View source for Pokémon GO first anniversary event now live

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[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|Ash hat Pikachu artwork]]
The first anniversary event for Pokémon GO is now live until July 24, 2017 (1 pm {{wp|Pacific Standard Time|PST}}).

During this event, players can encounter Pikachu wearing Ash's hat (called "Pikachu wearing a familiar hat"). Pikachu retains this hat when it evolves into {{p|Raichu}}. Additionally, {{pkmn|Egg}}s obtained during the event can hatch into {{p|Pichu}} wearing Ash's hat.

Additionally, players can purchase an Anniversary Box from the in-game Store during the event. The Anniversary Box costs 1200 {{bp|PokéCoin}}s and includes 6 {{bp|Egg Incubator}}s, 6 {{bp|Max Revive}}s, 2 {{bp|Premium Raid Pass}}es, and 20 {{bp|Ultra Ball}}s.