List of events in Pokémon GO

This is a list of events in Pokémon GO, which include any temporary bonuses and increased wild spawns that occur for each event.

Community Day

Main article: Community Day

Community Days are monthly, three-hour events that feature a specific Pokémon. During this time, the featured Pokémon will have drastically increased spawn rates, and players will receive bonuses for certain in-game actions.

Global events

Global events are in-game thematic events that run for a limited time. Most of these events are free of charge and are activated directly by Niantic and do not require any kind of registration.

Name	Date	Mechanics
		Limited time	New addition
Halloween 2016	October 26 - November 1, 2016	Double Candy for catching, hatching, or transferring Pokémon. Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast. Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokémon (Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno).
Celebration	November 23 - 30, 2016		Double XP and Stardust when completing in-game actions.
Holiday 2016	December 25, 2016 - January 8, 2017	One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. (December 25, 2016- January 3, 2017) Increased hatching rates for Generation II Pokémon. (December 25, 2016- January 3, 2017) Increased spawn rates for Generation I starters. (December 30, 2016-January 8, 2017) Lures modules last for 60 minutes. (December 30, 2016-January 8, 2017) Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats. Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Valentine's Day 2017	February 8 - 15, 2017	Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokémon. Buddy Pokémon earns Candy twice as fast. Increased spawn rates of pink Pokémon. Increased hatching rates for Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Smoochum. Lures modules last for 6 hours.
Water Festival 2017	March 22 - 29, 2017	Increased spawn rates for Water-type Pokémon.	"Magikarp Hat" clothing item for your avatar. Shiny Magikarp
Eggstravaganza 2017	April 13 - 20, 2017	Greater variety of Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs. More Candy when hatching. Double XP when completing in-game actions. Lucky Eggs 50% off in the in-game shop.
Grass Weekend 2017	May 5 - 8, 2017	Increased spawn rates of Grass-type Pokémon. Lure modules last for 6 hours.
Adventure Week 2017	May 18 - 25, 2017	Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast. Increased spawn rates of Rock-type Pokémon. Increased dropping rates of items from PokeStops. All Balls 50% off in the in-game shop.	"Explorer's Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
Solstice 2017	June 13 - 21, 2017	Increased spawn rates of Fire- and Ice-type Pokémon. Huge XP bonuses for throwing Poké Balls accurately. Discounted Lucky Eggs in the in-game shop.
First Anniversary	July 6 - 24, 2017	Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hats. Special Anniversary Box in the in-game shop (Incubators, Max Revives, Ultra Balls, and Raid Passes)
Equinox 2017	September 22 - October 2, 2017	Double Stardust when catching Pokémon and hatching Eggs. 20 bonus Stardust for Berry feeding. Registering a new Pokémon to your Pokédex will earn you triple the normal XP. Increased hatching rates for Pokémon not normally found in 2 km Eggs (Chansey, Mareep, Larvitar, and more.) Special boxes in the in-game shop (Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, all-new Super Incubators)
Halloween 2017	October 20 - November 2, 2017	Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokémon. Buddy Pokémon earns Candy twice as fast. Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokémon: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno. Special boxes in the in-game shop (Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, all-new Super Incubators) Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing a witch hat.	Ghost-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region: Sableye, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops. Including Shiny forms "Mimikyu’s Disguise Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
Holiday 2017	December 21, 2017 - January 4, 2018	One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. (December 22-25, 2017) Increased spawn rates for Ice-type Pokémon. Special boxes in the in-game shop (Super Incubators, Lure Modules, and the all-new Star Pieces) Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats.	More Water and Ice-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region. Including Shiny Snorunt Delibird (only for the duration of the event)
Valentine’s Day 2018	February 13-16, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Chansey and Luvdisc, which grant triple Stardust when caught.	Shiny Luvdisc
Lunar New Year 2018	February 15- 17, 2018	Increased spawn rates for the dog-like Pokémon: Growlithe, Eevee, Snubbull, Poochyena and Electrike, which grant triple Stardust when caught.	Shiny Poochyena
