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Pokémon GO's 9th Anniversary Party

Event
Starts:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Sunday, July 6, 2025, at  8:00 PM Local Time

Celebrate nine years with Pokémon GO’s 9th Anniversary Party!

Bonuses Bonuses Features Features Spawns Spawns Raids Raids Research Research Shiny Shiny Sales Sales Graphic Graphic




Bonuses

Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades.
Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades.
PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module.
PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module.
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikachu wearing a cake hat and Shiny Eevee wearing a party hat from raids.
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikachu wearing a cake hat and Shiny Eevee wearing a party hat from raids.
Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin will have a 9th anniversary–themed Special Background!
Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin will have a 9th anniversary–themed Special Background!
Friendship levels will increase faster than normal through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles!
Friendship levels will increase faster than normal through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles!
Chance of finding 9 or 99 (or maybe more!) Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.
Chance of finding 9 or 99 (or maybe more!) Gimmighoul Coins when you spin a PokéStop with a Golden Lure Module.

July 1 at 10:00 a.m. – July 3 at 10:00 a.m. local time

1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator on these days.
1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator on these days.

July 3 at 10:00 a.m. – July 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time

2× XP for catching Pokémon.
2× XP for catching Pokémon.

July 5 at 10:00 a.m. – July 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time

2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Features

Pokémon Debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

  • Ivysaur
  • Venusaur
  • shiny
    Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin)

Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin can be encountered with the Coin Bag.

* Golden Lure Modules don’t attract Gimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin

Party Hats in the Wild

During the 9th Anniversary Party, you may discover party hats in the wild. Tapping on them will award items, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Possible items include 2 Pokeballs, 2 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls.

Encounters include the following Pokémon:

  • shiny
    Party Hat Grimer
  • shiny
    Eevee
  • shiny
    Party Hat Wobbuffet
  • shiny
    Party Hat Wurmple

Spawns

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

  • shiny
    Party Hat Bulbasaur
  • shiny
    Party Hat Charmander
  • shiny
    Party Hat Squirtle
  • shiny
    Cake Hat Pikachu
  • shiny
    Party Hat Grimer
  • shiny
    Eevee
  • shiny
    Party Hat Wobbuffet
  • shiny
    Party Hat Wurmple

First partner Pokémon will appear on certain dates throughout the event. I will update this list over the course of the event.

July 1 - 2

These First Partner Pokémon will appear in the wild from July 1 at 10:00 a.m. – July 3 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

  • shiny
    Chikorita
  • shiny
    Cyndaquil
  • shiny
    Totodile
  • shiny
    Treecko
  • shiny
    Torchic
  • shiny
    Mudkip
  • shiny
    Turtwig
  • shiny
    Chimchar
  • shiny
    Piplup

July 3 - 4

These First Partner Pokémon will appear in the wild from July 3 at 10:00 a.m. – July 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time

  • shiny
    Snivy
  • shiny
    Tepig
  • shiny
    Oshawott
  • shiny
    Chespin
  • shiny
    Fennekin
  • shiny
    Froakie
  • shiny
    Rowlet
  • shiny
    Litten
  • shiny
    Popplio

July 5 - 6

These First Partner Pokémon will appear in the wild from July 5 at 10:00 a.m. – July 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time

  • Grookey
  • Scorbunny
  • Sobble
  • shiny
    Sprigatito
  • shiny
    Fuecoco
  • Quaxly

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

  • shiny
    Cake Hat Pikachu
  • shiny
    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!

