Google and Niantic have announced the details for the three months of YouTube Premium promotion as part of Google Play’s sponsorship of Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Note: At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99USD.

Get three months of YouTube Premium on us!

Trainers, As part of Google Play’s sponsorship of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, and in celebration of Pokémon GO’s fifth anniversary, we’re excited to share that eligible Trainers can receive three months of YouTube Premium on us!*
You can claim your trial here. For more info on what you can look forward to with YouTube Premium, read on below.

• Watch your favorite videos with no commercial breaks.
• Play videos and music seamlessly whether you’re on the move, you’re using other apps, or your screen is turned off.
• Download your favorite videos and view them on the go, wherever and whenever you want.
• Enjoy the largest music catalog in the world through YouTube’s streaming app, YouTube Music. Easily toggle between video and audio and enjoy official albums, playlists, singles, music videos, and covers you can find only on YouTube.

Be sure to catch the latest videos from Pokémon GO on YouTube!


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

*This offer is for new YouTube Premium users only. Terms and conditions apply.

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in the United States. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 05, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Canada. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium, or YouTube Music Premium subscribers, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 2:59 AM PDT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy Mountain View, CA 94043

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Great Britain. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 4:59pm GMT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently £11.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Australia. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 5:59am AEST. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $14.99. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 8 Marina View #03-01 Asia Square 1 Singapore, 18960 Singapore

This YouTube Premium 3 month free trial promotion is only open to Pokémon GO players in Singapore. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Red, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, or YouTube Red trial before. Offer must be redeemed by October 06, 2021 at 2:59pm SGT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently $11.98. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. For refunds check our Refund Policy. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms HERE. Promoter: © Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 70 Pasir Panjang Road #03-71 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117371

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-youtubepremium/?hl=en

Niantic has posted the official patch notes for Pokémon GO Android Version 0.213.0 and iOS Version 1.179.0 which were released on June 29th, 2021 and June 30th, 2021. The patch includes many bug fixes.

Android Version 0.213 / iOS version 1.179 - Release Notes

Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 1.179 in the App Store. Release notes may be posted before the release is available to all players. Please check your app store for the latest version of Pokémon GO available to you.

General

• Back-end updates to in-game news for increased accuracy and quality

Bug Fixes

• Further mitigation added for bug where the map doesn’t load if Trainer is moving quickly
• Fixed a bug where Trainer can get stuck seeing an unintended view of the overworld map after a Team GO Rocket Battle
• Added further mitigation for Community Day ticket content displaying incorrectly
• Added mitigation to prevent a bug where the Trainer is unable to play Pokémon GO after they evolve their Buddy
• Fixed an issue where a Trainer might get stuck when trying to exit the Gym, if another Trainer is still battling in the Gym
• Fixed a bug where if a Shiny Ditto transforms, it will not appear as Shiny in the transformation sequence
• Fixed a bug where Shiny Ditto became the Shiny version of the opponent Pokémon even if the opponent Pokémon was not Shiny
• Fixed a bug where the Trainer’s shadow is at the wrong angle if the Trainer does not have the real-time sky mechanic
• Fixed an issue where the word “Extreme” is missing from the weather warning
• Fixed a bug where an error message appears if Berries are fed to a Pokémon too quickly
• Fixed a bug where Pokémon will flicker when searching for Pokémon with multiple forms
• Fixed a bug where Mega Candy icon is missing from the Buddy walking rewards
• Fixed a bug where Rhyperior’s motivation overlapped with the Gym’s name if Rhyperior is the sole Gym Defender
• Fixed a bug where the first photo of Pokémon after a new Pokémon GO installation on iOS displays as “?” in the photo reel
• Fixed a bug where Charged Attack bar did not correct display for all Pokémon when selecting Pokémon before a battle
• Fixed an issue where after hatching an Egg and tapping into AR+ camera mode, the Trainer would have their Egg inventory overlay persist instead
• Fixed a bug where Trainers who had not yet constructed a Rocket Radar themselves could still see the Rocket Radar in the in-game shop
• Fixed an issue where the title of some badges would cut off in specific languages instead of wrapping
• Fixed a bug where Shiny Deoxys did not appear in the Shiny category of the Pokédex
• Fixed a bug where Buddy Flying Pokémon were obscured by the “Play” button
• Fixed a bug where the AR safety warning would appear every time a Pokémon hid in the bushes
• Fixed a bug where a Trainer could get stuck in an infinite loop when trying to submit a AR Scanning Field Research task
• Fixed a bug where Trainers using Pokémon GO Plus to catch Pokémon did not receive event Catch XP bonuses or Stardust multipliers.