Eggstravaganza 2018	March 22 - April 2, 2018	Greater variety of Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs. More Candy when hatching. Double Stardust when completing in-game actions. Special boxes in the in-game shop (Super Incubators and Star Pieces)	Shiny Togepi, Magby, and Wynaut
April Fools' Day 2018	March 31-April 7, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Murkrow. Pokémon icons replaced with 8-bit graphics.	Shiny Murkrow
Kanto Celebration	April 10 - 17, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto region. Double Candy when completing in-game actions. Special boxes containing Raid Passes in the in-game shop. Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Kanto Pokémon ★: Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, and Magikarp ★★: Sandslash, Muk, Exeggutor, Lickitung, and Weezing ★★★: Alakazam, Machamp, Gengar, Onix, Scyther, Omastar, Kabutops, and Aerodactyl ★★★★: Golem, Rhydon, Lapras, and Snorlax
Earth Day 2018	April 23 - 30, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Water, Grass and Ground-type Pokémon, which grant 3× Stardust when caught.	Shiny Wailmer
Showdown 2018	May 1 - 14, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Fighting-type Pokémon. Double items from Badge bonus when spinning Photo Discs at Gyms. Double XP for Gym and Raid Battles. Raid Battles award guaranteed 3,000 Stardust for participating, and at least 1 Rare Candy for winning. Level 2 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Fighting-type Pokémon ★★: Primeape, Exeggutor, Combusken, Sableye, and Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Breloom ★★★★: Poliwrath, Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol	Shiny Makuhita and Meditite
Adventure Week 2018	May 24 - June 5, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Rock-type Pokémon. Event-exclusive Field Research Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon ★: Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, Lileep, and Anorith ★★: Sudowoodo, Magcargo, Nosepass, and Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Aerodactyl, Shuckle, and Solrock/Lunatone ★★★★: Golem, Rhydon, Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast. Bonus XP for spinning PokéStops and Gyms (up to 10 times the usual amount if spun for the first time)	Shiny Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl
Water Festival 2018	June 7 - 21, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Water-type Pokémon, which grant triple Stardust when caught. Event-exclusive Field Research and 2 km Eggs featuring Water-type Pokémon. Double Candy and Stardust when hatching Eggs. Raid Battles featuring Water-type Pokémon and Kyogre ★: Shellder, Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, and Wailmer ★★: Tentacruel, Croconaw, Marshtomp, and Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Starmie, Vaporeon, and Sharpedo ★★★★: Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol, and Walrein ★★★★★: Kyogre	Shiny Shellder and Kyogre
Second Anniversary	July 6 - 31, 2018	"Summer-style" Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing straw hats and sunglasses.	"Pikachu Fan" clothing items, which can be bought after unlocking Pikachu Fan medals.
Trading event	August 2 - 19, 2018	All trades cost 25% less Stardust to complete. Bonus Candy when trading. Triple XP when gaining a new Pokédex entry.
Johto Festival	August 20 - 28, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Johto region. Special Field Research and Raid Battles featuring Pokémon originally discovered in Johto region. Special boxes in the in-game shop.	Celebi shirt and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Trainer clothing items for your avatar. Shiny Natu, Sunkern, and Pineco
Ultra Bonus event	September 13 - October 8, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto region. Mewtwo available in Raid Battles until October 8. Mr. Mime, Tauros, Kangaskhan, and Farfetch'd in 7km eggs until October 1, later extended to October 8. Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Psychic Spectacular 2018	October 5 - 14, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Psychic-type Pokémon. Special Field Research featuring Psychic-type Pokémon. Special boxes in the in-game shop.	Shiny Drowzee
Halloween 2018	October 23 - November 1, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Ghost-type Pokémon. Double candy when catching Pokémon Special boxes in the in-game shop. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing a witch hat.	Ghost-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region: Drifloon, Drifblim, Stunky, and Skuntank. Including Shiny Drifloon Giratina Altered Forme available in Raid Battles. Spiritomb available in a limited-time Special Research. "Ghost-themed" clothing items for your avatar.
