Pokemon Go celebrates its second birthday with a special pikachu

The phenomenally popular mobile game of Niantic Pokemon Go celebrates its second birthday this month, and the developer commemorates the event in many ways. First, the Pikachu series mascot and its pre-evolved form, Pichu, will appear much more frequently from July 6 to 31, and players will even have the chance to catch a special version of the electric mouse. for a limited time

the rest of July, a "summer style" Pikachu will also appear in nature. Like the various Pikachu wearing a hat that were available at certain events in the game, this Pikachu only differs in appearance, sporting a straw hat and sunglbades. In addition, players with a Pikachu Fan Gold Medal will be able to purchase special items for their avatar, including a Pikachu t-shirt and ears.

Finally, Niantic revealed that the legendary Pokemon Celebi will soon make its debut in Pokemon Go. As was the case with Mew, Celebi will be the subject of a new quest for special search. The developer has not announced when the Celebi Special Research quest will begin, noting only that it will be available "in the near future". You can find out more about Pokemon Go's second anniversary celebration on the game's official website.

In the meantime, players will soon have another chance to capture the legendary Articuno bird. As a reward for having accomplished enough global challenges at the last edition of the Safari Zone in Dortmund, Articuno returns to the Raid Battles for a very limited time this Saturday, July 7th. Pokémon will only be available for a period of three hours. players will have a chance to meet its brilliant form.

The next day, July 8, Niantic will host the next Pokemon Go Community Day. Featured Pokémon of the Month is Squirtle; the clbadic starter will appear much more frequently throughout the duration of the event, and players who complete the tasks of Field Research will have a chance to find a special Squirtle wearing sunglbades. Any Wartortle that evolves prior to the Community Day event will also learn the mighty Hyrdo Cannon water attack.