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As a part of the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl being released on Nintendo Switch, a special release celebration event takes place in Pokémon GO, starting on 16th November.
The event is titled Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Celebration Event, and it brings new clothing, new costumed Pokémon, special event tasks and the worldwide release of Mime Jr. in the 7km egg pool.
New Costumed Pokémon
New Costume Pokémon will be making their debut, including:
These Pokémon will be appearing wearing Lucas’s hat or Dawn’s hat. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Collection Challenge
In celebration of these costumed Pokémon making their debut, a Collection Challenge will be available that requires you to catch them all. Complete the challenge to earn 1,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Froslass!
New Avatar Items
The following new avatar items will be available in the in-game shop starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends: Turtwig Onesie, Chimchar Onesie and Piplup Onesie.
The following new avatar items will be available at no cost starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends: Sinnoh Hat, Sinnoh Top Set, Sinnoh Pants, Sinnoh Shoes, Sinnoh Backpack, Sinnoh Skirt and Sinnoh Boots.
Stickers and Sale Bundles
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
The following bundles will also be available in the shop throughout the event:
- Event Box (one-time exchange): 20 Poké Balls, one Sinnoh Stone
- Great Box (300 PokéCoins): three Super Incubators, two Incubators, one Lure Module
Part 1 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Date & Time
- From Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
- To Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Event Features
The first half of the event begins with an homage to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing red Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing white Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild:
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following:
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Five-Star Raids
Cresselia
Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.
Mega Raids
Lopunny (Mega)
7km Eggs
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks:
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Part 2 – Pokémon Shining Pearl
Date & Time
- From Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
- To Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Features
The second half of the event is an homage to Pokémon Shining Pearl! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing white Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing red Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you may find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!
Wild Encounters
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following:
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Five-Star Raids
Cresselia
Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.
Mega Raids
Lopunny (Mega)
7km Eggs
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks:
