encounter early on in their adventures through the Kanto region will appear more frequently in the wild!
• Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will be available to challenge in raids.
• Pikachu and Eevee wearing flower crowns will make a special appearance as Field Research encounters and in the wild.
• In celebration of Pokémon Day, you may even encounter Shiny Pidgey and Shiny Rattata!

Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s celebrate Pokémon Day together!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemonday2019/

Niantic has announced that starting on February 26th, 2019, players of Pokémon GO will be able to purchase a Team Medallion for 1,000 PokéCoins from the shop which allows allows Trainers to switch teams.

New Team Medallion allows Trainers to switch teams!

Trainers, Taking down Gyms and battling in raids have been a team effort over the last two years. Whether you’re on #TeamInstinct, #TeamMystic, or #TeamValor, you came together with your teammates and helped one another be better Trainers. We’ve loved watching you share your team pride and band together with others to take on new challenges. Are you ready to take your talents to a new team? The team leaders would be excited to recruit you!

We’re happy to share Team Change with you. Later this month, starting at 1:00 p.m. PST on February 26, Team Change will allow Trainers to change teams once per year. Interested Trainers will be able to purchase a Team Medallion for 1,000 PokéCoins from the shop.

Choose your team wisely, Trainers, as you may only purchase a Team Medallion once every 365 days. Once purchased, you can find the Team Medallion in your Bag. When you decide to activate it, you’ll be guided through the team-selection screens to choose your new team.

Any of your Pokémon that are in Gyms when you change teams will be returned with no PokéCoins earned once it’s defeated. You also can’t battle your own Pokémon, so if you return to a Gym one of your Pokémon is defending, your Pokémon will be returned to you with no PokéCoins earned. (You’ll be able to find more information on our Help Center page.)

We can’t wait to see the new Gyms you win with your friends and Pokémon! There’s just one question: Will you be hatching Eggs with Spark, conducting research with Blanche, or battling alongside Candela? Let’s team up and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/teamchange2019