Updated: June 17, 2024

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The items you carry around with you in Pokémon Go are extremely valuable, giving you a chance to revive your Pokémon after a battle or catch new ones. There’s little you can do in the game without them, making visits to PokéStops vital. Every little bit helps, and a good way to receive them outside of visiting Gyms and PokéStops is to redeem codes. These codes rarely make their way into the game, but you’ll want to add their rewards to your account when they do.

All available Pokémon GO promo codes

The available promotional codes vary each month, much like the offered items. While they are available, some of them are only capable of you turning in for a limited time, which is not always clear. If you are an Amazon Prime member, we recommend visiting the Pokémon Go Prime Gaming page every two weeks to receive an exclusive bundle for your account.

• GOFEST2024 — Redeem for a Premium Battle Pass and Incubator (Use in web store with purchase) (New)
• CAPTAINPIKACHU — Redeem to activate the encounter
• 0HY0UF0UNDM3 — Redeem for the Research for a Shiny Rotom
• FENDIxFRGMTxPOKEMON — Redeem for FENDI x FRGMT x POKÉMON hoodie for your avatar

How to redeem Pokémon GO codes

While the game initially featured two different methods for redeeming codes (for iOS and Android users), the developer has transitioned to using only the code redemption webpage. If you’re not sure how to claim your freebies, you can follow the instructions below regardless of which device you’re playing on:

1. Open the official Offer Redemption webpage.
2. Sign in using your Pokémon GO credentials.
3. Enter your code into the text field below Enter offer code and hit Apply.
4. Open the app and claim your freebies.

With a new season in Pokemon GO comes a new season in the GO Battle League, and the World of Wonders is no exception. When the new season begins, we’ll have a new series of tournament events and bonuses in the GO Battle League as well.

The Go Battle League lets players compete to increase their rank, and that rank resets at the start of a new season. That means trainers will want to get to battling when the new World of Wonders season begins in the GO Battle League if they want to climb up the ranks. Here’s a look at the GO Battle League tournament schedule and updates for this coming season in Pokemon GO.

Related: Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season: Dates, Pokemon Debuts, and Seasonal Bonuses

GO Battle League World of Wonders Reset Details

When the new season in Pokemon GO begins on March 1, players can expect the following start-of-season updates in the GO Battle League:

• Players will receive their end-of-season rewards for the prior season from the battle screen
• All trainers’ ranks in the GO Battle League will be reset

The rules for ranking up are staying the same this season, so no major changes there.

Go Battle League Schedule for the World of Wonders Season

Throughout the World of Wonders season, we’ll have a packed schedule of different leagues and cups to keep trainers busy with battles. Here’s the full schedule for what to expect with the GO Battle League

Special Events in the GO Battle League World of Wonders Season

During GO Battle Weekend on Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 5, players will get special bonuses for participating in the GO Battle League. These bonuses are:

• Quadruple the amount of Stardust from win rewards (not including end-of-set rewards)
• Increased maximum number of sets from five to 20, letting players take on a total of 100 battles during the event period

Players in the Pokemon GO Go Battle League can also expect bonuses for the 2024 Pokemon Europe International Championship, Wednesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 7. During this time, players will be able to participate in ten battles per day rather than the standard five.

Go Battle League World of Wonders Season Rank Up Encounters

During the World of Wonders season for the GO Battle League, players will be able to encounter the following Pokemon in guaranteed Rank-Up encounters:

• Primape (Rank 1)
• Poliwrath (Rank 6)
• Deino (Ace Rank)
• Goomy (Veteran Rank)
• Jangmo-o (Expert Rank)
• Pikachu in a Libre costume (Legend Rank)

Deino, Goomy, and Pikachu Libre can be Shiny encounters.

GO Battle League World of Wonders Standard Encounters

Throughout the World of Wonders Season in the GO Battle League, trainers can encounter the following Pokemon at their designated ranks.

Most of these Pokemon can be encountered in Shiny versions in Pokemon Go, except for those marked with an asterisk.

Go Battle League Cups for World of Wonders

There will be a total of eight different cups during the GO Battle League World of Wonders season. Each cup has different rules and certain Pokemon may be excluded. For the dates that each cup will run, please see the season schedule above.

Here’s what we know about the cups for this coming season.

