Pokemon August includes World Championships in Hawaii

Posted By: David Fortier August 15, 2024

By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion

Hello Trainers!

August is now here! With these new upcoming events, get ready to stock up on some items, August will set summer ablaze.

This upcoming community day is a classic. Pokémon GO’s August Community Day Classic featured Pokémon is Beldum! During this day, Trainers a have an opportunity to evolve to a Metagross that knows the Steel type charged attack Meteor Mash. It will be appearing more frequently in the wild.

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one! Complete event-themed field research rewarding encounters with Beldum, Pokéballs, Stardust and more. This Community Day Classic takes place on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Just a reminder for the raids, here are Pokémon and the times for each listed below, along with their locations:

Times
Thundurus – Aug. 12-21
Xerneas – Aug. 21 to Sept. 3
Mega Kangaskhan – Aug. 12-21
Mega Salamence – Aug. 21. to Sept. 3

Locations
Federal Hill Green, 33 Queen St.
Page Park, 651 King St.
Rockwell Park, 238 Jacobs St.

Lastly, The Pokémon GO World Championships are just around the corner. And whether you’ve been ardently following this year’s Pokémon GO Championship series or it’s your first time watching an official Pokémon GO tournament, there has never been a better time to start!

The 2024 Pokémon World Championships will take place from Aug. 16-18 in Honolulu, Hawaii. To celebrate the Pokémon GO World Championships a Celebration Event will be held in Pokémon GO releasing a brand new shiny, featuring PvP meta Pokémon and more!

If you didn’t know, the update in GO that came after the 2023 World Championships significantly nerfed Noctowl and Altaria, putting them immediately out of favor. And it didn’t take long for another Flying type to take their place, as Gligar very swiftly became the Flying type of choice.

Type advantages are important in Go because it can help you catch Pokémon more effectively and help during player versus player (PvP) challenges. If want to up your game in battles, this is the best place to watch and learn. The stream will be on Twitch.

Tune in and watch all the action beginning at 9 a.m. HST each day!

Starts: Saturday, Aug. 16, at 9 a.m. HST
Ends: Sunday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. HST

For the World Championship themed event:

Starts: Saturday, Aug. 16, at 9 a.m.
Ends: Sunday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m.

During this time, here are some goodies for you to look forward to.

Certain Pokémon encountered during the event will know a featured attack:

  • Lickitung caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Body Slam.
  • Mienfoo caught during the event will know the Charged Attack High Jump Kick.

Certain Pokémon evolved during the event will learn a featured attack:

  • Evolve Wooper during the event to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
  • Evolve Swablu during the event to get an Altaria that knows the Charged Attack Moonblast.
  • Evolve Grubbin during the event to get a Charjabug that knows the Charged Attack Volt Switch.
  • Evolve Fletchinder during the event to get a Talonflame that knows the Fast Attack Incinerate.

Mienfoo will have their shiny released for the first time in Pokémon GO! The family have unusual shinnies, with Mienfoo switching to a white and blue color scheme, and Mienshao turning a beautiful pink! A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event! World Championships 2024 Pikachu. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

For US$5, you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following:

  • One Premium Battle Pass
  • 25,000 Stardust
  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Azumarill, Vigoroth, Cresselia, and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m.

Be sure to gear up for next week as we wrap up for August! For more information, visit www.pokemongolive.com. Until next time Trainers!

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