Celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl with a Pokémon GO event!
Trainers,
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021!
Learn more about the games here.
Experience the Sinnoh region in an adventure reborn with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl! In celebration of the release of these games on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often in Pokémon GO. Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing special Sinnoh-inspired hats will be appearing in the wild, and avatar items inspired by those same first partner Pokémon will be available in the shop.
Celebrating the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Available for the full duration of the event.
Event Bonuses
Costumed Pokémon
Collection Challenge
In celebration of these costumed Pokémon making their debut, a Collection Challenge will be available that requires you to catch them all.
Complete the challenge to earn 1,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Froslass!
New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles
The following new avatar items will be available in the in-game shop starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!
- Turtwig Costume
- Chimchar Costume
- Piplup Costume
The following new avatar items will be available at no cost starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!
- Sinnoh Hat
- Sinnoh Top Set
- Sinnoh Pants
- Sinnoh Shoes
- Sinnoh Backpack
- Sinnoh Skirt
- Sinnoh Boots
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
The following bundles will also be available in the shop throughout the event.
- Event Box (one-time exchange): 20 Poké Balls, one Sinnoh Stone
- Great Box (300 PokéCoins - one-time exchange): three Super Incubators, two Incubators, one Lure Module
Part 1 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
The first half of the event begins with an homage to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing red Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing white Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Raids
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Five-Star Raids
Mega Raids
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.
7km Eggs
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Part 2 – Pokémon Shining Pearl
Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
The second half of the event is an homage to Pokémon Shining Pearl! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing white Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing red Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you may find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!
Wild Encounters
Raids
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Five-Star Raids
Mega Raids
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.
7km Eggs
Field Research Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
As we all eagerly await the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, why not get a taste of the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO? Hope to see you all out and about playing, Trainers!
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—The Pokémon GO team
