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For quite some time it's seemed clear that Gen II Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO, and as expected the announcement has come to confirm just that. The roll-out of Pokémon Gold and Silver pocket monsters is underway, though the initial numbers (accessed by hatching eggs) are modest; more are coming over the next few months.

There's also going to be a special limited edition Pikachu up for grabs; details are in the trailer and text below.

Professor Willow has discovered Togepi and Pichu hatching from Eggs! Starting later today, Trainers will have the opportunity to hatch these and several other Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Johto Region in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. These are the first of more Pokémon coming to Pokémon GO over the next few months. Be sure to use the hashtag #PokemonGO on Twitter to share your experiences as you explore your local neighborhoods with family and friends, walk to hatch these Pokémon from Eggs, and register them to your collection this holiday season. We can't wait to see what Pokémon you've hatched!

We also have another special treat for you. Starting later today through December 29, 2016, 10:00 A.M. PST, you'll find limited edition Pikachu all over the world. These Pikachu will be wearing a festive hat to celebrate the season! Use the Pokémon GO AR camera when you encounter them in the wild to take their picture and share it with us using #HolidayPikachu.

Are you planning to try and hatch some of these new 'mon in the coming weeks?

Thanks to all that sent this in.

[source pokemongolive.com]