Pokémon Go ‘8th Anniversary Party’ Timed Research tasks and event schedule

The “8th Anniversary Party” event is a costume-heavy celebration running between Friday, June 28, at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, July 3, at 8 p.m. local time in Pokémon Go. Headlining proceedings is the debut of Grimer and Muk wearing party hats — joining the likes of Pikachu, Eevee, and Kanto starters with their own headwear, who also make an appearance — as well as the return of shiny Meltan (who is otherwise shiny locked outside of events.) In addition to free and premium Timed Research tasks, there’s the debut of the “Whispers in the Woods” Masterwork Research, as well as a new event bonus and set of wild Pokémon spawns every two days. There’s a lot going on, in other words — and this “8th Anniversary Party” event guide can help breakdown what to expect, and when to expect it. Table of Contents ‘8th Anniversary Party’ Timed Research rewards You have until Wednesday, July 3 at 8 p.m. local time to complete the following steps: ‘8th Anniversary Party’ step 1 of 2 * Earn 8 hearts with your buddy (Bulbasaur [party hat] encounter) * Catch 88 Pokémon (Charmander [party hat] encounter) * Spin 8 different PokéStops or Gyms (Squirtle [party hat] encounter) * Earn 8,888 XP (Wurmple [party hat] encounter) * Make 88 Curveball Throws (Wobbuffet [party hat] encounter) * Earn 8,888 Stardust (Nidorino [party hat] encounter) * Evolve 8 Pokémon (Raticate [party hat] encounter) Rewards: Pikachu [cake hat], 8,888 Stardust, 8,888 XP ‘8th Anniversary Party’ step 2 of 2 * Claim reward (Meltan encounter) * Claim reward (Meltan encounter) * Claim reward (Meltan encounter) * Claim reward (Meltan encounter) * Claim reward (Meltan encounter) * Claim reward (Meltan encounter) * Claim reward (Meltan encounter) Reward: Meltan encounter Thanks to LeekDuck on X for filling in the gaps with the above. Pokémon Go ‘8th Anniversary Party: Premium’ paid Timed Research rewards [Image: https://platform.polygon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25509962/premium_8th_anniversary_party.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] This Timed Research is available via a paid ticket in the in-game shop for $1.99 (or the local currency equivalent.) You then have until Wednesday, July 3 at 8 p.m. local time to complete the following steps: ‘8th Anniversary Party: Premium’ step 1 of 1 * Earn 8 hearts with your buddy (1 Lucky Egg) * Catch 88 Pokémon (1 Incubator) * Spin 8 different PokéStops or Gyms (1 Rocket Radar) * Earn 8,888 XP (1 Premium Raid Pass) * Make 88 Curveball Throws (1 Poffin) * Earn 8,888 Stardust (1 Star Piece) * Evolve 8 Pokémon (1 Lure) Rewards: 1x Super Incubator, Meltan encounter, 88,888 XP Pokémon Go ‘8th Anniversary Party’ Raid bosses During the “8th Anniversary Party” event, expect to see the following one-star raids alongside the current ongoing Legendary and Mega raid schedule: * Bulbasaur [party hat] * Charmander [party hat] * Grimer [party hat] * Pikachu [cake hat] * Squirtle [party hat] Event-long ‘8th Anniversary Party’ wild spawns The following wild spawns will be available during event hours from Friday, June 28, to Wednesday, July 3: * Bulbasaur [party hat] * Charmander [party hat] * Eevee [party hat] * Fuecoco * Grimer [party hat] * Pikachu [cake hat] * Quaxly * Sprigatito * Squirtle [party hat] As well as the above, there are additional daily spawns — see the “daily ‘8th Anniversary Party’ event schedule” section at the end of this guide for more details. [Media: https://x.com/Crazyreyn/status/1806676856797647134] Event-long ‘8th Anniversary Party’ event bonuses The following bonuses will be available during event hours from Friday, June 28, to Wednesday, July 3: * Meltan has a chance to be shiny when using a Mystery Box * Mystery Box cooldown is reduced * An increased chance to become Lucky Friends, and receive Lucky Pokémon when trading * Friendship levels increase faster than normal * A “chance” of finding eight or 88 Gimmighoul Coins when spinning yellow / golden PokéStops with a Golden Lure active As well as the above, there are additional daily bonuses — see the ‘daily ‘8th Anniversary Party’ event schedule’ section at the end of this guide for more details. Daily ‘8th Anniversary Party’ event schedule Finally, there is an additional bonus and set of wild Pokémon spawns every two days. Here’s the schedule of what to expect throughout the event, with all start and end times all in your local time zone: [Table: Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary Party event schedule]