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Ready to frolic and play, some Grass-type and Fairy-type Pokémon appearing at the Pokémon GO Fest events in Osaka and London will also appear globally during the Glittering Garden event from August 5th, 2023 to August 8th, 2023.

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Get ready to be enchanted during the Glittering Garden event, featuring Pokémon from GO Fest 2023!

Trainers,
A magical time awaits you in Pokémon GO! Here to frolic and play, some of the Grass-type and Fairy-type Pokémon appearing during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka and Pokémon GO Fest 2023: London will be appearing globally during the Glittering Garden event! Plus, for the first time, Trainers around the world will be able to encounter Shiny Petilil—if they’re lucky!

Glittering Garden

Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time globally in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Petilil—if you’re lucky!

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Bulbasaur Shiny Icon, Jigglypuff Shiny Icon, Oddish Shiny Icon, Hoppip Shiny Icon, Seedot Shiny Icon, Cacnea Shiny Icon, Petilil Shiny Icon, Ferroseed Shiny Icon, Spritzee Shiny Icon, Swirlix Shiny Icon, Dedenne Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

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Budew Shiny Icon, Cherubi Shiny Icon, Sewaddle, Petilil Shiny Icon, Bounsweet
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Larvesta

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Explore your local park!

A certain Pokémon will appear more frequently in parks each day!

August 5th, 2023: Petilil Shiny Icon
August 6th, 2023: Cacnea Shiny Icon
August 7th, 2023: Oddish Shiny Icon
August 8th, 2023: Seedot Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Bonuses:

Icon: 1/2 distance to earn hearts with your Buddy Pokémon
Icon: Increased chance of earning Candy XL when walking with your Buddy Pokémon
Icon: 1.5× Candy for hatching Pokémon
Icon: 1.5× Stardust for hatching Pokémon

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete certain Field Research tasks.

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Tangela Shiny Icon, Roselia Shiny Icon, Petilil Shiny Icon, Foongus Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Timed Research will also be available at no cost. This Timed Research will give Trainers tasks focused on exploration and hatching Eggs.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The Timed Research tasks and their rewards will disappear on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-fest-2023-glittering-garden/
Jul 20 2023 Pokémon GO - ROUTES
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Niantic has added a new feature called Routes to Pokémon GO but it is not fully active for most players yet to create their own route. Creating a new Route will slowly be activated for more players as time goes on.

Discover the world in an all-new way with Routes!

Explore the globe with the Pokémon GO community as your guide! Chart a course to show off your favorite sights, or follow in the footsteps of local Trainers to see what that community loves.

Routes are created by adventurous Trainers, just like yourself! Imagine what you’ll find as you travel another Trainer’s Route—an encounter with your favorite Pokémon? A new friend to share Raid Battles with? Follow a Route and find out!

Make a Route

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  1. Choose a PokéStop or Gym to be your starting point.
  2. Hit record to begin mapping your Route.
  3. Fill out some info about your Route, then submit it for review.
  4. Once accepted, Trainers can follow your Route!

Exploring a Route

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  1. Check the Route tab from the Nearby menu to see local Routes.
  2. Choose one that catches your eye.
  3. Follow the Route and enjoy exploring!

Zygarde Cells

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  • Keep an eye out while you’re exploring a Route—you might come across a Zygarde Cell!
  • Zygarde Cells are the components that make up Zygarde, the Order Pokémon. You can collect Zygarde Cells in your Zygarde Cube and use these cells to change Zygarde’s form.
  • Encounter Zygarde in the Special Research story “From A to Zygarde”!

Bonuses for exploring Routes

What’s an adventure without some treasure? There’s an assortment of bonuses to enjoy while exploring Routes!

Icon: Follow a Route to its end for the first time to earn a new Route Badge.
Icon: Earn Buddy Candy more quickly.
Icon: Pokémon will be more attracted to Incense when you’re exploring a Route for the first time.
Icon: Earn an XP bonus for the first Route you complete each day. After completing Routes for seven days, you’ll receive an increased XP bonus.
Icon: Earn a Buddy Heart when you complete a Route while adventuring with your buddy!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/routes
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The Legendary Pokémon Zygarde has been added to Pokémon GO. Chase the horizon and experience adventure in a whole new way. Explore Routes during the newest event, Blaze New Trails! Trainers need Zygarde Cells—found while exploring Routes—to change Zygarde’s form. Professor Willow has an item to help you store these cells: the Zygarde Cube! Collect enough cells to change Zygarde to its 10% Forme, 50% Forme, and Complete Forme!

