Update 4/5/2019: Trainers, Niantic officially confirmed Groudon as a Raid Boss during Earth Day event in Pokemon Go if a specific task is completed – the 7k task. In addition, don’t forget about the 2x Stardust/Candy, new Shiny Pokemon, Groudon as a Raid Boss and increased spawn rate of Ground Type Pokemon as a reward!

We're happy to confirm that Groudon will be available for Trainers to encounter in Raids if 7k players participate in Niantic's Earth Day Cleanup! For more reward details, see our site: https://t.co/XkQuGwj0j3 — Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) April 5, 2019

Previous Story 3/26/2019: Trainers, who’s ready for a new Earth Day event in Pokemon Go at the end of April? I know I’m!

Niantic announced a new Earth Day event in Pokemon Go in April, but there is something that Pokemon Go players should do in order for this event to take place – sign up for the event, help to clean up the environment, work together and earn new, cool rewards in Pokemon Go. Sounds easy, right?

Here are the details:

If 2,000 players attend and cleanup, global rewards will be: Increased appearances of Ground-type Pokemon

If 5,000 players attend and cleanup, global rewards will be: Shiny Diglett + Increased appearances of Ground-type Pokemon

If 7,000 players attend and cleanup, global rewards will be: 2x Stardust and Candy for Event Spawns/Groudon in Raids + Shiny Diglett + Increased appearances of Ground-type Pokemon

Event Dates: April 13-28. Bonuses to be unlocked within a 48-hour window from the end of the Earth Day Campaign

Take a look at the Normal and the Shiny form of Diglett and Dugtrio for comparison below.

Sign up for the event, enjoy the cool rewards and help protect the planet!