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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, 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. These events 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 Pokemon.
  • Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
  • Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokemon (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 Pokemon.
  • Buddy Pokémon earns Candy twice as fast.
  • Increased spawn rates of pink Pokemon.
  • 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 Pokemon.
  • Buddy Pokemon earns Candy twice as fast.
  • Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokemon: 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 Pokemon.
  • 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-exlusive 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: GO Stardust icon.png50,000 and 15 Rare Candies
  • Shiny Onix, Anorith, and Lileep
Third Anniversary June 28 - September 2, 2019

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
Pikachu Meet & Greet June 17, 2017 France Sponsored event that occured at Les Quatre Temps – Cnit, Paris, France
Pikachu Meet & Greet June 24, 2017 France Sponsored event that occured at Centre Commercial – Rosny 2, Paris, France
Pikachu Meet & Greet June 30, 2017 Germany Sponsored event that occured at Centre Pasing Arcade, Munich, Germany
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 1, 2017 Germany Sponsored event that occured at CentrO Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Germany
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 8-9, 2017 Denmark Sponsored event that occured at Fisketorvet Shopping Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 15, 2017 Spain Sponsored event that occured at Parquesur, Madrid, Spain
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 21, 2017 Spain Sponsored event that occured 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.[1]
  • Exclusive medal
  • Increased local spawns of South Amerca-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 occured 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
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, Demark 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.[2]
  • 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[3]
  • Increased local 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[4]
  • Exclusive medal
  • Exclusive special research featuring Celebi
  • Increased local 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[5]
  • 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[6]
  • Exclusive medal
  • Increased spawns of Unown L, S and T.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Yokosuka August 29-September 2, 2018 Japan Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 3[7]
  • Exclusive medal
  • Exclusive special research
  • 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 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![8]
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![9]
  • 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
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.[10]
  • 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[11]
  • 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.[12]
  • Exclusive medal
  • Increased spawns of Africa-exclusive Tropius
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, N, O, S, T and !, spelling SENTOSA!
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 occured country wide at the same time.[13]
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.[14]
  • Exclusive medal
  • Exclusive special research featuring Jirachi
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, K, P, U, W and !, spelling WAKE UP!
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.[15]
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.[16]
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![17]

Explore Pokémon habitats within Yokohama’s parks with thousands of Trainers from around the world.[18]

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