Event Overview
- Poke Balls were widely dispersed across the Pokémon GO map on April Fools’ Day, creating exciting opportunities for players to obtain rare Pokémon and supplies.
- Players could interact with these Poke Balls to trigger Pokémon encounters or to choose from different types of Poke Balls.
- Despite some technical difficulties, the event was generally well-received, and players can anticipate future Pokémon GO activities.
Pokémon GO fans experienced a delightful yet perplexing event with the sudden appearance of Poke Balls across the game. These scattered items, while temporary, provided an excellent chance for trainers seeking additional supplies or specific Pokémon.
This year has brought notable changes to Pokémon GO, particularly highlighted by Niantic’s decision to sell its gaming division to Scopely. As a result, many players are speculating about the game’s future. Nevertheless, this April Fools’ Day event appears to have been planned well before the sale was finalized.
Players logging into Pokémon GO on April 1 were greeted by an unexpected sight: Poke Balls populating the world map. This quirky event, part of the April Fools’ Day celebration, allowed trainers to benefit from the balls before they disappeared following the end of the day in their respective time zones. By tapping on these Poke Balls, players could engage in Pokémon encounters or collect various types of Poke Balls.
Based on the information we’ve gathered, it seems Poké Balls are appearing all over the map! 🤦 If you spot any near you, help us clean up the map by collecting them! pic.twitter.com/aBoMlR6c5G — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) April 1, 2025
Rewards for Tapping Poke Balls
Available Poke Ball Types
- Poke Ball
- Great Ball
- Ultra Ball
Potential Pokémon Encounters
- Voltorb (both Kantonian and Hisuian variants)
- Electrode (both Kantonian and Hisuian variants)
- Foongus
- Amoonguss
- Stunfisk (Galarian variant)
The reception of this whimsical April Fools’ Day surprise among fans has been overwhelmingly positive. Some players even humorously suggested that it would have been amusing to see Jigglypuff included among the Poke Balls, referring to the iconic “Jigglypuff seen from above”meme from the Pokémon anime. However, not all players had a smooth experience; numerous reports indicated that instead of Poke Balls, some noticed large pink squares populating their maps, likely due to a texture or model loading issue.
As this event draws to a close, Pokémon GO enthusiasts can look forward to new adventures just around the corner. The Tapu Lele Raid Hour is set for April 2, followed closely by the Stunning Styles and Tyrogue Hatch Day events later in the week. Beyond the mobile game, Pokémon fans are eager for updates surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, slated to be fully unveiled in a Nintendo Direct on April 2. While Pokémon Legends: Z-A is anticipated for the original Switch, speculations about Pokémon’s Generation 10 being an exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2 will likely captivate many players’ attention during the announcement.