Pokémon Go is pulling out all the stops for its 10th Anniversary celebration, inviting trainers to enjoy a nostalgia-filled event from July 4 through July 6. This festive period is packed with costumed fan-favorites, boosted shiny encounter rates, and generous bonuses designed to help you level up your collection.
The headline attraction is the debut of the elusive shiny Gimmighoul. Trainers can encounter shiny Gimmighoul from July 4 at 10:00 a.m. through July 31 at 11:59 p.m. local time. During this window, you may also find Gimmighoul sporting an exclusive “10th Anniversary Coin” costume—a unique aesthetic that won’t be around forever. Keep in mind that the Sobble Community Day also occurs on July 4 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., providing a perfect opportunity to stack these event bonuses.
Below, you will find a comprehensive breakdown of everything included in the Pokémon Go “10th Anniversary Party,” from premium research tasks to wild encounter rates.
Essential Event Bonuses
Make the most of the celebration with these active event perks:
- Quadruple XP for every Pokémon caught.
- Quadruple Stardust for every Pokémon caught.
- Significantly increased shiny rates for event-themed Pokémon.
- Chance to encounter shiny Gimmighoul when using a Coin Bag.
- Potential for 10th Anniversary Gimmighoul to appear with a commemorative background.
- Evolving Venusaur, Charizard, or Blastoise will grant them their powerful signature legacy moves: Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon, respectively.
Paid Timed Research
For those looking to maximize their rewards, a special Timed Research ticket is available for $1.99. You must complete these challenges before the event concludes to claim your prizes.
’10th Anniversary Party’ – Tasks & Rewards
- Catch 10 Pokémon: 1 Incense
- Land 10 Nice Throws: 1 Incubator
- Land 10 Curveball Throws: 1 Rocket Radar
- Spin 10 unique PokéStops or Gyms: 1 Premium Battle Pass
- Evolve 10 Pokémon: 1 Poffin
- Earn 10 hearts with your Buddy: 1 Max Mushroom
- Earn 1,000 XP: 1 Lucky Egg
- Earn 1,000 Stardust: 1 Star Piece
Completion Rewards: 10th Anniversary Coin Gimmighoul encounter, 10,000 Stardust, and 1 Super Incubator.
Event-Exclusive Field Research
Visit local PokéStops during the event window to collect these specific field tasks:
- Catch 10 Pokémon: Encounter a Party Hat Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle.
- Power up Pokémon 10 times: Encounter a Cake Hat Pikachu.
Featured Wild Spawns
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild throughout the celebration:
- Bulbasaur (Party Hat)*
- Charmander (Party Hat)*
- Squirtle (Party Hat)*
- Caterpie
- Pikachu (Cake Hat)*
- Voltorb
- Hisuian Voltorb
- Eevee (Party Hat)*
- Wurmple (Party Hat)*
*Denotes an increased probability of encountering the shiny variant in the wild.
Source: Polygon
