Pokemon GO Party Up! Event: Date and Time, Master Ball, Encounters, and More

No longer will your Pokemon be the only ones in a party.

Pokemon GO Party Up Event
Image via Pokemon GO Live

Pokemon GO is continuing to celebrate its Party Play feature by hosting the Party Up! event. This event is packed to the brim with research, a plethora of great Pokemon to catch, and a second chance at the Master Ball. It’s not an event that you want to miss.

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Pokemon GO Party Up! All Event Details

Niantic has announced their latest event in Pokemon GO, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best in recent times. With the Paldean starters, a Master Ball opportunity, shiny opportunities, and more, make sure that you mark the date down, and grab a few friends, so that you do not miss out and can get the party started!

Event Date and Time

The Party Up! event in Pokemon GO will begin on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and end on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Wild Encounters

Trainers will be able to encounter the following wild Pokemon for the duration of the event.

PokemonShiny
Gothita
Solosis
Morelull
Sprigatito
Fuecoco
Quaxly
Lechonk
Nymble
Pawmi
Smoliv
Tadbulb
Information via Pokemon GO Live

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokemon will be able to be encountered by obtaining Field Research Tasks when spinning PokeStops and then completing them when the event is active.

PokemonShiny
Hisuian Growlithe
Wurmple wearing a party hat
Nosepass
Gothita
Solosis
Sprigatito
Fuecoco
Quaxly
Information via Pokemon GO Live

Event Raid Pokemon

The following Pokemon will be able to be encountered during Raids for the duration of the event.

PokemonRaid TypeShiny
Hisuian GrowlitheOne Star Raid Pokemon GO One-Star Raid
NosepassOne Star Raid Pokemon GO One-Star Raid
DwebbleOne Star Raid Pokemon GO One-Star Raid
KlinkOne Star Raid Pokemon GO One-Star Raid
LechonkOne Star Raid Pokemon GO One-Star Raid
RhydonThree Star Raid Pokemon GO Three-Star Raid
PelipperThree Star Raid Pokemon GO Three-Star Raid
GardevoirThree Star Raid Pokemon GO Three-Star Raid
BombirdierThree Star Raid Pokemon GO Three-Star Raid
TerrakionFive Star Raid Pokemon GO Five-Star Raid
Mega KangaskhanMega Raid Pokemon GO Mega Raid
Information via Pokemon GO Live

Timed Research

The Timed Research during the Pokemon GO Party Up! event specifically requires that players work together in Party Play to complete research tasks and potentially receive the following rewards.

  • Charged TM
  • Lucky Egg
  • Premium Raid Pass
  • Hisuian Growlithe encounters
  • Wurmple wearing a party hat encounters
  • …and more

Special Research: Master Ball

If you were unable to complete the Master Ball research that was available this season, you will have a second chance at obtaining one during the event. Players who failed to complete the previous research will have the option to purchase the Special Research: Master Ball during the event period. As it is special research, you will be able to take your time to complete the requirements.

Event Bonuses

The following Event Bonuses will be active for the duration of the event.

  • Trainers will be able to participate in a maximum of five Special Trades each day.
  • Trainers will receive two extra Candy when trading Pokemon.
  • Trainers level 31 and over will receive a guaranteed XL Candy when trading Pokemon.
  • Trainers will receive 2X XP after winning a Raid.

PokeStop Showcases

During the event, trainers will be able to find certain PokeStops that will be hosting PokeStop Showcases that Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly can participate in. A true Paldean showdown.

Pokemon GO Web Store PokeCoin Bonus and Seasonal Special Box

During the event, you will receive double the usual amount of PokeCoins when purchasing $20 worth or more from the Web Store.

On top of this, players will be able to purchase a Seasonal Special Box for a 50% discount between November 20, 2023 and November 24, 2023.

The Seasonal Special Box contains the following items.

  • 25 Incubators
  • 25 Super Incubators
  • 10 Poffins

You can take advantage of both of these offers here.

About the Author

Priscilla Wells

Priscilla is both the weekend editor and a freelance writer at Prima Games. She began working at Prima Games in early 2023. Prior to this, she spent nine years writing for both her own personal gaming blog, and other related websites. Priscilla has grown up playing video games, and most often plays her PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. You can find her playing Final Fantasy XIV, RuneScape, Pokemon GO, or lost in the latest RPG to release. She is an Australian living in the United States with her American husband, three children, and her Basset Hound. Before moving to the United States, Priscilla obtained a Bachelors of Secondary Education majoring in English and Japanese Language. This allowed her to teach English and Japanese in a high school setting. You can follow her on Twitter/X at @Cilllah