Pokémon GO's 9th Anniversary Party
Celebrate nine years with Pokémon GO’s 9th Anniversary Party!
Bonuses 
July 1 at 10:00 a.m. – July 3 at 10:00 a.m. local time
July 3 at 10:00 a.m. – July 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time
July 5 at 10:00 a.m. – July 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Features 
Pokémon Debuts
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin)
* Golden Lure Modules don’t attract Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin
Spawns 
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Party Hat Bulbasaur
Party Hat Charmander
Party Hat Squirtle
First partner Pokémon will appear on certain dates throughout the event.
Raids 
Trainers will have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikachu wearing a cake hat and Shiny Eevee wearing a party hat from raids.
Appearing in 1-Star Raids
Cake Hat Pikachu
Eevee
Research 
Field Research Tasks
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. This includes Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin—if you’re lucky!
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Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin) Max CPMin CP
Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- XP
- Stardust
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Bulbasaur wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin, and more!
Event Ticket
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- One Super Incubator
- One Max Mushroom
- An encounter with Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin
- And more!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up a Masterwork Research story, Wish Granted, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Jirachi!*
Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the 9th Anniversary Party event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point during the event. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.
Trainers who purchase this Masterwork Research story or have previously received the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (either active or completed) can also enjoy the following bonuses for the duration of our 9th Anniversary Party event.
- 2× Incense duration
- 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
- 2× Lucky Egg duration
* Trainers who have already obtained the Masterwork Research story Wish Granted will not be able to purchase it again.
Shiny 
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you might even encounter Shiny Gimmighoul—if you’re lucky!
Gimmighoul
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store — 9th Anniversary Party Ultra Ticket Box
The Pokémon GO Web Store is celebrating this exciting milestone with the 9th Anniversary Party Ultra Ticket Box! This offer features a Timed Research ticket, exclusive early access to the Party Hat avatar item, three bonus Max Potions, three Max Revives, and one Star Piece for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Make sure to check it out!
Don’t forget, Trainers, you get double the Reward Points on eligible purchases when you shop with the Pokémon GO Web Store!
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
New Avatar Items
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event.
- Team Valor GO Wristband
- Team Mystic GO Wristband
- Team Instinct GO Wristband
