Kanto Celebration

A week-long celebration of the Kanto region from 2 to 7 September, with Kanto Pokémon in the wild, longer Mega Evolutions and free daily Timed Research that gives encounters with Kanto Pokémon usually found only in certain parts of the world. It is a good time to evolve the Kanto starters for their signature moves and to claim a guaranteed Candy XL with each evolution. A paid Special Research offers Dynamax Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, and the XP Celebration bonuses are also active throughout.

Event bonuses

• 1 guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokémon
• 3× Mega Evolution duration
• 2× XP for spinning PokéStops
• Evolving Ivysaur gives a Venusaur that knows Frenzy Plant, Charmeleon a Charizard that knows Blast Burn, and Wartortle a Blastoise that knows Hydro Cannon
• A surprise when taking snapshots
• Free Timed Research, a new part each day, rewarding XP, Stardust, Mega Energy and encounters with regional Kanto Pokémon:
  • Near and Farfetch'd: 2 September at 10:00 to 3 September at 10:00
  • Kang You Dig It: 3 September at 10:00 to 4 September at 10:00
  • Mime Time: 4 September at 10:00 to 5 September at 10:00
  • Tauros Taming: 5 September at 10:00 to 6 September at 10:00
• Field Research rewarding Mega Energy, XP and encounters with event Pokémon
• Collection Challenges for catching and evolving Pokémon, rewarding Mega Energy