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Pokémon Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Various In-Game Events

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2021 @ 9:04 a.m. PST

Several events celebrating 25 years of Pokémon will take place in current, popular games across the franchise.

Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and even Mewtwo are appearing in Legendary Raid Battles as part of a Kanto-region-themed celebration event in Pokémon GO.

In the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, a special Max Raid Battle event featuring Gigantamax Pikachu is under way.

In Pokémon Masters EX from February 25 to March 17, Galar region Champion Leon and his partner Pokémon Charizard are making an appearance.

And players who log in to the Pokémon Café Mix game February 25 through February 28 will receive 2,500 golden acorns during a special promotion.

Finally, tomorrow (February 27) is Pokémon Day!

Be sure to tune-in to the Pokémon Day virtual concert featuring Post Malone starting at 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST. Fans can watch for free on the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch channels, and on Pokémon's 25th anniversary website.

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