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The Best Duck Ponds Near Los Angeles

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If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck then kids love it!  Here are our favorite duck ponds around Los Angeles that your kids will go quackers for, as all of them let your little ducklings get up close and personal with their feathered friends.

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Lake Balboa at Anthony C. Beilenson Park This popular South Valley park is open sunrise to sunset and is a popular attraction for both families and nature lovers. The centerpiece of the park is Lake Balboa, a 27-acre lake that, in addition to the beautiful scenery, acts as a preserve to the hundreds of ducks and wildlife that call it home. In addition to walking the 1.3 mile path surrounding the lake, you can also enjoy a leisurely afternoon of fishing or boating from any of the designated areas or launch ramps. With BBQ pits, picnic benches, playgrounds and bike rentals it’s easy to spend the whole day here. Just keep in mind that because Lake Balboa is a wildlife preserve, they ask that you  do not feed these ducks in order to protect their migration habits. So leave the bread at home or use it to feed your own ducklings instead.

6300 Balboa Blvd. Van Nuys Online: laparks.org/

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Heavenly Pond at Franklin Canyon Tucked away in the hills off Mulholland and Coldwater, Franklin Canyon Park is 605 acres of wilderness heaven. Located between Beverly Hills and the San Fernando Valley, Franklin Canyon is not only a piece of Hollywood history, but also home to the many ducks that reside at Heavenly Pond year-round. When looking for on-site parking, take your time driving through and stop fully at STOP signs, as patrons have been known to get tickets from the eye-in-the-sky cameras. Past the main parking lot there’s another lot closer to Franklin Canyon Lake. To the west of the lake, a stroller friendly walk will bring you to the small pond alive with ducks, turtles and koi fish eager to entertain your small flock of curious kiddos. Pack a lunch to enjoy at one of the few benches beside the pond or walk a little further east to the picnic grounds by the Sooky Goldman Nature Center.  If you choose to bring the four-legged family members along for the fun, the park asks that they remain on leashes so as not to disturb the wildlife.  Here are more of our tips for exploring Franklin Canyon .

2600 Franklin Canyon Dr. Beverly Hills Online: nps.gov

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Echo Park Lake Eastsiders take refuge in glorious Echo Park where they bask in the sun, shade and gorgeous views of down town LA. This park tends to be busier later in the day so if crowds aren’t your thing plan to make it a morning affair. Although the fun is ample, the parking is not, so be prepared to circle the lake to find the perfect spot.

751 Echo Park Ave. Echo Park Online: laparks.org

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Douglas Park This popular urban park in Santa Monica has a relaxing, fun vibe and is great for both toddlers and older kids. While the big kids “take to the streets” in the designated bike and scooter area, the toddlers toddle free within the fenced -n playground geared toward kids ages 5 & under. Across the beautiful green grass you’ll find 3 reflecting pools and a mini flowing river that double as a duck and turtle pond with a quaint little bridge ideal for taking pictures or playing “Pooh sticks.” A popular spot for weekend parties, this park has lots of family fun opportunities including a lawn bowling green, two lighted tennis courts and splash pad (open during the summer months). An onsite restroom and clubhouse available for reservations make this an ideal spot for birthday parties, too.

2439 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica Online: smgov.net

Polliwog Park Encompassing 18 acres in Manhattan Beach, Polliwog Park is the largest park in the South Bay. The beautiful focal point of Polliwog is the large pond that is bordered on one side by a natural wildlife refuge and is a popular stopping ground for flocks of migratory birds. Dogs are welcomed, but for the sake of the feathered inhabitants, are required to enjoy the park from the designated dog run. In the summer be prepared to rock out with the ducks and geese of Polliwog Park as the park hosts evening concerts in the amphitheater overlooking the pond. While you may appreciate the exercise course for strength training, your little ones will love the 3 different play areas and running through the refreshing misters. Pack a cooler and take advantage of one of the 6 BBQs offered in the picnic area. After lunch take your flock on a tour of the grounds. In addition to the beautiful Rose Garden and the City’s Historical Museum, the southwest corner of the park is where you’ll find the Manhattan Beach Botanical Gardens, which is open to the public on a regular basis. Restrooms are readily available and ample shade is sure to make everyone happy. There are no parking lots on park grounds so your best bet is to find curbside parking along Redondo Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard.

1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach Online: citymb.info/city-officials/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/polliwog-park

Currently Closed: Cal State University Northridge (CSUN) Pond Although this pond may technically be on a college campus, the peaceful site is open to the public. Nestled within a protected historical site of Orange Groves, ducks, turtles and Koi fish happily coexist in this sweet little pond. Turtle and Duck food is available for a quarter from a feeder but bringing your own bread or Cheerios is OK, too. Though sunny over the pond, there is ample shade beneath the fragrant orange trees or inside the lovely gazebo adjacent to the pond. If the smell of oranges is just too tempting, go ahead and help yourself, the campus permits orange picking. When school is in session, parking on the campus is tough but there is ample street parking off of Nordhoff or the neighboring residential streets.

18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge Online: facebook.com/pages/CSUN-Koi-Duck-pond/148323345227016

Currently Closed: Los Encinos State Historic Park  Open Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., this state park is a hidden valley gem. Luscious green grass, fragrant citrus trees, ample seating and BBQ pits make this park very inviting for long, lazy afternoons. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood at the corner of Balboa and Ventura Blvd in Encino, it’s more than just a duck pond. A historical site with rich California history, Los Encinos State Historic Park is also home to beautiful Rancho El Encino. This California rancho includes a blacksmith shop as well as the original nine-room de la Ossa Adobe, which are available for free guided tours by appointment. There’s also the two-story limestone Garnier building, which is open for self-guided tours during regular park hours. When you’re done learning about the past, come enjoy the present. Bring your quarters and grab a handful of duck food from the feeders surrounding the fenced in pond and let the little ones have fun feeding the many families of ducks that call this beautiful pond home.

16756 Moorpark St. Encino Online: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=619

Reseda Park Located at the corner of Reseda and Victory Blvd, this park is a nice retreat in a busy part of town. A popular weekend spot, there is something to keep everyone in your family entertained sunrise to sunset. The little ones will have tons of fun in the fenced-in playground while the bigger kids enjoy the outdoor basketball, tennis or volleyball courts. When the summer heat gets too hot to handle, take a dip in the public pool or enjoy the picnic and grilling areas year round. A quick walk behind the 2 baseball diamonds will bring you right to the quaint duck pond overlooking the LA River. There aren’t any feeders at this pond so packing your own duck-friendly food is a must if lunching with the flock is on your agenda.

18411 Victory Blvd Reseda Online: laparks.org

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A Must Read For Teachers And Pet Store Owners! Los Angeles City Ordinance 53.42(d) (d) No person shall sell, offer for sale, barter or give away any rabbits, baby chicks, ducklings, or other fowl under four weeks of age in any quantity less than six.

Due to the alarming number of domestic ducks hatched 12 at a time in school classrooms and the selling of ducklings at Easter time as temporary Easter basket toys for children, we are unable to take in every injured and abandoned domestic duck that is left abandoned in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. The numbers are astounding and overwhelming. Therefore, we are going after the contributing sources of this on-going atrocity to have the behavior stopped once and for all. We are focusing on educating everyone involved in this cruel cycle as well as the people in power to do something about it. We invite the animal-loving public to speak out on this issue whenever and wherever possible to bring this hideousness to an end.

"We need another and a wiser and perhaps a more mystical, concept of animals...

We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err...

In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifts with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not breathern, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of earth."

- Henry Beston

The Lucky Duck Rescue & Sanctuary has been in continuous operation since 1991. Our loving facility is located in the foothills of Sun Valley, a northern suburb of Los Angeles, California.

We are the only facility in all of the Southwest that provides this vital service. We are a registered 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.

As of July 2009, our residents consist of 90 ducks, 3 geese, 4 muscovies, and one toeless umbrella cockatoo. Call ducks, Indian Runners, white Pekins are the most common of our rescues. All of these lovely creatures were brought in as rescues or were abandoned by their previous owners. We also have 4 chickens and 5 pigeons - our director has a problem saying "no" to birds in need.

Giant Rubber Duck makes a splash in Port of Los Angeles

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A super-sized childhood bath toy is dominating the harbor in San Pedro today as it continues its world tour.

A six-story-tall floating “Rubber Duck” is making its West Coast debut at the Port of Los Angeles, where it will lead more than a dozen battleships and sailboats in the Tall Ships Festival L.A. parade that starts at 2 p.m. today.

Dubbed the world’s largest rubber duck, the giant inflatable was created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.

“The friendly, floating Rubber Duck has healing properties,” Hofman said on the event’s website. “It can relieve the world’s tensions as well as define them.”

