We've got another one-day event on the near horizon, this time with a distinct emphasis on friendship, trading, and XP accumulation. Between huge experience gain potential and trade incentive, it should prove to be an interesting day.
Friendship Day
| Event Start | Event End | Lucky Trade Bonus End |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. local time | 2:00 p.m. local time | 5:00 p.m. local time |
- Grass Type Pokemon will spawn more frequently
- Trade distance increased to 40km
- 3x Catch XP
- Pokemon traded during the event (and until 5:00 p.m. local time) will have enhanced odds of being Lucky
- Incense and Lures will last for 3 hours if activated during the event
- A special Collection Challenge will be available that grants players 100,000 XP
- Hourly global challenges will be available that reward players 20,000 XP each
This will be a fantastic time to drop a Lucky Egg and do some grinding, so get ready to strive towards Lv.50!
Full Announcement
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Trainers,
We’re excited to introduce Friendship Day, a new event that’s all about having fun with your friends and enjoying various bonuses while playing Pokémon GO. For this first Friendship Day, Grass-type Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild. Plus, you’ll be able to complete a Collection Challenge to receive a ton of XP, and you’ll have an increased chance of receiving Lucky Pokémon when you trade with a friend!
Date + Time
Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time
Features
- Various Grass-type Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild.
- Complete the Friendship Day Collection Challenge before the event concludes to earn 100,000 XP!
- Take part in the Friendship Day Global Challenge! For each hourly challenge you complete, you’ll earn 20,000 XP!
- Green confetti will be appearing on the map in celebration of Grass-type Pokémon!
Bonuses
- You’ll have an increased chance of receiving a Lucky Pokémon when you complete a trade with a friend. Please note that this bonus will be active until 5:00 p.m. local time on the day of the event.
- Trade distance will be increased to 40 km.
- A 3× Catch XP bonus will be active.
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
- Lures activated during the event will last for three hours.
Be sure to share your adventures with us on social media using #PokemonGOfriend! We can’t wait to see what Pokémon you and your friends catch and trade together during Friendship Day.
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—The Pokémon GO team
