Pokemon GO 8th Anniversary Party Event Details and Bonuses
Celebrate Pokémon GO‘s 8th Anniversary Party with new costumed Pokémon, event bonuses, exclusive research, and more.
Pokémon GO is celebrating its 8th anniversary with an exciting event packed with new costumed Pokémon, increased chances for Lucky Friends and Pokémon, and special bonuses. Trainers can participate in the festivities from Friday to Wednesday and enjoy a variety of event-themed content.
Pokemon Debuts and Increased Spawns
During the 8th Anniversary Party, new costumed Pokemon will appear, including Grimer and Muk wearing party hats, with a chance to encounter Shiny Grimer. Using the Mystery Box may also reward players with a Shiny Meltan encounter. The event features increased spawns of various Pokemon, such as:
- Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Grimer, and Eevee wearing party hats
- Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
- Alolan Grimer
- Starter Pokemon from different generations, with each set available on specific dates
Event Bonuses and Daily Rewards
Trainers can enjoy several bonuses throughout the event, including:
- Increased chance to become Lucky Friends and get Lucky Pokémon in trades
- Faster friendship level increases through Gift opening, trading, raiding, and battling
- Chance to find Gimmighoul Coins when spinning PokéStops with Golden Lure Modules
Additionally, each day of the event offers unique rewards:
| Date | Bonus |
| Friday – Saturday | 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance |
| Saturday – Sunday | 2× XP for catching Pokémon |
| Monday – Wednesday | 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon |
Raids, Field Research, and Timed Research
One-star raids will feature costumed Pokémon such as Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, and Grimer wearing party hats, with a higher Shiny chance compared to wild encounters.
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available, rewarding encounters with first-partner Pokémon and Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.
Trainers can also complete event-themed Timed Research to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with costumed Pokémon like Raticate, Nidorino, Wobbuffet, and Meltan.
Paid Timed Research and Masterwork Research
For a small fee, Trainers can access exclusive content:
- Event-exclusive Timed Research offering valuable items and an encounter with Meltan
- Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research, leading to a Shiny Celebi encounter and granting bonuses like 2× Incense, Daily Adventure Incense, and Lucky Egg duration
The Pokémon GO Web Store features an Anniversary Box containing Remote Raid Passes, an Incubator, and Premium Battle Passes at a discounted price. Trainers can also purchase new avatar items, such as Noctowl and Mankey Loose-Fitting Jackets, Oricorio Hats, and more.
Summary
| Feature | Details |
| Pokémon Debuts | Costumed Grimer, Muk, and Meltan |
| Increased Spawns | Costumed Pokémon, starters, and more |
| Event Bonuses | Lucky Friends/Pokémon, friendship levels, Gimmighoul Coins |
| Daily Rewards | 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance, 2× XP, 2× Stardust |
| Raids and Research | Costumed Pokémon, Mega Energy, event-themed tasks |
| Paid Content | Exclusive Timed Research, Shiny Celebi Masterwork Research |
| Anniversary Box | Discounted bundle of valuable items |
| Avatar Items | New jackets, hats, and more |
