The Pokémon 30th Anniversary event celebrates the thirtieth birthday of the franchise in Pokémon Go.
Running until Monday 9th March at 8pm (local time), this event gives you the chance to encounter nearly every Gen 1 Pokémon in the wild. You might even see a legendary bird… Alongside this, there’s the Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out event to look forward to over the weekend.
Don’t forget about the Pokémon 30th Anniversary research tasks and rewards either.
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Pokémon 30th Anniversary field research tasks
Here are the Pokémon 30th Anniversary event-exclusive field research tasks:
Catch 3 Pokémon reward – Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle encounter
Catch 5 Pokémon reward – Pikachu or Eevee encounter
Catch 15 Pokémon reward – 1 Rare Candy
Catch 25 Pokémon reward – 3 Rare Candies
Catch a Ditto reward – 1 Golden Razz Berry
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms reward – Magikarp encounter
Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms reward – 1 Silver Pinap Berry
Pokémon 30th Anniversary bonuses
You can encounter any of the Gen 1 Pokémon, such as Dragonite, Gengar and Pikachu, in their natural habitat. Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres may also appear in the wild.
The Gen 1 regionally exclusive Pokémon will only appear in their specific regions.
Mewtwo and Mew will not be spawning in the wild.
Ditto’s disguises have changed.
The Memories in Motion season has started with the Pokémon 30th Anniversary event and new Pressure Rising Special Research quest.
There’s a lot to do in Pokémon Go outside of the current event! From the Go Battle League, Remote Trading, PokéStop Showcase, Routes and Max Battles. Don’t forget to catch rare Pokémon while you’re at it.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary raids
One Star
Three Star
Five Star
Mega
Red’s Hat Pikachu
Venusaur
Lunala (until Wednesday 4th March)
Mega Absol (until Wednesday 4th March)
Leaf’s Hat Pikachu
Charizard
Articuno (from Wednesday 4th March)
Mega Pinsir (from Wednesday 4th March)
Blastoise
Zapdos (from Wednesday 4th March)
Moltres (from Wednesday 4th March)
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Go Pass
Go Pass is available between Tuesday 3rd March at 10am (local time) to Monday 9th March to 8pm (local time).
There’s no daily point limit between Saturday 7th March at 12am (local time) to Monday 9th March at 7:59pm (local time).
Every player receives the Free Track.
Upgrading to the Deluxe Track costs $7.99 or the equivalent in your local currency.
Upgrading to the Deluxe Track with 10 Ranks pre-completed costs $9.99 or the equivalent in your local currency.
Free track rewards include a Mewtwo encounter, Gen 1 encounters and Candy.
Deluxe track rewards include Rare Candy, Mewtwo Candy XL and additional Gen 1 encounters for Pokémon like Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres.
Here are the Major Milestones for this Go Pass:
Tier 1
Free Track – Double Catch Candy
Deluxe Track – Triple Catch Candy
Tier 2
Free Track – Double Catch XP
Deluxe Track – Triple Catch XP
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out event
The Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out event will be running between Saturday 7th March at 10am (local time) to Monday 9th March at 8pm (local time).
This event includes its own raid pool, event-exclusive 2km eggs and some very special wild Pokémon spawns! So take a look below to find out everything you need to know about this event.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out wild Pokémon spawns
During this event, nearly every Pokémon released in the game so far will have the chance of appearing in their natural habitat! This is perfect for any newcomers or if you’re missing a very specific Pokédex entry. Just make sure you’re exploring the correct habitat. Using Incense may even lead to an encounter with a Wild Pokémon.
There are, however, some exceptions to this rule sadly. Here’s the list of Pokémon not spawning:
Mewtwo is sadly not spawning.
All Mythical Pokémon
All Ultra Beasts
Mewtwo
Smeargle
Shedinja
Kecleon
Giratina
Zoroark
Larvesta
Volcarona
Scatterbug
Spewpa
Vivillon
Zygarde
Mudbray
Mudsdale
Cosmog
Cosmoem
Morpeko
Eternatus
Kubfu
Urshifu
Maushold
Dudunsparce
Gimmighoul
Gholdengo
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out raids
One Star
Five Star
Red’s Hat Pikachu
Articuno
Leaf’s Hat Pikachu
Zapdos
Ethan’s Hat Pikachu
Moltres
Lyra’s Hat Pikachu
Deoxys (Normal Forme)
Brendan’s Hat Pikachu
Darkrai
May’s Bow Pikachu
Genesect (No Drive)
Lucas’ Hat Pikachu
Nihilego
Dawn’s Hat Pikachu
Buzzwole
Americas, Greenland only
Rei’s Cap Pikachu
Pheromosa
Europe, Middle East, Africa, India only
Akari’s Kerchief Pikachu
Xurkitree
Asia-Pacific only
Hilbert’s Hat Pikachu
Celesteela
Southern hemipshere only
Hilda’s Hat Pikachu
Kartana
Northern hemisphere only
Nate’s Visor Pikachu
Guzzlord
Rosa’s Visor Pikachu
Stakataka
Eastern hemisphere only
Calem’s Hat Pikachu
Blacephalon
Western hemisphere only
Serena’s Hat Pikachu
Necrozma
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out eggs
Any 2km egg you collect during this mini-event has the chance of hatching one of the following Pokémon:
Pichu
Cleffa
Igglybuff
Togepi
Tyrogue
Smoochum
Elekid
Magby
Azurill
Wynaut
Budew
Chingling
Bonsly
Mime Jr. – Regionally exclusive
Happiny
Munchlax
Riolu
Mantyke
Toxel
Hope you enjoy the Pokémon 30th Anniversary event!