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Pokémon Go Tour Sinnoh event, habitat times, and Special Research guide

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Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh’s global event celebrates both the original Sinnoh region and the Hisui region. The huge event takes place starting on Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. until Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in your local time .

There is a lot going on in this event, so it’s a great time to play. There’s no paid ticket to participate, so all the perks and bonuses are available to all players. There’s a halved hatch distance for all eggs put into Incubators during the event, up to six special trades can be made (instead of just one), trading Stardust cost has been halved , and there’s no limit on remote raiding from Feb 23-25.

During the event, there’s also an increased chance to find some Pokémon shiny, including Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Stunky, and costumed Pikachu. There’s also an increased chance to hatch shiny Hisuian Voltorb, Hisuian Qwilfish, Pachirisu, Chatot, and Carnivine from eggs.

In addition to all that, there’s a ton of different types of research to do, with boosted spawns rotating in habitats throughout the day.

Below we list out all the perks for Pokémon Go ’s Go Tour Sinnoh event, including the Special Research and habitat times.

Pokémon Go Tour 2023: “It’s about Time (and Space)” Special Research Tasks

Right away, you’ll be tasked with a choice on which starter to pick. The starter you pick only has an effect on the first step, as you’ll get a Shadow encounter with that Pokémon, as well as candy for it. You’ll also get to choose between Diamond or Pearl version, which also impacts your rewards. You’ll get Dialga-based rewards for picking Diamond and Palkia-based rewards for picking Pearl. We list out all the steps below.

Step 1 of 4

• Catch 15 Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region (1 Incense)
• Use an Incense (Shadow Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup encounter)

Rewards : 3 Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup Candy, 3 Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup Candy XL, 3,000 XP

Step 2 of 4

• Catch Dialga (Diamond) or Palkia (Pearl) (Shadow Gible encounter)
• Power up dragon-type Pokémon 10 times (5,000 Stardust)

Rewards : 3 Dialga/Palkia Candy, 1 Dialga/Palkia Candy XL, 2,024 XP

Step 3 of 4

• Evolve 3 Pokémon (Shadow Scizor [Diamond] or Shadow Pinsir [Pearl] encounter)
• Activate Roar of Time’s adventure effect (Diamond) or Spacial Rend’s adventure effect (Pearl) (Shadow Honchkrow [Diamond] or Shadow Mismagius [Pearl] encounter)

Rewards : 3 Dialga/Palkia Candy, 1 Dialga/Palkia Candy XL, Spiritomb encounter

Step 4 of 4

• Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon (1,000 XP)
• Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon (2,000 XP)
• Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon (3,000 XP)

Rewards : 3 Dialga Candy, 3 Palkia Candy, Giovanni battle

Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh Timed Research

These tasks will appear in the Timed Research section during the event.

Go Tour: Uxie Photo Safari Timed Research

• Take a snapshot of Uxie in the wild (480 Stardust)

Rewards : Uxie encounter

Go Tour: Mesprit Photo Safari Timed Research

• Take a snapshot of Mesprit in the wild (480 Stardust)

Rewards : Mesprit encounter

Go Tour: Azelf Photo Safari Timed Research

• Take a snapshot of Azelf in the wild (480 Stardust)

Rewards : Azelf encounter

Legends 486 Timed Research

• Complete 3 party challenges (Regigigas encounter)

Rewards : 10 Regirock Candy, 10 Regice Candy, 10 Registeel Candy

Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh party challenges

These party challenges will appear during the event period:

• Catch 10 rock-type Pokémon (3 Regirock Candy)
• Catch 10 ice-type Pokémon (3 Regice Candy)
• Catch 10 steel-type Pokémon (3 Registeel Candy)

Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh event Field Research

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

• Busting Boardwalk: Power up normal- or water-type Pokémon 5 times (Bidoof or Shellos [East Sea] encounter)
• Ancient Grove: Power up grass- or ghost-type Pokémon 5 times (Hisuian Voltorb or Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
• Toxic Digs: Power up poison- or rock-type Pokémon 5 times (Gible or Skuntank encounter)
• Geothermal Lagoon: Power up fire- or ice-type Pokémon 5 times (Hisuian Sneasel or Hisuian Qwilfish encounter)

You can also get this task during the “Space-time Anomaly” that happens during the Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon habitats:

• Win 3 raids (Hisuian Braviary, Hisuian Avalugg, Kleavor, or Ursaluna encounter)

Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh boosted spawns and rotating habitats

The boosted spawns correlate towards habitats, which change every hour. Each habitat will rotate in twice.

