Niantic has announced that there will be a special event in Pokémon GO starting at the time the The Game Awards air on Thursday, December 10th, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).

Let’s watch The Game Awards 2020 together!

Trainers, Tune in to The Game Awards tomorrow, Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)! You can also look forward to a special event in Pokémon GO starting at that time, during which you can enjoy catching Pokémon and battling Team GO Rocket while you follow along with the show.

Date + Time
Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to Friday, December 11, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features

• Incense will be more effective at attracting Pokémon.
• You’ll earn more Stardust from catching Pokémon.
• You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
• Team GO Rocket Grunts will be appearing more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.

Be sure to head over to The Game Awards website for streaming information and details!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.


UPDATE 12/10/20: Watch out for Wooper—they’re now appearing more often in the wild! If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Wooper. Also, be on the lookout for Team GO Rocket Grunts appearing in balloons and taking over PokéStops more frequently. We’ve even received word that Team GO Rocket has turned Wooper into a Shadow Pokémon! Don’t forget—until Friday, December 11, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8), you can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/the-game-awards-2020/?hl=en