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Pokémon Go is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a huge in-game event, running from July 6-15, 2021.
During the 5th Anniversary event, assorted starter Pokémon have increased spawn rates, Lure Modules last for one hour, and a special Flying Pikachu with balloons will spawn. All of the event information is detailed below. There’s also Field Research Tasks and a Collection Challenge to complete. Meltan will also be available Shiny during the event period, if you use a Mystery Box.
Our Pokémon Go 5th Anniversary guide will list out the spawn increases, raid bosses, and more.
5th Anniversary event specific spawns
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- 5th Anniversary Flying Pikachu
- Treecko
- Torchic
- Mudkip
- Snivy
- Tepig
- Oshawott
- Darumaka
Notably, the Flying Pikachu that’s spawning is a new variant of the previous Flying Pikachu. This one has a five-shaped balloon. Darumaka is also available Shiny for the first time.
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5th Anniversary event Lure Module spawns
These Pokémon will be found more often around Lures specifically.
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Chikorita
- Cyndaquil
- Totodile
- Treecko
- Torchic
- Mudkip
- Turtwig
- Chimchar
- Piplup
- Snivy
- Tepig
- Oshawott
- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
5th Anniversary event raids
- 5th Anniversary Flying Pikachu
- Darumaka
- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
5th Anniversary event Field Research
Pokémon Go 5th Anniversary event Field Research and rewards
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
| Earn 2 candies walking with your buddy | 8 Poké Balls or 5 Razz Berries |
| Make 5 great throws | Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup encounter |
| Send 5 gifts | Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott encounter |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms | Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie encounter |
| Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon | Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip encounter |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile encounter |
5th Anniversary event Collection Challenge
Catching all of the following Pokémon will yield a reward.
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Chikorita
- Cyndaquil
- Totodile
- Treecko
- Torchic
- Mudkip
- Turtwig
- Chimchar
- Piplup
- Snivy
- Tepig
- Oshawott
- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
- 5th Anniversary Flying Pikachu
Reward: 5th Anniversary Flying Pikachu encounter, 80 Poké Balls, 3 Rare Candy