Holiday 2018	December 18, 2018 - January 2, 2019	Increased spawn rates for Ice-type Pokémon. One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. Limited bonuses on certain days Double Candy from capturing and transferring Pokémon. (December 18 - 22) Double Stardust from capturing Pokémon (December 22 - 26) Double Experience (December 26 - 30) Hatching distance cut in half (December 20 - January 2) Special boxes in the in-game shop. Delibird returning for the duration of event. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats.	"Delibird" themed clothing items for your avatar. Shiny Delibird and Azurill
Hoenn celebration	January 15 - 29, 2019	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Hoenn region. Nincada, Mawile, and Absol available in 7 km Eggs until January 29. Event-exclusive Field Research featuring Hoenn Pokémon. Special boxes in the in-game shop. Caught/Evolved Breloom will know Grass Knot. Raid Battles exclusively featuring Hoenn Pokémon, including Kyogre and Groudon ★: Wingull, Plusle, Minun, Shuppet, and Duskull ★★: Grovyle, Combusken, Marshtomp, Kirlia, Mawile, and Sableye ★★★: Lunatone/Solrock*, Crawdaunt, and Claydol ★★★★: Shiftry, Aggron, Absol, and Metagross ★★★★★: Kyogre and Groudon	"Team Magma and Team Aqua" themed clothing items for your avatar. Shiny Zigzagoon, Taillow, and Groudon
Lunar New Year 2019	February 4 - 13, 2019	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon resembling the zodiac: Rattata, Miltank, Electabuzz, Buneary, Dratini, Ekans, Ponyta, Mareep, Mankey, Torchic, Poochyena, and Spoink Increased chance of obtaining a Lucky Pokémon in a trade. Doubled XP from catching and evolving Pokémon. Special boxes in the in-game shop.	Shiny Spoink and Meltan
Valentine's Day 2019	February 13 - 21, 2019	Increased spawn rates of pink-colored Pokémon, such as Clefairy, Luvdisc, and Hoppip Certain pink Pokémon will hatch more frequently from 7 km Eggs Lure Module will last six hours 2× catch Candy Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring pink Pokémon ★: Ponyta, Krabby, Snubbull, Luvdisc, and Shinx ★★: Slowbro, Electrode, Lickitung, Magmar, and Kirlia ★★★: Ninetales, Chansey, Porygon, Flaaffy, and Miltank ★★★★: Typhlosion, Togetic, Tyranitar, and Absol	Shiny Cleffa and Smoochum
Pokémon Day 2019	February 26 - 28, 2019	Pokémon from the Kanto region will appear more frequently in the wild. Pikachu and Eevee wearing flower crowns will make a special appearance as Field Research encounters and in the wild. Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Kanto Pokémon: ★: Sandshrew, Geodude, Growlithe, Grimer, and Shinx ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Electabuzz, Magmar, and Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Gengar, Chansey, and Aerodactyl ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite, and Absol	Shiny Pidgey and Rattata
Battle Showdown 2019	March 5 - 12, 2019	Fighting-type Pokémon like Mankey, Machop, Makuhita, and Meditite will appear more frequently in the wild. 2× Catch, Battle, and Raid Stardust 2× XP for Gym Badges Earn up to five rewards per day from Trainer Battles, including Rare Candy. Earn up to three rewards per day from challenging team leaders, including Rare Candy. Event-exclusive Field Research	Shiny Mankey and Machop
Equinox 2019	March 19 - 26, 2019	Grass-type Pokémon—like Oddish, Exeggcute, Sunkern, and Shroomish—will appear more frequently in the wild. Event-exclusive Grass-type Pokémon Field Research Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Grass-type Pokémon ★: Chikorita, Sunkern, Lotad, Cacnea, and Shinx ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Grovyle, Mawile, and Roselia ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Tangela, and Breloom ★★★★: Victreebel, Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Shiftry, and Absol	Lunatone and Solrock switch hemispheres Shiny Lunatone and Solrock
Bug Out 2019	April 2 - 9, 2019	Bug-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. 2× Incense duration More Pokémon will appear when using Incense Event-exclusive Bug-type Pokémon Field Research Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Bug-type Pokémon ★: Caterpie, Kricketot, Shinx, and Skorupi ★★: Exeggutor, Pineco, Masquerain, Pineco, and Combee ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Scyther, Pinsir, and Shuckle ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Ninjask, and Absol	Shiny Scyther
Eggstravaganza 2019	April 16 - 23, 2019	Pokémon from the Exeggcute, Chansey, Mareep, and Marill families will appear more frequently in the wild All baby Pokémon obtainable in 2 km Eggs 2× Hatch Candy 2× Incubator effectiveness 2× Lucky Egg duration Event-exclusive Egg-focused Field Research	Shiny Igglybuff and Buneary
