Pokémon: ‘Not just wishful thinking—the Ultra Bonus has been unlocked, and Jirachi has awoken!’

NintendObserverFor those who have already completed the exclusive Pokémon Go Fest Special Research and have caught the Wish Pokémon, completing this new Special Research will earn you Candy to power up your Jirachi.

 

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Not just wishful thinking—the Ultra Bonus has been unlocked, and Jirachi has awoken!

 

August 20, 2019

 

Pokémon Go

 

Trainers,

 

Congratulations! With all your hard work in successfully completing all three parts of the Global Challenge, you’ve unlocked the Ultra Bonus! We’re excited to finally reveal the details of what’s in store for you during the three weeks of this event.

 

Week 1: Johto Journey

Trainers can enjoy a chance to work on their Johto Pokédex while exploring and raiding. Put on your walking shoes, as Pokémon never before seen in Eggs in Pokémon GO will be hatching during this time.

 

Date + Time

September 2, 2019, at 1 p.m. to September 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT

 

Features

  • If you’re extraordinarily lucky, you might hatch Unown forms U, L, T, R, and A from 10 km Eggs.
  • Raikou, Entei, and Suicune will return to raids, along with other Johto Pokémon.
  • If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Sentret and Shiny Gligar!

 

Bonuses

  • 2× Incubator effectiveness

 

Week 2: Global Challenge, Global Hatches

Pokémon from across the globe will join in the celebration this week, along with a special appearance by a Mythical Pokémon that will be available to challenge in raids.

 

Date + Time

September 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. to September 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT

 

Features

  • Regional Pokémon Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will hatch from 7 km Eggs. If you’re lucky, you might hatch Shiny ones! These Pokémon will remain available from Eggs until the end of week 3—September 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.
  • All Deoxys forms will make their first appearances outside EX Raids.
  • Need a good team to take on Deoxys? Other Pokémon appearing in raids will help you build a good team to challenge the DNA Pokémon.

 

Bonuses

  • 2× Incubator effectiveness

 

Week 3: A Unova Unveiling

All your research has paid off! Professor Willow has informed us that some Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region are now appearing in the world of Pokémon GO!

 

Date + Time

September 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. to September 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT

 

Features

  • Mewtwo with the special move Psystrike will be available to challenge in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Mewtwo!
  • Need a good team to take on Mewtwo? Other Pokémon appearing in raids will help you build a good team to challenge the Genetic Pokémon.
  • The Gear Pokémon Klink, originally discovered in Unova, will also appear in raids. You might even encounter a Shiny Klink!
  • You may also find Shiny Patrat and Shiny Lillipup!

 

Bonuses

  • 2× Incubator effectiveness

 

Jirachi Has Awoken!

We’re excited to announce that Jirachi is now available for all Trainers via Special Research!

For those who have already completed the exclusive Pokémon GO Fest Special Research and have caught the Wish Pokémon, completing this new Special Research will earn you Candy to power up your Jirachi.

 

On behalf of Professor Willow and the team leaders, thank you for tackling the Global Challenge with such electrifying, cool-headed, and fiery passion. Even if we have our team allegiances, we’ll always be bonded by our shared love of Pokémon. When we work together, anything is possible!

 

Now…who’s ready to experience a taste of Unova for the very first time in Pokémon GO?

 

The Pokémon GO team

 

Source: Niantic.

 

 

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