Bustling Boardwalk habitat spawns (10-11 a.m., 2-3 p.m.)

• Pikachu (Lucas hat)
• Pikachu (Dawn hat)
• Burmy (Trash)
• Shellos (East Sea)
• Shellos (West Sea)

Ancient Grove habitat spawns (11 a.m. until 12 p.m., 3-4 p.m.)

• Pikachu (Akari’s kerchief)
• Pikachu (Rei’s cap)
• Hisuian Growlithe
• Hisuian Voltorb
• Burmy (Plant)

Toxic Digs habitat spawns (12-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m.)

• Burmy (Sandy)

Geothermal Lagoon habitat spawns (1-2 p.m., 5-6 p.m.)

• Hisuian Qwilfish
• Hisuian Sneasel

Incense spawns

These Pokémon will spawn depending on the habitat, but only if you use an Incense:

• Unown H (all habitats)
• Unown I (all habitats)
• Unown S (all habitats)
• Unown N (Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs)
• Unown O (Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs)
• Unown U (Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon)

Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh egg hatches

Any eggs obtained during the event will hatch the following, based on their hatch distance:

• Budew (2 km)
• Chingling (2 km)
• Bonsley (2 km)
• Mime Jr. (2 km)
• Happiny (2 km)
• Munchlax (2 km)
• Riolu (2 km)
• Mantyke (2 km)
• Hisuian Voltorb (5 km)
• Hisuian Qwilfish (5 km)
• Stunky (5 km)
• Gible (5 km)
• Pachirisu (10 km)
• Chatot (10 km)
• Carnivine (10 km)

Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh raid targets

These Pokémon will be in raids during the event period, but it will vary by habitat:

Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs raids

• Turtwig (1-star)
• Chimchar (1-star)
• Piplup (1-star)
• Torterra (3-star)
• Infernape (3-star)
• Empoleon (3-star)
• Dialga (5-star)
• Palkia (5-star)

Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon raids

• Rowlet (1-star)
• Cyndaquil (1-star)
• Oshawott (1-star)
• Hisuian Decidueye (3-star)
• Hisuian Typhlosion (3-star)
• Hisuian Samurott (3-star)
• Origin Forme Dialga (5-star)
• Origin Forme Palkia (5-star)
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• “World of Wonder” Special Research
• Wonder Ticket
• Ditto disguises

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Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Global

Pokémon GO Tour returns in 2023 for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global! Get ready to head to Las Vegas and have a chance to catch most Pokémon from the Hoenn Region of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire— – or experience the adventure globally the following weekend!

Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third generation of Pokémon games, released on the Game Boy Advance. Trainers first encountered the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon in these games!

Trainers who attend either event will be able to choose between a Ruby ticket or a Sapphire ticket. This choice will give you different options for your adventure—we’ll release more information later to help you make your decision!

You can find details on the Las Vegas event here .

Ruby vs. Sapphire Challenge

As the earth and sea clash, which side will you stand with? All Trainers will be able to pick between a Ruby and Sapphire badge. The team you pick will shape certain in-person Pokémon encounters!

Each hour, you can complete special Field Research on behalf of your team. Depending on which team completes more Field Research, all Trainers will see increased Primal Raids for either Primal Kyogre (Sapphire) or Primal Groudon (Ruby)—plus an increased chance of encountering additional wild Pokémon!

The badge Trainers pick at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas will carry over to the global event the following weekend.

Primal Surges!

Something is happening to Kyogre and Groudon, and they are bringing the might of the sea and earth with them.

You can encounter their Primal Reversion forms for the first time in Pokémon GO and experience the true nature of their power at the global event, Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global!

Kecleon heads to Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global!

After its initial appearance at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas, we’ve learned that lucky Trainers may encounter Shiny Kecleon in the wild during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global!

Don’t miss your chance to catch this elusive Pokémon from the Hoenn region!

You can look forward to new pieces of featured music inspired by Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire. These pieces were created by Junichi Masuda, Pokémon video game series composer and Chief Creative Fellow of The Pokémon Company!

