Pokemon GO is still going strong after eight years. The game is even having a massive 8th Anniversary Event to celebrate the fact that fans are still loving the game. With this event comes a lot of wild Pokemon encounters that players will be able to partake in, which will allow players to get some coveted Pokemon.
During the event, there will be new Pokemon, Pokemon whose spawn rate will be increased during the duration of the event, and Pokemon whose spawn rate will only be increased during specific days. Here's everything players need to know about the wild Pokemon encounters during this event.
All Wild Encounters During Pokemon GO's Anniversary Event
Niantic and the Pokemon Company have a lot planned for the Anniversary Event. Here are all the wild Pokemon encounters that will take place during the entire duration of the event. In addition to these Pokemon, players can use Mystery Boxes more often and may find a Shiny Meltan.
Any Pokemon with a * beside them can be Shiny during the event.
- Bulbasaur wearing a party hat*
- Charmander wearing a party hat*
- Squirtle wearing a party hat*
- Pikachu wearing a cake hat*
- Eevee wearing a party hat*
- Sprigatito
- Fuecoco
- Quaxly
- Alolan Grimer
All New Wild Pokemon Encounters
The event is bringing brand new Pokemon to the game as well. For the first time ever, players will be able to catch the following Pokemon:
Any Pokemon with a * beside them can be Shiny during the event.
- Grimer wearing a party hat*
- Muk wearing a party hat
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All Wild Pokemon Encounters That Are On Specific Days
While some Pokemon will be seen the entirety of the event, others will only be seen more often during specific times. There are chances to encounter these Pokemon outside these times, but they will have a much higher spawn rate during specific days.
Any Pokemon with a * beside them can be Shiny during the event.
Here are Pokemon that can be encountered June 28 at 10:00 AM local time - June 29 at 11:59 PM local time
- Chikorita*
- Cyndaquil*
- Totodile*
- Treecko*
- Torchic*
- Mudkip*
These Pokemon can be seen June 30 at 12:00 AM local time - July 1 at 11:59 local time
- Turtwig*
- Chimchar*
- Piplup*
- Snivy*
- Tepig*
- Oshawott*
These Pokemon can be seen July 2 at 12:00 AM local time - July 3 at 8:00 PM local time
- Chespin*
- Fennekin*
- Froakie*
- Rowlet*
- Litten*
- Popplio
