Pokémon GO Turns 8 with Exciting New Events

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, at 8:00 p.m.! Pokémon GO's anniversary event is packed with exciting new Pokémon, boosted bonuses, and enhanced raid and trading opportunities.

Here's a glimpse of the festivities:

New Pokémon and Shiny Encounters:

Party-hat-wearing Grimer and Muk will make their debut, with a chance to encounter a Shiny Grimer! Meltan also returns with a boosted shiny rate when using the Mystery Box.

Friendship and Trading Boosts:

Become Lucky Friends more easily and acquire Lucky Pokémon through trades! Friendship levels will increase rapidly by opening Gifts, trading, or battling together. You might even discover 8 or 88 Gimmighoul Coins when spinning PokéStops with a Golden Lure Module.

Rotating Catch Bonuses:

Enjoy these special bonuses throughout the event:

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

Raids and Research:

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, Mudkip, and others. You'll also earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.

Timed Research and More:

Don't miss out on Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research (available for purchase). Visit the official website for a complete list of paid events. The Pokémon GO web store offers adorable stickers and a special Anniversary Box.

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