Tickets to the event cost $15 to $19.

Rubber Duck will be tethered to a heavy barge to keep it from blowing away and will be illuminated until 11 each night, according to organizers.

The duck has appeared in Australia, Taiwan, China, Belgium, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil and Pittsburgh. The ducks and ships will remain at the Port of Los Angeles until Sunday.

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Los Angeles Is Looking Into Duck Boat Tours For The LA River

The Los Angeles City Council is capping off the Year of the LA River with a big idea: duck boat tours . Councilmembers Tom LaBonge and Mitch O'Farrell have proposed a motion (pdf) asking that the relevant groups look into "the development of a duck tour using an amphibious vehicle to conduct tours of the Los Angeles River, its beautiful historic bridges and surrounding neighborhoods." The river was just opened to guided kayak tours for the first time a couple years ago and to self-guided boaters/fishers/walkers this summer ; it officially became a navigable waterway (rather than a flood channel) on January 1, and the US Army Corps of Engineers is right now working on a massive restoration plan . There's also talk that it'll be the centerpiece of LA's 2024 Olympics bid . The duck boat proposal will involve the LA Department of Transportation, the Friends of the Los Angeles River, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, and it's still only in the very early stages--the motion just asks that those groups report on the matter to the relevant City Council committees (the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee signed off on that request today; it's also been referred to Arts, Parks, Health, Aging, and River, which is only one committee). The motion notes that Long Beach has duck boat tours, but the company's website says they've gone out of business. · Council File: 13-1216 [LA City Clerk] · LA River Rising [Curbed LA]

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Giant rubber duck sails into Port of Los Angeles

SAN PEDRO, Calif. -- The famous giant duck, designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, sailed into the Port of Los Angeles early Wednesday morning.

The duck is just one of the attractions at the five-day Festival of Tall Ships.

At 2 p.m., the six-story-tall duck sculpture will lead a parade of domestic and international ships making their way along the Main Channel.

Event organizers say the rubber duck is an impressive sight to see.

"This is 61 feet, 11 tons, about 85 feet wide and about 110 feet long," said Craig Samborski, spokesperson for the Festival of Tall Ships. "I was shocked when I saw the size of it right in front of me."

PHOTOS: Giant rubber duck wows spectators

The event, which runs until Sunday, will also feature ship tours, cannon battles, sword fights, knot-tying and sail-rigging training demonstrations, live music and food trucks. Tickets range from $7 to $350. For more information, visit http://www.tallshipsfestivalla.com .

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What is a duck boat? A look at the popular tour boats used around the country

Duck boats are a staple of the tourism industry in waterfront cities across America. From Seattle to Washington, D.C., tourists board specialized vehicles designed to drive down the street just as easily as they can navigate a harbor.

Though the exact vehicles may vary from city to city, duck boats are often refurbished DUKW vehicles used by the United States military and its allies throughout the mid-20th century. Built by General Motors , the DUKW vehicles were first deployed during World War II to transport military supplies from ships to the coast without requiring the ships to dock.

With the push of a lever, the vehicles switched from being wheel-operated to being powered by a rear-mounted propeller, and the driver steered both the wheels and the rudder using the same system. The DUKW vehicles also came equipped with a system that allowed the driver to adjust the inflation level of the tires for better flotation or tire traction.

The vehicles reportedly allowed Allied forces to move more than 3 million tons of troops and equipment around the European theater during World War II.

General Motors built more than 21,000 DUKW vehicles during World War II. Though some of them remained in military service until the 1960s, many eventually ended up with local law enforcement agencies or private tour companies.

Original Wisconsin Ducks in Wisconsin Dells, Wisc., claims to have launched the first duck tour in 1946 . Duck tours utilizing refurbished DUKW vehicles have since popped up in cities around the world.

In many cities, duck tours are independently owned and operated, often under branding like "Ride the Ducks" or "Duck Tours." Many tour companies hand out signature yellow duck lip whistles to customers wishing to quack along during the tour.

Some safety advocates have called the boats unsafe after several high-profile fatal accidents involving the vehicles over the course of the last two decades. In two accidents on the water, the boats either sank or capsized, killing more than a dozen passengers in each incident. The vehicles have also been involved in multiple fatal accidents on roadways.

"Duck boats are death traps," Andrew Duffy, an attorney whose Philadelphia law firm handled litigation related to fatal accidents involving duck boats, told the Associated Press. "They're not fit for water or land because they are half car and half boat."

