Pokemon Go Rediscover Go event: dates, changes, and more

Key art is shown for the Pokemon Go rediscover Go eventNiantic/The Pokemon Company

A fresh new batch of changes is working its way towards Pokemon Go after Niantic announced the Rediscover Go event, celebrating major changes to the game with some tie-in celebrations.

It’s always good to keep things fresh, and Niantic is giving Pokemon fans a much-needed change thanks to the new Rediscover Go event. This celebration welcomes some major updates to the interface and visuals of the game, which will be launched with some smaller events alongside them.

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So, if you’re interested in checking out these new changes – as and when they drop – or just want to make the most of the celebrations around them, learn all about the Pokemon Go Rediscover Go event with our full guide:

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Pokemon Go Rediscover Go event dates

A women with blue hair stands in a living room, with text reading Rediscover YourselfNiantic/The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Go Rediscover Go event is broken up into several small updates, each coming on different dates. Currently, Niantic has revealed the following updates/events and their respective launch dates:

  • Rediscover Yourself – April 17, 2024
  • Rediscover Your World – April 22, 2024
  • Rediscover Kanto – April 22, 2024
  • Rediscover Your Reality – May 5, 2024

It seems that each of the new features is being rolled out worldwide slowly, giving players a chance to acclimatize to each new mechanic before another is introduced.

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Pokemon Go Rediscover Go event updates

As of the time of writing, here are all the details we have on the upcoming Pokemon Go Rediscover Go updates and events:

  • Changes to the in-game map, encounter screen, battle screens, and more: all using biomes to better match the graphics to your current environment.
  • Updates to Avatars and the Style Shop, allowing further customization.
  • Updates to the AR experience, including the ability to photograph up to three Pokemon at once.

If any more details or updates get announced, we will be sure to update this guide accordingly.

Blastoise and other Water-type Pokemon appear on a beachNiantic/The Pokemon Company

Niantic has announced that “Rediscover Kanto” will run from April 22, 2024, to May 9, 2024. This marks the debut of the Garden Eel Pokemon Wiglett in the event’s beach biome. Rediscover Kanto includes beach, city, mountain, and forest biomes for players to explore and encounter.

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Pokemon Go Rediscover Go event bonuses

Rediscover Kanto features the following bonuses:

  • Increased XP for a seven-day Pokestop spin streak
  • Increased XP for a seven-day Pokemon catch streak
  • Friendship levels will be boosted by opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles.
  • Increased chance of encountering the Shiny versions of Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur.

That’s all we have on the Pokemon Go Rediscover Go event for now, but we expect more details to drop soon. For more, check out even more great content at the links below:

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