You can tune in to the official 2023 Pokémon GO World Championships livestream on Day 1 or Day 2 to get a code for exclusive Timed Research in Pokémon GO starting August 11

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Get codes for exclusive Timed Research during the 2023 Pokémon GO World Championships Twitch broadcast

Get codes for exclusive Timed Research during the 2023 Pokémon GO World Championships Twitch broadcast

Trainers,

We’re celebrating this year’s Pokémon GO World Championships with some exclusive treats for those who tune in to our Twitch live stream!

Timed Research codes via the Pokémon GO Twitch live stream

In addition to all the festivities planned in Pokémon GO and going on live at Yokohama, we’re excited to share that Trainers will have the chance to receive two exclusive Timed Research codes when they watch 30 minutes of the Pokémon GO Twitch live stream during the Pokémon GO World Championships!

Day 1: Great League Greatness Timed Research

Trainers who redeem Day 1’s live stream code will get exclusive Timed Research focused on battling basics.* Reward encounters include Pokémon that’ll make a worthy Great League team!

Trainers will get to choose between the following reward encounters.

Team Option 1
Skarmory
Vigoroth
Swampert
Team Option 2
Trevenant
Noctowl
Lanturn
Team Option 3
Azumarill
Umbreon
Mandibuzz
Additional Rewards
8,000 Stardust
1× Premium Battle Pass
1× Star Piece
And More!
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
*These codes will be valid through August 20, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. UTC. Only one of each of the Timed Research codes can be claimed per account.

Day 2: DancingRob’s Champion Timed Research

Trainers who redeem Day 2’s live stream code will get exclusive Timed Research that honors the 2022 Pokémon GO Master’s Division World Champion, DancingRob, and one of the key Pokémon that helped him become a champ!*

Trainers will have a chance to obtain the following rewards.

Galarian Stunfisk
Elite Charged TM
And More!
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
*These codes will be valid through August 20, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. UTC. Only one of each of the Timed Research codes can be claimed per account.

How to obtain and redeem a code

1. Follow the Pokémon GO Twitch channel

Make sure you’re following the official Pokémon GO Twitch channel so you’ll get a notification when the broadcast begins.

Follow the link below to our channel.
https://www.twitch.tv/pokemongo

2. Watch the Pokémon GO World Championships live stream on Day 1 or Day 2

The Pokémon GO Twitch live stream dates are as follows.

  • Friday, August 11, 2023, starting at 12:00 a.m. UTC and running until the end of the day’s rebroadcast.
  • Saturday, August 12, 2023, starting at 12:00 a.m. UTC and running until the end of the day’s rebroadcast.

Rebroadcasts will occur throughout the weekend, outside of the above-listed live show times. If you miss the live broadcast, you can still follow the below steps during a rebroadcast to get a code.

3. Locate the giveaway panel

During the live stream, there will be a panel below the Twitch stream window on the Pokémon GO Twitch channel.

4. Share your Twitch ID

Click “Share Twitch ID” to join and have your watch time tracked.

5. Watch for 30 minutes

A timer will appear that tracks your watch time. Minimizing the stream will pause your timer. Please note that refreshing or closing the stream may reset your timer.

6. Claim your code

After you watch for 30 minutes, a button will appear labeled “Claim Your Code.” Click the button to reveal your code!*

7. Redeem your Code

Click on the revealed code to copy it to your clipboard. You can use the direct link under the code to go to the Redeem Offer Codes page.

Having trouble? Please refer to this article to learn more about redeeming codes.

*These codes will be valid through August 20, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. UTC. Only one of each of the Timed Research can be claimed per account.

There’s more to celebrate!

That’s not all we have planned to celebrate the Pokémon GO World Championships!

  • Enjoy a global celebration event in Pokémon GO!
  • The 2023 Worlds Tee (Yellow) will be available globally via a code shared during the Pokémon GO World Championships live stream. You can also get the code when it’s distributed via official Pokémon GO social media channels shortly after the stream. The code will be valid through August 20, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. UTC.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog

Celebrate the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Pokémon GO!

Celebrate the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Pokémon GO!
The Pokémon GO World Championships
Celebration Event in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO is headed to the 2023 Pokémon World Championships!

Crowning a World Champion!

The 2023 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 11 to 13, 2023, in Yokohama, Japan.

The top qualifying Pokémon GO players from around the globe will compete to determine who will be crowned the 2023 Pokémon GO World Champion!

Among other prizes, the Pokémon GO World Champion will receive an in-game World Champion 2023 outfit and pose!

Tune in to watch live!

Tune in and watch all the action beginning at 12:00 a.m. UTC each day!

English Stream:

Japanese Stream:
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/wcs_event/2023/ja/howtowatch/

Avatar Items to celebrate

Keep your eyes on the broadcast—we’ll display a code for the following T-shirt for your avatar!

  • 2023 Worlds Tee (Yellow): Available globally via a code shared during the World Championships Stream on the first day of the competition.

The following item will be available beginning on August 11, 2023.

  • 2023 Worlds Tee (Gray): Available globally in the in-app shop at no cost.

A 2023 Pokémon World Championships Celebration in Pokémon GO!

Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon GO is celebrating the 2023 Pokémon World Championships and all things GO Battle League!

Pokémon debuts

Passimian, the Teamwork Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

Passimian
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
World Championships 2023 Pikachu
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

Battle Icon
The maximum number of sets you can play per day in the GO Battle League will go up from 5 to 10.
Battle Icon
Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

Research Icon - BlackTimed Research

World Championships–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research tasks to earn an Elite Fast TM, an encounter with a World Championships 2023 Pikachu, and more!

World Championships 2023 Pikachu
Elite Fast TM

Wild Encounter - BlackWild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Scraggy—if you’re lucky!

Machop
Machop
Chinchou
Chinchou
Wooper
Wooper
mudkip
Sableye
Meditite - Shiny On
Meditite
Spheal - Shiny Icon On
Spheal
Drilbur
Drilbur
Scraggy
Bunnelby
Wooloo
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Onix
Onix
Lickitung
Lickitung
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raid Icon - BlackRaids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

one-star eggOne-Star Raids
World Championships 2023 Pikachu
Alolan Sandshrew
Gligar
Gligar
Scraggy
Scraggy
three-star eggThree-Star Raids
Skarmory
Skarmory
Galarian Stunfisk
Galarian Stunfisk
Passimian
Passimian
five-star eggsFive-Star Raids
Cresselia
Cresselia
mega-raid eggMega Raids
Mega Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Research Icon - BlackField Research task encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!

World Championships 2023 Pikachu
World Championships 2023 Pikachu
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew
Seel
Magikarp
Magikarp
PGO_Icon_263_Zigzagoon_FRM1_SHY
Galarian Zigzagoon
Spheal
Spheal
Passimian
Passimian
Wimpod
Wimpod
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attacks

Alolan Sandslash
Evolve Alolan Sandshrew during the event to get an Alolan Sandslash that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Machamp
Evolve Machoke during the event to get a Machamp that knows the Charged Attack Payback.
Dewgong
Evolve a Seel during the event to get a Dewgong that knows the Fast Attack Ice Shard and the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Walrein
Evolve Sealeo during the event to get a Walrein that knows the Fast Attack Powder Snow and the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Obstagoon
Evolve Galarian Linoone during the event to get an Obstagoon that knows the Charged Attack Obstruct.

Avatar Items

The following items will be available beginning on August 11, 2023.

  • 2023 Worlds Jersey
  • 2023 Worlds Jacket

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog