Niantic and Grubhub team up for a Pokémon Go event

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Pokemon Go Grub Hub (Image credit: Niantic)

What you need to know

  • Both new and existing Grubhub+ subscribers can get a free ticket for a special weekend event.
  • Rewards for Timed Research include 100 Charizard Mega Energy and many Pokémon encounters.
  • Trainers will be able to catch Unown G, Unown H, Sewaddle, and more.

Today, Niantic announced an event coming soon for Grubhub+ subscribers. Both new and existing subscribers can get a ticket between now and October 28, 2020. The event will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 11 AM to 2 PM local time and will feature lots of Pokémon, rewards, and even Mega Energy. The event will feature:

  • Timed Research with three Incense, a Star Piece, and 100 Charizard Mega Energy rewards.
  • Research also rewards encounters with Chansey, Spoink, Mawile, Bronzor, Gible, and Sewaddle.
  • Incense activated during the event will last for one hour.

Incense during the event will specifically lure the following Pokémon:

  • Bulbasaur*
  • Charizard
  • Squirtle*
  • Pikachu*
  • Unown G
  • Unown H
  • Sableye*
  • Patrat*
  • Minccino*
  • Ferroseed*

Pokémon with the potential to be Shiny are indicated with an asterisk. Additionally, Ferroseed has boosted Shiny rates during the event.

Existing subscribers need to submit their email address at the event website to get their ticket. New subscribers can also submit their email address for a 14 day free trial, as well as to get their free ticket.

Will you be participating in the Grubhub Pokémon Go event? Are you already a subscriber to Grubhub+ and excited for this added bonus? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to check out our Complete Pokédex as well as our many Pokémon Go guides so you too can become a Pokémon Master!

Casian Holly

Casian Holly has been writing about gaming at iMore since 2019, but their real passion is Pokémon. From the games to the anime, cards and toys, they eat, sleep, and breathe all things Pokémon. You can check out their many Pokémon Go and Pokémon Sword and Shield guides and coverage here on iMore.