Get ready for the thrill! The highly anticipated 2023 Pokémon World Championship has kicked off, and Niantic and Pokémon GO are bringing the celebration straight to your devices with an in-game event.
Championship dedication
As the 2023 Pokémon World Championship kicks off, Pokémon GO joins the party with the launch of the highly anticipated 2023 Pokémon World Championship Celebration. This event is dedicated not only to the championships themselves, but also to the excitement of the GO Battle League, a favorite among trainers.
Exciting new additions
During this event, Trainers will be able to enjoy the debut of Passimian, known as the Teamwork Pokémon, in the world of Pokémon GO. Explore your surroundings and keep an eye out for this exciting addition to your Pokédex. But that’s not all, the celebration also brings with it the charismatic presence of the new Pikachu in his 2023 World Cup costume and his brilliant uniform.
Combat Experience Improvements
The event will improve your battle experience by increasing the maximum number of daily battle sets from 5 to an impressive 10. In addition, encounters with Pokémon in the GO Battle League rewards will now display a wide range of attributes, including attack, defense, and PS.
Pokémon World Championship Timed Case Studies
Join the Pokémon GO community and experience the adventure of the Pokémon World Championship Case Studies, a feature exclusive to the event. By skilfully completing assigned research tasks, exciting rewards await you as a token of your triumph.
Pokémon World Championship research objectives and rewards:
- Catch 5 Pokémon: Reward: 10 Poké Balls
- Power up your Pokémon 5 times: 1 Quick MT
- Use 5 charged attacks: Reward: 10 superballs.
- Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Recruits: 10 MT Charged
- Fight in GO Fighting League 5 times: 10 Ultraballs
Exclusive Rewards
Upon completion of this temporary study, Trainers will receive the coveted Elite Quick TM along with their beloved Pikachu from the 2023 Pokémon World Championship.
More excitement live
For those who are looking for even more experience, Niantic has an exclusive surprise. By tuning into a Pokémon GO live stream on Twitch during the Pokémon World Championship, trainers can take advantage of the opportunity to receive two exclusive Timed Research Codes. Just watch 30 minutes of the live stream to unlock these special codes.
Pokémon GO Live Stream Dates:
- Friday, August 11, 2023: Broadcast will start at 00:00 UTC and continue until the end of the day’s replay.
- Saturday, August 12, 2023: Tune in to start at 00:00 UTC, the live stream will continue until the end of the day’s replay.
Closing the event
The 2023 Pokémon World Championship celebrations in Pokémon GO come to an end on August 15, 2023. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the fun and show off your Pokémon Trainer skills!
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