Electric Cup: Great League Edition

This cup will allow only electric-type Pokemon at or below 1500 CP. The following Pokemon are excluded from participating:

• Stunfisk
• Heliolisk
• Charjabug
• Vikavolt

Spring Cup: Great League Edition

The Spring Cup will allow only water, grass, or fairy-type Pokemon that are at or below a 1500 CP. Pokemon excluded from the Spring Cup are:

• Mantine
• Toxapex

Ultra Premier Cup

For the Ultra Premier Cup, Pokemon have to at or below 2500 CP. Trainers cannot use Legendary or Mythical Pokemon or Ultra Beasts in this competition.

Jungle Cup: Great League Edition

The Jungle Cup will allow entry of Pokemon at or below 1500 CP. The following types are permitted to enter this competition:

• Normal
• Grass
• Electric
• Poison
• Ground
• Flying
• Bug
• Dark

Excluded Pokemon for the Jungle Cup in the GO Battle League are Gligar and Galarian Stunfisk.

Master Premier Cup

The Master Premier cup does not have a CP limit, making it quite the challenge. However, Legendary Pokemon, Mythical Pokemon, and Ultra Beasts are not permitted to enter.

Great League Remix

Pokemon at or below 1500 CP can enter the Great League Remix. Whichever Pokemon are most used by Trainers at or above the Ace rank in the Great League up to this point will not be eligible to participate in the Remix. In addition, these Pokemon are not allowed:

• Alolan Sandslash
• Wigglytuff
• Lickitung
• Lanturn
• Azumarill
• Umbreon
• Skarmory
• Vigoroth
• Medicham
• Whiscash
• Altaria
• Registeel
• Deoxys (Defense Form)
• Bastiodon
• Galarian Stunfisk
• Talonflame
• Trevenant
• Charjabug
• Skeledirge
• Clodsire

Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Little Edition

This cup is centered on those little Pokemon you snagged during the current season. Pokemon at or below 500 CP can enter the Catch Cup: Little Edition, and they must be critters you caught during the World of Wonders season.

Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Great Edition

This cup also focuses on the Pokemon you caught during the current season, but with a higher CP cap of 1500 CP. You can only use Pokemon caught during the Pokemon GO World of Wonders season in this cup.

Go Battle League New Attacks for World of Wonders

This season, trainers will be able to use some new attacks in the GO Battle League. Here are the three new fast attacks, along with the Pokemon that can learn them.

Metal Sound

This fast attack has a power of three in trainer battles and six in gyms and raids. It can be learned by:

• Magnemite
• Magneton
• Wormadam (Trash Cloak)
• Bronzong
• Magnezone
• Klink
• Klang
• Klinklang

Psywave

This fast attack has a power of three in trainer battles and four in gyms and raids. The following Pokemon can learn Psywave in Pokemon GO:

• Mr. Mine
• Misdreavus
• Lunatone
• Solrock
• Mismagius
• Inkay
• Malamar

Sand Attack

Sand Attack has a power of two in trainer battles and four in gyms and raids. Of the new fast attacks for the GO League, it has the most Pokemon that will be able to learn it. They are:

• Sandshrew
• Sandslash
• Alolan Diglet
• Alolan Dugtrio
• Zizagoon
• Linoone
• Trapinch
• Vibrava
• Flygon
• Cacnea
• Cacturne
• Starly
• Staravia
• Staraptor
• Hippopotas
• Hippowdon
• Lillipup
• Herdier
• Stoutland
• Furfour
• Sandygast
• Palossand

Go Battle League Attack Updates & Availability for the World of Wonders Season

At the start of the new season, the GO Battle League often makes changes to how moves work in battle. This season has five moves that will be tweaked.

• Shadow Bone will have a slight power increase in trainer battles, shifting from 75 power to 80 power.
• Brick Break will have an energy cost increase and will also now be guaranteed to lower the defense of the opponent by one stage.
• Cross Chop will be increased in power from 50 to 55 in trainer battles.
• Aqua Tail will also move from 50 power to 55 power in trainer battles.
• Water Pulse will increase from 70 power to 80 power in trainer battles and will have a decreased energy cost.

The World of Wonders season will also bring some expansions to which Pokemon can learn certain moves.

• Goodra will be able to learn Aqua Tail
• Empoleon will be able to learn Steel Wing
• Feraligatr can learn Shadow Claw
• Gallade can learn Psycho Cut
• Araquanid can learn Water Pulse
• Throh, Sawk, Krookodile, Crabrawler, Crabonimable, Hakamo-o, and Kommo-O will all be able to learn Brick Break
• Diglett, Dugtrio, Graveler, and Golem will be able to learn Mud Shot
• Starmie can learn Psybeam
• Kirlia can now learn Draining Kiss
• Lileep can learn Bullet Seed
• Gastrodon will be able to learn Earthquake

A new season is coming in Pokemon GO, and Niantic just released the first details on what we can expect from the World of Wonders. Per usual, we’ll see some new Pokemon debuts, featured Pokemon for the season, and other surprises throughout the next few months.