Sources: https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?s=release-notes-known-issues&f=0-213-release-notes&l=en&p=web, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-go/id1094591345/ and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo&hl=en&gl=us

Niantic has announced that Google Play is an official sponsor of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and that Trainers using Android devices will be eligible for a special Sponsored Gift on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 on July 17th, 2021. This bundle will include one Incense, one Super Incubator, and 30 Ultra Balls!

Make the most of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 with exclusives from Google Play!

Trainers, We’re excited to welcome Google Play as the official sponsor of Pokémon GO Fest 2021! Read on to learn more about the exclusive perks and surprises you can look forward to.

Leading up to Pokémon GO Fest 2021

• Three months of YouTube Premium: To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO, eligible trainers will get three months of YouTube Premium for free! YouTube Premium is everything viewers love about YouTube—uninterrupted. The service enables users to enjoy both YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free, offline, and in the background. Look out for more news on this next week!
• Google Play Points multiplier: From Monday, July 12, 2021, to Sunday, July 18, 2021, Google Play subscribers will earn 4× Google Play Points on all purchases made in Pokémon GO—including tickets to Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Google Play Points can be redeemed for Pokémon GO coupons and more. If you use an Android device and don’t have a Google Play subscription, you can sign up for one here.
• Exclusive content with The Try Guys: To help you get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2021, we teamed up with The Try Guys to bring you the ultimate Pokémon GO Fest 2021 training experience. Full of Pokémon GO tips and celebrity cameos (like Jordan Fisher and Chloe Kim!), you’ll choose your own adventure and the topic you want to focus on, whether that’s fitness, music, exploration, or all of the above! Jump into the challenge and get ready for an epic Pokémon GO Fest experience!

During Pokémon GO Fest 2021

• Google Play Sponsored Gift: Trainers using Android devices will be eligible for a special Sponsored Gift on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, July 17. This bundle will include one Incense, one Super Incubator, and 30 Ultra Balls!

We hope you’re excited for Pokémon GO Fest 2021—we certainly are!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Google Play Points disclaimer: Google Play Points are available only in select countries. YouTube Premium disclaimer: New users only. Terms apply.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-googleplay/?hl=en

YouTube Clip - Try Guys Train for Pokémon GO Fest ● Choose Your Own Adventure

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TkjKV76PeY

Niantic is celebrating the 5th anniversary of Pokémon GO with a special celebration event featuring Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon, Darumaka, and more from Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Happy fifth anniversary, Pokémon GO!

Trainers, What an incredible five years they’ve been. Remember back in 2016 when Pokémon GO was just about exploring the world and catching Pokémon? While this is still the core of the game today, the world of Pokémon GO is now so much more than that! Here are some of our favorite features from each year.

• 2016: Buddy Pokémon
• 2017: Raid Battles, AR+
• 2018: Field Research and Special Research, Friends, Adventure Sync, Trainer Battles
• 2019: GO Snapshot, Team GO Rocket, Buddy Adventure
• 2020: The GO Battle League, Today View, Remote Raids, , Team GO Rocket balloons, the first-ever global Pokémon GO Fest experience, Mega Evolution, GO Beyond Level 40, Seasons, and more
• 2021: Collection Challenges, Referrals, Together We Raid, real-time sky mechanic, expanded Pokédex classifications

To commemorate Pokémon GO’s fifth anniversary, you’ll be able to participate in a celebration event featuring Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon, Darumaka, and more!