General Bonuses

All Trainers will receive these bonuses.

In the Wild

Special Pokémon will appear in unique habitats during the event! Habitats will rotate hourly. The times listed below are in local time.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Blistering Sands 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Eerie Mists 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Verdant Earth 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Ancient Shores 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Blistering Sands 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Eerie Mists 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Verdant Earth 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Ancient Shores

Blistering Sands Habitat

The Blistering Sands habitat will be available during the following times:

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

Eerie Mists Habitat

The Eerie Mists habitat will be available during the following times:

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

Verdant Earth Habitat

The Verdant Earth habitat will be available during the following times:

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

Ancient Shores Habitat

The Ancient Shores habitat will be available during the following times:

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

Additional Wild Encounters

As teams compete in the Ruby vs. Sapphire Challenge, certain additional Pokémon will appear in the wild based on hourly results. Complete Field Research on behalf of your team to increase your chance of encountering these Pokémon!

Primal Surge: Kyogre

These are the wild encounters that will appear more frequently in the wild for all Trainers if Team Kyogre completes more Field Research during the hour.

Primal Surge: Groudon

These are the wild encounters that will appear more frequently in the wild for all Trainers if Team Groudon completes more Field Research during the hour.

Pokémon from Incense

Costumed Pikachu and Unown will appear from Incense during the entire event. (This does not include Daily Adventure Incense).

Latios/Latias in the Wild

Trainers will be able to encounter Latios or Latias in the wild based on the team they selected. They will be difficult to catch and will usually flee after one attempt.

Ruby Ticket

Trainers with the Ruby ticket will only see Latios in the wild.

Sapphire Ticket

Trainers with the Sapphire Ticket will only see Latias in the wild.

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs during the event!

In 2 km Eggs

In 5 km Eggs

In 7 km eggs, in 10 km eggs.

The following Pokémon will appear in Raids!

Appearing in 1-Star Raids

Appearing in 5-star raids.

Appearing in Primal Raids

Kyogre caught during this event will know Origin Pulse . Groudon caught during this event will know Precipice Blades .

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted

Ticket-exclusive Special Research

Wishes can come true—just ask Jirachi, the Wish Pokémon! Trainers around the world will be able to purchase Masterwork Research to encounter Shiny Jirachi!* Masterwork Research provides Trainers with an opportunity to take on difficult challenges and daunting tasks, which are rewarded with a spectacular discovery!

Tickets will be available for purchase in the in-game shop for S$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) from Monday, February 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. PST until Monday, March 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. PST. 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).

* Masterwork Research with fewer steps leading to an encounter with Shiny Jirachi will be available to ticket-holding Trainers who attend Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas Pokémon GO Tour attendees with the shorter Masterwork Research will not be able to purchase the longer global Masterwork Research.

Note: The steps outlined here are for the Trainers who purchsed a Ticket from the Shop. If you attended Pokémon GO Tour in Las Vegas, you will have a shorter version. The details for that version can be found here: Wish Granted - Las Vegas Version

Field Research Tasks

Collect Mega Energy and encounter Ghost-type Pokémon with new, rare Field Research tasks!

Spooky Scramble Tasks

The Spooky Scramble Field Research tasks are decoded as follows:

█v██v█ a N██c█d█ Evolve a Nincada

██k█ 3 G███t ███v█b███ T███w█ █n a ██w Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row

█r███f██ 5 ███é███ Transfer 5 Pokémon

█s█ 5 ██r██e█ t█ ███p ███ch ███é███ Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon

Latios/Latias Photo Safari

Event-exclusive Timed Research

Trainers will receive one of the following Timed Research corresponding to the team they chose.

Trainers with the Ruby ticket will only see Latios in the wild. Trainers with the Sapphire Ticket will only see Latias in the wild.

Chasing Legends

Event-exclusive Special Research

Professor Willow has tasked Rhi with researching Hoenn folklore about the Red and Blue Orbs—items which are said to have some connection to Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon—and Rhi needs your help!

After Step 1, you’ll make a choice between Cacnea, Gulpin and Surskit. Your choice will be attracted more by Incense and you can earn extra encounters of your choice via Special Research!