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Blaze New Trails Infogram:

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Zygarde Infogram:

Zygarde is coming to Pokémon GO! Here’s everything we know about its appearance so far.

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Celebrate the launch of Routes with the Blaze New Trails event!

Trainers,
It’s time to chase the horizon and experience a whole new way to adventure in Pokémon GO. We’re excited to announce a new feature rolling out today—Routes! To celebrate the launch of Routes, we’re hosting a brand-new event: Blaze New Trails!

Additionally, the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in the Special Research story From A to Zygarde! It seems Zygarde might have some connection to Routes…

Blaze New Trails

Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 24, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Routes

Explore the globe with the Pokémon GO community as your guide! Chart a course to show off your favorite sights or follow in the footsteps of local Trainers to see what their communities have to share. Routes are here, and with them come a whole new level of adventure in Pokémon GO!

YouTube Clip - Chart New Paths in Pokémon GO with ROUTES


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qWwPe-ucRg

Pokémon debut

Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

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Zygarde

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Yungoos!

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Growlithe Shiny Icon, Ponyta Shiny Icon, Doduo Shiny Icon, Lillipup Shiny Icon, Blitzle Shiny Icon, Yungoos Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

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Rockruff Shiny Icon, Skwovet, Falinks

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

Icon: 2/3 distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your buddy.
Shiny Icon: Increased chance to encounter Shiny Yungoos.

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

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Yungoos

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/routes-new-feature-blaze-new-trails/
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Get those Incubators ready, Trainers—Hatch Day featuring Riolu is coming July 22nd, 2023!

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Riolu is the first star of a new Pokémon GO event—Hatch Day!

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon, will be featured during the upcoming Riolu Hatch Day event!

Wait, but what’s a Hatch Day? How can you participate? Read on to learn more about this exciting new event type coming to Pokémon GO for the very first time this July!

Riolu Hatch Day

Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Riolu will hatch much more frequently from 2 km eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Riolu!

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Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

What is a Hatch Day?

Similar to Pokémon GO Community Days, Research Days, or Raid Days, Hatch Days are focused around specific featured Pokémon.

And with Hatch Days, it all comes down to hatching! You’ll have a greatly increased chance of hatching the featured Pokémon from 2 km Eggs and an increased chance of hatching a Shiny featured Pokémon—that’s pretty egg-citing!

The first Hatch Day will feature Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Get those Incubators ready and see just how many Riolu you can hatch in three hours during the event!

Event Bonuses

Icon: You'll have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Riolu!
Icon: 2× Stardust from hatching Eggs.
Icon: 2 km Eggs will drop much more frequently from PokéStops.

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete the tasks to earn candy, Stardust, Berries, Great Balls, and XP.

Timed Research

Free event-exclusive Timed Research awarding a Super Incubator for will be available!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, July 22, 2023, 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/riolu-hatch-day/
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The time for exploration is here—Adventure Week returns July 27th, 2023. Get ready to catch and hatch your favorite ancient Pokémon!

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Pokémon GO Adventure Week returns for another Fossil-centric event!

Adventurers,
Rock-type and Fossil Pokémon are everywhere! It must be that time of year again—Adventure Week will soon be upon us. Get ready to catch and hatch your favorite ancient Pokémon!

In a groundbreaking new development, Mega Tyranitar will also emerge for the first time in Pokémon GO. Be sure to take on this colossal power in Mega Raids during the event!

And, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tyrunt and Shiny Amaura—if you’re lucky! Tyrunt and Amaura hatched from Eggs during the event will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Tyrunt or Amaura found in the wild.

Adventure Week

Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mega Tyranitar debuts

Mega Tyranitar will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

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Mega Tyranitar

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tyrunt and Shiny Amaura—if you’re lucky!

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Omanyte Shiny Icon, Kabuto Shiny Icon, Aerodactyl Shiny Icon, Lileep Shiny Icon, Anorith Shiny Icon, Cranidos Shiny Icon, Shieldon Shiny Icon, Tirtouga Shiny Icon, Archen Shiny Icon, Tyrunt Shiny Icon, Amaura Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. Also, Tyrunt and Amaura hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Tyrunt or Amaura found in the wild.

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Tirtouga Shiny Icon, Archen Shiny Icon, Tyrunt Shiny Icon, Amaura Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Aurora adventures

Keep an eye on the horizon! Trainers will find a colorful surprise if they look to the skies during Adventure Week.

