Last month, Pokemon Go had its biggest month since the game’s original release. Over the last year, Niantic has stepped up to the plate and hit the ball out of the park. Niantic has given trainers a reason to go out and socialize with their peers. Over the summer, the Pokemon Go team planned different events to get trainers to work together. Most notably, Trainers can now do Legendary raids with each other on a regular basis. These events, have helped to grow the Pokemon Go community and the World Tourism Day event will continue the current pattern.
Earlier this week, Niantic announced the World Tourism Day event to celebrate the spirit of travel. Niantic has partnered with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to promote travel and exploration. Pokemon has always been about going on new adventures, making new friends, and exploring the world around you. Sadly, as we have grown up we have lost that sense of adventure. This event looks to promote exploration. Try traveling somewhere new and meet new people.
According to Niantic, both Pokemon Go Fest 2019 Chicago and Dortmund welcomed guests from around the world. In fact, Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2019 had visitors from 68 countries and regions. On the other hand, Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund 2019 showed that half of all visitors were international and came from 90 different countries and regions to join in the festivities. This shows that people are willing to travel if they have a goal in mind. Hopefully, this event will inspire others to travel and see the world.
World Tourism Day Event Details
- New shirt! Check out a new United Nations World Tourism Organization T-shirt, available in the Style Shop!
- Region-limited Pokémon available in Eggs! The following Pokémon will be available in 5 km Eggs in their respective real-world regions: Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Tauros, Heracross, Corsola, Volbeat, Illumise, Torkoal, Zangoose, Seviper, Lunatone, Solrock, Tropius, Relicanth, Pachirisu, Mime Jr., Chatot, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour, Heatmor, and Durant.
- Shiny Pokémon rivals spotted! If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Zangoose or a Shiny Seviper in the wild in their respective real-world regions!
- Mime Jr., the Mime Pokémon, will be making its debut in Pokémon GO! It will be available in 5 km Eggs in Europe. If you’re lucky, you might hatch a Shiny Mime Jr.!
- Decreased Stardust costs for trading! Trading Pokémon will cost 1/4 less Stardust.
- Spin PokéStops for extra XP! Earn 2× XP when you spin the Photo Discs of PokéStops you haven’t visited before.
- Specially themed Field Research tasks will be available for a limited time during this event.
Pokemon Go’s World Tourism Day Event will run from September 26th to October 1st. What will you discover on this grand adventure?