When we got the first teaser for the World of Wonders season in Pokemon GO, fans were a bit skeptical given the inclusion of only Kanto Pokemon. However, it looks like the season won’t focus just on Gen 1, with featured Pokemon from across the generations involved in the event. Let’s take a look at what we know so far about the next season in Pokemon GO.

Related: Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event: Dates, Pokemon Debuts, and Bonuses

When Is the World of Wonders Season in Pokemon GO?

The World of Wonders season starts on March 1 and will run through June 1 2024. In other words, we’re basically there already!

Events for the next few months will be a part of this season, as will our community days. There are plenty of exciting changes that will keep the game feeling fresh as the season turns over.

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Special Research Featuring Poipole

The Special Research story for the World of Wonders season in Pokemon GO will feature the Ultra Beast Pokemon, Poipole.

According to Niantic, players will “be able to adventure and bond” with this Pokemon across the season. The new Special Research story will be available starting on March 1 and players can claim it at any point until the season ends on June 1.

Pokemon Debuts in the Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season

In addition to Poipole, we will also see the Pokemon GO debut of several Paldean Pokemon as part of our first event in March, the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event.

The debut Pokemon featured in this event are Charcadet, Armarogue, and Ceruledge. A new Pikachu costume is also coming to Pokemon GO in the form of Pikachu in Cap’s hat.

In addition, new Shadow Pokemon will make their debut in Shadow Raids. We will see Shadow Raikou, Shadow Entei, and Shadow Suicine in Five Star Raids, including the debut of Shiny Suicine, Shiny Raikou, and Shiny Entei.

Paid Season Ticket for Pokemon GO World of Wonders

There will be an optional paid season ticket for the World of Wonders season, which includes Pokemon encounters, a new avatar item, and seasonal Timed Research.

The exact details for the ticket haven’t been announced, but if the image from the news post is any indication, we will see Beedrill, Galarian Slowpoke, and Cacturne as part of the paid ticket. It also looks like the avatar item will be a hat themed after Poipole.

The ticket isn’t yet available in the in-app store or Pokemon GO web store, but will likely be available at the start of the new season on March 1.

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Community Day Dates

Get out your calendars, Pokemon GO fans, because we’ve got our next few Community Day dates! We will have Pokemon GO Community Days on the following days this season:

• March 16
• April 7 (Community Day Classic)
• April 20
• May 19

The featured Pokemon for these Community Day events haven’t yet been revealed, so stay tuned for more details!

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Featured Pokemon in Field Research Encounters

With the changing of the seasons in Pokemon GO, we get an influx of different Pokemon appearing as encounter rewards for Field Research. Field Research tasks for the World of Wonders season in Pokemon GO will lead to encounters with these Pokemon:

• Hisuian Sneasel
• Furfrou
• Goomy
• Sandygast
• Jangmo-O
• Dubwool

Of these, only the first three can currently be Shiny in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Featured Pokemon in Wild Encounters

We’ll also see some turnover in terms of the Pokemon that appear in wild encounters across different areas. There’s a lot to cover here, so let’s break it out by the different areas so you know where to go to hunt for all those Pokemon we haven’t seen in a little while.

Pokemon indicated with an asterisk can’t be Shiny, but all the rest are game for your Shiny hunting goals. Every area has “and more!” listed, which means Niantic is keeping a few Pokemon encounter surprises in store for trainers.

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Featured Pokemon in Eggs

Egg-hatching fans, we’ve got some new options for what will hatch from those eggs during the World of Wonders season. Let’s break it down by the egg distance.

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season Bonuses

Throughout the World of Wonders season in Pokemon GO, trainers will get the following special seasonal bonuses:

• Increased damage for Pokemon participating in raids with friends
• One extra free raid pass per day when spinning photo discs at gyms
• Increased XP for winning One-Star and Three-Star Raids, including Shadow Raids

Looks like this season’s bonuses have a pretty raid-centered theme, so get out there and enjoy your raids if you can.

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Battle League Updates & Schedule

New seasons in Pokemon GO also bring new events in the Pokemon GO Battle League. The new Battle League season begins on March 1 at 1 PM PST.

With the end of the previous season, players will receive end-of-season rewards for the previous season and will have their Battle League Rank reset. Requirements to rank up for this season will be the same as last season.

