Pokémon GO Special Weekend

Pokémon GO Special Weekend was a recurrent, regional event in Pokémon GO.

The event took place in July 2018, February 2019 and April 2019.

Attendants of each edition of Special Weeken event would receive an exclusive medal. .

July 2018 event
The first edition of the Special Weekend event occurred in late July, 2018 throughout Japan and South Korea.

In order to participate, Trainers needed a special "Invitation Ticket", which could be exchanged by an official partner: 7-Eleven, Lotteria, or SK Telecom.

Trainers could scan the QR code in the "Invitation ticket" to check in at the official partner's pop-up PokéStop to participate in the event, although it was not possible to check in at a Gym. Check-in was possible from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm except for some areas. Check-ins at one location did not restrict travelers from moving between cities through out the day.

Features in Japan
Following features were available during Special Weekend event in Japan, throughout July to, 2019.

There would be increased special Pokémon spawns, which were different on each day of the event.

Increased spawnrate of Charmander and Unown in forms of letters B and S (Softbank).

Increased spawnrate of Squirtle and Unown in forms of letters J and T (Toho, Tully's & Joyfull).

Increased spawnrate of Pikachu and Unown in forms of letters D and M (McDonald's).

Increased spawnrate of Bulbasaur and Unown in forms of letters A and E (Aeon).

February 2019 event
Previously postponed next edition of Pokémon GO Special Weekend event in Japan took place on Saturday, February 23, from 10:00 to 20:00 JST.

Attendants needed to gain access to a special pass from the SoftBank website. If Trainer was not a SoftBank or Yahoo Mobile customer, they could enter their name for a chance to win a ticket via a raffle. Ticket holders would then be able to join the event by visiting any check-in PokéStop.

Features
There would be increased spawns of Charmander and Unown in forms of letters B and S (Soft Bank).

April 2019 event
The Arpil 2019 event edition occurred in Japan, on April and, 2019 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM each day.

It was sponsored by Ito En and Tsutaya on April and 7-Eleven on April.

These events required purchasing a ticket at stores of sponsoring brand on each day, which then allowed Trainers to check in at participating sponsored PokéStops on the day.

Features
There would be increased special Pokémon spawns, which were different on each day of the event.

Increased spawnrate of Chikorita, Totodile and Unown in forms of letters I, N, T and Y (Ito En and Tsutaya).

Increased spawnrate of Cyndaquil and Unown in forms of letters S and V (7-Eleven).