Earth Day 2019	April 29 - May 2, 2019	Ground-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild 2× Catch Stardust and 2× Catch Candy for Pokémon appearing as part of this event Raid Battles featuring Ground-type Pokémon, including Groudon ★: Sandshrew, Geodude, Cubone, Swinub, and Shinx ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Misdreavus, Gligar, and Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Onix, Donphan, and Claydol ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Rhydon, Tyranitar, and Absol ★★★★★: Groudon	Shiny Diglett
Pokémon Detective Pikachu	May 7 - 17, 2019	2× XP for catching Pokémon Pikachu wearing detective hat spawns using AR Camera Increased spawns of Pokémon featured in Detective Pikachu Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Charizard, Jigglypuff, Psyduck, Growlithe, Cubone, Lickitung, Mr. Mime (Europe only), Flareon, Snorlax, Aipom, Snubbull, Loudred, and Ludicolo Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Pokémon from Detective Pikachu ★: Psyduck, Cubone, Snubbull, Lotad, and Shinx ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Aipom, Octillery, and Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Arcanine, Machamp, Gengar, and Flareon ★★★★: Charizard, Alolan Marowak, Snorlax, and Tyranitar	Shiny Aipom
Extraordinary Raid Week	May 21 - 28, 2019	2× Stardust and XP from raids Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles rotated for the event ★: Machop, Slakoth, Shinx, Bronzor ★★: Misdreavus, Kirlia, Mawile, Feebas, Clamperl, Bibarel ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Chansey, Scyther, Aerodactyl, Floatzel ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Dragonite, Tyranitar, Absol, Metagross Raid Hour: May 22, 2019, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (local time) - increased number of raids for all levels Special Raid Challenge featuring Lapras: May 25, 2019 (or May 26, 2019 in Asia-Pacific), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Players may receive free Raid Passes from Gyms up to five times during event hours	Shiny Bronzor
Summer Snooze 2019	May 28 - June 3, 2019	Drastically increased spawn rate of Snorlax, which will be asleep in the wild, to commemorate the announcement of Pokémon Sleep. All will know Yawn as an event-exclusive move* Sleeping Snorlax have a 100% catch rate*
Adventure Week 2019	June 4 - 11, 2019	Increased spawn rates of Rock-type Pokémon Certain Pokémon obtainable from 2 km Eggs (TBD) Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon (TBD) 4× Buddy Candy 10× XP for spinning newly visited PokéStops 50 km Adventure Sync reward: 50,000 and 15 Rare Candies	Shiny Onix, Anorith, and Lileep
Spark's Global Challenge bonuses	June 18 - 25, 2019	2× Catch Candy Guaranteed 1 Rare Candy per raid 1/2 Hatch Distance 2× Hatch Candy
Third Anniversary	June 28 - September 2, 2019	Increased spawn rates of Alolan Rattata, Diglett, Geodude, and Exeggutor Pikachu wearing a party hat may spawn by using GO Snapshot once a day (until July 6) Jump-Start Special Research unlocked +2 Premier Balls for winning a Raid Battle with Friends 25% Stardust cost reduction for all trades	Shiny Alolan Rattata, Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, Diglett, Geodude, Grimer, and Exeggutor Team leader avatar items in Shop
Candela's Global Challenge bonuses	July 9 - 16, 2019	3× Catch XP 1-hour Lucky Eggs 3× Hatch XP 2× Raid XP
Kumamoto revival support	July 22 - 29, 2019	Increased spawns of Straw hat with red ribbon Pikachu New avatar item
Team GO Rocket disruption	July 25 - August 1, 2019	Increased spawns of Ekans, Koffing (TBD) Eggs hatch more frequenly Rattata, Ekans, Sandshrew, Zubat, Meowth, Machop, Magnemite, Grimer, Gastly, Drowzee, Cubone, Koffing, Murkrow, Sneasel, Houndour, and Poochyena. Raid Battles featuring Pokémon that are significant to Team GO Rocket (TBD)	Shiny Ekans, Koffing, Zubat and Sneasel
Team GO Rocket Global invasion	July 28, 2019	All PokéStops are invaded by Team GO Rocket worldwide.
Gift event	August 5 - 19, 2019	Eggs receiving from gifts require only 2 km to hatch and look like 2 km Eggs. Number of gifts that can be opened daily increased to 30 Number of gifts that can be carried in inventory increased to 20	Shiny Bonsly
Blanche's Global Challenge bonuses	August 13 - 20, 2019	3× Catch Stardust Guaranteed 3,000 Stardust per raid 3× Hatch Stardust 1-hour Star Pieces
Water Festival 2019	August 23 - 30, 2019	2× Hatch Candy Halved walking distance for Water-type buddy	Increased spawns of Magikarp, Wooper, Magikarp, and Wailmer in the wild. Increased spawns of Wartortle, Poliwhirl, Seaking, Lapras, Qwilfish, Mantine, Lotad, Feebas, Piplup, Buizel and Finneon in the wild near water. Blastoise, Vaporeon and Lapras, in raids. Crabhammer permanently added to Kingler's and Crawdaunts move pool. Shiny Carvanha and Barboach August 28 2019 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf appear in ★★★★★ raid in their respective region.