Date + Time
Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Darumaka and Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon will be appearing more frequently in the wild! If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Darumaka!
• Darumaka, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, and Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon will be appearing in one-star raids.
• Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will be appearing around PokéStops with active Lure Modules and after you complete Field Research. You can also encounter some of these first-partner Pokémon in the wild, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott.
• You’ll receive daily bonus Field Research tasks that lead to encounters with Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.
• Complete the Collection Challenge for this event for a reward encounter with Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon, as well as Rare Candy and a massive amount of Poké Balls!
• Remember the in-game fireworks from Pokémon GO Fest last year? They’re returning this year to the map in celebration of our five years!
• While you’re looking out for fireworks during the fifth-anniversary celebration, check out the new in-game sky, too! That’s right—the previously announced real-time sky mechanic and additional Pokédex classifications will be available to everyone in the coming days.
• If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Meltan when you activate the Mystery Box during the fifth-anniversary celebration!
• The Jump-Start Special Research will be available during this time for any Trainers who missed out on it during last year’s anniversary celebration, so be sure to open the app during this period to claim it. This Special Research is designed to help you catch up with other Trainers, with a ton of Stardust and XP rewards, as well as some exciting Pokémon encounters.
• You can get fifth-anniversary Gift stickers when you spin PokéStops and open Gifts. You can also pick them up in the shop.
• You’ll be able to expand your Item Bag up to 3,500 from Monday, July 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)! If you need more space in your Item Bag, you can get Item Bag upgrades in the shop.
• The Special Box, Ultra Box, and Adventure Box will contain different items starting on Monday, July 5, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Bonuses

• All Lure Modules will last one hour for the duration of the event, including Glacial, Magnetic, Mossy, and Rainy Lure Modules

As you think back on your favorite Pokémon GO memories from the past five years, be sure to share them with us on social media with #PokemonGO5YearAnniversary! There’s much to look forward to for this fifth-anniversary celebration, as well as beyond for years to come. Let’s GO! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/birthday2021/

Niantic has announced an exclusive event for Trainers in France and Italy from July 2nd, 2021 to August 8th, 2021 where players can receive sponsored friendship packs.

Italy - We want to celebrate our Trainer Family with a Special Regional Event

Trainers, For the past five years, Pokémon GO has been bringing the world of Pokémon to you, no matter where you are. Today we're excited to announce the launch of a special commercial to celebrate "The Family of Trainers" in Italy. Meeting up with friends and family again after being separated for so long is always an exciting experience. Rediscover Pokémon GO together with them as you explore your surroundings.

On the occasion of this event, we're pleased to announce that from July 2 to August 8, Italian Trainers can enjoy the following in-game bonuses exclusively:

• You will receive sponsored friendship packs thanks to a hot air balloon
• You can take advantage of a free offer in the shop
• In the first half of July, in the skies of selected Italian cities, you will be able to admire a real hot air balloon.

Have you ever dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon? We have just the thing for you! With this tutorial you will be able to build your own paper hot air balloon!

Thank you all for being part of the Pokémon GO community! When playing Pokémon GO, remember to pay attention to your surroundings and follow the rules dictated by your local health authorities. Scheduled events may be subject to change.

Let's celebrate the rediscovery of the world with the Trainers in France

For five years, Pokémon GO has been a revolutionary game that has brought the world of Pokémon to life in your neighborhood, no matter where you live. Today, we're excited to launch a special advertisement that celebrates the discovery of France. "Discovery is everywhere!" Rediscover the world of Pokémon GO with your friends and family today! Explore the world with them!

To support this event, exclusive in-game bonuses will be available to trainers in France. From July 2 to August 8, players in France will be able to discover the following bonuses

• A new type of balloon will bring you sponsored gifts
• A lot of free items will be waiting for the Trainers in the store

In addition to these bonuses, a real hot air balloon will appear in some cities in France during the first half of July.

Have you always dreamed of taking a ride in a hot air balloon? We have what you need! With this tutorial, you will be able to build a paper balloon!

Thank you for being part of the Pokémon GO community!

