Pokémon GO is turning 7 years old, and to celebrate there are a whole host of rotating bonuses, glimmering Gimmighoul coins, shiny Mew Masterwork research, Squirtle celebration, and more!
Date & Time
| Starts | Ends |
|---|---|
| Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 10:00am local time |
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 8:00pm local time |
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Event Bonuses
Party Hat Wartortle and Party Hat Blastoise make their debut!
Chance of finding 7, 77—or more!—Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.
Increased chance of Pokémon becoming Lucky through trades.
Increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends.
Daily Bonuses
In addition to the above, each day of the 7th Anniversary Party will have its own unique bonuses. These bonuses will last from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. local time each day.
July 6: 2× XP for catching Pokémon
July 7: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
July 8: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
July 9: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator on this day
July 10: Friendship levels will increase twice as fast
July 11: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
July 12: 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
Pokémon Debuts
New Party Hat Pokémon will be available via evolution, Party Hat Wartortle and Party Hat Blastoise!
Wild Encounters
During the event the following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
If you are lucky, you may encounter the following:
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently on certain days:
July 6
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 10
July 11
July 12
Raids
One Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in one star raids:
Related raid guides: Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander & Pikachu.
Three Star Raids
Related raid guides: Flareon, Lapras, Snorlax, Sealeo and Magneton.
Five Star Raids
Related raid guides: Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos.
Mega Raids
Related raid guides: Mega Blastoise.
Field Research Task Encounters
Anniversary-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete them to earn encounters with first-partner Pokémon, such as Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil, Mudkip, and more!
| Task Text | Reward |
|---|---|
| Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms | |
| Use 7 Berries to Catch Pokémon | |
| Take 7 Snapshots of Wild Pokémon | |
| Earn 7 Hearts with your Buddy | |
| Make 7 Curveball Throws | |
| Send 7 Gifts and add a Sticker to each | |
| Catch 7 Different Species of Pokémon | |
| Make 7 Nice Throws | 
1×
Venusaur Mega Energy
1×
Charizard Mega Energy
1×
Blastoise Mega Energy
1×
Sceptile Mega Energy
1×
Blaziken Mega Energy
1×
Swampert Mega Energy
|
Timed Research
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.* Complete the event-themed research tasks, such as hatching seven Eggs or evolving seven Pokémon, to receive the following.
- 1× Incubator
- 1× Super Incubator
- 1× Premium Battle Pass
- 1× Lucky Egg
- 1× Rocket Radar
- 1× Star Piece
- 1× Incense
- 77,777 XP
- An encounter with Pikachu wearing a party hat
IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
*Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
You and Mew
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up the Masterwork Research story, All-in-One #151.
Originally available during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto in 2021, this Masterwork Research story will be available once more as part of the 7th Anniversary Party. Complete it for an encounter with the elusive Shiny Mew!
Once purchased, you’ll be able to access a Masterwork Research story, intended to be completed over a long period of time. Tickets for this Masterwork Research story will be available to purchase until Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the 7th Anniversary Party event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.
Trainers who purchase or have previously received this Masterwork Research story can also enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of our 7th Anniversary Party event.
- 2× Incense duration
- 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
- 2× Lure Duration
Please note that you will not be able to gift this Masterwork Research ticket to other Trainers.
Celebrate Seven Years of Pokémon GO with #0007!
To celebrate the 7th anniversary of Pokémon GO, a Community Day Classic featuring Squirtle, Pokémon #0007, will be held Sunday, July 9, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. local time.
Check out this page to learn more about Squirtle Community Day Classic!
New avatar items and stickers
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends:
- 7th Anniversary Top Set
- 7th Anniversary Pants
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Keep the party going with the Pokémon GO Web Store!
Need some extra supplies to celebrate during the 7th Anniversary Party? Check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for an exclusive Anniversary Box, available from July 6 to July 10!