Professor Willow's Ultra Bonus week #1: Johto Journey	September 2 - 9, 2019	Unown A, L, R, T, U spelling ULTRA in 10 km Eggs Increased spawns of Johto Pokémon in the wild. Increased appearance of Johto Pokémon in raids including Raikou, Suicune and Entei. 2x Incubator effectiveness	Shiny Sentret and Gligar
Professor Willow's Ultra Bonus week #2: Global Challenge, Global Hatches	September 9 - 16, 2019	Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime and Tauros in 7 km Eggs until end of Week #3 All Deoxys forms available in ★★★★★ raids Deoxys counters available in raids 2x Incubator effectiveness	Shiny Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime and Tauros
Professor Willow's Ultra Bonus week #3: A Unova Unveiling	September 16 - 23, 2019	Mewtwo with Psystrike available in ★★★★★ raids Mewtwo counters available in raids Klink available in raids 2x Incubator effectiveness	Klink, Patrat and Lillipup Shiny Klink, Patrat and Lillipup Shiny Mewtwo
Halloween 2019	October 17 - November 1, 2019	Darkrai available in ★★★★★ raids Yamask available in ★★ raids Bulbasaur wearing Shedinja hat available in ★ raids Charmander wearing Cubone hat available in ★ raids Squirtle wearing Yamask hat available in ★ raids Pikachu wearing Mimikyu disguise Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokémon. Buddy Pokémon earns Candy twice as fast. Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokémon: Gastly, Haunter, Murkrow, Sableye, Shuppet, Misdreavus, Yamask.	Yamask Shiny Yamask New Halloween-themed gears in the in-game shop
A Colossal Discovery (free event)	November 1-4, 2019	Regice, Regirock and Registeel available in ★★★★★ raids Increased spawn rates of: Geodude, Magnemite, Swinub, Aron and Spheal Eggs hatch more frequenly: Aerodactyl, Shuckle, Sneasel, Skarmory, Snorunt and Beldum 2× Incubator effectiveness	Shiny Skarmory, Regice, Regirock and Registeel
A Colossal Discovery (paying event)	November 2, 2019 11-19h local time	A paying ticketed event. In order to participate, trainers have to purchase a Ticket in the in-game shop and to play during hours when the event is active. Up to x10 for the duration of the event Exclusive Special Research "A Colossal Discovery" Regigigas before its introduction to EX Raid Exclusive Medal Exclusive Avatar Pose x1 x1

Local events

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Local events are events based on real life locations that require physical presence to attend. They also award special medals and often include event-exclusive Field or Special Research. Some global events may also occur to tie-in with these local events.

Name	Date	Country	Description	Local tie-in	Global tie-in
Lapras event in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures	November 11-23, 2016	Japan	Sponsored event to raise awareness and attract tourism for the revival process of those prefectures following the 2011 earthquake.	Increased spawns of Lapras	Spawns of Lapras disabled worldwide for the duration of the event
Snorlax event in Kumamoto and Ōita prefectures	March 4-13, 2017	Japan	Sponsored event to raise awareness and attract tourism for the revival process of those prefectures following the 2016 earthquake.	Increased spawns of Snorlax	Spawns of Snorlax disabled worldwide for the duration of the event
Pikachu Meet & Greet	June 17, 2017	France	Sponsored event that occurred at Les Quatre Temps – Cnit, Paris, France
Pikachu Meet & Greet	June 24, 2017	France	Sponsored event that occurred at Centre Commercial – Rosny 2, Paris, France
Pikachu Meet & Greet	June 30, 2017	Germany	Sponsored event that occurred at Centre Pasing Arcade, Munich, Germany
Pikachu Meet & Greet	July 1, 2017	Germany	Sponsored event that occurred at CentrO Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Germany
Pikachu Meet & Greet	July 8-9, 2017	Denmark	Sponsored event that occurred at Fisketorvet Shopping Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
Pikachu Meet & Greet	July 15, 2017	Spain	Sponsored event that occurred at Parquesur, Madrid, Spain
Pikachu Meet & Greet	July 21, 2017	Spain	Sponsored event that occurred at La Maquinista, Barcelona, Spain
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago	July 22, 2017	USA	Be a part of the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest. Complete challenges around the world to unlock major in-game rewards for everyone.	Exclusive Medal Increased local spawns of South America-exclusive Heracross Increased spawns of Unown A, C, G, H, I and O, spelling CHICAGO	Launch of legendary raids
Pokémon GO at Big Heritage Festival	July 22-23, 2017	UK	Pokémon GO players will be able to take part in a number of fun trail activities, with in-game and real-world surprises.