This season will bring a new schedule for the GO Battle League, as well as new rewards, encounters, and avatar items. It’s so much info, we’re breaking it out into another guide on its own.

During Pokemon Presents, Pokemon GO fans finally got the news about our first event for March 2024. It’s a collaboration celebrating the US launch of the Pokemon Horizons anime, and we’re getting Pokemon debuts!

The Pokemon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event in Pokemon GO will bring us into the new World of Wonders season with some Paldea Pokemon debuts, event bonuses, and a few surprises Niantic has yet to announce.

Related: How to Redeem Codes in the Pokemon GO Web Store

When is the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event?

The Pokemon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event in Pokemon GO will take place from March 6 – March 11 from 10 AM to 8 PM local time.

This date overlaps with the much delayed US release of the Pokemon Horizons series on Netflix, which means fans in the US will get to enjoy the anime for the first time during this event.

All Pokemon Debuts During the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event

Unsurprisingly, the debut Pokemon for this event come from the Paldea region, which is where the Pokemon Horizons anime takes place. Our Pokemon debuts are:

• Charcadet
• Armarouge
• Ceruledge

In addition to these debuts, we’ll also get yet another new Pikachu costume, with Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat making its way to the app. This Pikachu will also know a special new Charged Attack called Volt Tackle.

Featured Wild Encounter Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Event

In addition to the Paldea Pokemon debuts, we’ll see other Paldea Pokemon and a few critters from other gens appearing more frequently in wild encounters. The featured Pokemon from the Pokemon Horizons anime are:

• Scyther
• Nosepass
• Spirgatito
• Fuecoco
• Quaxly
• Pawmi

While Scyther and Nosepass can be Shiny, there still aren’t Shiny versions of the Paldea starters in Pokemon GO.

The Pokemon appearing less often with the “some players might encounter” designation for this event are:

• Pikachu in Cap’s hat
• Alolan Grimer
• Beldum

All of these Pokemon do have Shiny versions in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon Hatching from Eggs During the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event

During the Pokemon Horizons: The Series celebration event, Charcadet will hatch from 2 KM, 3 KM< and 10 KM eggs.

Niantic notes that we can also hatch “the usual Pokemon available in those eggs for the season.” Of course, we don’t yet know what Pokemon will be featured during the World of Wonders season, so that statement is a bit vague as of now.

Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event Bonuses

During the event, Pokemon GO fans will enjoy the following in-game bonuses:

• Double XP for hatching Pokemon
• More frequent Team GO Rocket Balloons

Compared to some events, these aren’t the biggest bonuses, but as a rural player whose only chance for at-home interaction is the Team GO Rocket Balloon that hovers near my house, I am excited.

Raids During the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event

Throughout the Pokemon GO event celebrating Pokemon Horizons: The Series, trainers will encounter the following Pokemon in One-Star Raids:

• Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat
• Rhyhorn
• Rockruff

All Pokemon in One-Star Raids during the event can be Shiny.

As for Three-Star Raids, trainers will see these Pokemon during the event:

• Chansey
• Noctowl
• Metagross

Of these, only Chansey can currently be Shiny in Pokemon GO.

Field Research Encounters for the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Event

Event-themed Field Research tasks will feature as part of the Pokemon Horizons: The Series celebration event in Pokemon GO. These tasks will lead to encounters with several featured Pokemon, including:

• Pikachu in Cap’s hat
• Golduck
• Skarmory
• Rockruff
• Sprigatito
• Fuecoco
• Quaxly

PokeStop Showcases, Pokemon GO Web Store Bundle, and Surprise Encounters for the Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons Celebration Event

In addition to all the featured Pokemon, raids, and more, this event will also include PokeStop Showcases for certain event Pokemon.

Trainers who take a snapshot during the event may also get a “surprise encounter” featuring characters and Pokemon from the anime, including our new protagonists Liko and Roy.

Finally, fans can purchase a special Ultra Legend Box from the Pokemon GO Web Store during the event. For a whopping $14.99 USD, trainers can get three Remote Raid passes, ten Premium Battle Passes, and ten incubators. This bundle doesn’t appear to be available in the in-app store.

Fans of the Pokemon franchise know that Pokemon Day is a major event. On February 27 of every year, we celebrate all things Pokemon, and that typically includes some big announcements for what’s to come for the year ahead.

As Pokemon Day 2024 gets closer, the Pokemon Company has begun sharing some of their plans for this annual celebration of all things Pokemon. From celebrations in person and online to exclusive merch and announcements, Pokemon Day is already looking like the jam-packed Pokemon celebration we all anticipate.

