Water Festival

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

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

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

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