Water Festival

The Water Festival is a unique event in Pokémon GO that began on March 22, 2017. This event celebrates.

Background
This event takes place between March 22nd and March 29th, 2017.

There will be an increased frequency of Water-type Pokémon encounters. Pokémon like Magikarp, Squirtle, Totodile and even the elusive Lapras will be easier to find in the wild. There is also a higher chance to encounter Johto Pokémon in water biomes.

A new Magikarp Hat will also be available, in the hat section the avatar wardrobe, at no cost.