Pikachu Meet & Greet	July 29-30, 2017	Sweden	Sponsored event that occurred at Mall of Scandinavia, Stockholm, Sweden
Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak	August 9-15, 2017	Japan	Pokémon GO PARK is available at Pikachu Outbreak hosted by The Pokémon Company. Pokémon GO Stadium hosted the first Mewtwo raids.	Exclusive Medal Initial test run of Mewtwo raids Increased spawns of Europe-exclusive Mr. Mime Increased spawns of Unown A, H, K, M, O and Y, spelling YOKOHAMA	Increased spawns of Pikachu Global release of Shiny Pikachu
Pokémon World Championship 2017 in Anaheim, California	August 18-20, 2017	USA	The 2017 Pokémon World Championship did not officially hosted Pokémon GO tournament but offered some Pokémon spawns.	Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan Increased spawns of Unown D, L, O, R, S, and W, spelling WORLDS
Akron - New Roo Weekend	August 26-27, 2017	USA	Come connect with the downtown Akron neighborhoods and partake in a Pokémon GO Scavenger Hunt that will take you to locations around the city with great history and culture. Charge up and connect with Akron!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco	September 16, 2017	Germany, France, Spain	Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R, and S, spelling SAFARI Increased spawns of Unown E, O, P, R, and U, spelling EUROPE Increased spawns of Chansey Increased spawns of Larvitar
Viva Calle San Jose	September 17, 2017	San Jose, USA	Explore San Jose through the lens of Pokémon GO - see new neighborhoods, connect with community members, and visit significant and interesting PokéStops.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco	October 7, 2017	Czech Republic, Denmark	Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R, and S, spelling SAFARI Increased spawns of Unown E, O, P, R, and U, spelling EUROPE Increased spawns of Chansey Increased spawns of Larvitar
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco	October 14, 2017	Sweden, Netherlands	Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R, and S, spelling SAFARI Increased spawns of Unown E, O, P, R, and U, spelling EUROPE Increased spawns of Chansey Increased spawns of Larvitar
Philly Free Streets	October 28, 2017	USA	Explore Philadelphia with Pokémon GO by joining this City of Philadelphia initiative and taking a car-free adventure through Philadelphia, visiting historic locations, and meeting other players.
Pokémon Festa	November 4-12, 2017	South Korea	For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Tottori Sand Dunes	November 24-26, 2017	Japan	Trainers of all ages will be able to catch a wide variety of Pokémon, including some rarely seen throughout the country, while exploring the largest sand dunes in Japan.	Increased spawns of Europe-exclusive Mr. Mime Increased spawns of Kabuto Increased spawns of Omanyte Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R and S, spelling SAFARI
CicLAVia	December 12, 2017	USA	Join us at the next CicLAvia event on 12/10, meet other Trainers, have fun, while exploring the community!
Chiayi Safari Zone	February 26-March 3, 2018	Taiwan	For thousands of years, the Lantern Festival has symbolized good luck and fortune. See beautiful lights and honor the New Year with Pokémon GO during a special Safari Zone event at the Chiayi Lantern Festival in Taiwan, hosted by the Chiayi County government from February 26 to March 3.	Increased spawns of Europe-exclusive Mr. Mime Increased spawns of Growlithe and Dratini during day time Increased spawns of Chinchou and Lanturn after 5 pm Increased spawns of Unown A, C, F, G, H, I, X and Y, spelling CHIAYI GONG XI FA CAI
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Dortmund	June 30-July 1, 2018	Germany	Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 1	Increased spawns of Tropic-exclusive Corsola	Increased spawns of Roselia Global release of Shiny Roselia
Pokémon GO Fest 2018 Chicago	July 14-15, 2018	USA	Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 2	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Special Research "Go Fest 2018" featuring Celebi Increased spawns of Middle East-exclusive Torkoal Increased spawns of Unown C, B, E, L, I and ?, spelling CELEBI?	Increased spawns of Plusle and Minun Global release of Shiny Plusle and Minun
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan	July 26-29, 2018	Japan	Several days of events sponsored by commercial partners in Japan	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Unown B and S, for sponsor Softbank on July 26. Increased spawns of Unown J and T, for sponsors Toho, Tullu's and Joyfull on July 27. Increased spawns of Unown D and M, for sponsor McDonald's on July 28. Increased spawns of Unown A and E, for sponsor Aeon on July 29.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in South Korea	July 29, 2018	South Korea	A sponsored event in South Korea	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Unown L, S and T.
