Pokémon GO Special Partnered Weekend

Niantic has partnered with Verizon, 7-Eleven Mexico and Yoshinoya to bring Trainers a new and exciting ticketed event that will feature rare Pokémon alongside an abundance of rewards!

Date and Time

This event will begin on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 12:00 a.m. and conclude on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

From the official announcement:

Trainers,
In May, we’ll be hosting a Pokémon GO Special Weekend event in collaboration with different partners around the world: Verizon in the US, 7-Eleven Mexico in Mexico, and Yoshinoya in Japan. Trainers with an event ticket will be able to enjoy Timed Research, featured Pokémon attracted to Incense, and more!

What is Pokémon GO Special Weekend?

Special Weekend is an in-game event that you can access using an event ticket acquired from a participating Pokémon GO partner, either physically or digitally. The ticket has a code that you can redeem on Niantic’s Offer Redemption website. After you redeem the ticket code, you’ll be able to participate in the Special Weekend anywhere during the event period!

If you’re able to get your hands on an event ticket, this will be an event you won’t want to miss. Make sure to redeem your ticket before May 29th to ensure you take full advantage of this event.

Ticketed Features

The following features will be available for Trainers that redeem an event ticket obtained from our participating partners:

Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Marill, Sableye, Stunky, Spritzee, and Swirlix will be attracted to Incense. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Eevee!

Different Unown will be attracted to Incense depending on the participating partner in your region. (Shiny Unown will not be appearing during the event.)

Verizon
: Unown V
7-Eleven Mexico: Unown S
Yoshinoya: Unown Y

Unown

Event-exclusive Timed Research will reward encounters with Eevee, Spritzee, Swirlix, and Deino!

Many Trainers will be excited to see Deino being a reward for this event because of its rarity and the desire to own a shiny one. Will you be one of those lucky Trainers to get a Shiny Deino?

Event-exclusive Timed Research will be available and reward XP, Stardust, an Incense, a Star Piece, a Lucky Egg, Spritzee Candy, and Swirlix Candy.

– You’ll have an increased chance of receiving Lucky Pokémon when you trade with a friend.
– You’ll also have an increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends when interacting with a friend during the weekend.
– You’ll earn double the XP for catching Pokémon.
– You’ll receive an exclusive medal when you redeem a ticket code on the Offer Redemption website.

These rewards are an attractive incentive for all players that can participate in this event. If you can’t get your hands on an event ticket, there will also be bonuses available for everyone during this event.

Features Available For All Trainers

The following bonuses will be available for all Trainers around the world—even those without an event ticket—from Friday, May 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 31, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7).

The number of Gifts you can open daily will double and trade range will be increased to 40 km!

How Can I Get a Pokémon GO Special Weekend Ticket?

For more details on the ticket distribution period and conditions, please visit the websites of our participating partners.

What Should I Do After Receiving a Pokémon GO Special Weekend Ticket?

You’ll be able to redeem the promotional code included on the ticket on Niantic’s Offer Redemption website. For more information on how to redeem promotional codes, Visit this help centre article. Once you’ve redeemed your code, open Pokémon GO to receive your event-participation medal.

Let’s enjoy a Special Weekend in Pokémon GO!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help centre article.

Parting Words

As we can see, this event has numerous benefits and will be a great way to populate your storage with interesting Pokémon and your bag full of desirable items!

Best of luck Trainers! and remember to stay safe.

Adam ‘Avrip’

Author & tags

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avrip
Writer/Editor for the Pokémon GO Hub. PvP enthusiast. 2023 Perth Regional Champion. 9th at Yokohama World Championship. Collector and enthusiast of rare Pokémon retro memorabilia. GBL Legend Multiple Seasons. Sold my soul to Niantic on 07/07/2016.

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