List of events in Pokémon GO

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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, six-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.

Pokémon Spotlight Hour

Main article: Pokémon Spotlight Hour

Pokémon Spotlight Hours are weekly, one-hour events that occur every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., local time. It features a specific Pokémon that will be spawning en masse during that hour. At the same time, a bonus will also be active for that hour, which may involve bonus Candy, Stardust, or XP for various in-game tasks.

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 first partner Pokémon. (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 the 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, Magikarp ★★: {{P}Sandslash}}, Muk, Exeggutor, Lickitung, Weezing ★★★: Alakazam, Machamp, Gengar, Onix, Scyther, Omastar, Kabutops, Aerodactyl ★★★★: Golem, Rhydon, Lapras, 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, 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, Anorith ★★: Sudowoodo, Magcargo, Nosepass, Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Aerodactyl, Shuckle, 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, Wailmer ★★: Tentacruel, Croconaw, Marshtomp, Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Starmie, Vaporeon, Sharpedo ★★★★: Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol, 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 the 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 the Kanto region. Mewtwo available in Raid Battles until October 8. Mr. Mime, Tauros, Kangaskhan, and Farfetch'd in 7 km 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 the 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, Duskull ★★: Grovyle, Combusken, Marshtomp, Kirlia, Mawile, Sableye ★★★: Lunatone/Solrock*, Crawdaunt, Claydol ★★★★: Shiftry, Aggron, Absol, Metagross ★★★★★: Kyogre, 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, Shinx ★★: Slowbro, Electrode, Lickitung, Magmar, Kirlia ★★★: Ninetales, Chansey, Porygon, Flaaffy, Miltank ★★★★: Typhlosion, Togetic, Tyranitar, Absol	Shiny Cleffa and Smoochum
Pokémon Day 2019	February 26–28, 2019	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region. 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, Shinx ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Electabuzz, Magmar, Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Gengar, Chansey, Aerodactyl ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite, 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, Shinx ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Grovyle, Mawile, Roselia ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Tangela, Breloom ★★★★: Victreebel, Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Shiftry, 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, Skorupi ★★: Exeggutor, Pineco, Masquerain, Pineco, Combee ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Scyther, Pinsir, Shuckle ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Ninjask, 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, Shinx ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Misdreavus, Gligar, Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Onix, Donphan, Claydol ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Rhydon, Tyranitar, 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 POKÉMON 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, Shinx ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Aipom, Octillery, Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Arcanine, Machamp, Gengar, Flareon ★★★★: Charizard, Alolan Marowak, Snorlax, 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 frequently: Rattata, Ekans, Sandshrew, Zubat, Meowth, Machop, Magnemite, Grimer, Gastly, Drowzee, Cubone, Koffing, Murkrow, Sneasel, Houndour, 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. 2× 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 2× 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 2× 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 frequently: 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 ×10 for the duration of the event Exclusive Ticketed Special Research "A Colossal Discovery" Regigigas before its introduction to EX Raid Exclusive Medal Exclusive Avatar Pose ×1 ×1
Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto	May 1–8, 2020	Mewtwo with Psystrike in Throwback Challenge: Kanto Pikachu with Charizard hats Increased spawn rates of: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Spearow, Fearow, Parasect, Venonat, Psyduck, Growlithe, Arcanine, Poliwag, Abra, Bellsprout, Tentacool, Geodude, Gastly, Hitmonlee, Chansey, Horsea, Staryu, Magikarp, Lapras, Eevee, and Dratini Eggs hatch more frequenly: Venonat, Machop, Onix, Lickitung, Tangela, Scyther, Pinsir, Lapras, and Eevee 2× Catch XP 2× Raid XP 2× Hatch XP	Shiny Venonat and Venomoth
Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto	May 8–15, 2020	Ho-Oh with Earthquake in Throwback Challenge: Johto Pikachu with Umbreon hats Increased spawn rates of: Machop, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Sentret, Ledyba, Natu, Mareep, Aipom, Misdreavus, Dunsparce, Swinub, Skarmory, and Phanpy Eggs hatch more frequenly: Chinchou, Yanma, Girafarig, Pineco, Dunsparce, Gligar, Shuckle, Skarmory, and Phanpy 2× Catch Stardust 2× Raid Stardust	Shiny Dunsparce
Snubbull Limited Research	May 9, 2020	Snubbull in Snubbull Limited Research
Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn	May 15–22, 2020	Groudon with Fire Punch in Throwback Challenge: Hoenn Pikachu with Rayquaza hats Increased spawn rates of: Skitty, Zangoose, Seviper Eggs hatch more frequently: Lotad, Slakoth, Nincada, Skitty, Sableye, Mawile, Trapinch, Feebas, and Clamperl 1/2 Egg Distance 1/2 Buddy Candy Distance	Shiny Skitty and Delcatty
Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh	May 22–29, 2020	Cresselia with Grass Knot in Throwback Challenge: Sinnoh Pikachu with Lucario hats Increased spawn rates of: Cherubi, Glameow Eggs hatch more frequently: Cranidos, Shieldon, Glameow, Chingling, Bonsly, Happiny, Gible, Munchlax, Riolu, and Mantyke 1-Hour Star Piece 1-Hour Incense 1-Hour Lucky Egg	Shiny Glameow and Purugly
Pokémon GO Fest 2020	July 25–26, 2020	Exclusive Medal File:GO Fest 2020 Medal.png Exclusive Special Research giving access to: Victini Shadow Mewtwo Shadow Articuno Shadow Zapdos Shadow Moltres
Pokémon GO Fest 2021	July 17–18, 2021	Exclusive Medal File:GO Fest 2021 Medal.png Exclusive Special Research giving access to: Meloetta (Aria Forme) Pikachu Pop Star Pikachu Rock Star
Pokémon GO Fest 2022	June 4–5, 2022
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 finale	August 27, 2022

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 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	Exclusive Medal 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	Exclusive Medal Increased spawns of Unown I, N, T and Y for sponsors ItoEn 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 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 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 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 Heracross Increased spawns of Unown A, C, F, I, N, P, R, S and T spelling SAFARI NTPC Increased spawns of Squirtle, Caterpie, Butterfree, Oddish, Poliwag, Scyther, Eevee, Totodile, Marill, Yanma, Pineco, Lileep, Anorith, Piplup, Combee, Tepig, Oshawott and Pansage	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,
Pokémon GO Week in Korea	November 14–17, 2019	South Korea	Pokémon GO” “Week in Korea” will be held at G-STAR 2019 in BEXCO, Busan, from November 14 (Thu) to November 17 (Sun).	Increased spawns of West Hemisphere-exclusive Illumise Increased spawns of Unown Increased spawns of Mudkip, Lotad and Carvanha
Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung City	February 6–9, 2020	Taiwan	Pokémon light up a special event during the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung City.	Increased spawns of West Hemisphere-exclusive Illumise Increased spawns of Unown A, E, L, N, R and T spelling LANTERN Increased spawns of Mareep, Electrike and Volbeat
Safari Zone Saint Louis 2020	March 27–29, 2020 local time (ticket holder global replacement event)	USA	Celebrating the culture of Missouri with Safari Zone St Louis. Safari Zone St. Louis has been postponed: stay tuned for details. We have made the difficult decision to postpone Safari Zone St. Louis. Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA.	Exclusive Medal File:GO Safari Zone St Louis 2020 Medal.png Exclusive Special Research "Safari Zone St. Louis 2020" Increased spawns of South Hemisphere-exclusive Chatot Increased spawns of Unown I, L, O, S, T and U, spelling ST LOUIS Increased spawns of Mankey, Teddiursa, Snivy, Throh, Burmy (Plant Cloak), Machop, Karrablast, Meditite, Roselia, Ferroseed and Pikachu	Global release of Shiny Teddiursa