Field Research task encounters

Adventure Week–themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

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Omastar, Kabutops, Cradily, Armaldo, Tyrunt Shiny Icon, Amaura Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete research tasks related to exploring to earn two Incubators, a Super Incubator, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The Timed Research tasks and their rewards will disappear on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Adventure Week Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Free Timed Research

Free event-exclusive Timed Research will also be available. This Timed Research will ask Trainers to choose between exploration- and research-focused tasks.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The Timed Research tasks and their rewards will disappear on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Event Bonuses

Icon: 2× XP for spinning PokéStops.
Icon: 5× XP for spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
Icon: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event.

Collection Challenge

An Adventure Week Collection Challenge is coming! Complete the Collection Challenge by the end of the event to earn encounters with Tyrunt and Amaura, as well as Stardust.

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

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Regidrago | Mega Tyranitar

Five-Star Raids: Regidrago
Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/adventure-week-2023/
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Niantic and Amazon have announced something special for Amazon Prime members this Prime Day! You can get Limited Partner Research from Amazon Prime Gaming that lets you encounter Pokémon and also get the Pokémon GO Fest avatar T-shirt early.

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Free Limited Partner Research available for Amazon Prime members

Trainers,
As part of this year’s collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming, we’re offering Trainers an extra-special reward for Prime Day! Amazon Prime members can claim Limited Partner Research that grants exciting rewards, including encounters with themed Pokémon, an Incubator, and the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 avatar T-shirt!

Once you’ve redeemed your code, you can take a snapshot every day between July 10 and July 18, 2023, for a daily surprise!

This Limited Partner Research is only available until August 15, 2023! To claim all the rewards, Trainers must complete the research tasks before August 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-go-prime-day-2023/
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No need to take a swim to catch this Water type—Poliwag will appear around the world during July’s Pokémon GO Community Day taking place on Sunday, July 30th, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Poliwhirl with Remote Raid Passes. If there are dangerous storms, health restrictions or other reasons that would endanger you during the time period for this event in your area, please do not force yourself to venture out to participate in this event. Damage to devices may also occur in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

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July 2023 Community Day: Poliwag

Trainers, We’re excited to announce that Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon, will be featured during July Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Poliwag will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Poliwag

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attack

Poliwrath - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Poliwrath that knows the Fast Attack Counter.
Counter - Trainer Battles: 8 power - Gyms and raids: 12 power

Politoed - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) with a King’s Rock during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Politoed that knows the Charged Attack Ice Beam.
Ice Beam - Trainer Battles: 90 power - Gyms and raids: 90 power

Community Day Special Research story – Slippery Swirls

  • For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Poliwag Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Slippery Swirls.
  • Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
  • Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.
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.

*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

Icon: 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event.
Icon: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
Icon: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
Icon: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
Icon: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these bonuses will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

After the three-hour Community Day event ends, Trainers will be able to take on special four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Poliwag to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-star Raid Battles

Poliwhirl will appear in four-star raids! You can only join these raids using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used to join these Raid Battles.

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Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Poliwhirl, additional Poliwag will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Poliwag!*

*Poliwag that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during July Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Timed Research

Timed Research awarding King’s Rocks will be available between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

July Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Poliwag to earn rewards such as additional encounters with Poliwag, King’s Rocks, Ultra Balls, and more!

Stickers

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You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-july-2023-poliwag/
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Huh? Wha—we’re awake! If you’re totally awake, too, why not celebrate the upcoming release of Pokémon GO Plus + with the newest event, Catching Some Z’s!

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Celebrate the upcoming release of Pokémon GO Plus + with the Catching Some Z’s event

Zzz… Zzz… Zzz… Zzz… Celebrate the upcoming release of Pokémon GO Plus + with a delightfully dreamy event, Catching Some Z’s!

Catching Some Z’s

Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Komala, the Drowsing Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

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Komala

Snorlax wearing a nightcap will also make its Pokémon GO debut! You can complete Special Research tasks to encounter it!

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Snorlax wearing a nightcap Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Special Research

Using Pokémon GO Plus + will let you play Pokémon GO without staring at your phone. Using the auto-throw function, you’ll be able to automatically throw Poké Balls at wild Pokémon, while the auto-spin function automatically spins PokéStops. You can also adjust the settings to switch between throwing Great Balls or Ultra Balls.

After you pair the Pokémon GO Plus + with Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to take on Special Research that leads to an encounter with Snorlax wearing a nightcap! This Snorlax looks like it’ll sleep so soundly—we hope catching it makes your own naps even nicer!

You can also use Pokémon GO Plus + to easily track your sleep with Pokémon Sleep. Just press the center button and place it by your pillow.

