For a limited time, you can get several bonuses when you work together with your friends in Pokémon GO. From February 8 at 1:00 p.m. PST through February 11 at 1:00 p.m. PST, your Friendship level with another Trainer will increase twice as fast as normal. Plus, you’ll earn double the usual Candy when you make trades. And trades will require half as much Stardust as they normally would. The official announcement from the development team at Niantic is as follows:
Make new friends during this special weekend!
Trainers,
Friendships are special, and this weekend, they’ll provide extra bonuses! Be sure to make a new friend this weekend, and treat your current friends with some special Gift and trading bonuses! Check out the details below:
Date + Time
- Feb. 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST to Feb. 11, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8)
Bonuses
- Friendship increases twice as fast all weekend!
- Double Candy received for each trade!
- Trades need only half the regular amount of Stardust!
Celebrate the joys of friendship during this special event. Stay safe, and happy exploring!
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog and @PokemonGoApp
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