If you’re in London to enjoy Pokémon GO Fest 2023, you’ll need to be well-prepared to make the most of the event on site. Whether it’s for catching or battling, you’ll need to be organized so as not to waste time in the park.
Pokémon GO Fest 2023 London: Event details and bonuses
The Pokémon GO Fest is the Niantic game event that you shouldn’t miss. Every year, it’s an opportunity for trainers around the world to capture as many pocket monsters as possible in their normal and chromatic forms. For this 2023 edition, it takes place in several parts that we list below.
- August 4, 5 and 6, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Pokémon GO Festival 2023 in London and Osaka.
- August 18, 19, and 20, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Pokémon GO Festival 2023 in New York.
- August 26-27, 2023: Pokémon GO Festival 2023 worldwide.
Each stage offers you a ticket allowing you to have advantages for a certain period of time. If you want to know more about the tickets and their price, we invite you to consult the following news.
A few Pokémon are also making their first appearance in the mobile game.
- Diancie, Pikachu wearing an amethyst crown, Pterodactyl carrying a bag, and Strassie make their Pokémon GO debut.
- Mega Rayquaza and Mega Diancie are also available for the first time.
- Araqua, Tarenbulle, Zarbi M and Zarbi! are now available in shiny.
To accompany this experience, many bonuses await you.
- Hatching distance halved for Eggs placed in an Incubator during the event
- You can make up to 6 Special Exchanges on the day shown on your ticket, anywhere in Greater London.
- Reduced Stardust cost for trading
- Up to 9 free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs in Arenas
- Catch Candy x2
- Hatching Stardust x1.5
- Hatching Candy x1.5
- Bonus friendship damage during raids x2
Pokémon GO Fest 2023: The London Event Collection Challenge!
Many events offer you a challenge asking you to obtain certain specific Pokémon. During Pokémon GO Fest 2023, this challenge is divided into several parts that are linked to the different habitats available. Be sure to complete them before the end of the event.
Pokémon GO Fest 2023 London: Diancie arrives in the game!
Each special study from a Pokémon GO Fest lets you discover a Mythical Pokémon. For this 2023 edition, it is the Jewel Pokémon Diancie that is in the spotlight.
Mega Rayquaza Pokémon GO Fest: The legendary super-powerful dragon
Rayquaza returns for Pokémon GO Fest to show the world how powerful it is and to compete with Primal Kyodre and Primal Groudon. Take advantage of the opportunity to take on its Mega-Evolved form in the Mega Raids available during this major event.
Pokémon GO Fest 2023 London: List of available Pokémon
During Pokémon GO Fest, the featured Pokémon changes depending on which area of the park you are in. You can find a list of Pokémon from different habitats in the guide below.
However, some creatures are available regardless of the active habitat. Here is the list.