4th Anniversary

The 4th Anniversary was an event that began on July, 2020, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Pokémon GO and it concluded on July , 2020. It also featured the GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Skill Timed Special Research.

Pokémon Spotlight Hour featuring Taillow was available during this event.

Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon were released with the start of the event:

Selected Flying-type Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

These Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event: PS Pikachu (025) PS Pidove (519) PS Tranquill (520) PS Unfezant (521)

There were also five chances per day to be photobombed by these Pokémon:

2-km and 5-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event would hatch more of these Pokémon:

The following Raid Bosses were available for a time of this event. Ho-Oh was only available from July to July.

After Ho-Oh left, the Raid Bosses were changed to be Flying-type themed.

Field Research event tasks
There were several Field Research tasks exclusively for the duration of the event.

Special Research
Jump-Start Research returned for Trainers who missed that from the 3rd Anniversary.