Pokémon GO is celebrating its anniversary, and you’re invited to the 9th Anniversary Party from July 1 at 10:00 a.m. to July 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time! New costumed Pokémon debut, and there will be unique bonuses each day of the event. Ivysaur and Venusaur came dressed to the nines with party hats. Trainers might also find Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin—if they’re lucky, they may even encounter a Shiny one! Trainers might also find 9, 99, or even more Gimmighoul Coins when they spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.
The fun doesn’t stop there. Event bonuses include an increased chance to become Lucky Friends, an increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades, and friendship levels increasing faster than usual. PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module, and Trainers will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pikachu wearing a cake hat and Shiny Eevee wearing a party hat from raids.
The party keeps going—check out these event bonuses for certain days of the event.
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July 1 at 10:00 a.m. to July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance
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July 3 at 10:00 a.m. to July 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time: 2× XP for catching Pokémon
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July 5 at 10:00 a.m. to July 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
The following Pokémon will be partying—er, appearing—more frequently in the wild.
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Bulbasaur wearing a party hat
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Charmander wearing a party hat
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Squirtle wearing a party hat
If you’re lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny one!
The following Pokémon will appear in one-star raids, and they might just be Shiny.
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the entire event period, so don your party hats and get ready to research! Completing Field Research tasks can earn you items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon—including Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin.
Both free and paid Timed Research opportunities will be available. Free Timed Research rewards include XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Bulbasaur wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin, and more!
Paid Timed Research is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), and rewards include a Super Incubator, a Max Mushroom, an encounter with Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin, and more! The rewards for Timed Research expire, so be sure you complete the tasks and claim your rewards before Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
If you want a party favor for a friend, you can purchase and gift tickets to any of your Pokémon GO friends that you’re Great Friends or higher with.
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can pick up a Masterwork Research story, Wish Granted, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Jirachi. Ticket holders who open Pokémon GO at any point during the ninth anniversary event will gain access to the Masterwork Research story, which they can then complete at any time.
If you have already obtained the Masterwork Research story Wish Granted, you will not be able to purchase it again. However, Trainers who purchase this Masterwork Research story or have previously received the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted can enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of the event.
Here’s to another great year, Trainers!