Connecting your Pokémon GO Plus + to Pokémon GO will allow you to enjoy some new features based on your sleep data!

*This Special Research will continue to be available and can be claimed after the Catching Some Z’s event ends.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Jigglypuff Shiny Icon, Abra Shiny Icon, Drowzee Shiny Icon, Snorlax Shiny Icon, Mareep Shiny Icon, Teddiursa Shiny Icon, Slakoth Shiny Icon, Wooloo
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Munna Shiny Icon, Komala

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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One-star raids: Abra Shiny Icon, Galarian Slowpoke Shiny Icon, Drowzee
Three-star raids: Gloom, Snorlax Shiny Icon, Delcatty, Swadloon
Five-star raids: Regieleki
Mega Raids: Mega Blaziken Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

New avatar items and stickers

The following new avatar item will be available at no cost in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

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Snorlax Pattern Night Cap

The following new avatar item will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

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Snorlax Onesie

You can get some brand-new stickers by spinning PokéStops, from opening Gifts, and by purchasing them from the in-game shop.

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Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-sleep-pokemon-go-plus-plus-event
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Niantic has added a new feature to Pokémon GO called PokéStop Showcases! It allows Trainers to enter Pokémon into Showcases at select PokéStops and have them compete against other Trainers’ Pokémon! Are you ready to prove that you’re a top Trainer? Get ready to show what you’re made of in a new competitive update to PokéStops!

YouTube Clip - Introducing a new way to compete—PokéStop Showcases!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vs7T5wYdL4

Introducing a new way to compete—PokéStop Showcases!

Trainers,
Throughout all your adventures and travels, you probably have quite a few Pokémon that are particularly special. Maybe it’s a massive Snorlax or an itty-bitty Morelull.

And have you ever wanted to show off those extra-special favorites? Now you can!

We’re excited to announce PokéStop Showcases! In this new type of competition, Trainers will be able to enter Pokémon into Showcases at select PokéStops and have them compete against other Trainers’ Pokémon! Only a limited selection of Pokémon will be able to compete in a particular Showcase— these eligible Pokémon will be chosen from Pokémon featured in Pokémon GO’s current event.

The first PokéStop Showcases will take place during the Pokémon GO 7th Anniversary Party . Trainers will be able to enter Squirtle into Showcases at select PokéStops to see whose Pokémon is the biggest! There will be an icon above PokéStops to indicate where a Showcase is available.

Showcases will only run for a short time. Once a Showcase is over, all Trainers will get rewards based on their Pokémon’s rank, and the Trainer who takes home the number one spot will get a medal!

Stay tuned for more information on future Showcases. We hope you enjoy this new way to compete with your fellow Trainers!

Entering a Showcase

PokéStops hosting PokéStop Showcases will have a unique icon above them. Prior to entering a Pokémon, the Showcase icon above the PokéStop will be green. If you tap the PokéStop, you can then tap “Showcase” to enter a Pokémon. Once a Pokémon has been entered into that Showcase, the icon above the PokéStop will turn purple. You can only enter a Pokémon at a PokéStop that you are physically near.

Showcases will take place at the same PokéStops throughout the Season, so make sure to visit that PokéStop regularly!

Entering your Pokémon into the Showcase does not leave them at the PokéStop. Trainers will still be able to trade, transfer, change form, or evolve their Pokémon after entering them into a Showcase.

Each PokéStop Showcase can support 200 Pokémon. An individual Pokémon can only be entered into one Showcase at a time.

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Switching Pokémon

You can catch Showcase-eligible Pokémon throughout the duration of the Showcase period. Trainers can also switch out the Pokémon they entered into the Showcase. Pokémon entered in a Showcase can be switched out remotely.

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Checking where you rank

You’ll be able to see where your Pokémon ranks by checking the Leaderboard section on the PokéStop’s Showcase page.

Claim your rewards!

Once a Showcase concludes, all Trainers who participated will receive rewards, such as Stardust, XP, and more! The top three can receive rewards such as an Incubator, a Star Piece, and more. The Trainer that takes home the number-one spot will get a medal!

Trainers can claim their rewards via the Today View once the Showcase concludes, or they can claim them directly from the PokéStop! The icon on the PokéStop that hosted the Showcase will turn orange if there are rewards for Trainers to claim.

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Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokestop-showcase-new-feature/
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It’s the seventh anniversary of Pokémon GO! Join the 7th Anniversary Party and celebrate with 7 days of in-game bonuses starting July 6th, 2023! Pokémon GO launched on July 6th, 2016.

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Pokémon GO is celebrating seven stellar years, and it’s time to party!

