We now know how the Ed Sheeran event in Pokémon GO will unfold. The musician will perform a concert in the game, bringing back Squirtle with sunglasses and there will also be a promo code. We will show you all the details about the start and contents.
What is it about? Ed Sheeran will perform in Pokémon GO. The Grammy-winning artist will give a concert for you players within the game. He will play some of his latest tracks from the “=” album and also some classics. The video is pre-recorded.
In addition, an event will start that gives you some cool bonuses. The special Squirtle with sunglasses returns to Pokémon GO after years. Collectors should start rubbing their hands. Find out here what exactly will happen.
Ed Sheeran Event in Pokémon GO – Start, Duration, Bonuses, Squirtle
When does it start? On Monday, November 22, at 8:00 PM, the event with Ed Sheeran will begin. It will last for a week and end on Tuesday, November 30, at 10:00 PM.
When can you see the concert? Right at the start of the event, you can see Ed Sheeran’s performance in the “News” overview in the game. The songs he will perform include:
- “Perfect”
- “Bad Habits”
- “Overpass Graffiti”
- “Thinking Out Loud”
- “First Times”
- “Shivers”
What bonuses are there? Since Ed himself always chooses water Pokémon as starters, the event will revolve around water starter Pokémon.
- Surprise encounters from a daily snapshot
- Music in Pokémon GO switches to “Overpass Graffiti”, a song by Ed Sheeran, during the event hours
- As a conclusion for certain field research, you will encounter Squirtle with sunglasses
Pokémon in the wild: During the event, you will encounter Croagunk, Mudkip, Piplup, and Oshawott more frequently. You may also come across Squirtle with sunglasses or Froxy, though less frequently.
New Promo Code and Contents in the Shop
New Promo Code: Starting Monday, with the launch of the event, you can redeem the following code:
- VVM87WGMMUZHTB8X
You can redeem the code once per trainer and must do so by November 30. As a reward, you can expect a sweater with the “=” sign, which represents Ed Sheeran’s Equals album.
Stickers: You will also find the new stickers featuring water Pokémon at stops and in gifts. If you want, you can also buy them in the shop.
Free Box: Starting Monday, you will find a new free box in the shop throughout the event. It will provide you with many useful items. It contains:
- 1 Incense
- 20 Poké Balls
- 10 Razz Berries
- 10 Nanab Berries
What do you think of the action? Do you think it’s cool that Pokémon GO teams up with a global star like Ed Sheeran, or do you not care about such content and just play for the Pokémon? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