Sources: https://pokemongolive.com/post/familyoftrainers/?hl=it and https://pokemongolive.com/post/discoveryiseverywhen/?hl=fr,

Niantic has announced that on Saturday, July 17th, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, 20 cities will hold real-world Pokémon GO Fest celebration. Players wishing to attend the real-world festivities must register.

Pokémon GO Fest 2021 might be coming to a city near you!

Trainers, The Pokémon GO Fest 2021 news doesn’t stop! We’re excited to announce that real-world Pokémon GO Fest celebrations will be held in more than 20 cities this year. While we can’t all gather on the scale of previous Pokémon GO Fest events, these outdoor and socially distanced experiences will still certainly be worth attending if you’re nearby!

Don’t worry—the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 in-game experience will still be the same for everyone around the world. However, Trainers who attend these in-person celebrations can look forward to enjoying photo ops as they explore the city! Please note that these real-world celebrations are scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, and will not happen on Sunday. As you plan your weekend, please adhere to local policies, guidelines, and restrictions regarding travel.

The following cities will feature in-person celebrations.

Europe

• Linz, AT
• Dresden, DE
• Essen, DE
• Hamburg, DE
• Sevilla, ES
• Paris, FR
• Warsaw, PL
• Bristol, UK
• Edinburgh, UK
• Liverpool, UK
• London, UK

United States

• San Francisco, CA
• Denver, CO
• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• Indianapolis, IN
• New York City, NY
• Nashville, TN
• Austin, TX
• Seattle, WA
• Washington, D.C.

Asia-Pacific

• Auckland, NZ

If you’d like to join any of the celebrations in the cities listed above, you must register via this link or through the Events section in the app. Registration is free, but spots for each city are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please attend the in-person experiences only if you have a confirmed registration. If you are unable to register, please help us keep crowd sizes at reasonable and safe levels by not traveling to participate in the in-person experiences. Note: An in-game Pokémon GO Fest 2021 ticket will not grant admission to these real-world celebration experiences.

Live in one of the cities listed above, but not able to register? Don’t worry! You’ll still be able to participate in Pokémon GO Fest 2021 in your home city.

We can’t wait for you all to experience the musical adventure of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, no matter where you play! We hope this year’s event can make playing from your favorite places feel extra special.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change depending on local guidelines and restrictions. All events in these cities involve working closely with city governments and councils to ensure players safety and events are Covid compliant.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-cityactivations/?hl=en

Niantic has announced the events that will take place in Pokémon GO throughout July 2021. The events are highlighted by Bidoof Day on July 1st, 2021 to celebrate Canada Day and the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 on July 17th, 2021 and July 18th, 2021.

Coming in July: Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and more!

Trainers, Pokémon GO Fest 2021 may be just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have to wait to enjoy exciting events in July! Read on for what we have in store.

July Research Breakthrough encounters
From Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), you’ll encounter Rufflet in Research Breakthrough encounters. As an extra bonus throughout July, you’ll also receive a free Remote Raid Pass when you achieve a Research Breakthrough. Double XP for Research Breakthroughs will also continue throughout this month as part of the Season of Discovery!

Featured Pokémon in raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in five-star raids throughout July.

• Bidoof will be appearing in five-star raids on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Bidoof! For more information about the various Bidoof shenanigans on the horizon, check out the Bidoof Day blog.
• The Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in its Defense Forme in five-star raids from Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo will be appearing in five-star raids from Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Mewtwo! Different Pokémon will also be appearing in five-star raids on the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, so keep a lookout! Only Mewtwo will appear as a GO Battle League encounter for Trainers rank 20 and up on the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2021.
• Stay tuned for more updates on which Pokémon will be appearing in five-star raids after July 23.

In addition, the following Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be appearing in Mega Raids.

• Mega Houndoom will appear in Mega Raids from Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Mega Gengar will appear in Mega Raids from Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Mega Charizard X will appear in Mega Raids from Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Every Wednesday in July, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.

