Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary event: End date and full list of rewards

With festivals in the real world that celebrate the game out there, too, there's plenty to be getting on with in Niantic's hit mobile collect-athon.

Here's when the Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary event end date is and what you can do during the event while it lasts.

When is the Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary event? End date and time

The Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary event end date is Wednesday 3rd July at 8pm local time.

You don't have long to complete the 8th Anniversary Party Timed research or catch those Pokémon wearing party hats!

The Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary event started on Friday 28th June at 10am and ends on Wednesday 3rd July at 8pm (local time).

What to expect from the Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary event - Full list of rewards

The Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary Party event is ongoing and set to end on 3rd July (see above section for exact timings). You don't have long left to get involved but there are a few reasons – and rewards – that mean you should.

Pokémon in party hats

Not only will certain Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild, but some of them will be wearing hats. Pikachu stands out from the rest, though, because he'll be in a cake hat.

The following Pokémon will make more appearances in the wild:

• Pikachu (cake hat)
• Eevee (party hat)
• Bulbasaur (party hat)
• Charmander (party hat)
• Squirtle (party hat)
• Grimer (party hat)
• Sprigatito
• Fuecoco
• Quaxly

You'll also be able to catch other Pokémon in a party hat by completing Timed Research tasks, including Wurmple. The poor Bug Pokémon's too small for it to fit properly, just like our screenshot above shows!

Event Bonuses

The celebrations will include the following event bonuses:

• Higher chance to become Lucky Friends
• More likely to get Lucky Pokémon in trades
• Friendship levels increase faster when you open Gifts, trade Pokémon and battle together
• There's a chance you'll find eight or 88 Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with Golden Lure Module

Mystery Box

While the 8th Anniversary event is taking place, you'll be able to open the mystery box more frequently than usual.

This is very welcome on its own, but there's also a high chance you'll encounter a Shiny Meltan! Keep your finger crossed for that one.

Research Opportunities

Field Research tasks, themed for the event, will also be available. Complete Field Research task rewards for a chance to encounter first-partner Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil and Mudkip.

There will also be event-themed Timed Research, the completing of which will earn you XP, Stardust and encounters with hat-wearing Pokémon!

Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary Party Timed Research Rewards - full list of rewards

Here is the full list of Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary Party Timed Research rewards:

• Earn 8 hearts with your buddy | Party Hat Bulbasaur
• Catch 88 Pokémon | Party Hat Charmander
• Spin 8 different PokéStops or Gyms | Party Hat Squirtle
• Earn 8,888 XP | Party Hat Wurmple
• Make 88 Curveball Throws | Party Hat Wobbuffet
• Earn 8,888 Stardust | Party Hat Nidorino
• Evolve 8 Pokémon | Party Hat Raticate
  • Complete all challenges for 8,888 Stardust, Cake Hat Pikachu encounter and 8,888 XP

Reach stage 2 of the free Timed Research and you'll get encounters with Meltan.

You can also purchase the 8th Anniversary Party Premium Paid Timed research. The steps and rewards for the 8th Anniversary Party Premium Paid Timed research are as follows:

• Earn 8 hearts with your buddy | One Lucky Egg
  
• Catch 88 Pokémon | One Incubator
  
• Spin 8 different PokéStops or Gyms | One Rocket Radar
  
• Earn 8,888 XP | One Premium Battle Pass
  
• Make 88 Curveball Throws | One Poffin
  
• Earn 8,888 Stardust | One Star Piece
  
• Evolve 8 Pokémon | One Incense
  • Complete all challenges for a Meltan encounter, 88,888 XP and a Super Incubator

You can read about the whole 8th Anniversary event in more detail, and straight from the horse's mouth, on the official blog post now.

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