To celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, a series of celebrations will be held across several regions! In addition to a line-up of real-world activities at event locations, Trainers can also look forward to exclusive in-game content in Pokémon GO.
Event Schedule
The Pokémon 30th anniversary tour, PokéXciting!, will be stopping in the following locations:
- Kuala Lumpur: Saturday, September 12 – Sunday, September 13
- Taipei: Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11
- Singapore: Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8
- Manila: Saturday, January 23 – Sunday, January 24
- Bangkok: Saturday, February 13 – Sunday, February 14
While event details haven’t been shared yet, Trainers can expect immersive offline experiences, photo opportunities, and community meetups. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for event-limited gameplay featuring special Pokémon encounters and bonuses in Pokémon GO!
Stay tuned for more information regarding specific venues and full event lineups in the coming months.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the first step on the tour, and local news is reporting that they will be hosting a PokeXciting party at KLCC Park, with a special drone show set against the Petronas Towers as a backdrop. They also share that there will be stage shows featuring Pokémon mascots. It will be a free event, with no tickets required.
During this event Malaysia’s first Pokémon popup store, with limited edition products, at the Ombak KLCC mall. The mall will also feature special Pokémon-themed decorations from October 1 to December 31, with four different themes. The KLCC Convention Centre will for the first time be hosting the Pokémon TCG Premier Ball league tournament from November 21 and 22
One souvenir named in the article is not Pokémon related, but it described as a limited edition t-shirt featuring Mario and Luigi and Toad, inspired by the Petronas Towers.
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
The Pokémon RUN 30 Event will also occur across Asia during this time period, with in game wild spawns, incense encounters, timed research and more.
