Pokémon GO is a popular mobile game that allows players to catch, battle and trade virtual creatures called Pokémon in the real world. Pokémon GO has various events and features that change every month, offering new challenges and rewards for players. In this article, we will provide you with a guide on the Pokémon GO July 2023 events, including the dates, details, and tips for each event.
Pokémon GO July 2023 Events
Here are the main events that will take place in Pokémon GO in July 2023:
- GO Battle Weekend: Clay
- 7th Anniversary Party
- Squirtle Community Day Classic
- Catching Some Z’s Event
- Blaze New Trails
- Riolu Hatch Day
- Adventure Week 2023
- Poliwag Community Day
GO Battle Weekend: Clay
From July 1 to July 2, Pokémon GO will host a special GO Battle Weekend featuring Clay, the Ground-type Gym Leader from Unova. During this event, you can challenge Clay in the GO Battle League and earn exclusive rewards, such as Clay’s outfit, Clay’s Palpitoad, and Clay’s Excadrill. You can also encounter more Ground-type Pokémon in the wild, such as Sandshrew, Diglett, Geodude, Onix, Cubone, Rhyhorn, and Drilbur.
To participate in this event, you need to reach at least rank 10 in the GO Battle League Season 15. You can also use a Premium Battle Pass to increase your chances of encountering Clay and his Pokémon. The best way to defeat Clay is to use Water-, Grass-, or Ice-type Pokémon, as they are super effective against Ground-type Pokémon.
7th Anniversary Party
From July 6 to July 12, Pokémon GO will celebrate its 7th anniversary with a particular party event. During this event, you can enjoy various bonuses and features, such as:
- A free party hat Pikachu encounters when you log in for the first time during the event.
- Increased spawns of party hat Pikachu, Pichu, Raichu, Eevee, and Eeveelutions in the wild and raids.
- The debut of shiny party hat Pikachu and Eevee.
- A chance to encounter party hat Ditto when catching certain Pokémon.
- A special 7th-anniversary gift box in the shop contains 30 Ultra Balls, a Super Incubator, a Lucky Egg, a Star Piece, and a Premium Battle Pass.
- A particular 7th-anniversary research task that rewards you with a party hat Bulbasaur encounter.
- A special 7th-anniversary medal that you can earn by completing various tasks during the event period.
To make the most of this event, you should catch as many party hat Pokémon as possible, as they are exclusive to this event and may not return in the future. Using your gift box and lucky egg wisely would maximize your XP gain.
Squirtle Community Day Classic
On July 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO will host a Community Day Classic event featuring Squirtle. This is a makeup event for the original Squirtle Community Day in July 2018. During this event, you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Increased spawns of Squirtle in the wild and raids.
- The debut of Shiny Squirtle with sunglasses.
- A chance to encounter Squirtle with sunglasses when completing Field Research tasks or hatching eggs.
- A chance to evolve Squirtle into Blastoise with Hydro Cannon as its exclusive move.
- A bonus of triple catch XP.
- A bonus of three-hour incense duration
To make the most of this event, you should catch as many Squirtle as possible, especially the shiny ones with sunglasses. You should also evolve your best Squirtle into Blastoise with Hydro Cannon before the end of the event window. Hydro Cannon is a powerful Water-type move that can make Blastoise a useful attacker in raids and battles.
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Catching Some Z’s Event
From July 15 to July 16, Pokémon GO will host a Catching Some Z event that celebrates sleeping and dreaming Pokémon. During this event, you can encounter more sleeping and dreaming Pokémon in the wild, such as Snorlax, Drowzee, Hypno, Munna, Musharna, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Espurr, Meowstic, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff. You can also enjoy the following features:
- The debut of Shiny Munna and Musharna.
- A chance to encounter sleeping Snorlax when using a Mystery Box or completing Field Research tasks.
- A chance to encounter sleeping Kirlia when completing Timed Research tasks.
- A bonus of double catch candy.
- A bonus of half-buddy distance.
To make the most of this event, you should catch as many sleeping and dreaming Pokémon as possible, especially the shiny ones. You should also use a Mystery Box or complete Field Research tasks to encounter sleeping Snorlax, a rare and powerful Pokémon. You should also complete the Timed Research tasks to encounter sleeping Kirlia, which can evolve into Gardevoir or Gallade with their exclusive moves.
