A new event has been announced! The first-ever type-themed event will return later today with a new twist. Here's what Niantic announced about the 2018 Water Festival:

​SPECIAL SPAWNS: Water-type Pokémon will spawn at increased rates. In a very rare move, Niantic also announced that Shiny Shellder and Cloyster will be added. This is only the fourth time Niantic has ever explictly mentioned the addition of a Shiny Pokémon family.

AQUATIC RAIDS: New, Water-type Raid Bosses will be featured in this event. This includes a return of the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre. Shiny Kyogre was also confirmed to be added. You can click here to read our Raid Guide for Kyogre.

OTHER BONUSES: Catching Water-types will award you triple the normal amount of Stardust. Water-types will also flood 2KM Eggs. Speaking of Eggs, they will all award double Candy and Stardust.

TIMEFRAME: The event, as we mentioned, will begin later today. More specifically, at 1:00 PM PDT / 4:00 PM EDT. The event lasts to the same time on June 21.

Thanks for reading, Trainers. Make sure to stay tuned to the site and our Twitter page for details when the event goes live.