Pokémon GO Celebrates Junino Festival with Its Arraiá and Events

Pokémon Go is set to host Arraia do Pokémon GO, a special in-game event exclusively for players in Brazil. Taking place from June 23 to June 29, the event celebrates the Junino Party, a significant Brazilian cultural festival characterized by regional variations, traditional foods, music, bonfires, and unique competitions, such as those seen at the Parintins Folkloric Festival. During Arraia do Pokémon GO, Brazilian trainers will have the exclusive opportunity to obtain a Water-type Tauros from Paldea, distinguished by a unique Junino Party-themed background. This special variant of Tauros can be acquired by completing field research, group challenges, or a dedicated event-themed mission. This Pokémon will only be available within Brazil during the event, and its special background will vanish once the festivities end. The event will also see the return of Snorlax wearing a cowboy hat, with an increased probability of encountering its shiny form. The in-game map will be enhanced with fireworks and colorful decorations characteristic of the Junino festival. To further immerse players in the celebration, event bonuses will offer greater chances of encountering "love apples" (a traditional Junino food item) when using mossy modules.

For more information, players are encouraged to access the official Pokémon Go blog and follow the game's official social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, Bluesky, and X (formerly Twitter). Pokémon Go is a free-to-play game available for download on Google Play and the App Store. Niantic, Inc. leads in augmented reality products and platforms, inspiring exploration and connection. The company's products, including Ingress, Pokémon Go, and Pikmin Bloom, engage millions of players worldwide. Niantic's Lightship platform offers APIs and cross-platform tools that simplify AR development for mobile devices. For further details, visit the Niantic website and follow NianticLabs on X (formerly Twitter). Pokémon Go is a free-to-play game available on smartphones that encourages players to explore the real world to capture, battle, and train virtual Pokémon that appear over real-world locations. Players can join Team Instinct, Team Valor, or Team Mystic, and compete with friends or other trainers globally in friendly battles. The game's motto is "Gotta Catch Em All."

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