  • Catch 7 different species of Pokémon
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Rowlet
    Max CP
    453
    Min CP
    418
    shiny Litten
    Max CP
    443
    Min CP
    409
    shiny Popplio
    Max CP
    483
    Min CP
    448
  • Catch 9 Pokémon
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    ×10
     Poké Ball ×10
    ×5
     Great Ball ×5
    ×2
     Ultra Ball ×2
  • Make 5 Curveball Throws
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Snivy
    Max CP
    364
    Min CP
    333
    shiny Tepig
    Max CP
    464
    Min CP
    428
    shiny Oshawott
    Max CP
    448
    Min CP
    413
  • Make 8 Great Throws
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    Grookey
    Max CP
    465
    Min CP
    430
    Scorbunny
    Max CP
    470
    Min CP
    434
    Sobble
    Max CP
    470
    Min CP
    434
  • Use 6 Berries to help catch Pokémon
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Chespin
    Max CP
    469
    Min CP
    434
    shiny Fennekin
    Max CP
    440
    Min CP
    406
    shiny Froakie
    Max CP
    425
    Min CP
    392
  • Earn 9999 Stardust
    REWARD
    shiny Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin)
    Max CP
    473
    Min CP
    437
  • Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Chikorita
    Max CP
    400
    Min CP
    368
    shiny Cyndaquil
    Max CP
    420
    Min CP
    387
    shiny Totodile
    Max CP
    485
    Min CP
    449
  • Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Treecko
    Max CP
    451
    Min CP
    417
    shiny Torchic
    Max CP
    468
    Min CP
    433
    shiny Mudkip
    Max CP
    483
    Min CP
    447
  • Earn 4 hearts with your buddy
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Turtwig
    Max CP
    508
    Min CP
    472
    shiny Chimchar
    Max CP
    410
    Min CP
    377
    shiny Piplup
    Max CP
    460
    Min CP
    426
  • Power up Pokémon 9 times
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Sprigatito
    Max CP
    435
    Min CP
    401
    shiny Fuecoco
    Max CP
    483
    Min CP
    447
    Quaxly
    Max CP
    460
    Min CP
    425
  • Send a Gift with a sticker
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shiny Party Hat Bulbasaur
    Max CP
    477
    Min CP
    442
    shiny Party Hat Charmander
    Max CP
    420
    Min CP
    387
    shiny Party Hat Squirtle
    Max CP
    405
    Min CP
    372

9th Anniversary Party

Event-exclusive Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.

STEP
1
9th Anniversary Party (1/1)
Catch 99 Pokémon Party Hat Bulbasaur
Make 99 Curveball Throws Party Hat Charmander
Spin 9 different PokéStops or Gyms Party Hat Squirtle
Evolve 9 Pokémon Party Hat Wurmple
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy Party Hat Eevee
Make 9 Great Throws Party Hat Wobbuffet
Earn 9,999 XP Party Hat Grimer
Earn 9,999 Stardust Party Hat Raticate

REWARDS

Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin)
×9999
9999 XP

9th Anniversary Party

Premium Timed Research

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

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.
STEP
1
9th Anniversary Party (1/1)
Catch 99 Pokémon
×1
 Incense ×1
Make 99 Curveball Throws
×1
 Incubator ×1
Spin 9 different PokéStops or Gyms
×1
 Rocket Radar ×1
Evolve 9 Pokémon
×1
 Premium Battle Pass ×1
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy
×1
 Poffin ×1
Make 9 Great Throws
×1
 Max Mushroom ×1
Earn 9,999 XP
×1
 Lucky Egg ×1
Earn 9,999 Stardust
×1
 Star Piece ×1

REWARDS

Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin)
×9999
×1

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted

Ticket-exclusive Special Research

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.

STEP
1
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (1/6)
Catch 385 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region
×385
385 XP
Catch 385 Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region
×385
385 XP
Catch 385 Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region
×385
385 XP
Earn a gold Hoenn medal
×30
 Ultra Ball ×30

REWARDS
×10
×10
×10
STEP
2
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (2/6)
Have 10 Best Buddies
×1
 Poffin ×1
Earn a heart with your Buddy 20 days in a row
×1
 Poffin ×1

REWARDS

385 XP
×3
STEP
3
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (3/6)
Catch 10 Kecleon
×1
 Incense ×1
Spin PokéStops 20 days in a row
×1
 Incense ×1

REWARDS

3850 XP
×3
STEP
4
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (4/6)
Obtain a Lucky Pokémon in a trade
×1
 Lure Module ×1
Make 385 Excellent Throws
×1
 Lucky Egg ×1

REWARDS

3850 XP
×3
STEP
5
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (5/6)
Catch 1000 Pokémon
×1000
 Stardust ×1000
Catch a Pokémon 7 days in a row
×7
 Golden Razz Berry ×7
Reach level 40
×4000
 Stardust ×4000

REWARDS

3850 XP
Jirachi
×3850
STEP
6
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted (6/6)
Claim Reward!
×1
 Star Piece ×1
Claim Reward!
×1
 Lucky Egg ×1

REWARDS

3850 XP
×20
×3850

Shiny

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you might even encounter Shiny Gimmighoul—if you’re lucky!

  • Gimmighoul

Shiny Gimmighoul will be available until Monday, July 7, 2025, at 8 pm local time via a Coin Bag or near a Golden PokéStop with Golden Lure due to it not being available the first day of the event. This does not include Gimmighoul with the 9th Anniversary coin.

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

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