Pokémon GO is turning 10, if you can believe that, and developer Niantic is celebrating with a special in-game event packed with bonuses and new things.
The Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Party will run from July 4 at 10 AM until July 6 at 8 PM local time, with some bonuses extending through to the end of July.
The headline for this event is Gimmighoul, holding a 10th-anniversary coin, which can be encountered via Golden Lure Modules and Coin Bags. For the first time, players will also have a chance to encounter a Shiny Gimmighoul while using a Coin Bag, and lucky Trainers may find one with a Special Background.
Throughout the event, trainers will earn four times the usual XP and Stardust for catching Pokémon, while event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild will have increased Shiny rates.
Several fan-favourite costumed Pokémon will also return, including:
- Pikachu wearing a cake hat
- Eevee wearing a party hat
- Wurmple wearing a party hat
There may be shiny versions of these to catch as well.
Players will also be able to evolve certain Pokémon to receive their classic Community Day-exclusive attacks:
- Venusaur – Frenzy Plant
- Charizard – Blast Burn
- Blastoise – Hydro Cannon
A new Paid Timed Research will also be available for US$1.99 (or regional equivalent), rewarding trainers with:
- One Super Incubator
- One Premium Battle Pass
- An encounter with Gimmighoul holding a 10th anniversary coin with a Special Background
- Additional event rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks, stickers and a new avatar item will also be available throughout the celebration.
The debut of Gimmighoul holding a 10th anniversary coin and the chance to find a Shiny Gimmighoul will continue until July 31, giving trainers a little extra time to hunt down the anniversary-exclusive Pokémon.
Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary Party begins July 4. Will you be hunting for a Shiny Gimmighoul, or are you just excited to celebrate a decade of Pokémon GO? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
