There is an Ed Sheeran Avatar Item to collect in Pokemon Go. This is currently the 25th anniversary of the Pokémon series and The Pokémon Company has gone above and beyond with its promotional event. Music has been a big theme of this anniversary with tie-in events like Pokemon Go Fest 2021 giving players a Meloetta to capture, and Pokemon-themed albums featuring music from Post Malone and Katy Perry. For a limited time, Niantic is offering players the opportunity to watch a special Pokémon Go performance by Ed Sheeran.
From Monday, November 22nd to Tuesday, November 30th, players will be able to go to the in-game News tab and see a special Ed Sheeran performance where he talks about his experience with the Pokémon series. He also sings songs from his new album including 'Bad Habits' and 'Perfect'. Not only that, but Water-type Pokémon starters will have their spawn rates increased. Players will be able to find Totodile, Mudkip, Piplup, Oshawott, Froakie, and a special Sunglasses Squirtle, because Ed Sheeran always chooses Water-type Pokémon as his first partner. The song 'Overpass Graffiti' will also be played every night in the game throughout the event. Players can also collect a free Avatar Item from this event.
To get the free Ed Sheeran Avatar Item in Pokémon Go, players will need to claim this code before the end of the event: VVM87WGMMUZHTB8X. This is limited to one code per Trainer. There is no way to claim the code directly within the game.
How To Get The Free Ed Sheeran Item in Pokemon Go
Players will need to go to the Niantic Offer Redemption website and choose to sign in with either Google, Facebook, or Niantic Kids. Make sure to sign in to the account that is tied directly to the player's Pokémon Go account. Now, enter the code as mentioned above and if done correctly, the items will appear shortly within the game. The game will mention that the offer has been claimed, and players can enter their avatar settings to put on the new Pokémon Go Ed Sheeren sweatshirt.
Avatar Items in Pokémon Go typically cost PokéCoins to purchase so this is one of the few times players can get a new look for free. Players will need to claim this code before November 30th when it is set to expire. Players can also collect a free Event Box that features a Lure Module, 20 Pokeballs, 10 Razz Berries, and 10 Pinap Berries.
Pokémon Go is available now on iOS and Android.