9th Anniversary Party

Release Dates:

July 1st - July 6th 2025

This event is the annual anniversary event for Pokémon GO featuring the addition of Party Hat Ivysaur & Venusaur as well as a special Gimmighoul Form



AnchorsGeneral
Effects
Encounter
Spawns
New Pokémon
New Pokémon
Shiny
New Shinies
Raid
Raids
Field Research
Field Research
Timed Research
Timed Research
Showcase
Showcase
Sticker
Stickers
Special Background
Special Backgrounds

Event Effects

Effect Type
Lucky Friend Chance Increased
Lucky Trade Chance Increased
Shiny Chance: Pikachu, Eevee Increased
Friendship Level increase *2
Gimmighoul Coins from Gold PokéStops Chance of 9 or 99
Incense Duration *2
Wish Granted Research Holders
Hatch Distance 50%
July 1st - July 3rd
Catch Experience *2
July 3rd - July 5th
Catch Stardust *2
July 5th - July 6th
Daily Adventure Incense Duration *2
Wish Granted Research Holders
Lure Module Duration *2
Wish Granted Research Holders

Spawn Increases In Event

Specific Pokémon

No. Pic Name Type
#0001
Bulbasaur

Shiny Capable
#0004
Charmander

Shiny Capable
#0007
Squirtle

Shiny Capable
#0152
Chikorita

Shiny Capable
#0155
Cyndaquil

Shiny Capable
#0158
Totodile

Shiny Capable
#0252
Treecko

Shiny Capable
#0255
Torchic

Shiny Capable
#0258
Mudkip

Shiny Capable
#0387
Turtwig

Shiny Capable
#0390
Chimchar

Shiny Capable
#0393
Piplup

Shiny Capable
#0495
Snivy

Shiny Capable
#0498
Tepig

Shiny Capable
#0501
Oshawott

Shiny Capable
#0650
Chespin

Shiny Capable
#0653
Fennekin

Shiny Capable
#0656
Froakie

Shiny Capable
#0722
Rowlet

Shiny Capable
#0725
Litten

Shiny Capable
#0728
Popplio

Shiny Capable
#0810
Grookey
#0813
Scorbunny
#0816
Sobble
#0906
Sprigatito

Shiny Capable
#0909
Fuecoco

Shiny Capable
#0912
Quaxly

New Pokémon in Event

No. Pic Name Type
#0002
Ivysaur (Party Hat)
#0003
Venusaur (Party Hat)
#0999
Gimmighoul (Roaming Form (9th Anniversary Coin))

New Shiny Pokémon In Event

No. Pic Name Type
#0999
Gimmighoul (Roaming Form)
#0999
Gimmighoul (Roaming Form (9th Anniversary Coin))
#1000
Gholdengo

Event Specific Raid Battles

No. Pic Name Type Rank Max. CP At Capture
#0025
Pikachu
Shiny Capable
Normal: 536
Boosted: 670
#0133
Eevee
Shiny Capable
Normal: 612
Boosted: 765

Event Exclusive Field Research

Task Reward
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon
RowletRowlet Encounter
LittenLitten Encounter
PopplioPopplio Encounter
Collect MP from 8 Power Spots
GrookeyGrookey Encounter
ScorbunnyScorbunny Encounter
SobbleSobble Encounter
Earn 4 hearts with your buddy
TurtwigTurtwig Encounter
ChimcharChimchar Encounter
PiplupPiplup Encounter
Earn 9,999 Stardust
GimmighoulGimmighoul Encounter
Make 5 Curveball Throws
SnivySnivy Encounter
TepigTepig Encounter
OshawottOshawott Encounter
Power up Pokémon 9 times
SprigatitoSprigatito Encounter
FuecocoFuecoco Encounter
QuaxlyQuaxly Encounter
Send a Gift with a Sticker
BulbasaurBulbasaur Encounter
CharmanderCharmander Encounter
SquirtleSquirtle Encounter
Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms
ChikoritaChikorita Encounter
CyndaquilCyndaquil Encounter
TotodileTotodile Encounter
Take 3 Snapshots of wild Pokémon
TreeckoTreecko Encounter
TorchicTorchic Encounter
MudkipMudkip Encounter
Use 6 Berries to help catch Pokémon
ChespinChespin Encounter
FennekinFennekin Encounter
FroakieFroakie Encounter

Timed Research Introduced in Event

9th Anniversary Party Timed Research
1 / 1
Catch 99 Pokémon
BulbasaurBulbasaur Encounter
Gimmighoul Gimmighoul Encounter
StardustStardust * 9999
9999 XP
Make 99 Curveball Throws
CharmanderCharmander Encounter
Spin 9 different PokéStops or Gyms
SquirtleSquirtle Encounter
Evolve 9 Pokémon
EeveeEevee Encounter
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy
WurmpleWurmple Encounter
Collect MP from 9 Power Spots
WobbuffetWobbuffet Encounter
Earn 9,999 XP
GrimerGrimer Encounter
Earn 9,999 Stardust
RaticateRaticate Encounter


9th Anniversary Party Premium Timed Research
1 / 2
Catch 99 Pokémon
IncenseIncense * 1
Gimmighoul Gimmighoul Encounter
StardustStardust * 9999
9999 XP
Make 99 Curveball Throws
Egg IncubatorEgg Incubator * 1
Spin 9 different PokéStops or Gyms
Rocket RadarRocket Radar * 1
Evolve 9 Pokémon
Premium Battle PassPremium Battle Pass * 1
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy
PoffinPoffin * 1
Collect MP from 9 Power Spots
Max MushroomMax Mushroom * 1
Earn 9,999 XP
Lucky EggLucky Egg * 1
Earn 9,999 Stardust
Star PieceStar Piece *

Showcases In Event

No. Pic Name
#0001
Bulbasaur
#0004
Charmander
#0007
Squirtle

Event Exclusive Stickers

PictureNameMethod
Bulbasaur Bulbasaur Open Gifts & Spin Poké Stops
Ivysaur Ivysaur Open Gifts & Spin Poké Stops
Venusaur Venusaur Open Gifts & Spin Poké Stops

Event Exclusive Special Backgrounds

PicturePokémon
9th Anniversary Eligible Pokémon
Gimmighoul (Roaming Form (9th Anniversary Coin))