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Kanto Celebration

Event
From Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00 Until Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 20:00

Bonuses


Bonus

One guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokémon.

Bonus

3× Mega Evolution duration.

Bonus

2× XP for spinning PokéStops.

Bonus

Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) to get a Venusaur that knows Frenzy Plant.

Bonus

Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows Blast Burn.

Bonus

Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to get a Blastoise that knows Hydro Cannon.

Bonus

Take a few snapshots during the event for a surprise!


Wild Encounters

Event-themed Pokémon will appear in the wild, including Chansey*, Snorlax*, Abra* and more!

Timed Research

Free event-exclusive Timed Research will be available! Complete the research tasks to earn XP, Stardust, Mega Energy, and encounters with Pokémon first discovered in Kanto that usually only appear in certain parts of the world!

  • Kanto Celebration: Near and Farfetch’d from Tuesday, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. local time
  • Kanto Celebration: Kang You Dig It from Wednesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, September 4, at 10:00 a.m. local time
  • Kanto Celebration: Mime Time from Thursday, September 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. local time
  • Kanto Celebration: Tauros Taming from Friday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, September 6, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before the Timed Research ends.

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy, XP, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more!

Collection Challenges

Complete Collection Challenges by catching and evolving Pokémon to receive Mega Energy.

Paid Special Research

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Special Research.

Special Research rewards include the following.

  • Dynamax Articuno
  • Dynamax Zapdos
  • Dynamax Moltres
  • And more!
Ultra Ticket Box

The Kanto Celebration Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!