The Pokémon World Championship 2024 is fast approaching, and Niantic has announced an exciting special event in Pokémon GO to coincide with the global tournament. Players around the world will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive in-game activities and earn unique rewards during this limited-time event.
Event Details for Pokémon World Championship 2024 in Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO event celebrating the Pokémon World Championship 2024 will begin on Friday, August 16th at 10:00 AM local time and conclude on Tuesday, August 20th at 8:00 PM local time. During this period, players will be able to encounter special Pokémon, participate in themed raids, and take advantage of event-specific bonuses.
Event Bonuses
Throughout the event, players will enjoy several bonuses designed to enhance their gameplay experience:
- Increased Special Trades: Players can make up to five Special Trades per day, allowing for more opportunities to trade rare Pokémon.
- Charged TM Bonus: Players can use a Charged TM to remove the move Frustration from their Shadow Pokémon, giving them an edge in battles.
Featured Pokémon
During the event, certain Pokémon will have increased spawn rates in the wild, and some will also be available in shiny form, providing collectors with more opportunities to find these rare variants. Here’s a list of the featured Pokémon:
Wild Encounters
- Mankey (Shiny available)
- Lickitung (Shiny available)
- Marill (Shiny available)
- Paldean Wooper (Shiny available)
- Swablu (Shiny available)
- Fletchling (Shiny available)
- Carbink
- Grubbin (Shiny available)
- Mareanie
- Skarmory (Shiny available)
Field Research Rewards
Completing Field Research tasks during the event will reward players with encounters with special Pokémon, including:
- World Championship 2024 Pikachu (Shiny available)
- Swablu (Shiny available)
- Mienfoo
- Mareanie
Raid Battles
The event will also feature unique raid opportunities, with different tiers offering a variety of challenges for players.
1-Star Raids
- World Championship 2024 Pikachu (Shiny available)
- Mienfoo
3-Star Raids
- Lickitung (Shiny available)
- Galarian Stunfisk (Shiny available)
- Diggersby
Shadow Raids
- 1-Star:
- Shadow Magnemite (Shiny available)
- Shadow Dratini (Shiny available)
- Shadow Wooper
- Shadow Gligar (Shiny available)
- 3-Star:
- Shadow Wobbuffet
- Shadow Kirlia
- Shadow Sableye (Shiny available)
About the Pokémon World Championship 2024
The Pokémon World Championship 2024 will be held from August 16th to August 18th in Honolulu, Hawaii. This prestigious event will bring together the world’s best players, who will compete across various Pokémon games, including Pokémon GO.
Fans can watch the competition live on Twitch, where they can cheer on their favorite players and teams as they vie for the title of World Champion.
Conclusion
For Pokémon GO players, this event is not just a celebration of the Pokémon World Championship but also an opportunity to catch rare Pokémon, earn special rewards, and take advantage of event bonuses. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare for an exciting week of Pokémon hunting and battling.
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