Pokémon Go 8th Anniversary Party quest steps, rewards, research tasks and bonuses

The 8th Anniversary Party is here to celebrate Pokémon Go‘s eighth birthday! This exciting event features a variety of quests, rewards, and new costume Pokémon, including Party Hat Grimer and Muk, alongside the much-anticipated return of shiny Meltan.

During the anniversary celebration, players can complete the 8th Anniversary Party quest steps and event-exclusive research tasks to earn a variety of rewards. Additionally, there are several 8th Anniversary Party bonuses that change depending on the day, making it essential to stay updated on which Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.

‘8th Anniversary Party’ Quest Steps

The 8th Anniversary Party Timed Research quest will be available for players to complete. Ensure you finish it before the deadline to avoid missing out on the rewards.

Here’s a breakdown of the quest steps and their rewards:

Step 1 of 2

• Earn 8 hearts with your buddy – Encounter Party Hat Bulbasaur
• Catch 88 Pokémon – Encounter Party Hat Charmander
• Spin 8 different PokéStops or Gyms – Encounter Party Hat Squirtle
• Earn 8,888 XP – Encounter Party Hat Wurmple
• Make 88 Curveball Throws – Encounter Party Hat Wobbuffet
• Earn 8,888 Stardust – Encounter Party Hat Nidorino
• Evolve 8 Pokémon – Encounter Party Hat Raticate

Rewards: 8,888 XP, 8,888 Stardust, and an encounter with Cake Hat Pikachu.

Step 2 of 2

• Claim reward – Encounter Meltan (repeatable for multiple encounters)

Final Reward: Encounter Meltan.

8th Anniversary Party Field Research Tasks

During the 8th Anniversary Party, players can collect event-exclusive research tasks by spinning PokéStops. These tasks can be saved in your field research collection and completed later.

Here are the available field research tasks:

• Send a Gift with a sticker – Reward: Encounter Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle
• Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms – Reward: Encounter Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile
• Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon – Reward: Encounter Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip
• Earn 4 hearts with your buddy – Reward: Encounter Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup
• Make 5 Curveball Throws – Reward: Encounter Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott
• Use 6 Berries to help catch Pokémon – Reward: Encounter Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie
• Catch 7 different species of Pokémon – Reward: Encounter Rowlet, Litten, or Popplio
• Power up Pokémon 9 times – Reward: Encounter Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly
• Make 8 Nice Throws – Reward: 25 Mega Energy for various Pokémon
• Catch 8 Pokémon – Reward: 10 Poké Balls, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls

Everything We Know About the 8th Anniversary Party

The 8th Anniversary Party is packed with bonuses, including special perks that change on specific days. Here are the main bonuses available throughout the event:

The first three bonuses revolve around enhancing your connection with friends in Pokémon Go. Players will experience faster Friendship level increases from activities like opening gifts and trading Pokémon. Additionally, there is an increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends with other trainers.

The fourth continuous bonus grants players the opportunity to earn 8, 88, or even more Gimmighoul Coins when spinning a PokéStop that has a Golden Lure Module placed on it.

Rotating Bonuses

• From Friday to Saturday: Hatch distance will be halved for eggs in Incubators.
• From Sunday to Monday: Double catch XP.
• From Tuesday to the end of the event: Double catch Stardust.

In addition to these bonuses, players can purchase a Masterworks Research quest called Whispers in the Woods for $5, which offers the chance to catch a shiny Celebi. Players must ensure they unlock it by playing Pokémon Go after the purchase.

There’s also an optional Timed Research quest available for $2, themed around the number eight, which must be completed within the event’s time frame.

New Costume Pokémon

As part of the 8th Anniversary Party, new costume Pokémon are introduced: Party Hat Grimer and Party Hat Muk. Players can also encounter shiny Meltan more frequently during this event, especially through the Mystery Box.

Wild Pokémon Appearances

Throughout the event, various Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, including:

• Party Hat Bulbasaur
• Party Hat Charmander
• Party Hat Squirtle
• Cake Hat Pikachu
• Party Hat Grimer
• Alolan Grimer
• Party Hat Eevee
• Sprigatito
• Fuecoco
• Quaxly

Daily rotations will introduce other Pokémon as well, ensuring a diverse experience throughout the event.

Raids and Avatar Clothing

During the 8th Anniversary Party, players can partake in raids featuring various Pokémon, including Party Hat Bulbasaur, Party Hat Charmander, and Ho-Oh in five-star raids.

New avatar clothing themed around the anniversary will also be available for purchase in the in-game store, along with themed stickers obtainable by spinning PokéStops and opening gifts.

Enjoy the 8th Anniversary Party event and make the most of the exciting quests, rewards, and bonuses!