Two years ago today Pokémon GO first launched. We've had our highs and lows over that time, but the game is still going strong with millions of active users. Niantic announced a miniature celebration yesterday, so let's see what they revealed.
CELEBRATION: Later today, a Pikachu sporting some summer attire will start spawning. Pichu wearing the same clothing will also be hatching from Eggs. These costumed Pokémon will stop appearing on July 31.
Some new avatar clothing will also be added. The Pikachu-themed clothing is tied to the Pikachu Fan medal, similarly to some other clothes are tied to specific medals. Unfortunately, reaching tiers of the medals does not unlock the clothing, but only makes it available to purchase.
CELEBI CONFIRMATION: At the end of their anniversary Pikachu announcement, Niantic confirmed that Special Research for the Mythical Pokémon Celebi will soon appear. Coding leaks seem to confirm it will debut at Pokémon GO Fest next weekend for attendees, but Niantic's announcement adds the Special Research "will be available globally in the near future."
ARTICUNO DAY UPDATE: Before you go, we want to give you an update about Articuno Day tomorrow. Niantic Support has confirmed on Twitter that Articuno will be the only Legendary Raid Boss spawning during the three-hour window. Regice will be temporarily removed, but remember that any Tier 5 Egg that appears before the event starts will hatch into Regice.
Thanks for reading, Trainers. Good luck tomorrow, and may many of your Articuno be Shiny.
CELEBRATION: Later today, a Pikachu sporting some summer attire will start spawning. Pichu wearing the same clothing will also be hatching from Eggs. These costumed Pokémon will stop appearing on July 31.
Some new avatar clothing will also be added. The Pikachu-themed clothing is tied to the Pikachu Fan medal, similarly to some other clothes are tied to specific medals. Unfortunately, reaching tiers of the medals does not unlock the clothing, but only makes it available to purchase.
CELEBI CONFIRMATION: At the end of their anniversary Pikachu announcement, Niantic confirmed that Special Research for the Mythical Pokémon Celebi will soon appear. Coding leaks seem to confirm it will debut at Pokémon GO Fest next weekend for attendees, but Niantic's announcement adds the Special Research "will be available globally in the near future."
ARTICUNO DAY UPDATE: Before you go, we want to give you an update about Articuno Day tomorrow. Niantic Support has confirmed on Twitter that Articuno will be the only Legendary Raid Boss spawning during the three-hour window. Regice will be temporarily removed, but remember that any Tier 5 Egg that appears before the event starts will hatch into Regice.
Thanks for reading, Trainers. Good luck tomorrow, and may many of your Articuno be Shiny.