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

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

Get ready for a week-long Pokémon GO celebration starting Friday, June 28th, at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until Wednesday, July 3rd, at 8:00 p.m.! This anniversary event is packed with exciting new Pokémon debuts, boosted bonuses, and enhanced raid and trading opportunities.

What's in Store?

Prepare for the arrival of party-hat-wearing Grimer and Muk! Keep an eye out for a shiny Grimer – a rare treat! Meltan also makes a shiny return, accessible via the Mystery Box during the event.

This anniversary significantly increases your chances of becoming Lucky Friends and obtaining Lucky Pokémon through trades. Friendship levels will advance rapidly by opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together. You'll also have a chance to find 8 or even 88 Gimmighoul Coins when using a Golden Lure Module at PokéStops.

Throughout the event, special bonuses are activated:

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

One-star raids offer increased shiny rates for the festively adorned Pokémon. Event-themed Field Research tasks reward encounters with partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, and Mudkip, alongside Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.

For a small fee, you can access Timed Research tasks and the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research. Visit the official website for a complete list of paid events. Don't forget to explore the Pokémon GO web store for adorable stickers and a special Anniversary Box!

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