Safari Zone Liverpool 2020	April 17–19, 2020 local time (ticket holder global replacement event)	UK	Saluting the sea with Water-type Pokémon at Safari Zone Liverpool. Trainers, The UK's first-ever Safari Zone will be taking place in beautiful waterfront Liverpool! Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA.	Exclusive Medal File:GO Safari Zone Liverpool 2020 Medal.png Exclusive Special Research "Safari Zone Liverpool 2020" Increased spawns of Pacific-exclusive Relicanth Increased spawns of Unown E, I, L, O, P, R, and V, spelling LIVERPOOL Increased spawns of Krabby, Dratini, Chinchou, Oshawott, Poliwag, Wingull, Mudkip, Psyduck, Tentacool, Horsea, Basculin, Dwebble, Tympole, Mantine, Carvanha, Lileep, Anorith, Chinchou and Pikachu For City Explorer Pass holders: Exclusive Medal File:GO City Explorer Pass Medal.png Raid Battles: ★★ Lanturn ★★★★★ Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres	Global release of Shiny Chinchou
Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020	May 8–10, 2020 local time (ticket holder global replacement event)	USA	Get ready for Safari Zone Philadelphia. Explore historic Philadelphia with the City Explorer Pass during Safari Zone Philadelphia Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA.	Exclusive Medal File:GO Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020 Medal.png Increased spawns of Europe-exclusive Mr. Mime Increased spawns of Unown P Increased spawns of Voltorb, Sandshrew, Bronzong and Rufflet For City Explorer Pass holders: Exclusive Medal File:GO City Explorer Pass Medal.png Raid Battles: ★★ Braviary ★★★★★ Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres	Global release of Shiny Voltorb
Day of the Dead 2020	November 1–2, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time	Latin America	Trainers, this year, spirits will return in addition to our annual Halloween event in Pokémon GO, we will be celebrating the Day of the Dead for the first time with a special event for Trainers in Latin America.	Exclusive Field Researches that reward Marowak, Alolan Marowak, Murkrow, and Duskull Increased wild spawns of Cubone, Sunflora, Roselia, Cacnea, Duskull, and Litwick Increased encense spawns of Gastly, Misdreavus, Absol, Shuppet, Duskull, Drifloon, and Litwick
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan	November 7–8, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time	Japan	Several days of events sponsored by commercial partners in Japan.	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research Increased spawns of Unown B and S, and , for sponsor Softbank, and Seven-Eleven on November 7. Increased spawns of Unown K and M, and , for sponsor Matsumoto Kiyoshi on November 8.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Mexico	November 7, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time	Mexico	Event sponsored by commercial partner in Mexico.	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research Increased spawns of Unown E and S for sponsor Seven-Eleven.	Global release of Shiny Ferroseed
Pokémon GO Special Weekend, presented by Verizon	November 7, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time	USA	Event sponsored by commercial partner in USA.	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research Increased spawns of Unown V and Z for sponsor Verizon.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend, presented by Grubhub	November 8, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time	USA	Event sponsored by commercial partner in USA.	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research Increased spawns of Unown G and H for sponsor Grubhub.
City Spotlight 2020	November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time	Kyoto, Japan (cancelled) Busan, Korea Auckland, New Zealand Tainan, Taiwan	Trainers, Experience your city in a whole new way! City Spotlight is a new initiative we'll be launching in select cities that guides Trainers on an adventure through their hometown or a place nearby, highlighting special locations for Trainers to explore while making memories with their Buddy Pokémon—kind of like a treasure hunt!	Exclusive Timed Research Exclusive Gift sticker PokéStop scanning compétition For ticket holders: Exclusive Medal Exclusive Special Research Increased incense spawns of Unown C. Increased incense spawns of Onix, Lapras, Nosepass, Rhyhorn, Doduo, Mantine, Pidgey, Pelipper, Pidgeot, and Stoutland.
