Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global

Pokémon GO Fest: Global was a GO Fest event in Pokémon GO. GO Fest 2023 took place both globally and regionally.

Purchasing a ticket to the global event before July, 2023, would grant the Timed Research In the Rough. Purchasing one before August, 2023, would grant the Timed Research Shimmering Strides.

Three in-person regional events took place in the following cities:

Free Features
From Saturday, August 26 at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time:

Featured Pokémon
These Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

These Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event: PS Pikachu PS Pikachu PS Pikachu PS Pikachu PS Shellos PS Shellos PS Gastrodon PS Gastrodon PS Joltik PS Galvantula PS Goomy PS Sliggoo PS Goodra PS Oranguru

These Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules. There were four themed habitats featuring different Pokémon on the first day. In the second day all Pokémon appeared at any time.

These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

Featured Pokémon
These Pokémon had increased spawn rates from Incense. There were four themed habitats featuring different Pokémon.

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Special Research
Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin Special Research was available during the event:

Text in italics indicates changes of task after the event ended.

Collection Challenges
To complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:

Global Challenge Arena and Ultra Unlock
Similarly to the previous GO Fest editions and their Ultra Bonus Events, this year there was a Ultra Unlock series of events planned to occur after players complete a number of challenges in Global Challenge Arena. The challenges happened on the global event and in the three in-person regional events: Berlin, Seattle, and Sapporo.

If Trainers around the globe defeat 15,000,000 Team GO Rocket during the Berlin event, 6th Anniversary would receive a set of extra bonuses and 2× Stardust for defeating Team GO Rocket members for the remainder of the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin.

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Trivia

 * An official Pokémon GO Fest 2023 T-shirt was available for purchase.