Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Celebration Event
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021!
Experience the Sinnoh region in an adventure reborn with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl! In celebration of the release of these games on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often in Pokémon GO. Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing special Sinnoh-inspired hats will be appearing in the wild, and avatar items inspired by those same first partner Pokémon will be available in the shop.
Bonuses 
Available for the full duration of the event.
Features 
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Available for the full duration of the event.
Costumed Pokémon
Turtwig (Lucas's Hat)
Turtwig (Dawn's Hat)
Chimchar (Lucas's Hat)
Chimchar (Dawn's Hat)
Piplup (Lucas's Hat)
Piplup (Dawn's Hat)
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!
Spawns 
Part 1 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
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!
Appearing in the wild
Seel
Murkrow
Poochyena
Aron- Turtwig (Lucas's Hat)
- Chimchar (Lucas's Hat)
- Piplup (Lucas's Hat)
Bidoof
Kricketot
Buneary
Stunky
If you're lucky, you might encounter:
Scyther
Larvitar
Burmy (Plant)
Buizel
Part 2 - Pokémon Shining Pearl
Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
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!
Appearing in the wild
Pinsir
Misdreavus
Houndour
Spheal- Turtwig (Dawn's Hat)
- Chimchar (Dawn's Hat)
- Piplup (Dawn's Hat)
- Bidoof
- Kricketot
- Buneary
Glameow
If you're lucky, you might encounter:
Slowpoke
Bagon
Burmy (Sandy)- Buizel
Eggs 
Part 1 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.
In 7 km Eggs
Budew
Bonsly
Mime Jr.
Happiny
Riolu
Part 2 - Pokémon Shining Pearl
Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.
In 7 km Eggs
- Budew
- Bonsly
- Mime Jr.
- Happiny
- Riolu
Raids 
Part 1 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Appearing in 1- Star Raids
Cranidos
Drifloon
Bronzor
Gible
Appearing in 3- Star Raids
Tyranitar
Lopunny
Drapion
Toxicroak
Gallade
Appearing in 5- Star Raids
Cresselia
Appearing in Mega Raids
Mega Lopunny
Part 2 - Pokémon Shining Pearl
Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Appearing in 1- Star Raids
Shieldon- Drifloon
- Bronzor
Appearing in 3- Star Raids
Salamence- Lopunny
- Drapion
- Toxicroak
- Gallade
Appearing in 5- Star Raids
- Cresselia
Appearing in Mega Raids
- Mega Lopunny
Research 
Part 1 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Field Research Encounters
- Bagon
- Turtwig (Dawn's Hat)
- Chimchar (Dawn's Hat)
- Piplup (Dawn's Hat)
- Burmy (Sandy)
Burmy (Trash)
If you're lucky, you might encounter:
- Shieldon
Part 2 - Pokémon Shining Pearl
Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Field Research Encounters
- Turtwig (Lucas's Hat)
- Chimchar (Lucas's Hat)
- Piplup (Lucas's Hat)
- Burmy (Plant)
- Burmy (Trash)
If you're lucky, you might encounter:
- Larvitar
- Cranidos
Sales 
New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles
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 Costume
- Chimchar Costume
- Piplup Costume
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
- Sinnoh Boots
Sinnoh-themed stickers
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 - one-time exchange): three Super Incubators, two Incubators, one Lure Module
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