Pokémon GO is throwing a massive party for its 9th Anniversary, and one little treasure-loving Pokémon has stolen the spotlight — Gimmighoul. From July 1 to July 6, 2025, trainers have a rare chance to encounter Gimmighoul with a 9th Anniversary Coin. Sounds exciting? It is. But how do you actually
get this special Gimmighoul?
Gimmighoul’s Anniversary Twist
Normally, if you want Gimmighoul, you need a Coin Bag, and that requires connecting Pokémon GO with Pokémon Scarlet or Violet. But the 9th Anniversary event changes the game. For one week only, you can catch Gimmighoul
without the Coin Bag. Even better, some of them come holding a shiny new 9th Anniversary Coin!
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Your Two Main Options
There are two ways to land Gimmighoul during this event:
1. Free Timed Research
- Head to your Today View and claim the special 9th Anniversary Timed Research.
- Complete simple tasks like catching Pokémon, making throws, and spinning PokéStops.
- Once you wrap up all tasks — boom — Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin) is your final reward.
2. Premium Timed Research
- Available in the in-game shop for a limited time.
- Includes tasks similar to the free track but with bigger rewards: Incense, Incubators, and yes — another Gimmighoul (9th Anniversary Coin).
- This gives you two chances to catch one with the coin — one from free research, one from premium.
Pro Tips to Max Out Encounters
- Do Both Research Tracks: Free + Premium gives you double the Gimmighoul encounters.
- Use Daily Adventure Incense: Roaming Form Gimmighoul may still appear randomly, so keep your Coin Bag linked just in case.
- Check Research Tasks Daily: Field Research tasks tied to the event can also reward Gimmighoul — don’t skip spinning PokéStops!
How to Evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo?
Getting the 9th Anniversary Gimmighoul is just half the journey. To evolve it into Gholdengo, you’ll need 999 Gimmighoul Coins.
Here's how to collect them:
- Catch Gimmighoul using a Coin Bag
- Spin PokéStops with Golden Lures
- Walk with Gimmighoul as your buddy
The anniversary event boosts Golden Lure drops, sometimes giving you 9 or even 99 coins per spin. Use this window to speed up your evolution grind.
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Can You Get Shiny Gimmighoul Too?
Yep. There’s a small chance your Gimmighoul encounter could be shiny. Keep an eye out for a whiter body compared to its usual silver. Combine this with the Anniversary Coin, and you’ve got a seriously rare Pokémon on your hands.
Don’t Miss the Deadline
This entire celebration wraps up on July 6, 2025. After that, the 9th Anniversary Gimmighoul disappears — possibly for good. If you’re into rare event Pokémon (especially with cool commemorative touches), now’s the time to act.