Pokémon GO Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Exciting Raids and Bonuses!

Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Extravaganza!

Get ready for a week-long celebration starting Friday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.! This anniversary event is packed with exciting new Pokémon debuts, boosted bonuses, and enhanced raid and trading opportunities.

Anniversary Highlights:

• Party Pokémon: Encounter Grimer and Muk sporting festive party hats! Shiny Grimer will also be making an appearance. Plus, a shiny Meltan comeback awaits those using the Mystery Box during the event.

• Friendship Frenzy: Become Lucky Friends and obtain Lucky Pokémon more easily through trades. Friendship levels will increase rapidly when opening Gifts, trading, or battling together. Spin PokéStops with a Golden Lure Module for a chance to find 8 or even 88 Gimmighoul Coins!

• Bonus Bonanza: Enjoy rotating daily bonuses:

  • June 28th-29th: Half Egg Hatch Distance
  • June 30th-July 1st: Double Catch XP
  • July 2nd-3rd: Double Catch Stardust

• Raid Rewards: One-star raids will feature the costumed Pokémon with increased Shiny rates. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks to encounter partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, and Mudkip, and earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.

• Special Research: Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research will be available for purchase. Visit the official website for details on all paid events.

• In-Game Store: Don't miss the adorable anniversary stickers and the special Anniversary Box available in the Pokémon GO in-game store.

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