New Raids And Bonuses Await In Pokémon GO’s 8th Anniversary!

Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Extravaganza! Get Ready to Celebrate!

Pokémon GO is turning eight, and the festivities are epic! Join the celebration from Friday, June 28th, 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 3rd, 8:00 p.m. Prepare for exciting new Pokémon debuts, boosted event bonuses, and incredible raid and trading opportunities.

Here's a sneak peek at the anniversary excitement:

Party Pokémon and Shiny Encounters: Spot Grimer and Muk sporting celebratory hats! Keep an eye out for a Shiny Grimer – a rare and coveted find. Plus, Meltan makes a shiny return when using the Mystery Box during the event.

Friendship Frenzy and Lucky Trades: Become Lucky Friends more easily and snag Lucky Pokémon in trades. Friendship levels 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 these rotating bonuses:

• June 28th-29th: Half Egg Hatch Distance.
• June 30th-July 1st: Double XP for catching Pokémon.
• July 2nd-3rd: Double Stardust for catches.

Raids and Research: One-star raids offer increased chances of encountering shiny, festively dressed Pokémon. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks to encounter partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, Mudkip, and more. Earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.

Timed Research and More: Take advantage of Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research (available for purchase). Explore the official website for the full list of paid events. Don't miss the adorable stickers and special Anniversary Box in the Pokémon GO web store!

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