Trainers all over the world have been enjoying Pokémon GO for five years,
and we’re celebrating that landmark with an event that features special Pokémon
encounters, loads of First Partner Pokémon, and some cool bonuses. From Tuesday,
July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time,
you can join the celebration!
During the event, Flying Pikachu will appear in the wild
with a unique 5-shaped balloon—this popular Pokémon is clearly ready to party!
Darumaka will also be appearing, and if you’re lucky, you might encounter a
Shiny Darumaka. Flying Pikachu and Darumaka will also show up in one-star raids
along with Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.
Open a Mystery Box during this anniversary event for a
chance to encounter a Shiny Meltan!
It’s hard to celebrate a Pokémon milestone without
acknowledging the Pokémon that often accompany Trainers at the start of their
journeys. This anniversary event will feature appearances by all the First
Partner Pokémon that were originally discovered in regions currently represented
in Pokémon GO. Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile,
Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott,
Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will all be appearing as reward encounters for completing
Field Research. Not only that, but First Partner Pokémon will also be attracted
to active Lure Modules on occasion, and you might even encounter some in the
wild.
You can also encounter First Partner Pokémon by completing
certain Field Research tasks. Try to catch all of them to complete the event’s
Collection Challenge! Doing so will earn you an encounter with Flying Pikachu
with a 5-shaped balloon and a massive amount of Poké Balls.
There’s so much excitement about Pokémon GO’s fifth
anniversary that even the skies are lighting up! The fireworks celebration we
saw during last year’s Pokémon GO Fest is returning, so keep an eye on the map
for some festive fun. While you’re watching the skies, be sure to take note of
the new real-time sky mechanic. This previously announced feature will be
available for everyone just in time for the anniversary, along with additional
Pokédex classifications.
There’s even more excitement in store during this anniversary
event! All Lure Modules will last a full hour, including the Glacial, Magnetic,
Mossy, and Rainy Lure Modules. Item storage limits will also increase by 500 at
the beginning of the event. If you need more storage before the celebration
begins, be sure to grab an upgrade in the shop.
If you happened to miss the Jump-Start Special Research
from last year’s anniversary celebration, then you’re in luck—it’s making its
return! Completing this Special Research will earn you a ton of Stardust and XP
rewards, plus some exciting Pokémon encounters. You can only claim this Special
Research during this event, so don’t miss it!
There will also be special fifth-anniversary Gift Stickers
available from PokéStops, Gifts, and the shop, so you can spread some
anniversary cheer to your friends.
It’s been an incredible five years in Pokémon GO, so have
lots of fun celebrating your adventure during this fifth-anniversary event!
Source: Pokemon