Advocates claimed that different agencies have imposed varying safety requirements on the boats, the AP reported.

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Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Global

Join millions of Trainers across the globe on an adventure through space, time, and beyond! Explore the Sinnoh region with your friends, collecting Pokémon, discovering legendary stories, and experiencing the community of Pokémon GO together.

No ticket is required to participate in Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global! Whether you’re a longtime fan of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl or a new Trainer picking up Pokémon GO for the first time, anyone can take part in exciting gameplay inspired by the Sinnoh region at no cost!

Exclusive in-game bonuses for all Trainers!

All Trainers will receive the following bonuses and rewards on event days between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m!

Harness the powers of time and space!

Experience a legendary debut: Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia make their Pokémon GO debuts at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh!

Trainers can encounter this powerful duo in raids during space-time anomalies at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global during the Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon habitat hours. Trainers may even encounter a Shiny one—if they’re lucky!

New attacks with new effects!

Enhance the way you explore the world with Adventure Effects, debuting at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh! Certain attacks can now grant additional bonuses while you explore! Trainers participating in Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global will have a chance at encountering these Pokémon with their signature attacks—the version of the event you choose will affect your chances!*

Adventure Effect: Roar of Time

Trainers who encounter and defeat Origin Forme Dialga in a Raid Battle have a chance to catch one that knows the Charged Attack Roar of Time.*

Trainers can activate the Adventure Effect associated with Roar of Time by using 5,000 Stardust and 5 Dialga Candy, distorting time for 6 minutes and pausing the timer of the following items: Incense, Daily Adventure Incense, Lucky Eggs, and Star Pieces.

You can extend the timer for Roar of Time’s Adventure Effect in increments of 6 minutes by using more Stardust and Dialga Candy. The timer can be extended up to two hours each time you tap Use, and you can tap Use again to add additional time—up to 24 hours total!

Once Roar of Time ends, the timer on any active items will continue to count down. Roar of Time cannot be active at the same time as any other Adventure Effect.

Trainers who choose the Diamond version of the event will encounter an Origin Forme Dialga that knows Roar of Time. Origin Forme Palkia they encounter may know Spacial Rend.

* At this time, Origin Forme Dialga will be unable to learn Roar of Time via any TM.

Adventure Effect: Spacial Rend

Trainers who encounter and defeat Origin Forme Palkia in a Raid Battle have a chance to catch one that knows the Charged Attack Spacial Rend.*

Trainers can activate the Adventure Effect associated with Spacial Rend by using 5,000 Stardust and 5 Palkia Candy, distorting space for 10 minutes and allowing for encounters with wild Pokémon at an increased distance.

You can extend the timer for Spacial Rend’s Adventure Effect in increments of 10 minutes by using more Stardust and Palkia Candy. The timer can be extended up to two hours each time you tap Use, and you can tap Use again to add additional time—up to 24 hours total!

Once Spacial Rend ends, Trainers will only encounter wild Pokémon within normal distance limits. Spacial Rend cannot be active at the same time as any other Adventure Effect.

Trainers who choose the Pearl version of the event will encounter an Origin Forme Palkia that knows Spacial Rend. Origin Forme Dialga they encounter may know Roar of Time.

* At this time, Origin Forme Palkia will be unable to learn Spacial Rend via any TM.

Shining surprises await

Look forward to an increased chance of encountering Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, Shiny Piplup, Shiny Stunky, Shiny costumed Pokémon, and more!

Plus, you’ll have an increased chance of Shiny Hisuian Voltorb, Shiny Hisuian Qwilfish, Shiny Pachirisu, Shiny Chatot, and Shiny Carnivine hatching from Eggs!

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If you haven’t claimed it yet, there’s still time! Claim this promo code for a Timed Research that will lead to an encounter with Rotom.

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Legendary Photo Opportunities

Encounter Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in the wild during your Sinnoh adventure—plus, if you take a snapshot of one of them in the wild, you can earn another encounter with them!

Colossal fun awaits with Party Play!

Grab your friends—new Party Play challenges exclusive to Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global will be available to Trainers worldwide from Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time! Work together with friends for an encounter with Regigigas!

Party Challenges

These Party Challenges are available when in a Party.

A new encounter on Routes!

White-Striped Basculin will appear on Routes during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global!

White-Striped Basculin cannot currently evolve in Pokémon GO.

Special Pokémon will appear in the wild!

Special Pokémon will appear in unique habitats during the event! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Stunky in the wild—if you’re lucky!

