PokéStop Showcase

PokéStop Showcases are contests that are held at PokéStops in Pokémon GO during certain events. PokéStop Showcases allow Trainers to leave a Pokémon at a PokéStop to enter a timed contest for rewards. Each Showcase features a certain species and a requirement to be judged against.

Mechanic
PokéStops hosting PokéStop Showcases have an unique icon above them. Prior to entering a Pokémon, the Showcase icon above the PokéStop is green. If the trainer taps the PokéStop, them can then tap “Showcase” to enter a Pokémon. Once a Pokémon has been entered into that Showcase, the icon above the PokéStop turns purple. Each trainer can only enter a Pokémon at a PokéStop that them are physically near. Showcases take place at the same PokéStops throughout the Season. Entering a Pokémon into the Showcase does not leave them at the PokéStop. Trainers are still able to trade, transfer, change form, or evolve their Pokémon after entering them into a Showcase. Each PokéStop Showcase can support 200 Pokémon. An individual Pokémon can only be entered into one Showcase at a time.

Trainers can catch Showcase-eligible Pokémon throughout the duration of the Showcase period. Trainers can also switch out the Pokémon they entered into the Showcase. Pokémon entered in a Showcase can be switched out remotely. Trainers are able to see where their Pokémon ranks by checking the Leaderboard section on the PokéStop's Showcase page.

Rewards
Once a Showcase concludes, all Trainers who participated receive rewards, such as Stardust, XP, and more. The top three can receive rewards such as an Incubator, a Star Piece, and more. The Trainer that takes home the number-one spot wins the contest. The Contest medal is unlocked and leveled up for trainers winning 1, 10, 50, and 100 contests. Trainers can claim their rewards via the Today View once the Showcase concludes, or they can claim them directly from the PokéStop. The icon on the PokéStop that hosted the Showcase will turn orange if there are rewards for Trainers to claim.

Trivia

 * PokéStop Showcases were first shown off during Summer Game Fest 2023.