Pokémon GO Friendship Day Event: Niantic is removing Global Challenge

[ Update ] Pokémon GO game developer Niantic is making some changes for the Friendship Day Event scheduled for this Saturday, April 24. The developer announced on Twitter that they are removing the Global Challenge. Instead, they are increasing the reward for completing the collection challenge from 100,000 XP to 175,000 XP.

The Pokémon GO Friendship Day Event takes place on Saturday, April 24, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM [local time]. The event features several Grass-type Pokémon, and they will spawn more frequently in the wild during the event time frame.

In addition, Niantic is featuring one of the rare Grass-type Pokémon Sewaddle to catch during the event. So look out for it.

It’s a friendship-themed event, so the chance of getting a Lucky Pokémon while trading with a friend is boosted. To make the trade more accessible, Niantic has increased the minimum required distance between friends for a trade to 40 km. The increased chances of getting a Lucky Pokémon and minimum trade distance of 40 km will stay active from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the event day.

Above all, you’ll get triple the usual amount of stardust for catching a Pokémon (3x Catch Stardust). Also, The Incense and Lure used during the event time will stay active for three hours. For more information regarding the event, featured Pokémon, challenges, and other bonuses, read our previously posted and updated article on the Pokémon GO Friendship Day Event.

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