Related: Pokémon Fans Are Convinced Black & White Remakes Are Imminent Following Teasers

Pokemon Day 2024 Pokemon Presents

The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed there will be a Pokemon Presents on February 27, 2024 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.

The Pokemon Presents will air on the official Pokemon YouTube channel and feature “exciting Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day 2024.” This is the big announcement Pokemon fans have been eagerly looking forward to, and we expect to hear about what’s next in video games, trading cards, and more.

Pokemon Day 2024 Live Events and Celebrations

As we learn more about all the ways Pokemon fans can celebrate the franchise in real life, we’ll update this section with all the info you need to take part.

New York City Celebrations for Pokemon Day

The Pokemon Company has announced that the Empire State Building in New York City will be lit up in Pokemon colors on Pokemon Day 2024 to celebrate the day and get fans hyped for Pokemon Horizons to launch on March 7.

Some fans have taken this as confirmation that we’re getting Unova remakes this year, but either way, it’ll be fun to see some Pokemon colors in NYC.

Play Pokemon! Event Celebrations

Participating Play! Pokemon stores across the U.S. will be hosting Pokemon Day celebrations on February 27. The exact events vary slightly by location, but will likely include gathering with other Pokemon fans to play the Trading Card Game, Pokemon GO, and Pokemon video games.

There will also be some promo item giveaways such as Pikachu Moods figures, TCG merchandise, and other fun Pokemon treats. You can check if there’s a participating store near you at the Event Locator from the Pokemon Website.

Virtual Celebrations for Pokemon Day 2024

So far, we haven’t had any major news about how Pokemon fans can celebrate the day online, unless you count attending the Pokemon Presents presentation.

However, the Pokemon social media channels have been full of little reminders that Pokemon Day is coming. This includes a series of Pokemon-inspired art that is being posted every day this week, in the lead-up to Pokemon Day next week.

You can follow along with this countdown art series, which includes images inspired by various Pokemon properties like Pokemon EX Masters, Pokemon Unite, and the Pokemon Horizons anime, on X.

Pokemon Day 2024 Pokemon GO Events

We all know Pokemon GO loves its events, so there’s bound to be some options for trainers to celebrate Pokemon Day 2024 in the app.

In conjunction with the lighting of the Empire State Building, Pokemon GO fans in New York City will enjoy a local in-game event to celebrate Pokemon Day 2024. This will include special Timed Research tasks that lead to rewards including, of course, a special Pikachu in a party hat. There will also be event-themed PokeStops near the Empire State Building throughout the day on February 27.

We don’t yet know if and how Pokemon GO fans outside New York will be invited to celebrate, but we’ll keep you updated when we find out more.

On February 26, Niantic released a teaser trailer for the upcoming World of Wonders season, which starts on March 1. Very few details were included, so we may expect to hear more about the upcoming season during Pokemon Presents. Whether this will include anything exciting for the day of, we don’t yet know.

Pokemon Day 2024 Exclusive Trading Card

Is it really a Pokemon celebration without trading cards? Celebrating Pokemon Day 2024 will yet again include an exclusive Pokemon card for fans to collect.

Pokemon fans who shop online at The Pokemon Center starting on February 23 2024 will receive a special Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Ceruledge card with a Pokemon Day 2024 stamp. This is a gift with purchase and will be available through March 23 or (more likely) until supplies last. To receive the card, you will need to enter the code pday2024 at checkout.

The Pokemon Day 2024 promo card is also available at select retailers, such as GameStop, BestBuy, etc. The Pokemon Company doesn’t appear to have released an official list of participating retailer, so check in with the stores near you to see if they’re carrying the card.

Pokemon Day 2024 Celebrations in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will celebrate Pokemon by featuring our favorite critters that are shaped like PokeBalls in mass outbreaks across Paldea.

Voltorb, Foongus, and Hisuian Voltorb mass outbreaks started on February 22 and will continue through 4 PM PST on Pokemon Day 2024. Hisuian Voltorb doesn’t typically appear in the game, so it’s a good chance to log in and grab something you can’t normally get.

Pokemon Day 2024 Announcements

Of course, the big thing many fans look forward to with Pokemon Day each year is the announcement of upcoming Pokemon video games and what’s next for other aspects of the franchise like the anime and trading card game.

While many theories about what’s coming next for the video game series abound, The Pokemon Company has yet to confirm any rumors of what we’ll hear during the Pokemon Presents on February 27.