Your team choice determines (Ruby or Sapphire) if you get Primal Omega Energy or Primal Alpha Energy in Step 3 and Step 4.

Tap or click the button that corresponds to your Team and Pokémon Branch choice to see the overview of what to expect.

Team Sapphire

Collection Challenges

There are four Collection Challenges, one for each Habitat during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Global.

Remaining Shiny Pokémon from Hoenn

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Unown H, Shiny Surskit, Shiny Gulpin, Shiny Torkoal, Shiny Cacnea, Shiny Tropius, Shiny Relicanth, and Shiny Kecleon.

Shiny Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon

Shiny Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will also become available with their release in Primal Raids.

New Avatar Items

You can pick up the following avatar items from the in-game shop during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global.

• Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn T-Shirt

The following avatar items will be available for purchase during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global.

• Kyogre Tracksuit
• Groudon Tracksuit
• Kecleon Bag

Event Stickers

All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn–themed stickers in the in-game shop from Friday, February 17, to Sunday, February 26, 2023. These stickers will also be available via PokéStops and Gifts from Friday, February 17, to Saturday, February 18, 2023 and from Wednesday, February 22, to Sunday, February 26, 2023.

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Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles comes to California February 17–18

Experience an exclusive pokémon go in-person event in los angeles.

Trainers! Your favorite Pokémon from the Sinnoh region of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are coming to Rose Bowl Stadium! Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles arrives in California in February 2024. Don’t miss your chance to play Pokémon GO alongside thousands of other Trainers from around the world while catching, trading, and battling with your favorite Pokémon! Who knows which special Pokémon you may encounter during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles!

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles

February 17, 2024, and February 18, 2024

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Tickets for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are US$30.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Tour website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

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 for the first time during space-time anomalies at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles in the last thirty minutes of each hour during event hours. Trainers may even encounter a Shiny one—if they’re lucky!

*Trainers without an active Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles ticket or Citywide Gameplay add-on can participate in Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia raids, but will not be able to encounter a Shiny one, or one that knows its signature attack, until Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global.

Strange skies and new Pokémon can only mean one thing: a space-time anomaly is forming!

Appearing at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh, space-time anomalies are mysterious phenomena connecting our world to the distant past. Thanks to these anomalies, Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region will appear in habitats and raids!

Grab your friends—new Party Play challenges exclusive to Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles will be available to ticket-holding Trainers! Work together with friends for encounters with Regirock, Regice, Registeel, and Regigigas!

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Feeling grateful? Ticket-holding Trainers attending the in-person event in Los Angeles can gear up 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. Stay tuned for additional details!

Will you investigate the depths of space or the powers of time? Trainers will be able to pick between a Diamond or Pearl badge. The badge you pick will determine certain rewards and bonuses!

The badge Trainers pick at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles will carry over to the global event the following weekend.

Trainers taking part in Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region and beyond!*

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles attendees will be able to encounter Shiny Stunky, Shiny Chingling, Shiny Chatot, Shiny Carnivine, Shiny Pachirisu, and more for the first time in Pokémon GO—if they’re lucky!

Trainers will also be able to enjoy bonuses such as 1/2 Hatch Distance, up to nine additional daily Raid Passes for spinning Photo Discs at Gyms, and more!

*Ticket-holding Trainers at the in-person event in Los Angeles may have increased luck in encountering Shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon are not guaranteed by purchasing a ticket.

Join us in Los Angeles for a Pokémon GO Tour you’ll never forget!

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Pokemon GO Fest 2024 Global: Necrozma Debut, Costumed Pokemon, and More

This guide goes over the Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global debut Pokemon, bonuses for all players and ticketed players, and more.

Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Event Dates

The Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global will take place on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 202 4. Check out our guide to the GO Fest 2024 in-person locations for information on those dates and places.

Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Event Highlights

Before diving into specifics, the biggest highlights of the Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global are as follows:

• Necrozma will make its global Pokemon GO debut in five-star raids during the event.
• Marshadow will be obtainable through ticket-exclusive Special Research, marking its global Pokemon GO debut.
• Shiny Jangmo-o will be making its Pokemon GO debut during the event.
• The costumed Pokemon Pikachu wearing a sun crown, Pikachu wearing a moon crown, Espeon wearing a day scarf, and Umbreon wearing a night scarf will make their debuts during the event.

Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Wild Pokemon Encounters

Four different habitats will rotate every hour on Saturday, July 13 . The following tables go through each habitat and the Pokemon that will be more commonly found in the wild during those times.

On Sunday, July 14, there will be no rotating habitats . All the Pokemon in each of the tables will be available at any given time in the wild.

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The following tables list the Pokemon that will appear in raids during the Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global event .

One-Star Raids

Three-star raids, five-star raids, pokemon go fest 2024: global bonuses and features.

The following bonuses will apply to all players during Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global whether they have a paid event ticket or not:

• Lure Modules will last for one (1) hour instead of the usual 30 minutes.
• There will be special photobomb opportunities throughout the event.

In addition, all players will be able to find Field Research tasks themed around the four different habitats.

Pokemon GO Fest 2024 Official T-Shirt

The official commemorative Pokemon GO Fest 2024 t-shirt featuring Necrozma is available for purchase now while supplies last at Niantic Supply . It’s recommended to order early for the best chance of the shirt arriving in time for the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 events.

Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Ticket Information

You can purchase a Global Event Ticket for US$14.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) plus any taxes and fees, if applicable . You can buy the ticket from the in-game store or the Pokemon GO Web Store . Tickets will be available for purchase until Sunday, July 14 at 4:00 PM local time. If you purchase your ticket from the Pokemon GO Web Store, you’ll also an exclusive GO Fest 2024 shirt avatar item as a bonus .

Early Ticket Purchase Timed Research

Depending on how early you purchase your Global Event Ticket, you have the chance to participate in up to two exclusive Timed Researches .

The first Timed Research can be unlocked by purchasing the event ticket by May 6 and playing Pokemon GO at any time between April 30 and May 6. The main reward of this Timed Research is the Sun Crown avatar item .

The second Timed Research can be unlocked by purchasing the event ticket by June 6 and playing Pokemon GO at any time between May 31 and June 6. This Timed Research’s special reward is the Moon Crown avatar item .

If you purchase your ticket by May 6 and play Pokemon GO at least once between April 30 and May 6, then again between May 31 and June 6, you’ll be able to access both Timed Research tasks.

Ticket Holder Special Research

There will be two sets of Special Research for ticket holders. On Saturday, the unlockable Special Research includes an opportunity to encounter the Mythical Pokemon Marshadow .

The Sunday Special Research will focus on Necrozma.

Ticket Holder Incense Pokemon Encounters

The following table goes over the Pokemon that will appear more frequently when a Trainer with a Global Event Ticket uses Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event .

Ticket Holder Global Challenge Arena

Ticket holders can participate in different global challenges for each habitat hour on Saturday . Ticket holders will also unlock a special bonus for the rest of the hour if the challenge is completed in time.

Ticket Holder Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be in effect for event ticket holders during Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global:

• An increased chance of finding shiny Pokemon.
• Can make up to six (6) Special Trades each day.
• Can receive up to nine (9) free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
• Double (2x) friendship bonus damage in raids.
• Access to special 7km Eggs.
• Access to habitat-themed Collection Challenges.

There’s still time to prepare for the big event in July. In the meantime, consider prepping for Mega Heracross Raid Day , April’s other raids and spotlights , and the April 2024 Community Day .

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2024 Pokémon World Championships date and location revealed

Headed to Honolulu, Hawaii.

This year's Pokémon World Championships will culminate at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Pokémon Company made the announcement this weekend, at the Europe International Championships, which were held in London. The event sees the very best Pokémon players battle it out with Pokémon cards, and in video games including Pokémon Go, Pokémon Unite and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet,

Next up for this year's tour is its North American leg, to be held in New Orleans in early June.

Hawaii's grand finale will be held from 16th to 18th August, and will see new global champions crowned for each Pokémon game.

(Also, Hawaii is a good place to catch the rare Pokémon Go regional exclusive creature Comfey.)

2024 marks a rare year without a new mainline Pokémon game or expansion, with the franchise's next entry Pokémon Legends: Z-A set to debut instead in 2025 - likely for Switch 2 . In the meantime, Pokémon Go is growing and healthy as a live-service game - even as it approaches its decade celebration.