Trainers,
There’s always something happening in the world of Pokémon GO, and soon, that’ll be our seventh anniversary! Join us for our 7th Anniversary Party event, featuring rotating bonuses, glimmering Gimmighoul coins, different Pokémon appearing each day to help us celebrate, the return of a shiny Masterwork Research Story, and more!

Thank you for joining us in adventuring, exploring, and learning more about Pokémon over the last seven years. From now until next year’s party, let’s GO!

Pokémon GO’s 7th Anniversary Party

Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

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Wartortle wearing a party hat | Blastoise wearing a party hat*

*You can use Squirtle Candy to evolve Squirtle wearing a party hat into Wartortle wearing a party hat, and then into Blastoise wearing a party hat.

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

Icon: Increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends.
Icon: Increased chance of Pokémon becoming Lucky through trades.
Icon: Chance of finding 7, 77—or more!—Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.

In addition to the above, each day of the 7th Anniversary Party will have its own unique bonuses!

These bonuses will last from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. local time each day.

Icon: July 6: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
Icon: July 7: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Icon: July 8: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: July 9: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator on this day.
Icon: July 10: Friendship levels will increase twice as fast.
Icon: July 11: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon.
Icon: July 12: 2× XP for evolving Pokémon.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Squirtle wearing a party hat Shiny Icon, Pikachu wearing a cake hat Shiny Icon, Meowth Shiny Icon, Ponyta Shiny Icon, Togedemaru
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Galarian Ponyta Shiny Icon, Absol Shiny Icon

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently on certain days:
July 6: Bulbasaur wearing a party hat Shiny Icon, Charmander wearing a party hat Shiny Icon, Squirtle wearing a party hat Shiny Icon
July 7: Chikorita Shiny Icon, Cyndaquil Shiny Icon, Totodile Shiny Icon
July 8: Treecko Shiny Icon, Torchic Shiny Icon, Mudkip
July 9: Turtwig Shiny Icon, Chimchar Shiny Icon, Piplup
July 10: Snivy Shiny Icon, Tepig Shiny Icon, Oshawott Shiny Icon
July 11: Chespin Shiny Icon, Fennekin Shiny Icon, Froakie
July 12: Rowlet, Litten, Popplio

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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One-Star Raids: Bulbasaur wearing a party hat Shiny Icon, Charmander wearing a party hat Shiny Icon, Squirtle wearing a party hat Shiny Icon, Pikachu wearing a cake hat Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Magneton, Lapras Shiny Icon, Flareon, Snorlax Shiny Icon, Sealeo
Five-Star Raids: Articuno Shiny Icon, Zapdos Shiny Icon, Moltres Shiny Icon
Mega Raids: Mega Blastoise Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

Anniversary-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete them to earn encounters with first-partner Pokémon, such as Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, Mudkip, and more!

Some Field Research tasks will also award Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.

Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, Swampert

Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.*

Complete the event-themed research tasks, such as hatching seven Eggs or evolving seven Pokémon, to receive the following.

  • 1× Incubator
  • 1× Super Incubator
  • 1× Premium Battle Pass
  • 1× Lucky Egg
  • 1× Rocket Radar
  • 1× Star Piece
  • 1× Incense
  • 77,777 XP
  • An encounter with Pikachu wearing a party hat

IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

*The 7th Anniversary Party Timed Research ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until July 11, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

You and Mew

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For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up the Masterwork Research story, All-in-One #151. Originally available during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto in 2021, we’re making this Masterwork Research story available once more as part of our 7th Anniversary Party. Complete it for an encounter with the elusive Shiny Mew!

Once purchased, you’ll be able to access a Masterwork Research story, intended to be completed over a long period of time. Tickets for this Masterwork Research story will be available to purchase until Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the 7th Anniversary Party event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.

Trainers who purchase or have previously received this Masterwork Research story can also enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of our 7th Anniversary Party event.

2× Incense duration
2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
2× Lure Duration

Please note that you will not be able to gift this Masterwork Research ticket to other Trainers.

*Trainers who purchased a ticket to Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto will not be able to purchase this Masterwork Research story.

Celebrate seven years of Pokémon GO with #0007!

To celebrate the 7th anniversary of Pokémon GO, a Community Day Classic featuring Squirtle, Pokémon #0007, will be held Sunday, July 9, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. local time.

Check out this page to learn more about Squirtle Community Day Classic!

New avatar items and stickers

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The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!

7th Anniversary Top Set
7th Anniversary Pants

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You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemongo-7th-anniversary/