Many Pokemon Go fans naturally expected an announcement from Niantic as the Sinnoh Tour ends and Pokemon Day approaches. However, the new teaser about the upcoming World of Wonders season has many fans confused.

This morning, the Pokemon Go app pinged us all with an update about the World of Wonders season. To say the update was brief is a bit of an understatement, since the news bulletin regarding the new season is two short sentences: “It’s a wonderful world. Let’s rediscover it together.” This coincided with a tweet from @PokemonGO on X with a short teaser about the new season, and fans have some questions.

Related: How to Redeem Codes in the Pokemon GO Web Store

World of Wonders Might Be Kanto-Themed Based on Teaser

In their post to X, Pokemon Go shared a short trailer for the upcoming World of Wonders season, which includes familiar Gen 1 Pokemon such as Nidoran and Butterfree.

Given that the most recent season was themed around the Sinnoh region, many Pokemon fans undoubtedly expected future seasons to keep moving forward through the generations. That has us all feeling a bit surprised to see these original Pokemon from the Kanto region in the World of Wonders season preview.

While some fans are enthusiastic about what a new season could bring, others are a bit concerned about the apparent theme. “I hope it’s not three months of only Kanto Pokemon” says one fan, while another jokes “Nidoran and Pidgey community day incoming.”

The new season is set to begin on March 1, so we won’t be waiting too long for additional details about what’s in store. As much as we love the original 151, many early Pokemon Go fans still have memories of just how many Pidgey were around in the early days, and I’m not sure anyone wants (or needs) to revisit that experience.

Given that this is just a short preview and no other details have been released, there could well be some surprises in store for the upcoming Pokemon Go World of Wonders season even with the familiar characters in this brief sneak peek. The mysterious purple energy that appears in the sky suggests there’s a bit more here than initially meets the eye.

With Pokemon Day on the horizon and the start of the World of Wonders season so close, we’ll likely learn more in the days to come. Until then, let’s all cross our fingers for something a little more exciting than three million Pidgeys to send to the professor like the old days.

One day ahead of the Global Pokemon Go Tour Sinnoh, fans got a notification announcing “a gift for you!” in the app. With anticipation high for the tour itself, fans were eager to see what this exciting new freebie might be.

And then we all opened our notification and immediate collective disappointment ensued. Fans are underwhelmed with the latest free offering from Niantic, and as always, we’re ready to have a laugh about it. No, it’s not a single potion and Poke Ball like that daily free gift tends to be, but it’s honestly pretty close.

Related: How to Unlock Ghost in the Machine Rotom Research in Pokemon Go

Fans Thrilled to Get One Whole Silver Pinap Berry and An Entire Rare Candy

With so much of Pokemon GO being paid access these days, we’re not saying no to more free stuff in the game. That said, many fans were less than impressed with this latest offering, which consists of a Silver Pinap Berry and a single Rare Candy.

The /PokemonGO Reddit has quite a few posts like this one from Sistermon, joking about just how generous this latest free gift has been.

“Wow, a whole rare candy!” says one response, as if they can’t quite get over the shock of something so valuable being offered up for free. And while we’re never going to say no to Rare Candy, this one is a little bit small compared with other gifts that require codes to redeem.

Some folks in the PoGO Reddit are saying it’s not worth the trouble it takes to redeem codes in Pokemon GO these days, now that the app doesn’t reliably support code redemption. That said, if you’re like me and can’t say no to a free thing, you can redeem the code GOTOURBONUS in the Pokemon GO web store and get your very own single rare candy and silver Pinap berry.

Admittedly, this gift does seem a little bit of an odd fit when the notification comes with the tagline “just in time for Pokemon GO Tour Sinnoh-Global!” There are many things I’d consider helpful in preparing for the weekend-long event with all its raids and wild Pokemon to catch, but I wouldn’t exactly say Pinap Berries and Rare Candy are high on the list. Some Ultra Balls, maybe? A free incubator or two to hatch all those Sinnoh eggs?

Of course, it’s (mostly) in good fun to laugh at Niantic’s idea of an exciting free gift for players, as free stuff is still free stuff, and we will probably use that silver pinap berry during the Go Tour Global event. Even so, fans are definitely hoping the rest of Pokemon GO Sinnoh Tour Global weekend has more exciting things in store.

Players used to have two options to redeem codes in Pokemon GO, but Niantic recently announced that in-app code redemption is no longer supported for Android users. But don’t worry, trainers, it’s still possible to redeem codes to get free promotional items via the Pokemon GO web store.