Brazil Carnaval Event	February 18, 2021, 10 a.m. to February 19, 2021, 8 p.m.	South America and the Caribeans	Celebrate Carnaval at home with Pokémon GO!	Increased incense spawns of Diglett, Jigglypuff, Hitmontop, Torchic, Lotad, Kricketot, Bronzor, Munna and Emolga. Raid Battles: ★ Kricketot on February 18, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ★ Emolga on February 19, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan	May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time	Japan	Event sponsored by commercial partner in Japan.	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research Increased incense spawns of Unown Y for sponsor Yoshinoya. Increased incense spawns of Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Marill, Sableye, Stunky, Spritzee, and Swirlix. 2× XP on catch (4× if global Luminous Legends Y challenge completed) Increased chance of lucky trade with friends Increased chance of becoming lucky friends	2× number of open gifts Increased distance for trades up to 40 km
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Mexico	May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time	Mexico	Event sponsored by commercial partner in Mexico.	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research Increased incense spawns of Unown S for sponsor 7-Eleven. Increased incense spawns of Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Marill, Sableye, Stunky, Spritzee, and Swirlix. 2× XP on catch (4× if global Luminous Legends Y challenge completed) Increased chance of lucky trade with friends Increased chance of becoming lucky friends	2× number of open gifts Increased distance for trades up to 40 km
Pokémon GO Special Weekend, presented by Verizon	May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time	USA	Event sponsored by commercial partner in USA.	Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research Increased incense spawns of Unown V for sponsor Verizon. Increased incense spawns of Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Marill, Sableye, Stunky, Spritzee, and Swirlix. 2× XP on catch (4× if global Luminous Legends Y challenge completed) Increased chance of lucky trade with friends Increased chance of becoming lucky friends	2× number of open gifts Increased distance for trades up to 40 km
Pokémon Go Fest 2021 City Activation	July 17, 2021, from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. local time	Asia-Pacific: Auckland, New Zealand Europe: Linz, Austria Dresden, Germany Essen, Germany Hamburg, Germany Sevilla, Spain Paris, France Warsaw, Poland Bristol, UK Edinburgh, UK Liverpool, UK London, UK USA: San Francisco, CA Denver, CO Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Indianapolis, IN New York City, NY Nashville, TN Austin, TX Seattle, WA Washington, D.C.	Trainers, The Pokémon GO Fest 2021 news doesn't stop! We're excited to announce that real-world Pokémon GO Fest celebrations will be held in more than 20 cities this year. While we can't all gather on the scale of previous Pokémon GO Fest events, these outdoor and socially distanced experience will still certainly be worth attending if you're nearby!
Pokémon Air Adventures in Okinawa 2021	July 22, 2021 - ?? (initial dates)	Okinawa, Japan	Trainers, The Pokémon Company has launched Pokémon Air Adventures, an initiative started in Japan that helps create wonderful travel memories. To celebrate, in Okinawa, Japan, a special Pikachu wearing an Okinawan Kariyushi shirt will be appearing in Pokémon GO starting July 22! This Pokémon will be appearing for over a year, so if you are able to travel and get the chance to visit Okinawa, you can try looking for one! This event was postponed to a later date due to the COVID pandemic.	Additional event PokéStops Spawns of Pikachu wearing Kariyushi shirt	Global release of Shiny Corsola
Safari Zone Liverpool 2021	October 15–17, 2021 local time	UK	A replacement event for Safari Zone Liverpool 2020. This event can be played on site at Sefton Park, Liverpool, UK or anywhere in the world for registered players.
Safari Zone Philadelphia 2021	October 29–31, 2021 local time	USA	A replacement event for Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020. This event can be played on site at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, USA or anywhere in the world for registered players.
