A brand-new collaboration event with Ed Sheeran!
Trainers,
We might have some “Bad Habits,” but listening to Ed Sheeran songs isn’t one of them! They’re just so “Perfect,” they give us “Shivers.” But enough “Thinking Out Loud”… We’re excited to announce that, for the “First Time” ever, we’ll be collaborating with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran!
A Pokémon GO Special Performance!
Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT -8) to Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8)
A Special Ed Sheeran performance will be available through the Pokémon GO app. You’ll be able to check out the performance in the in-game News beginning on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8).
The performance will feature songs from =, Ed’s new album, and more. Songs include:
- “Perfect”
- “Bad Habits”
- “Overpass Graffiti”
- “Thinking Out Loud”
- “First Times”
- “Shivers”
A Celebratory Event
Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT -8) to Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8)
Ed always chooses the Water-type Pokémon as his first partner when he starts a Pokémon RPG. In celebration of this collaboration, look forward to an event featuring all of the Water-type first-partner Pokémon currently available in Pokémon GO!
Event Bonuses
In-Game Music
Overpass Graffiti will be playing every night in Pokémon GO from Monday, November 22, 2021, to Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will be appearing somewhat frequently in the wild.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles
The following new avatar item will be available from Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8) to the end of the event!
- 「＝」 Sweatshirt
Redeem the following code to get it*: VVM87WGMMUZHTB8X
You’ll be able to get Water-type-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
The following box will also be available in the shop throughout the event.
- One-time free Event Box: A Lure Module, 20 Pokéballs, 10 Razz Berries, and 10 Pinap Berries.
Ready for the return of Squirtle wearing sunglasses? Don’t forget to celebrate Ed Sheeran’s upcoming album by tuning in to his special performance for Pokémon GO later this month!
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—The Pokémon GO team