Each month, there are a handful of free goodies that trainers can redeem for Pokemon GO, from avatar items to special research. However, the recent changes to how codes can be redeemed have made this a little more confusing for players. Let’s review how to redeem codes in the Pokemon GO web store so you never miss a freebie.

Related: All Pokémon Go promo codes (February 2024)

How to Redeem Codes in Pokemon GO

Once upon a time, players could redeem codes directly in the “Shop” section of the Pokemon GO app. Niantic has officially announced they’re removing this feature for Android users, but it seems like they may be moving away from this option altogether.

In the last few weeks, I’ve consistently been unable to enter codes in the in-app store even on my iPhone, which means I had to hop over to the Pokemon GO web store to get ahold of that Ghost in the Machine Rotom Phone research.

So, it seems like the most reliable way to redeem codes in Pokemon GO moving forward will be the Web Store. If you’re new to doing things this way, let’s go over how to get it done.

How to Redeem Codes in the Pokemon GO Web Store

While it’s a bit of a pain not to be able to redeem codes in the app, using the Pokemon GO web store is fairly straightforward.

First things first, you’ll want to head over to the Pokemon GO web store in a browser. I like to do it from my computer, but you should be able to use the browser on your phone if you’re out and about.

Once you’re there, you should see the words “Offer Redemption” at the top righthand of the website banner. If you’re on mobile, you’ll need to hit the three horizontal lines next to “Sign In,” which will pull the Offer Redemption option.

From here, you’ll need to sign in to your Pokemon GO account if you haven’t already. This may be the trickiest part of the process if you don’t remember your account info, so we’ll walk you through how to locate that info in the next section.

Once you’re logged in, the process is fairly simple. On the Offer Redemption screen, you’ll see your trainer information and an empty text box labeled “Enter Offer Code.” Type in the code you’re trying to redeem and hit “apply.”

You will get a confirmation that the redemption was successful, and the item or research path should automatically appear in your Pokemon GO game the next time you log in. My phone usually pings with a notification right away confirming that I redeemed a code.

How to Locate Your Account Info in Pokemon GO

What if you don’t remember which account your Pokemon GO game is linked to? We’ve all been there, but luckily you can check this in your app. To find your account info, open up the Pokemon GO app and click on the PokeBall icon in the middle of your screen to open the menu.

On the top right, you should see a little gear icon and the word “Settings.” Click on this, and you’ll see a variety of gameplay options and information.

The second menu will have a section labeled “Account,” which is what we’re looking for. When you click on this, you’ll be able to see your username and any linked accounts that you have used to log in to Pokemon GO.

This should let you know whether you connected to the app via Google (and which email you used), Apple, Facebook, or the Pokemon Trainer Club. These are the same options you’ll use to log in to the Pokemon GO web store, so simply click the same option to log in and you should be able to redeem codes for free goodies in the app.

Players at the Los Angeles event for Pokemon Go Tour Sinnoh had a mystery to solve, unlocking the code for a special Ghost in the Machine research path. Now that the code has been revealed, players around the world can catch Rotom in Pokemon Go for the first time.

The Ghost in the Machine Special Research unlocked during the LA Sinnoh Tour allows players to catch Rotom’s Normal Form in Pokemon Go. And yes, that includes Shiny Rotom. We’ve got a few days to unlock the code and complete the research to catch Rotom.

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What is the Ghost in the Machine Special Research?

The Ghost in the Machine Special Research debuted as part of the Los Angeles Sinnoh Tour event, but is now available globally from February 16 through February 25 2024. This is a timed research, meaning you will no longer be able to complete it or catch Rotom in Pokemon Go after this research ends, at least for now.

Ghost in the Machine is a relatively short research path with just one task, leading to an encounter with Rotom Normal Form in Pokemon Go. The research is free but must be unlocked with a special code that was revealed during the LA event.

How to Redeem the Ghost in the Machine Special Research Code

To unlock the special research and catch Rotom, players must redeem the special code on the Pokemon GO Web Store offer redemption page. The code for Ghost in the Machine is: 0HY0UF0UNDM3

Before you can redeem the code, you’ll need to log in to the Web Store with your Pokemon Go account, so be sure to have that information handy. Once you’re there, simply type the code into the redemption area and hit “Apply.”

This will automatically add the Special Research to your account, and you should hear your Pokemon Go app ding with a notification right away. Head to the Events tab in your research menu and you should see the Ghost in the Machine Special Research tasks on your list.

Ghost in the Machine Tasks For An Encounter with Rotom

Unlike some event research tasks, the Global Unlock for Ghost in the Machine is just one task, which players have about six days to complete. To get some XP, Stardust, and an encounter with Rotom, you will need to catch 30 Pokemon from the Sinnoh region.