Safari Zone Saint Louis 2021	November 12–14, 2021 local time	USA	A replacement event for Safari Zone Saint Louis 2020. This event can be played on site at Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis, MO, USA or anywhere in the world for registered players.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan	December 10–12, 2021	Japan	Event sponsored by commercial partners in Japan.	For ticket holders: Exclusive Medal (one per sponsor) Exclusive Timed Research from December 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. to December 12, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Increased incense spawns of Unown I and R for sponsor ChargeSPOT on December 10, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Unown F and M for sponsor FamilyMart on December 10, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Unown P and S for sponsor SoftBank on December 11, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Unown E, and I for sponsor ItoEn on December 12, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Unown L, and T for Tully's on December 12, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Onix, Hippopotas, Bronzor, Shuckle, and Geodude. Increased incense spawns of Kricketot for sponsors ChargeSPOT and FamilyMart n December 10, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Buneary for sponsor SoftBank on December 11, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Drifloon for sponsors ItoEn and Tully's on December 12, 2021. 3× XP on catch Lure Module last for 90 minutes For non-ticket holders: 2× XP on catch Lure Module last for 60 minutes
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Mexico	December 11, 2021	Mexico	Event sponsored by commercial partner in Mexico.	For ticket holders: Exclusive Medal Exclusive Timed Research from December 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. to December 12, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Increased incense spawns of Unown E and S for sponsor 7-Eleven on December 11, 2021. Increased incense spawns of Onix, Baltoy, Aron, Numel, Hippopotas, Bronzor, Shuckle, and Geodude. 3× XP on catch Lure Module last for 90 minutes For non-ticket holders: 2× XP on catch Lure Module last for 60 minutes
Pokémon GO Tour: Live event	February 27, 2022	Monterrey, Mexico Kaohsiung, Taiwan	Pokémon GO Tour: Live event locations. Trainers, After Pokémon GO Tour: Johto on Saturday, February 26, 2022, we'll be holding the first-ever Pokémon GO Tour: Live event in select locations on Sunday, February 27, 2022! The event in Adu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates was cancelled on January 28, 2022, due to security concerns.	Exclusive Medal File:GO Pokémon GO Tour Live event.png Reald-world themed habitat Exclusive Collection Challenges Exclusive Special Research surprise from Snapshot 6 Special Trades during event hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1/4 Egg hatch distance 2× Candy from Egg hatch 9 free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms Special stickers from PokéStops and Gifts
Songkran Water Festival 2022	April 13–17, 2022	Thailand		Exclusive Timed Research ×2 catch XP
Pokémon Air Adventures in Okinawa 2022	May 7–8, 2022	Okinawa, Japan		Additional event PokéStops Spawns of Pikachu wearing Kariyushi shirt
Safari Zone Seville 2022	May 13–15, 2022	Spain	Trainers, We’re excited to announce the location of 2022's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Seville, Spain. From May 13, 2022, to May 15, 2022, we are transforming Seville's Parque del Alamillo into a Pokémon GO paradise!
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin	July 1–3, 2022	Germany	We’re thrilled to announce that this summer will also feature in-person Pokémon GO Fest events.
Pokémon GO at BIG Festival 2022	July 7–10, 2022	Brazil	Trainers, We're excited to announce that Pokémon GO will be a part of BIG Festival 2022! BIG is the biggest games festival in Latin America and this year it is returning with an in-person event at the São Paulo Expo Convention Center in São Paulo, here in Brazil.	Sponsored PokéStops Sponsored Gyms Lure Module lasting 6 hours Exclusive Field Researches when spinning PokéStops that reward Porygon, Joltik, and Unown B, I and G.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Seattle	July 22–24, 2022	USA	We’re thrilled to announce that this summer will also feature in-person Pokémon GO Fest events.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Sapporo	August 5–7, 2022	Japan	We’re thrilled to announce that this summer will also feature in-person Pokémon GO Fest events.
Pokémon Festival 2022 in Korea	August 10–14, 2022	South Korea	Don't miss out on the various “Pokémon GO” events!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Goyang 2022	September 23–25, 2022	South Korea	Trainers, Mark it on your calendar. Korea's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone event will be held from September 23 (Fri) to September 25 (Sun) at Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Taipei 2022	October 21–23, 2022	Taiwan	Dear Trainers: We have great news for you all! Niantic has teamed up with "Flying Pikachu Project Event" to hold "Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Taipei" from October 21 to October 23, 2022 in Daan Forest Park, Taipei City!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Singapore 2022	November 18–20, 2022	Singapore