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

Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Celebration is almost here! Get ready for a week of festivities starting Friday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. This anniversary promises exciting new Pokémon debuts, boosted event bonuses, and enhanced raid and trading opportunities.

Anniversary Highlights:

• Party Pokémon: Encounter Grimer and Muk sporting party hats! Shiny Grimer will also make an appearance, and a shiny Meltan comeback is possible using the Mystery Box.

• Friendship Frenzy: Enjoy increased chances of becoming Lucky Friends and obtaining Lucky Pokémon through trades. Friendship levels will advance rapidly through Gift opening, trading, and battling. You might even discover 8 or 88 Gimmighoul Coins when spinning PokéStops with a Golden Lure Module.

• Bonus Bonanza: Special bonuses are scheduled throughout the event:

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

• Raid Rewards: One-star raids offer increased shiny rates for the costumed Pokémon.

• Research Rewards: Complete event-themed Field Research tasks for encounters with partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, and Mudkip. Earn Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.

• Paid Events: Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research are available for purchase. Visit the official website for details.

• In-Game Store: Snag adorable anniversary stickers and a special Anniversary Box in the Pokémon GO web store.

Don't miss out on this momentous occasion! Prepare for a week of exciting Pokémon GO adventures. And be sure to check out our other recent articles for more gaming news.