Pokemon Go 2024 World Championships Celebration Dates, Shiny Mienfoo & Raids

The highly anticipated 2024 Pokemon World Championships are just around the corner, and Pokemon Go enthusiasts can look forward to a special event featuring a costumed Pikachu and other exciting surprises.

2024 World Championships Dates for Pokemon Go

The 2024 Pokemon Go World Championship will take place from Friday, August 16 at 10 AM until Tuesday, August 20 at 8 PM (local time).

The upcoming edition, scheduled to occur from August 16 to August 18, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, will be available for viewing on Pokemon Go’s official channels.

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2024 World Championships Wild Encounters

Mankey*
Lickitung*
Marill*
Paldean Wooper*
Swablu*
Fletchling*
Carbink
Grubbin*
Mareanie*
Skarmory*

Pokemon Go players may encounter shiny versions of any species marked with (*).

Raids

Beginner Raids

World Championships 2024 costumed Pikachu*
Mienfoo*

3-Star Raids

Lickitung*
Galarian Stunfisk*
Diggersby

Shadow Raids: 1-Star

Shadow Magnemite*
Shadow Dratini*
Shadow Wooper
Shadow Gligar*

3-Star Shadow Raids

Shadow Wobbuffet
Shadow Kirlia
Shadow Sableye*

During this event, keep an eye out for the introduction of a Shiny Mienfoo and a costumed Pikachu in Pokemon Go.

In a few weeks, we’ll be celebrating the 2024 Pokémon World Championships and all things #GOBattle League! 🎉🥊 #PokemonGO #PokemonWorlds https://t.co/WBKZTMxWOX pic.twitter.com/Z37NqZ58md

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) August 1, 2024

Pokemon Go 2024 World Championship Field & Timed Research rewards

World Championships 2024 Pikachu* encounter
Swablu* encounter
Mienfoo* encounter
Mareanie* encounter

During the 2024 World Championship, trainers can receive themed Field Research tasks by spinning PokeStops in order to encounter these encounters.

Furthermore, players will have the option to buy a Timed Research for US$5.00 (or the equivalent price in their respective local currency), in order to receive the following rewards:

1x Premium Battle Pass
25,000 Stardust
Players may come across various event-themed Pokemon during their adventures, including but not limited to Azumarill, Vigoroth, Cresselia, and others.

Event Bonuses

It is possible to make a maximum of five Special Trades per day.
A Charged TM can be used to assist a Shadow Pokemon in removing the Charged Attack Frustration.

How to Get 2024 Worlds Avatar Items in Pokémon GO

The promo code for the 2024 Worlds Tee (White) will be announced by The Pokemon Company on the opening day of the 2024 Pokemon World Championships. Be sure to keep an eye out and visit the official Pokemon Go Twitch channel at twitch.tv/pokemongo to claim your code.

Those who participate in the event in Hawaii will have access to an alternate version of the item.

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Stay tuned to Pokemon Go’s official channels to get new avatar items.

Pokemon Go Battle Week: Shared Skies Bonuses

Bonuses

4x Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
The limit for the number of sets you can participate in per day will be raised from five to 20 (a total of 100 battles) between 12 AM and 11:59 PM (local time).
A complimentary Timed Research featuring a battle theme will be accessible. Completion of this research will earn players a wig avatar item modeled after Lana.
The Attack, Defense, and HP of Pokemon obtained through Go Battle League rewards will vary to a greater extent.

During the GBL event, you can enjoy it from Friday, August 16 at 12 AM until Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM (local time).

Don’t miss out on any of the exciting Pokemon Go events happening this season, including those in the Shared Skies and Go Battle League. Make sure to check the full event schedule to stay up-to-date.