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It’s party time! Join the festivities and celebrate with bonuses and costumed Pokémon debuts.
Pokémon GO is celebrating its anniversary, and you’re invited to the 9th Anniversary Party from July 1 at 10:00 a.m. to July 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time! New costumed Pokémon debut, and there will be unique bonuses each day of the event. Ivysaur and Venusaur came dressed to the nines with party hats. Trainers might also find Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin—if they’re lucky, they may even encounter a Shiny one! Trainers might also find 9, 99, or even more Gimmighoul Coins when they spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.
The fun doesn’t stop there. Event bonuses include an increased chance to become Lucky Friends, an increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades, and friendship levels increasing faster than usual. PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module, and Trainers will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pikachu wearing a cake hat and Shiny Eevee wearing a party hat from raids.
The party keeps going—check out these event bonuses for certain days of the event.
- July 1 at 10:00 a.m. to July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance
- July 3 at 10:00 a.m. to July 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time: 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- July 5 at 10:00 a.m. to July 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
The following Pokémon will be partying—er, appearing—more frequently in the wild.
- Bulbasaur wearing a party hat
- Charmander wearing a party hat
- Squirtle wearing a party hat
If you’re lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny one!
The following Pokémon will appear in one-star raids, and they might just be Shiny.
- Pikachu wearing a cake hat
- Eevee wearing a party hat
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the entire event period, so don your party hats and get ready to research! Completing Field Research tasks can earn you items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon—including Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin.
Both free and paid Timed Research opportunities will be available. Free Timed Research rewards include XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Bulbasaur wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin, and more!
Paid Timed Research is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), and rewards include a Super Incubator, a Max Mushroom, an encounter with Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin, and more! The rewards for Timed Research expire, so be sure you complete the tasks and claim your rewards before Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
If you want a party favor for a friend, you can purchase and gift tickets to any of your Pokémon GO friends that you’re Great Friends or higher with.
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can pick up a Masterwork Research story, Wish Granted, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Jirachi. Ticket holders who open Pokémon GO at any point during the ninth anniversary event will gain access to the Masterwork Research story, which they can then complete at any time.
If you have already obtained the Masterwork Research story Wish Granted, you will not be able to purchase it again. However, Trainers who purchase this Masterwork Research story or have previously received the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted can enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of the event.
- 2× Incense duration
- 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
- 2× Lucky Egg duration
Here’s to another great year, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Celebrate nine years with Pokémon GO’s 9th Anniversary Party!
Pokémon GO’s 9th Anniversary Party
Tuesday, July 1, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debuts
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
Ivysaur wearing a party hat
Venusaur wearing a party hat
Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin*^
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^Golden Lure Modules don’t attract Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin
Event Bonuses
- Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
- Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades.
- PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikachu wearing a cake hat and Shiny Eevee wearing a party hat from raids.
- Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin will have a 9th anniversary–themed Special Background!
- Friendship levels will increase faster than normal through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles!
- Chance of finding 9 or 99 (or maybe more!) Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.
- During the 9th Anniversary Party, you may discover party hats in the wild. Tapping on them will award items, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
- Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you might even encounter Shiny Gimmighoul—if you’re lucky!
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.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Bulbasaur wearing a party hat*
Charmander wearing a party hat*
Squirtle wearing a party hat*
First partner Pokémon will appear on certain dates throughout the event.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Pikachu wearing a cake hat*
Eevee wearing a party hat*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
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!
Timed Research
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!
Event Ticket
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!
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted
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.
Pokémon GO Web Store — 9th Anniversary Party Ultra Ticket Box
The Pokémon GO Web Store is celebrating this exciting milestone with the 9th Anniversary Party Ultra Ticket Box! This offer features a Timed Research ticket, exclusive early access to the Party Hat avatar item, three bonus Max Potions, three Max Revives, and one Star Piece for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Make sure to check it out!
Don’t forget, Trainers, you get double the Reward Points on eligible purchases when you shop with the Pokémon GO Web Store!
New Avatar Items
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event.
Team Valor GO Wristband
Team Mystic GO Wristband
Team Instinct GO Wristband
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source:Pokémon
