Celebrate Pokemon Go’s third anniversary with these new features and additions!
New features starting on June 28 at 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Shiny Alolan Pokémon — You may now encounter the shiny variants of Alolan Pokémon: Rattata, Sandshrew, Vulpix, Diglett, Meowth, Geodude, Grimer, and Exeggutor.
- Team leader avatar items — Avatar items featuring the team leaders’ personal styles will be available in the Style Shop.
Shiny Alolan Rattata Shiny Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Alolan Vulpix Shiny Alolan Diglett Shiny Alolan Meowth Shiny Alolan Geodude Shiny Alolan Grimer Shiny Alolan Exeggutor
From June 28, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to July 6, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Party Hat Pikachu and Pichu — Once per day, you might have the chance to encounter a Pikachu wearing a party hat when you take a GO Snapshot photo! Pichu wearing a party hat will also be available to hatch from 7 km eggs.
Party Hat Pikachu Party Hat Pichu
From June 28, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to September 2, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Jump-Start Research — Trainers can complete new Special Research for helpful rewards that will jump-start their new or continuing adventures. This Special Research is only available this summer for players at level 10 or higher.
- Raid bonuses — Take down Raid Bosses faster and earn extra bonus Premier Balls to catch them with when you raid with friends.
- Decreased Stardust costs for trading — Trading Pokémon will cost ¼ less Stardust.