Pokémon GO’s 9th Anniversary Party

In addition to the above, the 9th Anniversary Party will have special bonuses on certain days!

July 1 at 10:00 a.m. – July 3 at 10:00 a.m. local time

• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator on these days.

July 3 at 10:00 a.m. – July 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time

• 2× XP for catching Pokémon.

July 5 at 10:00 a.m. – July 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time

• 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

First partner Pokémon will appear on certain dates throughout the event.

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. This includes Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin—if you’re lucky!

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.

Timed Research rewards include the following:

• XP
• Stardust
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Bulbasaur wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin, and more!

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• One Super Incubator
• One Max Mushroom
• An encounter with Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin
• And more!

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up a Masterwork Research story, Wish Granted, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Jirachi!*

Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the 9th Anniversary Party event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point during the event. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.

Trainers who purchase this Masterwork Research story or have previously received the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (either active or completed) can also enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of our 9th Anniversary Party event.

• 2× Incense duration
• 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
• 2× Lucky Egg duration

*Trainers who have already obtained the Masterwork Research story Wish Granted will not be able to purchase it again.

Celebrate Pokémon GO’s 9th Anniversary with the exclusive Ultra Ticket Box in the Pokémon GO Web Store! This special offer includes:

• A Timed Research ticket
• Early access to the Party Hat avatar item
• 3 Max Potions
• 3 Max Revives
• 1 Star Piece

All this for just US$4.99 (or equivalent in your local currency). Don’t miss out!

Plus, remember: Trainers earn double Reward Points on eligible purchases made through the Pokémon GO Web Store!

The following avatar items will be available for purchase in the in-game shop during the event:

• Team Valor GO Wristband
• Team Mystic GO Wristband
• Team Instinct GO Wristband

You can collect event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, or purchasing them from the in-game shop.