Blaze New Trails
From July 21 to July 24, Pokémon GO will host a Blaze New Trails event that features Fire-type Pokémon. During this event, you can encounter more Fire-type Pokémon in the wild, such as Charmander, Vulpix, Growlithe, Ponyta, Magmar, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Houndour, Torchic, Numel, Tepig, Fennekin. You can also enjoy the following features:
- The debut of Shiny Flareon and Fennekin.
- A chance to encounter Flareon when using Incense or completing Field Research tasks.
- A chance to experience Fennekin when completing Timed Research tasks.
- A bonus of double catch Stardust.
- A bonus of double hatch Stardust.
To make the most of this event, you should catch as many Fire-type Pokémon as possible, especially the shiny ones. You should also use an Incense or complete Field Research tasks to encounter Flareon, a strong Fire-type attacker. You should also complete the Timed Research tasks to encounter Fennekin, which can evolve into Braixen and Delphox.
Riolu Hatch Day
On July 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO will host a Riolu Hatch Day event that features Riolu. This special event allows you to hatch Riolu from 2 km eggs. During this event, you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Increased chance of hatching Riolu from 2 km eggs.
- The debut of Shiny Riolu.
- A bonus of quadruple hatch candy.
- A bonus of half hatch distance for eggs incubated during the event period.
To make the most of this event, you should collect as many 2 km eggs as possible and incubate them with your best incubators. You should also walk as much as possible to hatch your eggs faster and earn more candy. It would be best to look for shiny Riolu, a rare and coveted Pokémon.
Adventure Week 2023
From July 27 to August 2, Pokémon GO will host Adventure Week 2023, which celebrates Rock-type and fossil Pokémon. During this event, you can encounter more Rock-type and fossil Pokémon in the wild, such as Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Aerodactyl, Lileep, Cradily, Anorith, Armaldo, Cranidos, Rampardos, Shieldon, Bastiodon, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Archen, Archeops, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum, Amaura, Aurorus. You can also enjoy the following features:
- The debut of Shiny Tyrunt and Amaura.
- A chance to encounter Aerodactyl when using Incense or completing Field Research tasks.
- A chance to encounter Cranidos when completing Timed Research tasks.
- A bonus of double catch XP.
- A bonus of double spin XP.
To make the most of this event, you should catch as many Rock-type and fossil Pokémon as possible, especially the shiny ones. You should also use Incense or complete Field Research tasks to encounter Aerodactyl, a rare and powerful Pokémon. You should also complete the Timed Research tasks to encounter Cranidos, which can evolve into Rampardos.
Adventure Week 2023 – Event Summary
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Poliwag Community Day
On July 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO will host Poliwag Community Day, an event that features Poliwag. During this event, you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Increased spawns of Poliwag in the wild and raids.
- The debut of Shiny Poliwag.
- A chance to evolve Poliwag into Poliwrath or Politoed with Earth Power as their exclusive move.
- A bonus of triple catch candy.
- A bonus of three-hour lure duration.
To make the most of this event, you should catch as many Poliwag as possible, especially the shiny ones. You should also evolve your best Poliwag into Poliwrath or Politoed with Earth Power before the end of the event window.
Earth Power is a decisive Ground-type move that can make Poliwrath or Politoed more versatile and effective in battles. You should also use lures to attract more Poliwag and earn more candy to your location.
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon that can evolve into either Poliwrath or Politoed, depending on the item you use. Poliwrath is a Water- and Fighting-type Pokémon with high Attack and Defense stats.
Politoed is a pure Water-type Pokémon with high HP and Special Defense stats. Poliwrath and Politoed can learn various moves from different types, such as Water, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Ice, and Fairy.
Poliwag Community Day is an excellent opportunity to add these Pokémon to your collection and use them in different modes, such as raids, gym battles, PvP battles, and Team GO Rocket battles. You can also trade your extra Poliwag with your friends to get more candy and a chance to get a lucky Pokémon.
We hope this article has given you a helpful guide on enjoying Poliwag Community Day. We hope that you have fun catching and evolving this adorable Pokémon. Thank you for reading!