That’s not all! When a space-time anomaly forms, some Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region will appear! A space-time anomaly will occur during the Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon habitat hours each day.

Habitat: Bustling Boardwalk

The Bustling Boardwalk Habitat will be active during the following local times:

• 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Habitat: Ancient Grove

The Ancient Grove Habitat will be active during the following local times:

• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Habitat: Toxic Digs

The Toxic Digs Habitat will be active during the following local times:

• 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Habitat: Geothermal Lagoon

The Geothermal Lagoon Habitat will be active during the following local times:

• 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Incense Encounters

The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event.

Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs

Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon

In 2 km Eggs

In 5 km Eggs

In 10 km eggs.

Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs Habitat

Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region will appear in raids during the Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs habitat hours.

Appearing in 1-Star Raids

Appearing in 3-star raids.

Appearing in 5-Star Raids

Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon Habitat

Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region will appear in raids during the Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon habitat hours.

Field Research Tasks

There will be event-themed Field Research available!

There will be also be different Field Research available every hour depending on the current habitat.

Bustling Boardwalk

These are the Field Research tasks found during the Bustling Boardwalk habitat.

Ancient Grove

These are the Field Research tasks found during the Ancient Grove habitat.

Space-time Anomaly Field Research tasks are also included in this list.

These are the Field Research tasks found during the Toxic Digs habitat.

Geothermal Lagoon

These are the Field Research tasks found during the Geothermal Lagoon habitat.

GO Tour 2024: It’s About Time (and Space)

Event-exclusive Special Research

When trouble arises for Team GO Rocket, will you answer the call? Trainers around the world can take part in an exclusive Special Research story during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global.

Choose the version and Partner Pokémon choice you made to see the tasks and rewards for that combination.

You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter your Partner Pokémon choice from Incense. eg. If you pick Piplup, you’ll encounter more Piplup from Incense.

One of the notable differences between Diamond and Pearl are the encounters on Step 3.

• Diamond Version will have Shadow Scizor and Shadow Hounchkrow as encounters.
• Pearl Version will have Shadow Pinsir and Shadow Mismagius as encounters.

Diamond Version

Pearl Version

Giovanni’s Team

You will battle Giovanni after completing the last page of the Special Research.

Giovanni’s Team will consist of these Shadow Pokémon. The row corresponds to the slot on their team. The middle slot is believed to correspond to the Partner Pokémon choice you made.

You can encounter Shadow Regigigas when you defeat Giovanni.

New Masterwork Research!

Feeling grateful? Trainers all over the world can purchase a ticket for Masterwork Research leading to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin.

A ticket for Masterwork Research leading to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin will be made available to purchase globally. The global Masterwork Research will be more challenging than its Los Angeles counterpart.

Tickets will be available for purchase in the in-game shop for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) from Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).

Check out the Masterwork Details here!

These Pokémon were first released in their shiny variant during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh in Los Angeles.

These Shiny Pokémon from the Hisui region were also first released during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh in Los Angeles. They will be available in the Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon Habitat

New Avatar Items

The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

• Giratina Helmet
• Giratina Wings
• Giratina Jacket
• Diamond Clan Outfit
• Diamond Clan Boots
• Pearl Clan Outfit
• Pearl Clan Boots
• Team Galactic Outfit

The following new avatar item will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

• GO Tour 2024 Tee

New Stickers

All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Monday, February 19, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. local time. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Exclusive Moves

The following featured attacks will be available through evolution or capturing these Pokémon. These Featured Attacks are available from Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 12:00 am to Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:59 pm local time. (This is based on the in-game timer)

Featured Attacks

• Dialga - Roar of Time (Chance)
• Palkia - Spacial Rend (Chance)
• Torterra - Frenzy Plant
• Decidueye - Frenzy Plant
• Infernape - Blast Burn
• Typhlosion - Blast Burn
• Empoleon - Hydro Cannon
• Samurott - Hydro Cannon
• Staraptor - Gust
• Luxray - Psychic Fangs
• Roserade - Bullet Seed and Weather Ball
• Garchomp - Earth Power
• Rhyperior - Rock Wreaker
• Electivire - Flamethrower
• Magmortar - Thunderbolt
• Togekiss - Aura Sphere
• Leafeon - Last Resort
• Glaceon - Last Resort
• Mamoswine - Ancient Power
• Porygon-Z - Tri Attack
• Gallade - Synchronoise
• Dusknoir - Shadow Ball
• Ursaluna - High Horsepower

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