Pokemon GOis one of the most popularPokemongames out there, and it seems Niantic and Nintendo are planning to capitalize on that popularity with the upcomingPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlevent. This event will be arriving in two parts, one dedicated toBrilliant Diamondand one dedicated toShining Pearl. Both sections will bring a variety of new costumed Pokemon and other bonuses toPokemon GOplayers around the world. A Collection Challenge will task players with capturing every new costumed Pokemon in exchange for 1,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Froslass.
ThePokemon GOBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearleventis scheduled to run from Tuesday, July 02, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 23, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Players will be able to take advantage of 1/2 Incubator Distance and 1/3 Super Incubator Distance bonuses, collect special versions of the Sinnoh starter trio wearing Dawn and Lucas' hats, and purchase event-themed Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles throughout the duration. The outfits will include a Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup Costume, as well as the Sinnoh outfit set. Bundle fans will be able to purchase an Event Box containing 20 Poke Balls and one Sinnoh Stone, as well as a Great Box containing three Super Incubators, two Incubators, and one Lure Module. Budew, Bonsly, Happiny, Mime Jr., and Riolu will also be hatching from 7km eggs globally throughout the event.
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Shine On, Diamond
The first half of the event will be a homage toPokemon Briliant Diamondlasting from Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, August 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time. It will feature boosted encounters with Seel, Murkrow, Poochyena, Aron, Bidoof, Kricketot, Buneary, and Stunky, as well as versions of Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing red Sinnoh hats. Lucky players may also encounter Scyther, Larvitar, Burmy (Plant Cloak), and Buizel, thoughFurret does not seem to be includedin the festivities. Costumed Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing white Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters alongside Bagon, Burmy (Sand Cloak), Burmy (Trash Cloak), and rarely Shieldon.
All three levels ofRaids will be overhauledto allow for some classic Sinnoh Pokemon to take the spotlight. Cranidos, Drifloon, Bronzor, and Gible will all be appearing in one-star raids during this time period. Tyranitar, Lopunny, Drapion, Toxicroak, and Gallade will be showing their faces in three-star raids, and five-star raids will see the addition of Cresselia. Meanwhile, Mega Raids will feature Mega Lopunny. All Cresselia caught during this portion of the event will know the attack Grass Knot.
All That Glitters is Pearl
The second half of the event, lasting from Thursday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, Jun 23, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time, will be a homage toPokemon Shining Pearl. The costumed Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup will swap out, with Pokemon wearing white Sinnoh hats appearing in the wild and Pokemon wearing red Sinnoh hatsavailable as Field Research encounters. Also available in the wild will be Pinsir, Misdreavus, Houndour, Spheal, Bidoof, Kricketot, Buneary, and Glameow. Lucky players may also find Slowpoke, Bagon, Buizel, and Burmy (Sandy Cloak) hiding in the tall grass.
In this portion of the event, one-star raids will feature Shieldon, Drifloon, and Bronzor, while three-star raids will feature Salamence, Lopunny, Drapion, Toxicroak, and Gallade.The Legendary Pokemon Cresseliaand Mega Lopunny will return in five-star and Mega Raids. Burmy (Plant Cloak) and Burmy (Trash Cloak) will join Pokemon with red Sinnoh hats in Field Research encounters, as will Larvitar and Cranidos.
Pokemon GOis available now on iOS and Android devices.
