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

Pokémon GO is turning eight, and the festivities are about to begin! Join the fun 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 excitement:

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

Friendship Frenzy and Lucky Trades: Become Lucky Friends more easily and score Lucky Pokémon in trades. Friendship levels will increase rapidly by opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together. And you could discover 8 or even 88 Gimmighoul Coins when spinning PokéStops with a Golden Lure Module.

Bonus Bonanza: Enjoy these special bonuses throughout the event:

• 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 Rewards: 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. You'll also earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.

More to Explore: 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 also features adorable stickers and a special Anniversary Box.

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an unforgettable Pokémon GO 8th Anniversary celebration! And don't forget to check out our other recent articles, including the latest news on Cookie Run: Kingdom.