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Pokemon Go Bug Out Event

The Bug Out event in Pokemon Go is on the horizon, and brings a Collection Challenge and Field Research , alongside wild encounters, event bonuses, and more!

This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of the Bug Out event in Pokemon Go, including its runtime .

Bug Out Event Runtime

The Bug Out event in Pokemon Go will run from Friday, April 12th, at 10:00AM to Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at 8:00PM local time.

Bug Out Wild Encounters

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild during this event:

Bug Out Field Research

Field Research tasks are available, and are as follows:

Bug Out Raids

The following Pokemon will appear in their respective raids during this event:

Bug Out Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be in effect during the event:

• 2× XP for successfully catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better
• Increased Candy for Nice Throws or better
• Increased Candy XL for Nice Throws or better for Trainers level 31 and up
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Combee and Shiny Burmy

Bug Out Collection Challenge

Complete the Collection Challenge within this event to earn Mega Energy for several Bug-type Pokemon, alongside unique reward encounters.

Bug Out Avatar Items

New avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop, and will remain available after the event concludes:

• Burmy Earrings (Plant Cloak)
• Burmy Earrings (Sandy Cloak)
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Niantic teases Necrozma ahead of Pokémon Go Fest 2024

T he developers of the mobile monster-catching game Pokémon Go, Niantic have teased the incoming arrival of a space-based addition to the ranks. Necrozma has been touted by the mobile game studio ahead of the summer 2024 event taking place across the world.

In a recent post on the Pokémon Go website, the studio announced a warning and a shadowy glimpse of the title's new prismatic pocket monster.

"WARNING: Surge in Ultra Wormhole activity reported.

ENTITY IDENTIFIED: Necrozma. Intentions unknown.

DIRECTIVE: Exercise caution"

Necrozma the fusion Pokémon

A group of data miners for Pokémon Go have also unearthed references to "fusion" in the game's update files. The Fusion mechanic sees certain Pokémon combine with each other and at times Pokémon can even fuse with humans.

These digitally dug files are part of the Go Fest 2024 release taking place throughout the summer in physical and digital locations. The mechanic that notably took place in Pokémon Sun and Moon will likely see a comeback if the stripped update file is believed.

The festival kicks off in the home nation of Pokémon in Sendai, Japan from May 30 to June 2, 2024. The city will take on the mantle of host city for Pokémon GO Fest 2004. The site description says "This will mark "The Greenest City" in Japan's first time hosting a GO Fest event. We can't wait to bring GO Fest adventures back to Japan when we kick off the opening weekend."

Other physical locations include the Spanish capital of Madrid, where the festival rumbles on from June 14 to 16, 2024. New York also plays host to the international event between July 5 to 7, 2024, with the site saying that the "penultimate Pokémon GO Fest 2024 weekend will take place in none other than New York City, where you'll be able to enjoy all the diverse neighborhoods and culture that the Big Apple has to offer alongside thousands of other Trainers!"

Those who can't attend one of the physical events can also take part in the global event and can purchase tickets via the Pokémon Go site . Trainers who buy from the Pokémon website will receive a special t-shirt that should arrive in time for the festival's inception.

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April 03, 2024

Bagon Soars (Metaphorically) in Pokémon GO April 2024 Community Day Classic

Catch the rock head pokémon, enjoy great event bonuses, and more..

B agon is charging headfirst into Pokémon GO ’s April 2024 Community Day Classic, which will run on April 7, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time . First discovered in the Hoenn region, this Dragon-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event—and lucky Trainers just might encounter a Shiny Bagon! You can also rock and roll with event bonuses that include triple XP for catching Pokémon, as well as a three-hour duration for Lure Modules and Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event. On top of that, during the event or up to two hours afterward, you’ll be able to evolve Bagon’s first evolution Shelgon into a Salamence that knows the Charged Attack Outrage.

You’ll also be able to get your research on with a Bagon Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research story. Tickets are available for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). These tickets are available for purchase in the in-game shop. Trainers can also take on Field Research at no cost, catching Bagon to earn rewards that include Stardust, Great Balls, encounters with Bagon, and more.

Fly high (again, metaphorically) with Bagon, Trainers!

