Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon: Shining Pearl, remakes of the original Generation 4 games of the Main Series, are just atound the corner. New editions to the main series are always a big deal, and Pokemon Go is getting in on the celebration. As is par for the course, we have a new event in honor of the long-awaited Sinnoh remakes, so let's get into it!
Sinnoh Remake Event
| Event Period | Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Event | November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time | November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
| Brilliant Diamond Event | November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time | November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time |
| Shining Pearl Event | November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time | November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- 1/2 Incubator hatch distance, and 1/3 Super Incubator hatch distance
- Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup will appear wearing hats inspired by the male and female protagonists of the Sinnoh region. Note that these Pokemon will not be able to evolve.
- A collection challenge will be available
- Sinnoh-themed Avatar items and stickers will be available
- All Cresselia caught during this event will know the Elite Move Grass Knot.
Brilliant Diamond Event
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available in the wild
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available in raids
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available via eggs
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available through research
Shining Pearl Event
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available in the wild
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available in raids
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available via eggs
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available through research
Full Announcement
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Trainers,
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021!
Learn more about the games here.
Experience the Sinnoh region in an adventure reborn with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl! In celebration of the release of these games on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often in Pokémon GO. Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing special Sinnoh-inspired hats will be appearing in the wild, and avatar items inspired by those same first partner Pokémon will be available in the shop.
Celebrating the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Available for the full duration of the event.
Event Bonuses
1/2 Incubator Distance
1/3 Super Incubator Distance
Costumed Pokémon
Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat
Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat
Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat
Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat
Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat
Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Collection Challenge
In celebration of these costumed Pokémon making their debut, a Collection Challenge will be available that requires you to catch them all.
Complete the challenge to earn 1,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Froslass!
New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles
The following new avatar items will be available in the in-game shop starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!
- Turtwig Costume
- Chimchar Costume
- Piplup Costume
The following new avatar items will be available at no cost starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!
- Sinnoh Hat
- Sinnoh Top Set
- Sinnoh Pants
- Sinnoh Shoes
- Sinnoh Backpack
- Sinnoh Skirt
- Sinnoh Boots
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
The following bundles will also be available in the shop throughout the event.
- Event Box (one-time exchange): 20 Poké Balls, one Sinnoh Stone
- Great Box (300 PokéCoins - one-time exchange): three Super Incubators, two Incubators, one Lure Module
Part 1 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
The first half of the event begins with an homage to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing red Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing white Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Seel
Murkrow
Poochyena
Aron
Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat
Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat
Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat
Bidoof
Kricketot
Buneary
Stunky
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Scyther
Larvitar
Burmy (Plant Cloak)
Buizel
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
One-Star Raids
Cranidos
Drifloon
Bronzor
Gible
Three-Star Raids
Tyranitar
Lopunny
Drapion
Toxicroak
Gallade
Five-Star Raids
Cresselia*
Mega Raids
Mega Lopunny
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
* Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.
7km Eggs
Budew
Bonsly
Happiny
Mime Jr.
Riolu
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
:This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Bagon
Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat
Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat
Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat
Burmy (Sandy Cloak)
Burmy (Trash Cloak)
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Shieldon
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Part 2 – Pokémon Shining Pearl
Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
The second half of the event is an homage to Pokémon Shining Pearl! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing white Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing red Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you may find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!
Wild Encounters
Pinsir
Misdreavus
Houndour
Spheal
Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat
Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat
Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat
Bidoof
Kricketot
Buneary
Glameow
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Slowpoke
Bagon
Buizel
Burmy (Sandy Cloak)
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
One-Star Raids
Shieldon
Drifloon
Bronzor
Three-Star Raids
Salamence
Lopunny
Drapion
Toxicroak
Gallade
Five-Star Raids
Cresselia
Mega Raids
Mega Lopunny
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
* Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.
7km Eggs
Budew
Bonsly
Happiny
Mime Jr.
Riolu
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
:This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.
Field Research Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat
Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat
Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat
Burmy (Plant Cloak)
Burmy (Trash Cloak)
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Larvitar
Cranidos
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
As we all eagerly await the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, why not get a taste of the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO? Hope to see you all out and about playing, Trainers!
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