Happy Anniversary! It feels like it's been a long time since 2016 and the release of Pokemon Go, and now it's just about time to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the game. Bonuses galore and, as expected, a plethora of hats, await. So let's Go and celebrate yet another year.
Pokemon Go 8th Anniversary
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time | July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- Players will be able to obtain 8 or 88 Gimmghoul Coins when spinning Pokestops with Golden Lures active.
- Several friendship-related bonuses will be available:
- Increased odds of triggering Lucky Friends when interacting.
- Increased offs of trades resulting in Lucky Pokemon.
- Friendship will increase faster when interacting with friends.
- A $4.99 Anniversary Box will be available in the Pokemon Go Web Store.
- A new set of Avatar Items will be available.
- Players will also be able to enjoy additional bonuses during specific time frames:
| Bonus | Bonus Start | Bonus End |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs | June 28 at 10:00 a.m. | June 29 at 11:59 p.m. |
| 2x Catch XP | June 30 at 12:00 a.m. | July 1 at 11:59 p.m. |
| 2x Catch Stardust | July 2 at 12:00 a.m. | July 3 at 8:00 p.m. |
- A selection of Pokemon will be available more frequently in the wild.
- Among them, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, and Eevee will be available wearing special party hats. Grimer will also be available wearing a Party Hat for the first time.
- Additionally, a selection of Pokemon will be available more frequently from June 28 at 10:00 a.m. until June 29 at 11:59 p.m.
- A selection of Pokemon will be available more frequently from June 30 at 12:00 a.m. until July 1 at 11:59 p.m.
- A selection of Pokemon will be available more frequently from July 2 at 12:00 a.m. until July 2 at 8:00 p.m.
- Shiny Meltan will be available via the Meltan Box during this event
- A selection of Pokemon will be available via raids, all of which will have party hats on.
- Field Research will be available that rewards various Starter Pokemon, as well as Mega Energy for the following Pokemon:
- Timed Research will be available that rewards XP, Stadust, encounters with Meltan, and various Pokemon wearing Party Hats
- A $2.00 Paid Research line will be available that rewards various premium items and bonuses:
- 1 Incubator
- 1 Super Incubator
- 1 Super Battle Pass
- 1 Lucky Egg
- 1 Rocket Radar
- 1 Star Piece
- 1 Incense
- 1 Poffin
- 88,888 XP
- An encounter with Meltan
- A $5.00 Paid Research line will also be available, titled "Whispers in the Woods". This line will reward various bonuses, and an encounter with Shiny Celebi.
- Various Pokestop Showcases will be available.
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Pokémon GO’s 8th Anniversary Party
Friday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debuts
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
Grimer wearing a party hat*
Muk wearing a party hat*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Meltan
When you use the Mystery Box during this event, you might encounter Shiny Meltan—if you’re lucky!
In addition, you’ll be able to open the Mystery Box more frequently.
Event Bonuses
- Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
- Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades.
- Friendship levels will increase faster than normal through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles!
- Chance of finding 8 or 88 (or maybe more!) Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.
In addition to the above, the 8th Anniversary Party will have special bonuses on certain days!
June 28 at 10:00 a.m. – June 29 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator on these days.
June 30 at 12:00 a.m. – July 1 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
July 2 at 12:00 a.m. – July 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Bulbasaur wearing a party hat*
Charmander wearing a party hat*
Squirtle wearing a party hat*
Pikachu wearing a cake hat*
Grimer wearing a party hat*
Eevee wearing a party hat*
Sprigatito
Fuecoco
QuaxlySome Trainers might even encounter the following!
Alolan Grimer*
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently on these dates.
June 28 at 10:00 a.m. – June 29 at 11:59 p.m. local time
Chikorita*
Cyndaquil*
Totodile*
Treecko*
Torchic*
Mudkip*June 30 at 12:00 a.m. – July 1 at 11:59 p.m. local time
Turtwig*
Chimchar*
Piplup*
Snivy*
Tepig*
Oshawott*July 2 at 12:00 a.m. – July 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Chespin*
Fennekin*
Froakie*
Rowlet*
Litten*
Popplio*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Pokémon appearing in one-star raids will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.
One-Star Raids
Bulbasaur wearing a party hat*
Charmander wearing a party hat*
Squirtle wearing a party hat*
Pikachu wearing a cake hat*
Grimer wearing a party hat**If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-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
SwampertTimed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.
Complete tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Raticate wearing a party hat, Nidorino wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, Meltan, and more!
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 the event-themed research tasks, such as spinning eight PokéStops or evolving eight 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
- 1 Poffin
- 88,888 XP
- An encounter with Meltan
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 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.
Whispers in the Woods
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up a Masterwork Research story, Whispers in the Woods, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Celebi!*
Shiny Celebi originally appeared in Pokémon GO in the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research story, and it’s returning once more as part of our 8th Anniversary Party. Once purchased, you’ll be able to access a Masterwork Research story, which are special kinds of research that are intended to be completed over a long period of time.
Tickets for this Masterwork Research story will be available to purchase until Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the 8th Anniversary Party event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Friday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.
Trainers who purchase this Masterwork Research story or have previously received the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research story (either active or completed) can also enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of our 8th Anniversary Party event.
- 2× Incense duration
- 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
- 2× Lucky Egg duration
* Trainers who completed the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research story will not be able to purchase this Masterwork Research story.
Pokémon GO Web Store — Anniversary Box
The Pokémon GO Web Store is celebrating this exciting milestone with the Anniversary Box! This offer features three Remote Raid Passes, one Incubator, and three Premium Battle Passes for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Make sure to check it out!
Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO.
New Avatar Items
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event.
Noctowl Loose-Fitting Jacket
Mankey Loose-Fitting Jacket
Loose-Fitting Pants (Dark Gray)
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat
Pa’u Style Oricorio Hat
Baile Style Oricorio Hat
Sensu Style Oricorio Hat
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
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
