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Get the party started with bountiful event bonuses, incredible research, and more.
It’s been seven splendid years of catching, battling, and making friends in Pokémon GO, so now’s the time to celebrate with an all-out 7th Anniversary Party! Through July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, throw on a festive party hat and make the most of unique daily event bonuses, Field Research, Timed Research, and Masterwork Research—all while catching costumed Pokémon.
Seven’s your lucky number during this celebration—you’ll have an increased chance of obtaining 7, 77, or more Gimmighoul Coins when spinning a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module. And Pokémon No. 0007, Squirtle, will play a starring role during Community Day Classic on July 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time. Throughout the week, there will be an increased chance to become Lucky Friends and an increased chance to receive Lucky Pokémon in trades.
Every day of the celebration brings superb bonus, so catch, hatch, transfer, and evolve to take advantage of the following.
- July 6: 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- July 7: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- July 8: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- July 9: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in an Incubator on this day
- July 10: Friendship levels will increase twice as fast
- July 11: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
- July 12: 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
Take on anniversary-themed Field Research tasks to earn encounters with first partner Pokémon, such as Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, and Mudkip. Some tasks will also award Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, or Swampert. Trainers can also purchase a Timed Research ticket for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). To receive all the rewards, this Timed Research must be completed before July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time—it includes tasks such as hatching seven Eggs and evolving seven Pokémon. Rewards include the following.
- 1 Incubator
- 1 Super Incubator
- 1 Premium Raid Pass
- 1 Lucky Egg
- 1 Rocket Radar
- 1 Star Piece
- 1 Incense
- 77,777 XP
- An encounter with Pikachu wearing a party hat
Lastly, celebrate seven years with the Masterwork Research Story All-in-One #151, available for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). As hinted by the number, Trainers who complete this research will earn an encounter with Shiny Mew. This research was originally available during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto in 2021, and it will only be available to Trainers who didn’t purchase the research in 2021. Tickets are available for purchase through July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The party continues with a parade of playful Pokémon appearing in the wild, including Squirtle wearing a party hat, Pikachu wearing a cake hat, Meowth, Ponyta, Galarian Ponyta, Absol, and Togedemaru. There will also be different Pokémon out and about each day of the celebration.
- July 6: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle wearing a party hat
- July 7: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile
- July 8: Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip
- July 9: Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup
- July 10: Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott
- July 11: Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie
- July 12: Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio
If you’re not busy with research, themed Pokémon in the wild, and loads of event bonuses, why not take on these raids?
- One-Star Raids
- Bulbasaur wearing a party hat
- Charmander wearing a party hat
- Squirtle wearing a party hat
- Pikachu wearing a cake hat
- Three-Star Raids
- Magneton
- Lapras
- Flareon
- Snorlax
- Sealeo
- Five-Star Raids
- Mega Raids
- Mega Blastoise
Party like it’s 2016, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Pokémon GO is celebrating seven stellar years, and it’s time to party!
Trainers,
There’s always something happening in the world of Pokémon GO, and soon, that’ll be our seventh anniversary!
Join us for our 7th Anniversary Party event, featuring rotating bonuses, glimmering Gimmighoul coins, different Pokémon appearing each day to help us celebrate, the return of a shiny Masterwork Research Story, and more!
Thank you for joining us in adventuring, exploring, and learning more about Pokémon over the last seven years. From now until next year’s party, let’s GO!
Pokémon GO’s 7th Anniversary Party
Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon debuts
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
Event Bonuses
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Field Research task encounters
Anniversary-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
Swampert
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 hatching seven Eggs or evolving seven 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
- 77,777 XP
- An encounter with Pikachu wearing a party hat
IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 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.
You and Mew
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up the Masterwork Research story, All-in-One #151.*
Originally available during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto in 2021, we’re making this Masterwork Research story available once more as part of our 7th Anniversary Party. Complete it for an encounter with the elusive Shiny Mew!
Once purchased, you’ll be able to access a Masterwork Research story, intended to be completed over a long period of time.
Tickets for this Masterwork Research story will be available to purchase until Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the 7th Anniversary Party event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.
Trainers who purchase or have previously received this Masterwork Research story can also enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of our 7th Anniversary Party event.
2× Incense duration
2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
2× Lure Duration
Please note that you will not be able to gift this Masterwork Research ticket to other Trainers.
Celebrate seven years of Pokémon GO with #0007!
To celebrate the 7th anniversary of Pokémon GO, a Community Day Classic featuring Squirtle, Pokémon #0007, will be held Sunday, July 9, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. local time.
Check out this page to learn more about Squirtle Community Day Classic!
New avatar items and stickers
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!
7th Anniversary Top Set
7th Anniversary Pants
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Keep the party going with the Pokémon GO Web Store!
Need some extra supplies to celebrate during our 7th Anniversary Party? Check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for an exclusive Anniversary Box, available from July 6 to July 10!
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
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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