Pokemon Go Anniversary Event: Shadow Latios, Battle Weekend And More

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Pokemon Go Anniversary Event: Shadow Latios, Battle Weekend and More

Pokemon Go Anniversary Event: Shadow Latios, Battle Weekend and More

This month marks six years since Pokemon Go first launched, and the game is celebrating with a special event. The anniversary event runs until July 12 and features a variety of special Pokemon to catch, including festive versions of Pikachu and Charizard, as well as a new Shadow legendary Pokemon.

Here's everything you need to know about Pokemon Go's anniversary celebration.

Event schedule

Pokemon Go's anniversary event begins at 10 a.m. local time on July 6 and runs until 8 p.m. local time on July 12.

Featured Pokemon

As mentioned, a few festive Pokemon will debut during the anniversary celebration. You'll be able to encounter a new cake costume Pikachu in the wild and one-star raids throughout the event. Party hat Charmander is also returning, and this time around, you'll be able to evolve it into party hat Charmeleon and Charizard.

You can see all of the featured event Pokemon below:

Wild spawns

Bulbasaur
Party hat Charmander
Squirtle
Cake costume Pikachu
Machop
Ledyba
Ralts
Buneary
Gabite
Venipede
Pansear
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Bunnelby
Litleo
Clauncher
Helioptile
Pikipek

One-star raids

Cake costume Pikachu
Dratini
Unown E
Pansear

Three-star raids

Venusaur
Party hat Charizard
Blastoise
Tyranitar
Metagross

Field Research encounters

Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Chikorita
Cyndaquil
Totodile
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip
Turtwig
Chimchar
Piplup
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Rowlet
Litten
Popplio

New avatar items and stickers

Pokemon Go anniversary outfits and cake — Niantic

In addition to the featured spawns, Pokemon Go is introducing a handful of festive new avatar items during the anniversary event. These will be available to purchase even after the event concludes. On top of that, you'll be able to receive new anniversary stickers from PokeStops and gifts.

Battle Weekend

Shadow Latios with Giovanni — Giovanni is crashing the anniversary event with a new Shadow legendary Pokemon.
Niantic

Team Go Rocket will be crashing the party during a mini Battle Weekend event, set to run from July 9 to July 10. During this weekend, Team Go Rocket grunts will appear in hot air balloons more frequently, and they'll have new Shadow Pokemon in tow.

On top of that, Team Rocket boss Giovanni will make an appearance with a new Shadow legendary Pokemon at his command. If you defeat the villainous trainer in battle, you'll have a chance to rescue his Shadow Latios. There will also be a new Special Research story that will reward you with a Super Rocket Radar, which you'll need to challenge Giovanni.

Finally, as an Ultra Unlock bonus, you'll be able to get starter Pokemon with some special attacks. Evolve the following monsters during Battle Weekend and they'll learn previous Community Day moves:

Frenzy Plant

Bulbasaur
Chikorita
Treecko
Turtwig
Snivy

Blast Burn

Charmander
Cyndaquil
Torchic
Chimchar
Tepig

Hydro Cannon

Squirtle
Totodile
Mudkip
Piplup
Oshawott

Dragon Breath

That's not all that's happening in Pokemon Go this month. The mobile game has a variety of event lined up for the next few weeks, including Starly Community Day and in-person Pokemon Go Fest gatherings. You can see everything going on this month in our July events roundup.

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