Pokémon World Championship 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee	August 24-26, 2018	USA	The 2018 Pokémon World Championship did not officially hosted Pokémon GO tournament but offered some side activities and Pokémon spawns.	Increased spawns of Unown A, E, H, I, L, S and V, spelling NASHVILLE Tropic-exclusive Corsola available through Field Research
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Yokosuka	August 29-September 2, 2018	Japan	Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 3	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Special Research "Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA" Increased local spawns of Africa-exclusive Tropius Increased spawns of Unown A, G, K, O, S, U, Y and !, spelling YOKOSUKA GO! Increased spawns of Pokémon featured at Safari Zone across Japan	Increased spawns of Wingull Global release of Shiny Wingull
Pokémon Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2018	September 14-26, 2018	South Korea	For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Tainan	November 1-5, 2018	Taiwan	Trainers, a Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum!	Increased spawns of Pacific-exclusive Relicanth Increased spawns of Unown A, E, I, N, O, T and Z, spelling TAINAN ZONE	Increased spawns of Pinsir Global release of Shiny Pinsir
Tottori Sand Dunes Festival	December 6-19, 2018	Japan	Sponsored event at Tottori for the Sand Dunes Festival. Sand dunes were declared off-limits to trainers to protect an endangered beetle species.	Increased spawns of Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew in Japan only for the duration of the event. Release of Shiny Sandshrew in Japan only for the duration of the event.	Shiny Sandshrew was not made available globally for the duration of the event and was released globally at a later date.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Porto Alegre	January 25-27, 2019	Brazil	We’re excited to announce the world's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in South America will take place along the recently revitalized Guaíba Riverbank in the beautiful city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Unown A, E, G, L, O, P, R and T, spelling PORTO ALEGRE	Increased spawns of Psyduck Global release of Shiny Psyduck
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan	February 23, 2019	Japan	A sponsored event in Japan	Increased spawns of Unown S anb B for sponsor Softbank.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan	April 6-7, 2019	Japan	A sponsored event in Japan	Increased spawns of Unown I, N, T and Y for sponsors ITO EN and Tsutaya on April 6. Increased spawns of Unown S and V for sponsor 7-Eleven on April 7.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Sentosa	April 18-22, 2019	Singapore	Trainers, the first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore! Sentosa is known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and wide range of entertainment.	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Africa-exclusive Tropius Increased spawns of Unown A, E, N, O, S, T and !, spelling SENTOSA!	Increased spawns of Shuckle Global release of Shiny Shuckle Global release of Shiny Lapras
Pokémon GO Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2019	May 3-12, 2019	South Korea	The Pokémon GO Festa event was hosted in selected locations in Seoul, while the Pokémon GO Week event occurred country wide at the same time.
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago	June 13-16, 2019	USA	Explore Pokémon habitats within Chicago's iconic Grant Park with thousands of Trainers from around the world.	Exclusive Medal File:GO Fest 2019 Chicago Medal.png.png 50% trade discount Up to 5 special trades per day Exclusive Special Research "GO Fest 2019—Chicago" featuring Jirachi Increased spawns of Arctic-exclusive Pachirisu Increased spawns of Unown A, E, K, P, U, W and !, spelling WAKE UP!	Increased spawns of Sandshrew, Clefairy, Psyduck, Geodude, Horsea, Magikarp, Misdreavus, Snubbull, Sneasel, Swinub, Sableye, Wailmer, Snorunt, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup and Drifloon Global release of Shiny Horsea
Pokémon GO in Sanriku	July 1-15, 2019	Japan	In commemoration of the Sanriku Railway Rias Line opening, we will hold an event “Pokemon GO in Sanriku” in Iwate Prefecture.
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund	July 4-7, 2019	Germany	Explore Pokémon habitats within Dortmund's iconic Westfalenpark with thousands of Trainers from around the world.	Exclusive Medal File:GO Fest 2019 Dortmund Medal.png.png 50% trade discount Up to 5 special trades per day Exclusive Special Research "GO Fest 2019—Dortmund" featuring Jirachi Increased spawns of American-exclusive Carnivine Increased spawns of Unown A, E, K, P, U, W and !, spelling WAKE UP!	Increased spawns of Aron, Caterpie, Chimchar, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Girafarig, Grimer, Kabuto, Nidoran♂, Omanyte, Piplup, Sandshrew, Skorupi, Spoink, Turtwig and Voltorb Global release of Shiny Nidoran♂
Team GO Rocket New York City Invasion	July 27, 2019	USA		All PokéStops in New York City, USA are invaded by Team GO Rocket.	Warm up event for the Team GO Rocket Global Invasion that occurred on the following day.
