Trainers,
Are you ready for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary? We’re glad to announce the Pokémon 30th anniversary tour, PokéXciting!, is coming your way. Get ready for a two-day celebration coming to various vibrant cities across the Asia-Pacific region. Gather your friends, get ready to explore, and prepare for an unforgettable weekend filled with exciting discoveries and community fun!
Event Schedule
The PokéXciting! celebration will take over major cities with massive city-wide activities. Mark your calendars and get ready to party in a city near you.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Event Gameplay Area: KLCC Park)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Sunday, September 13, 2026
For more details about PokéXciting! in Kuala Lumpur, please check the official website - Taipei, Taiwan (Event Gameplay Area: Select areas of Xinyi District excluding mountainous regions)
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
For more details about PokéXciting! in Taipei, please check the official website - Singapore (Event Gameplay Area: Citywide)
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
For more details about PokéXciting! in Singapore, please check the official website - Manila, Philippines (Event Gameplay Area: SM Mall of Asia surroundings)
Saturday, January 23, 2027 – Sunday, January 24, 2027
For more details about PokéXciting! in Manila, please check the official website - Bangkok, Thailand (Event Gameplay Area and details: To be announced)
Saturday, February 13, 2027 – Sunday, February 14, 2027
For more details about PokéXciting! in Bangkok, please check the official website
Note: The actual boundary of the event gameplay area in each city will depend on the final scale of the real-world event.
New Discovery: PokéXciting! Pikachu
For the first time ever, Trainers will be able to encounter PokéXciting! Pikachu.
- Region-Exclusive Colors: To make this celebration truly unique, the PokéXciting! Pikachu encountered in each region will feature a different color of costume inspired by that local region! Don’t miss your chance to catch these exclusive local styles and add a truly unique partner to your Pokémon.
The specific regional variant of PokéXciting! Pikachu will continue to appear as a wild encounter in its respective city for one month after the local event concludes!
GO Stamp Rally
Take part in a GO Stamp Rally during the event!
Open Pokémon GO during event hours to join the fun. Explore the event venue and find designated PokéStops to collect stamps nearby. Collect five stamps to receive encounters with a PokéXciting! Pikachu that has a Location Background!
The GO Stamp Rally will remain available in the city for one month after the local event begins, allowing you to find designated PokéStops and collect stamps to encounter PokéXciting! Pikachu!
Learn more about GO Stamp Rallies here.
Timed Research
There will be two free Timed Research opportunities available. Complete the tasks to earn rewards, including the following!
- Encounters with PokéXciting! Pikachu
- Premium Battle Pass
- Event sticker
And more!
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research will be available! Complete Field Research tasks to earn rewards.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Bulbasaur wearing a party hat*
Charmander wearing a party hat*
Squirtle wearing a party hat*
Raticate wearing a party hat*
PokéXciting! Pikachu* (Region-exclusive colors)
Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon*
Meowth*
Psyduck*
Slowpoke*
Grimer wearing a party hat*
Eevee wearing a party hat*
Snorlax*
Dratini*
Chikorita*
Cyndaquil*
Totodile*
Togetic*
Treecko*
Torchic*
Mudkip*
Ralts*
Beldum*
Buneary*
Gible*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Lure Module Encounters
The following Pokémon will be attracted to Lure Modules activated during event hours.
Gengar wearing a party hat*
Gyarados*
Ampharos*
Tyranitar*
Gardevoir*
Altaria*
Garchomp*
Rowlet*
Litten*
Popplio*
Grookey*
Scorbunny*
Sobble*
and more!
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Incense Encounters
The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense.
Unown (T)* (Taipei)
Unown (W)* (Taipei)
Unown (S)* (Singapore)
Unown (G)* (Singapore)
Unown (M)* (Kuala Lumpur)
Unown (Y)* (Kuala Lumpur)
Unown (P)* (Manila)
Unown (H)* (Manila)
Unown (T)* (Bangkok)
Unown (H)* (Bangkok)
Turtwig*
Chimchar*
Piplup*
Snivy*
Tepig*
Oshawott*
Chespin*
Fennekin*
Froakie*
*If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny one!
Bonuses
- 5 surprise encounters in GO Snapshot per day.
- Bonus balloons will appear once an hour throughout the event, bringing extra supplies and goodies straight to you.
Gigantamax Battle
The following Pokémon will appear in Gigantamax Battles.
Gigantamax Venusaur*
Gigantamax Charizard*
Gigantamax Blastoise*
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