• Wednesday, July 7, 2021: Defense Forme Deoxys
• Wednesday, July 14, 2021: Defense Forme Deoxys
• Wednesday, July 21, 2021: Mewtwo
• Wednesday, July 28, 2021: To be announced

Pokémon Spotlight Hours
In the month of July, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each of these hours will spotlight a different Pokémon and special bonus!

• Tuesday, July 6, 2021: Bulbasaur will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 13, 2021: Charmander will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Candy for catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Squirtle will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Candy for transferring Pokémon.
• Tuesday, July 27, 2021: Natu will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for evolving Pokémon.

July Community Day
Join us on Saturday, July 3, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time for a Community Day event featuring Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon! For more details, check out our July Community Day blog.

Upcoming events
Stay tuned for details about these upcoming events.

• Pokémon GO’s anniversary celebration: From Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO will be celebrating its five-year anniversary! Stay tuned for more details in early July.
• GO Battle Night: On Sunday, July 11, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time, the second GO Battle Night of the season will be happening! Complete up to 100 battles, and receive three times the Stardust for winning battles, completing sets of battles, and ranking up in the GO Battle League. Please note that the Stardust bonus during GO Battle Night will not combine with the 2× Stardust bonus for the GO Battle League that will be active from Monday, June 28, 2021, to Monday, July 12, 2021. For more details on the GO Battle League, check out the Season 8 blog.
• Pokémon GO Fest 2021: The largest event of the year is nearly here, but you still have time to buy your tickets! Pokémon GO Fest 2021 will take place on July 17 and 18, and each day will provide a unique experience. Trust us—this is an event you won’t want to miss! Check out our announcement blog for more info, and check out the shop to pick up your ticket! If you and your fellow Trainers work hard together during the event, there may be more ultra exciting things to come in July and beyond...

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/jul-2021-events/

To celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, 2021, more Bidoof are incoming in Pokémon GO. Bidoof will be appearing in the wild at an incredibly high rate that day and a 4× Catch XP will be active during the event.

More Bidoof incoming...

Trainers, Bidoof! Bidoof! Bidoof doof doof. Bidoof...Bidoof! Bidoof. Bidoof doof.

Date + Time
Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time

Features

• Features that are available throughout the Bidoof Breakout event will be available on Bidoof Day.
• Bidoof will be appearing in the wild at an incredibly high rate! Bidoof will also be the only Pokémon you can challenge in one-star, three-star, and even five-star Raid Battles! If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Bidoof! Mega Raids will not be available during this time.
• Bidoof caught during this time will know Superpower, and you’ll be able to use a Charged TM during the event to teach Bidoof Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, or Thunderbolt. After the event, you can use an Elite Charged TM to teach Bidoof Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Superpower, or Thunderbolt.
• Team GO Rocket Grunts will have Shadow Bidoof on their teams more often. Get out there and save those Bidoof!
• The Bidoof Cup will be available in the GO Battle League throughout the day! Only Bidoof will be eligible in this cup, and teams of only Bidoof will be allowed. The Master League, the Master League Classic, and the Element Cup will still be available during this time.
• Complete a free event-exclusive Special Research story for special rewards! This will be the first Special Research in which you’ll make choices that’ll affect the research’s story and some parts of your event experience!
• Complete the research to earn an exclusive Bidoof Hat avatar item.

Bonuses

• 4× Catch XP

Bidoof! Bidoof...Bidoof...Bidoof...doof...let’s G— BIDOOF! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/bidoof-day-2021

Niantic has announced the details for Pokémon GO Fest 2021: Raid Day which takes place on Sunday, July 18th, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Every Legendary Pokémon discovered in Pokémon GO so far will be appearing in five-star raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2021!

Pokémon GO Fest 2021: Raid Day will feature every Legendary Pokémon discovered in Pokémon GO so far!

Trainers, We’ve received reports that every Legendary Pokémon discovered in Pokémon GO so far will be appearing in five-star raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2021! Strange, right? This sort of thing hasn’t happened in the world of Pokémon GO before, so we’re just as puzzled as you are. Hopefully we’ll get some answers during the event as to why this is happening. Please note that it might be challenging to battle and catch every Legendary Pokémon in the allotted time frame, so plan accordingly!

