Happy Anniversary, everyone! As we make our way towards July, Pokemon Go celebrates its introduction way back in the Summer of 2016. Six years later, we've got Pokemon in our dex originating from Kanto to Galar, and we have no end in sight. So let's get ready for this new celebration and the bonuses that it will entail.
Sixth Anniversary Event
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time | July 12, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- Charizard, Charmeleon, and Pikachu will make their debut with new event hats
- New avatar items and stickers will be available
- 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 research
- Yup, that's it. That's all that we get for the Sixth anniversary event.
Battle Weekend
But we're not done yet! In conjunction with the Anniversary event, we've also got an upcoming Battle Weekend, and updates to Team Rocket as well.
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. local time | July 10, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. local time |
- Rocket Balloons will spawn every 3 hours
- Up to 20 Go Battle League sets will be available per day
- 4x Stardust from Go battle League
- Charged TMs will be able to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokemon
- New Shadow Pokemon will be available from Rocket battles, including Shadow Latios from Giovanni
Full Announcement
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Trainers,
It’s time to celebrate Pokémon GO and party like it’s 2016! To help kick this anniversary into high gear, we’re having a sensational six-themed celebration—including a special emphasis on Charizard, which is #006 in the Pokedéx. With event-themed Field Research and a Battle Weekend taking place, there’ll be plenty of fun for Trainers everywhere to enjoy!
What’s more, our intel suggests there may be components to this event that will only be revealed after certain Ultra Unlock conditions are met. Could Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin have something to do with this?
Tickets are still available for Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin, Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle, and Pokémon GO Fest: Sapporo. Stay tuned for more details on the global Finale event that will take place on August 27!
Pokémon GO Anniversary Event
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon debuts
Party Hat Charmeleon, Party Hat Charizard, and Cake Costume Pikachu will make their Pokémon GO debuts! This is also the first time Trainers will be able to evolve their Party Hat Charmanders! If you’re lucky, you may even encounter Shiny Party Hat Charmeleon and Shiny Party Hat Charizard!
Party Hat Charmeleon
Party Hat Charizard
Cake Costume Pikachu
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Bulbasaur
Party Hat Charmander
Squirtle
Cake Costume Pikachu
Machop
Ledyba
Ralts
Buneary
Venipede
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Bunnelby
Litleo
Pikipek
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Gabite
Clauncher
Helioptile
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
Cake Costume Pikachu
Dratini
Three-Star Raids
Venusaur
Party Hat Charizard
Blastoise
Tyranitar
Metagross
Five-Star Raids
Zapdos
Mega Charizard X **
Mega Charizard Y***
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
**Mega Charizard X will appear in Raid battles on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, and Thursday, July 7, 2022.
***Mega Charizard Y will appear in Raid battles from Thursday, July 7, 2022, to Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Field Research task encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!
Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Chikorita
Cyndaquil
Totodile
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip
Turtwig
Chimchar
Piplup
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Rowlet
Litten
Popplio
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
New avatar items and stickers
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!
Sixth anniversary avatar items
You’ll also be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Battle Weekend
From Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Event bonuses
Team GO Rocket balloons will appear every three hours.
Enjoy up to 20 GO Battle League sets each day.
Earn 4× Stardust from GO Battle League Rewards.
Use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
Save Shadow Latios!
Giovanni doesn’t do anything halfway. After Trainers around the world saved Shadow Latias, the Team GO Rocket boss just had to get his hands on Shadow Latios—and now it needs your help! Get ready to face off against Giovanni and rescue Shadow Latios!
Shadow Latios
Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket Grunts—as well as their leaders, Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are also using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon! If you’re lucky, you may encounter different Shiny Shadow Pokémon than normal, too!
In addition, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!
Geodude
Shinx
Purrloin
And more!
Special Research
Special Research centered on Giovanni will be available. Complete it to earn Super Rocket Radar!
The Special Research will be available to claim until the end of the Season of GO on September 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