Friendswood Walk in the Park	August 4, 2019	USA	The Pokémon GO Community of Friendswood, Texas is hosting an event to bring their community together on August 4 from 9am–5pm at Stevenson Park. We are proud to present "Friendswood Walk In The Park", an officially sponsored Niantic event. Help us celebrate the Pokémon Go Community and support the Friendswood Animal Shelter at the same time!	PokéStops lured with Glacial, Mossy and Magnetic Lure Modules later replaced with regular Lure Modules.
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama	August 6-12, 2019	Japan	There's going to be Another Pikachu Outbreak this year in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area! Explore Pokémon habitats within Yokohama's parks with thousands of Trainers from around the world.	Exclusive Medal File:GO Fest 2019 Yokohama Medal.png.png 50% trade discount Up to 5 special trades per day Exclusive Special Research "GO Fest 2019—Yokohama" featuring Jirachi Increased spawns of South Hemisphere-exclusive Chatot Increased spawns of Unown A, E, K, P, U, W and !, spelling WAKE UP!	Increased spawns of Anorith, Buizel, Chimchar, Chinchou, Drifloon, Finneon, Horsea, Kabuto, Luvdisc, Marill, Murkrow, Pidgey, Pikachu, Piplup, Poliwag, Shellder, Skarmory, Sneasel, Snover, Spearow, Spheal, Starly, Swinub, Turtwig, Wailmer, Wingull and Yanma Global release of a different special hat Pikachu for each day of GO Fest 2019 Yokohama August 6, 2019 - Pikachu with Santa hat August 7, 2019 - Pikachu with Party hat August 8, 2019 - Pikachu with Ash cap August 9, 2019 - Pikachu with Witch hat August 10, 2019 - Pikachu with Summer hat and aviator glasses August 11, 2019 - Pikachu with Flower crown August 12, 2019 - Pikachu with Detective hat Global release of Shiny Poliwag
Pokémon World Championship 2019 in Washington DC	August 16-18, 2019	USA	The Pokémon World Championships have always been the home of the most exciting, highest-stakes Pokémon battles, and this year Pokémon GO joins the fray with a special competition. Finally, for those who prefer a mobile screen, we'll offer Pokémon GO events throughout the weekend. Whether you enjoy battling other players or conducting field research, you'll have a variety of chances to get involved.	Pokémon GO Invitational Tournament Scavenger hunt Pacific-exclusive Relicanth available through Field Research Aerodactyl available through Field Research Increased spawns of fossil Pokémon Anorith, Lileep, Kabuto and Omanyte in Washington DC
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Montreal	September 20-22, 2019	Canada	Three, two, one—GO, Trainers! The Pokémon GO team is excited to invite you to our Safari Zone Montreal this September. This ticketed event will take place along the historic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve at beautiful Parc Jean-Drapeau on Saint Helen's Island and Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. From September 20 to September 22, Parc Jean-Drapeau will be transformed into a speedy Pokémon wonderland.	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Africa-exclusive Tropius Increased spawns of Unown B, C, E, Q and U, spelling QUEBEC Increased spawns of Pokémon featured at Safari Zone across Canada	Increased spawns of Yanma Global release of Shiny Yanma
Pokémon GO throughout Hokkaido	September 21-29, 2019	Japan	Sponsored event throughout the island of Hokkaido.	Increased spawns of Vulpix and Vulpix
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at New Taipei City	October 3-6, 2019	Taiwan	Trainers, ready to catch the bug for our newest Safari Zone event? We’re buzzing with excitement over Pokémon GO Safari Zone New Taipei City.	Increased spawns of South America-exclusive Heracross Increased spawns of Unown	Global release of Shiny Oddish
Pokémon Center London Pokémon GO event	October 11-November 15, 2019	United Kingdom	A sponsored event for the opening of temporary Pokémon Center London with increased spawns in and around the Westfield London Shopping Center.	Increased spawns of Combee, Eevee, Castform (Rainy), Flareon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Pidove and Psyduck,