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Pokémon GO 7th Anniversary Party Event Begins Today: Hidden Gems

The new 7th Anniversary Party Event kicks off in Pokémon GO, focusing on Starters, Shiny Mew Masterwork Research, and Costumes.


The 7th Anniversary Party Event has begun in Pokémon GO. Let's get into the details.

7th Anniversary Party event graphic in Pokémon GO. Credit: Niantic
7th Anniversary Party event graphic in Pokémon GO. Credit: Niantic

Here's what's happening for the 7th Anniversary Party event beginning in Pokémon GO:

  • Date and time: Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
  • New Costumed Pokémon: You will be able to evolve Party Hat Squirtle into Party Hat Wartortle and Party Hat Blastoise, both of which will be Shiny-capable.
  • Wild spawns: Party Hat Squirtle, Cake Hat Pikachu, Meowth, Ponyta, and Togedamaru. Rare spawns include Galarian Ponyta and Absol. Certain species will spawn more on certain days, including:
    • July 6th: Party Hat Bulbasaur, Party Hat Charmander, Party Hat Squirtle
    • July 7th: Chikotia, Cyndaquil, Totodile
    • July 8th: Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip
    • July 9th: Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup
    • July 10th: Snivy, Tepig Oshawott
    • July 11th: Chespin, Gennekin, Froakie
    • July 12th: Rowlet, Litten, Popplio
  • Raid rotation:
    • Tier One:
      • Party Hat Bulbasaur
      • Party Hat Charmander
      • Party Hat Squirtle
      • Cake Hat Pikachu
    • Tier Three
      • Magneton
      • Lapras
      • Flareon
      • Snorlax
      • Sealeo
    • Tier Five:
      • Articuno – Can be Shiny
      • Zapdos – Can be Shiny
      • Moltres – Can be Shiny
    • Mega Raids:
      • Mega Blastoise – Can be Shiny
  • New Avatar Items and Stickers: Visit the shop for Stickers and other items themed to this event.
  • Paid Timed Research: This $2.00 ticketed Research will include:
    • 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
      • Niantic writes: "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."
  • Field Research task encounters: These Research tasks will yield encounters with Starter Pokémon and Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.
  • Another chance at Shiny Mew for a paid re-do of the All-in-One $151 Masterwork Research: Niantic writes:
    • "Originally available during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto in 2021, we're making this Masterwork Research story available once more as part of our 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
  • Event bonus: 
    • Increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends.
    • Increased Gimmighoul coins. Niantic writes: "Chance of finding 7, 77—or more!—Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module."
    • There will be time-sensitive bonuses including:
      • 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.

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