Kanto Celebration Event Returns to Pokémon Go with Exciting New Features

Trainers, prepare for an exciting journey back to the Kanto region as Pokémon Go unveils its \"Kanto Celebration\" event. From September 2nd to September 7th, players can immerse themselves in a nostalgic experience filled with special bonuses, unique research tasks, and opportunities to enhance their Pokémon collection. This event aims to enrich the gameplay experience with extended Mega Evolution perks, increased evolution rewards, and boosted XP gains.

Pokémon Go's Kanto Celebration: A Deep Dive into Event Features and Rewards

From the second to the seventh of September, Pokémon Go is hosting its highly anticipated \"Kanto Celebration\" event, bringing back the iconic creatures from the Kanto region. This event is packed with numerous advantages for trainers worldwide. Mega Evolution durations will be tripled, providing extended power-ups for your Pokémon. Evolving Pokémon will now guarantee one Candy XL, a valuable resource for strengthening your team. Additionally, spinning PokéStops will yield double the experience points, accelerating your progression. A delightful surprise awaits with special photobombs featuring the three beloved Kanto starter Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

A significant highlight of this celebration is the opportunity for Kanto starter Pokémon to learn their powerful legacy moves. Venusaur can acquire Frenzy Plant, Charizard can unleash Blast Burn, and Blastoise can master Hydro Cannon. This is a prime chance for trainers to equip their starters with these potent attacks, making them formidable contenders in battles. The event also integrates the experience point bonuses from the ongoing \"XP Celebration\" event, further boosting trainer progress.

Throughout the event, daily Timed Research will be available, offering encounters with the four regional Pokémon unique to Kanto. These encounters rotate daily at 10 AM local time, so trainers should complete them promptly if they wish to add these elusive Pokémon to their Pokédex. For instance, the 'Kanto Celebration: Near and Farfetch'd' Timed Research (Sept. 2-3) requires catching 50 Pokémon (granting 5,000 XP), using 10 Razz Berries for catches (rewarding 25 Venusaur Mega Energy), using 10 Pinap Berries for catches (yielding 25 Charizard Mega Energy), using 10 Nanab Berries for catches (providing 25 Blastoise Mega Energy), and spinning 5 PokéStops or gyms (giving 10 Ultra Balls). Completing this research rewards an encounter with Farfetch'd, 5,000 Stardust, and 5,000 XP.

For a premium experience, trainers can purchase access to the 'Kanto Legends' Special Research for $4.99. Unlike previous timed tickets, this is a permanent Special Research, accessible indefinitely once purchased. While the value proposition depends on individual trainer goals, it is particularly appealing for those seeking the powerful Dynamax legendary birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, which are the primary rewards. The first step of 'Kanto Legends' involves catching 151 Pokémon (2 Silver Pinap Berries), using 151 berries to aid in catches (2 Golden Razz Berries), spinning 51 PokéStops or gyms (10,000 XP), and collecting MP from 15 Power Spots (10,000 Stardust). Successful completion of this step rewards an encounter with Dynamax Articuno, 30 Articuno Candy, and 3 Articuno Candy XL.

The \"First Partner\" Collection Challenge will be active throughout the event, encouraging trainers to catch and evolve the Kanto starter Pokémon. This challenge requires catching a Bulbasaur, evolving it into Ivysaur, and then into Venusaur; catching a Charmander, evolving it into Charmeleon, and then into Charizard; and catching a Squirtle, evolving it into Wartortle, and then into Blastoise. The rewards for completing this challenge are 100 Venusaur Mega Energy, 100 Charizard Mega Energy, and 100 Blastoise Mega Energy.

Spinning PokéStops during the event period may also yield various Field Research tasks. These include catching 5 Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle (leading to an encounter with one of them), catching 8 Pokémon (1,000 Stardust), evolving a Pokémon (1 Rare Candy), Mega Evolving a Venusaur, Charizard, or Blastoise (10,000 XP), spinning 5 PokéStops or gyms (10 Venusaur, Charizard, or Blastoise Mega Energy), and using 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (10 Poké Balls, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls).

Furthermore, the event will feature boosted spawns of various Kanto Pokémon in the wild. While Niantic officially listed Chansey, Snorlax, and Abra as boosted spawns, trainers have also reported increased appearances of Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Weedle, Pidgey, Slowpoke, Gastly, and Magikarp. This provides ample opportunity for trainers to catch and collect these classic Pokémon.

The return of the Kanto Celebration event in Pokémon Go is a testament to the enduring appeal of the original Pokémon generation. It offers both veteran trainers and newcomers a chance to revisit the roots of the franchise, collect rare Pokémon, and power up their teams with valuable resources and exclusive moves. The blend of free-to-play content and optional premium research ensures there's something for every type of player, fostering a vibrant and engaging community spirit.