Date + Time
Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time

• Legendary Pokémon will be appearing globally in five-star raids! Each Pokémon will be appearing during one of four themed hours that will be on a rotation throughout the event.
  • During Wind Hour, occurring from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time, Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, Latias, Latios, Regigigas, Altered Forme Giratina, Cresselia, and Therian Forme Tornadus will be appearing in five-star raids.
  • During Lava Hour, occurring from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Moltres, Entei, Regirock, Groudon, Heatran, Reshiram, Therian Forme Landorus, and Yveltal will be appearing in five-star raids.
  • During Frost Hour, occurring from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Articuno, Suicune, Lugia, Regice, Kyogre, Palkia, and Kyurem will be appearing in five-star raids. Plus, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will be appearing in five-star raids in the regions that they normally appear in!
  • During Thunder Hour, occurring from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, Zapdos, Raikou, Registeel, Rayquaza, Dialga, Therian Forme Thundurus, Zekrom, and Xerneas will be appearing in five-star raids.
  • Mythical Pokémon will not be appearing in five-star raids.
  
  

While all Trainers will be able to participate in this raid extravaganza regardless of whether they have a Pokémon GO Fest 2021 ticket, ticket holders will enjoy the following benefits.

• Earn an extra 10,000 XP for winning a Raid Battle.
• Spin Gym Photo Discs to earn up to 10 Raid Passes. These can be used for in-person raids.
• Complete Timed Research to earn up to eight Remote Raid Passes. These can be used to join a raid remotely.
• Pick up an event bundle containing three Remote Raid Passes! The bundle will be available in the shop on Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

Tickets are available now! Remember: there’s a ton to look forward to with raids this summer! Be sure to check out all the exciting updates to raids we have in store.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-raidday/?hl=en

Niantic has announced some changes to Raids in Pokémon GO that will be impleted in the summer of 2021 including: Trainer Achievements, Art and user experience updates as well as various quality-of-life updates.

Together We Raid: A Summer of Updates in Celebration of Raid Battles

Trainers, Ever since we introduced Raid Battles in the summer of 2017, tens of millions of Trainers around the world have raided together to defeat and catch powerful Pokémon. In 2020, we introduced Remote Raid Passes and the ability to invite friends to raid with you from anywhere in the world. Now, in celebration of four years of Raid Battles and five years of Pokémon GO, we’re excited to announce the latest raid-related updates.

Updates to Raid Battles rolling out this summer
Raid Battles will see the following updates.

• Trainer Achievements: Complete certain actions during a raid and you may be featured afterwards!
• Art and user experience updates: Raids will look better than ever.
• Various quality-of-life updates will be implemented.

Trainer Achievements are designed to celebrate Trainers of all levels for taking part in a raid. For example, at the conclusion of a raid, Trainers who dealt the most damage or used a Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be showcased for being valuable participants in the battle.

Here’s a list of some feats that can earn you a Trainer Achievement after a raid.

• Delivering the final attack
• Dealing the most damage overall
• Keeping a single Pokémon in battle for the longest time of all participants
• Using the tallest Pokémon among all participants in battle
• Joining the raid from furthest distance
• Using a Mega-Evolved Pokémon during the battle
• Changing your avatar’s clothing or pose
• Using the most Charged Attacks of all participants

The first time you earn a Trainer Achievement, you’ll receive a medal that you can level up from bronze, to silver, and finally to gold. You can even download your Trainer Achievement Card featuring your avatar to share with your friends on social media and more.

Art and UX updates are also coming to raids, and the way Raid Battles look will be getting a makeover ahead of the summer. The stadium where Raid Battles take place will have a whole new look, and there will be other visual updates as well.

It’s going to be an action-packed summer, Trainers! Regigigas—previously available only in EX Raids and as a Special Research story encounter—will be available to encounter in five-star raids until Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Grab some friends and take on this Legendary Pokémon together! Be sure to also follow our social media channels to track the journeys of other Trainers as they take on Raid Battles and be on the lookout for more raid announcements coming soon.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/togetherweraid/?hl=en