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When is Pokémon Go Fest 2024? Necrozma teased as event nears

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With summer fast approaching, we don’t have long to wait until Pokémon Go Fest 2024, during which Necrozma is teased to make an appearance.

Necrozoma was first introduced in Gen VII, and acted as the mascot for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for the Nintendo 3DS.

We also now know where the in-person events will be taking place, so you can start checking what inconvenient airport you’ll need to travel to to get your mega discount flights.

It’s not just Necrozma who’s making an appearance, either, as other fan favourites from generations past will be introduced to Pokémon Go as part of the event.

There’s plenty to be getting through, though, so read on to find out everything you need to know ahead of the global Pokémon bonanza!

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When is pokémon go fest 2024.

Pokémon Go Fest 2024 starts with real-world events that run from 30th May to 2nd June in Sendai, Japan, 14th June to 16th June in Madrid, Spain, and between 5th July to 7th July in New York, USA - with the event as a whole concluding with Pokémon Go Fest 2024: Global between 13th to 14th July.

Hopefully, one of these locations isn’t too far from you, or you can snag a cheap hotel and flight to experience it in person.

If not, there is always next year, as the event takes place in different cities - but said cities have always been in Japan, Europe and the USA.

You can book Pokémon Go Fest 2024 tickets from the official website .

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Will Necrozma feature in Pokémon Go Fest 2024?

Yes, Necrozma is expected to feature in Pokémon Go Fest 2024 as part of raids.

This was teased during the 2024 Solar Eclipse, when the Pokémon Go X (formerly Twitter) account shared a video showing the shadow of Necrozoma superimposed on a pedestrian crossing.

The official announcement followed, and you’ll be able to battle Necrozma in 5-Star Raids.

Necrozma has multiple forms, but it’s unclear whether any of their variations will be available in Pokémon Go.

What else do we know about Pokémon Go Fest 2024?

During Pokémon Go Fest 2024, there will be four unique habitats which rotate every hour - and this is available to all trainers, regardless of whether they have a ticket or not.

These are Dawn Meadow, Shining Day, Creeping Dusk and Darkest Night.

If you’re a ticket holder, you may be able to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Marshadow – but only once! Marshadow can become available through Special Research, too.

Jangmo-o will also make their shiny debut, should you be so lucky!

There’s also Pokémon Go Fest 2024 merchandise to commemorate the event.

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Pokémon Go Fest 2024 to debut Shiny Buzzwole, Pheromosa, and Xurkitree

The highly anticipated Pokémon Go Fest 2024 event is on the horizon, and leading up to the event, developer Niantic has confirmed the appearance of several Shiny Ultra Beasts. Players who participate in the event can catch Shiny versions of Buzzwole, Pheromosa, and Xurkitree.

These three were the star Pokémon during Pokémon Go Fest 2022 . They each appeared in distinct locations where Niantic was holding in-person events, and everyone had a chance to encounter them for the global event on the final weekend. It seems Niantic is keeping to this tradition and offering these three Shiny versions exclusive to five-star raid encounters in specific locations before making them available worldwide for the Global Pokémon Go Fest 2024 event on  July 13 and 14 .

There are three physical locations where Pokémon Go players can meet up leading up to the Global Pokémon Go Fest 2024 event. There is an event from May 30 to June 2 in Sendai City where players can catch a Shiny Xurkitree . The second one takes place from June 14 to 16 in Madrid , where Shiny Pheromosa is making its debut. Finally, from July 5 to 7 , there’s the final in-person event in New York City, where Shiny Buzzwole will appear.

All three will be available in five-star raids for those participating in the Global Pokémon Go Fest 2024 in mid-July. Not only will these Ultra Beasts appear, but Necrozma , the Prism Pokémon, is making its debut, and players have a chance to challenge it in five-star raids. There’s also a chance to encounter the Shiny version of this Pokémon during the event, which is a rare choice from Niantic, as they typically hold onto those versions for future events.

Tickets for the big event have gone live today, and you can purchase them now if you plan to attend any in-person events or if you’d rather wait for the larger Global event. Full details for each event are covered on the Pokémon Go Fest 2024 website , breaking down prices, specific locations for players to meet up, and exclusive rewards for attending. Anyone looking to participate in these events will want to act fast to ensure they don’t miss out on attending.