Pokémon GO Fashion Week 2023: Catch Stylish Costumed Pokémon and Debut of Shiny Gothita
Attention, Trainers! Gear up for a fabulous journey in Pokémon GO, as Fashion Week 2023 is about to make a glamorous entrance. This year's event is not just about catching Pokémon – it's a full-blown fashion extravaganza, complete with stylishly costumed Pokémon and the grand debut of Shiny Gothita! Mark your calendars: this sartorial spectacle runs from Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
New Costumed Pokémon: A Fashionable Debut
Get your Poké Balls ready for some of the most fashionable Pokémon out there! Dragonite, Wooper, and Quagsire are donning their best outfits to strut their stuff in the Pokémon world. Remember, evolving your stylish Wooper with 50 Wooper Candy will get you a Quagsire, also in a fabulous costume.
Past Encounters: Fashion Flashbacks
For those who may have missed out last year, past Fashion Weeks are making a comeback. This means more chances to catch your favorite costumed Pokémon from previous events!
Event Bonuses: Sweet Rewards Await
Fashion Week brings more than just style; it's loaded with bonuses:
- Shop till you drop with select avatar items on sale.
- Double the Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Trainers level 31 and up have increased chances for Candy XL on successful catches.
Wild Encounters: Shiny and Stylish
Keep an eye out for Pokémon like Pikachu with summer flair, Diglett, Wooper, Croagunk, Gothita, Frillish, Furfrou, and Mareanie appearing more frequently in the wild. And yes, you might just encounter a Shiny Gothita!
Raids: A Star-Studded Lineup
The raid scene is buzzing with stylish Pokémon:
- One-Star Raids feature Diglett, Wooper, Sneasel, and Furfrou in fashionable attire.
- In Three-Star Raids, look out for Butterfree, Dragonite, Kirlia, and Absol, all dressed to impress.
Egg-citing Hatches: Fashionable Finds
5 km Eggs are getting a stylish update with Pokémon like Pichu, Wooper, Smoochum, Shinx, and Gothita. Shiny hunters, keep an eye out for that rare Shiny Gothita hatch!
Field Research: Stylish Tasks, Stylish Rewards
Complete Fashion Week–themed Field Research tasks for encounters with Pokémon in their fashion-forward costumes. Butterfree, Diglett, Wooper, Kirlia, Shinx, and Blitzle are all dressed up and waiting!
For just $2, or the equivalent in your local currency, you can access Fashion Week–themed Timed Research. Complete tasks for encounters with various costumed Pokémon and score two Premium Battle Passes!
Collection Challenge: Catch in Style
Complete the Fashion Week Collection Challenge for an encounter with Dragonite in its fashionable costume, along with XP and Stardust rewards.
New Avatar Items: Dress to Impress
Upgrade your avatar's wardrobe with items like the Gothitelle Top, Pants, Shoes, Reuniclus Top, Boots, and more stylish denim options.
PokéStop Showcases: A Spot for Style
During Fashion Week, certain PokéStops will showcase special encounters with Gothita or Mareanie. Keep an eye out!
Trainers, what are your thoughts on this fashion-forward event in Pokémon GO? Which stylish Pokémon are you most excited to catch? Let me know in the comments or reach out @Suttledge on Threads.