Look: 8 brilliant ways Pokémon GO will celebrate Gen 4

Robin Bea 11.14.2021 2:00 PM Back to Sinnoh A shining example of how brilliant Pokémon remains. The Pokemon Company

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch on November 19, but Pokémon GO players can start celebrating the return to Sinnoh a little early.

Here are 8 ways Pokémon GO is celebrating the launch of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl . The Pokemon Company

1. Sinnoh outfits

Players can get dressed up for the occasion with new clothing items that will stick around once the event ends. The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company Starting November 15, you can snag a free set of Sinnoh clothes for your avatar.

2. Sinnoh starter Pokémon onesies

On the same day, you can buy a Piplup, Chimchar, or Turtwig onesie from the in-game shop. The Pokemon Company

Things really kick off on November 16 when costumed Sinnoh starters start appearing in-game. The Pokemon Company

3. Catch special Sinnoh starters

Chimchar , Turtwig , and Piplup will appear wearing Dawn and Lucas’ signature red and white hats will appear in the wild and through Field Research. The Pokemon Company

4. Catch Froslass

Capturing all six variants will earn you a nice chunk of XP and Stardust, plus a chance to catch Froslass. The Pokemon Company

5. Boosted Sinnoh spawn rates

Sinnoh Pokémon will show up more often, with increased encounter rates, Field Research encounters, and appearances in raids. The Pokemon Company

6. Easier egg-hatching for these Gen 4 monsters:

7. Mega Lopunny hops to it

Throughout the event, Mega Lopunny will appear in Mega Raids. The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company 8. You’ll also have a greater chance to catch Shiny versions of Sinnoh Pokémon .

Look: 8 brilliant ways Pokémon GO will celebrate Gen 4

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch on November 19, but Pokémon GO players can start celebrating the return to Sinnoh a little early.

1. Sinnoh outfits

2. Sinnoh starter Pokémon onesies

3. Catch special Sinnoh starters

4. Catch Froslass

5. Boosted Sinnoh spawn rates

6. Easier egg-hatching for these Gen 4 monsters:

- Budew

- Bonsly

- Happiny

- Mime Jr.

- Riolu

7. Mega Lopunny hops to it

The event ends November 21, so you can spend a few days outside before shunning the Sun to marathon Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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