Since Sinnoh Pokemon will be the focus of the Pokemon Go Tour Sinnoh Global event on February 24 and 25, this shouldn’t be too challenging for players to complete. Once you tick off this task, you’ll get an encounter with Rotom and a chance to catch it. While the chances aren’t boosted, you could encounter a Shiny Rotom if you’re lucky.

If there’s one thing Pokemon Go players love, it’s hunting for Shiny Pokemon. The latest paid research released with Pokemon Go Sinnoh Tour includes a guaranteed Shiny Shaymin once you complete the entire research path.

Along with the start of the Road to Sinnoh event in Pokemon Go, trainers have the option to add on a paid ticket for Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude. This paid research offers a variety of rewards, including that coveted encounter with Shiny Shaymin. But is it actually worth the price?

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Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude Ticket Dates & Price

The Glimmers of Gratitude research ticket is available starting on February 19 2024 and will end on February 25, 2024 at 8 PM local time. The end date for ticket sales aligns with the end of Pokemon Go Tour Sinnoh Global.

A ticket for the paid Masterwork Research costs $4.99 USD or local equivalent and can be purchased or gifted through the Pokemon Go in-app store.

In the past, Masterwork Research tasks for Pokemon Go did not expire, unlike many other paid research tasks. However, it is currently unclear if this will remain true for the Glimmers of Gratitude research path.

As of now, the Pokemon Go in-app store states “Timed Research will expire at the end time listed above” for the Glimmers of Gratitude ticket. This makes it seem as if players will only have a week to complete the tasks, which would be a departure from previous Masterwork Research tasks. This is likely a holdover from other, similar ticketed research events, as Masterwork Research is intended to have no time limit.

Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude Rewards

As you complete the tasks for the Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude, you’ll get the following rewards:

• 10 Candies for: Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and Shaymin
• 10,548 XP and 9,840 Stardust
• Trainers Above Level 31 receive 2 Rare Candy XL and 3 Rare Candies, while trainers at Level 30 or below receive 5 Rare Candies
• 60 Ultra Balls
• 3 Rocket Radars
• 1 Lure Module, 1 Mossy Lure Module, and 1 Glacial Lure Module
• 2 Incense
• An encounter with Shiny Shaymin
• Niantic also adds an “and more” to the end of the rewards description, meaning there may be some other bonuses not listed here

This is a pretty decent haul as far as rewards go, particularly given the guaranteed encounter with a Shiny Pokemon. However, in order to actually reap all of these rewards, players will need to be able to finish all of the research tasks.

Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude Tasks

So, how feasible is it that you’ll be able to work your way through the research tasks and get all of the rewards for the paid Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude? This research focuses heavily on catching a ton of Pokemon, so if you’re not planning to be somewhere with lots of PokeStops and wild encounters, it’s going to be a tough ask.

The first set of tasks for Glimmers of Gratitude include:

• Catch 492 Pokemon from the Kanto region
• Catch 492 Pokemon from the Johto region
• Catch 492 Pokemon from the Hoenn region
• Catch 492 Pokemon from the Sinnoh region

This set of tasks will earn you the candies for Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Frankly, this doesn’t seem like a very even match between ask and reward, and going on this alone I’d personally be hesitant to buy the paid ticket since I live in a rural area without a ton of wild encounters.

If you enjoy having something to work towards over a longer period of time or plan to go hard during the Sinnoh Tour Global, it may well be worth your while. However, it would take a long time for anyone who isn’t frequently in locations with plenty of PokeStops and wild Pokemon, so that’s something to consider when debating the ticket purchase.

The second set of tasks are:

• Catch 10 Grass-Type Pokemon
• Catch a Pokemon 5 days in a row
• Catch a Pokemon on 15 different days

These are a bit more manageable but again will take some time and consistent Pokemon Go play to achieve. If you’re someone who opens the app daily and has Pokemon nearby to catch, these tasks should be doable and will lead you to the second set of rewards.

Details for the third-seventh set of tasks are not yet available as players work their way through catching hundreds of Pokemon from every region to unlock what’s next. We’ll update when we know more.

It’s safe to say that if this research does expire as the in-app store currently suggests, it will not be worth the price. However, if it turns out to follow the pattern of previous Pokemon Go Masterwork Research with no time limit on completing the tasks, it would be a better proposition for players who’d like to earn the rewards over time and eventually get their hands on an adorable Shiny Shaymin.