For two whole days, a multitude of creatures will appear on Pokémon GO and various advantageous bonuses will be activated. This is the principle of the Pokémon GO Fest, an annual event that, this time, takes place virtually around the world. Galar forms, 1g Starters with Pikachu caps, Unown and other very rare pocket monsters are there.
How to participate?
If the Pokémon GO Fest has already been in full swing since this Saturday, July 25 at 8 a.m., there is still time to take advantage of it. The ticket costs €14.99 to enjoy the two days and the countless in-game bonuses. It is possible to buy it directly in the game Shop.
Exclusive bonuses
- A special study by Professor Willow with exclusive rewards,
- Global challenges to complete to activate even more bonuses
- Doubled Incense duration and Incense much more effective at attracting rare Pokémon
- Hatching distance halved
Global challenges to unlock Ultra Bonuses
During the weekend, trainers can complete global challenges (participate in X Raids, send X gifts to friends, etc.). When the objectives are reached (it often takes more than 500,000 participations worldwide), weeks of Ultra Bonus are then unlocked.
First Week of Ultra Bonus: Dragon Week
By completing eight global challenges, players will unlock the Dragon Week. Dragon-type Pokémon will therefore be more present.
- From Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
- The following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild: Alolan Exeggutor, Hydreigon, Lemur, Kraknut, Tylton, and Draby. With a little luck, you might encounter a Gryknot!
- The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs: Hydreigon, Draky, Kraknut, Tylton, and Draby. Gryffindor and Solochi will also hatch from 7 km Eggs, but only if you’re lucky!
- Rayquaza will be available in five-star raids.
- Complete the Timed Study this week for a chance to meet not one, but two Solochi ! This one-off study will be available from Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
- With any luck, you might encounter a Chromatic Solochi!
Second week of Ultra Bonus: Enigmatic Week
By completing 16 global challenges, players will also unlock the Week Enigmatic.
- From Friday, August 7, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. to Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
- The following Pokémon will appear more often in the wild: Stari, Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Selerock, Solrock, Balbuto, Archeomire, and Lewsor.
- The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs: Melo, Toudoudo, Seleroc, Solrock, and Lewsor.
- The following Pokémon will be available in raids: Archeodong, Kaorine, Lewsor, and Unown U, L, T, R, and A.
- Deoxys will be available in five-star raids. With a little luck, you might encounter a Chromatic Deoxys!
- With any luck, you might encounter a Chromatic Stari!
Third Week of Ultra Bonus: Unova Week
By completing 24 Global Challenges, players will also unlock Unova Week.
- From Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. to Friday, August 21, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild and hatch from 7 km Eggs: Larveyette, Doudouvet, and other Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. With a little luck, you might encounter an Emolga!
- Frison will appear in the wild and hatch from eggs 5 km away in New York, USA, and surrounding areas.
- Nodulith and other Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region will be available in raids.
- Genesect will be available in five-star raids. With a little luck, you might encounter a Chromatic Genesect!
- With any luck, you might encounter a Chromatic Nodulith!
A friendly event
Even remotely and staying at home, it is possible to fully enjoy Pokémon GO Fest with other people from around the world:
- With the Remote Raids feature, it is possible to invite friends to participate in Raids near you,
- Every day, free gifts are available in the game Store,
- With the Virtual Team Loungeyou can share your adventure with other players and watch exclusive videos of the event
