Pokémon GO Fest 2021

Pokémon GO Fest in 2021 was the fifth GO Fest event in Pokémon GO. Like 2020 event, GO Fest 2021 took place as an entirely global event in a virtual format.

The details of this event were announced on May, 2021. Features only occurred from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time of each day of the GO Fest. Purchasing the GO Fest 2021 ticket would provide more bonuses, exclusive wild Pokémon and exclusive Special Research.

Both days features
These were general features available for everyone (without necessity of purchasing the event ticket):

From July 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 11:00 p.m. PDT

These were the features available exclusively for players who purchased the event ticket:

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

These Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event: PS Pikachu PS Ponyta PS Unown PS Zigzagoon PS Whismur PS Loudred PS Exploud PS Chimecho PS Audino PS Tympole PS Palpitoad PS Seismitoad PS Throh PS Sawk

7-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event would hatch more of these Pokémon:

The following Raid Bosses were available for a time of this event.

Field Research event tasks
There were several Field Research tasks exclusively for the duration of the event. The "Win a raid" task was on Day 2 only.

Avatar items
These avatar items were released with the beginning of the event:

Stickers
These stickers were released with the beginning of the event:

Shop special offer
The following offers were available from the shop from the start of the event.

Day 1: Catch! features
These were general features available for everyone (without necessity of purchasing the event ticket):

These were the features available exclusively for players who purchased the event ticket:

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

There were four themed, virtual habitats rotating each hour, and each one featured different Pokémon. Because the habitats were happening simultaneously around the world, the habitat of the same hour can be different depending on the players's location.

These Pokémon were available for everyone throughout the day.

These Pokémon were available for everyone, during Jungle habitat hours:

These Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Jungle habitat hours:

These Pokémon were available for everyone, during Desert Mountain habitat hours:

These Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Desert Mountain habitat hours:

These Pokémon were available for everyone, during Ocean Beach habitat hours:

These Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Ocean Beach habitat hours:

These Pokémon were available for everyone, during Cave habitat hours:

These Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Cave habitat hours:

Additionally, these two Unown forms were possible to capture using Incense for ticket holders.

There was also a chance to be photobombed by Pikachu Pop Star or Pikachu Rock Star, depending on the choice made on the Special Research, exclusively for ticket holders.

Special Research
Starting from day 1 of this event, there was a Special Research series that was titled The Melody Pokémon in game, available to ticket holders. Parts 2, 4 and 6 have branched decisions. The encounter in parts 3, 5 and 7, the Candy in part 8, the Pose in part 11 and GO Snapshot encounters for the rest of the day depend on the decisions the player makes.

Collection Challenges
To complete the Collection Challenges, Trainer must obtain all of the following Pokémon before July, 2021, at 7:59 p.m (local time).

Avatar items
These avatar items were released with the beginning of the event:

Day 2: Raid! features
These were general features available for everyone (without necessity of purchasing the event ticket):

These were the features available exclusively for players who purchased the event ticket:

Featured Pokémon
The Pokémon in wild were a mix of those on Day 1.

There was also a chance to be photobombed by Gardevoir or Flygon, depending on the choice made on the Special Research, exclusively for ticket holders.

There were four themed, virtual habitats rotating each hour, and each one featured different Raid Bosses.

These Raid Bosses were available during Wind Hour, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. local time:

These Raid Bosses were available during Lava Hour, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. local time:

These Raid Bosses were available during Frost Hour, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time. The Lake Guardians only appeared in their own regions.

These Raid Bosses were available during Thunder Hour, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. local time:

Special Research
Starting from day 2 of this event, there was a Special Research series that was titled Strange Rings in game, available to everyone.

Timed Research
During day 2 of this event, there was a Timed Research series that was titled GO Fest 2021: Raid Day in game, available to ticket holders.

Shop special offer
The following offers were available from the shop from the start of Day 2. Additionally, there was a free 3 Remote Raid Passes bundle for the ticket holders.

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.

Print at Home kit
A set of items were available for players in the kit

Activities: the trainer could print a maze to complete, a Go Fest logo to color, and decorate some pennant flags (Valor, Mystic, Instinct and GO Rocket).
 * [[File:Print at Home activities 2021.pdf]]
 * [[File:Print at Home badge 2021.pdf]]
 * [[File:Print at Home posters 2021.pdf]]

Decorations: pennant flags (Valor, Mystic, Instinct and GO Rocket), Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Eevee, Go Fest logo and trade board.
 * [[File:Print at Home decorations 2021.pdf]]

Papercraft: Pikachu Visor, Gift, Poké Ball and Great Ball to be printed and assemble in a 3d papercraft model.
 * [[File:Print at Home gift 2021.pdf]]
 * [[File:Print at Home visor 2021.pdf]]
 * [[File:Print at Home poké ball 2021.pdf]]

Tiles: print and arrange tiles to assemble life-size cutouts of Team Leaders Spark, Blanche, and Candela. There’s also a version for Professor Willow
 * [[File:Print at Home Spark 2021.pdf]]
 * [[File:Print at Home Blanche 2021.pdf]]
 * [[File:Print at Home Candela 2021.pdf]]
 * [[File:Print at Home Willow 2021.pdf]]

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Trivia

 * Because of the "Stay tuned for more details!" phrase and the musical notes in the logo, player community implies that Meloetta, the Melody Pokémon, will be released in this event.
 * This event marks both the twenty-fifth anniversary of Pokémon and the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO.
 * As part of Google Play’s sponsorship of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 several features were available:
 * Trainers could receive three months of YouTube Premium.
 * From Monday, July 12, 2021, to Sunday, July 18, 2021, Google Play subscribers will earn 4× Google Play Points on all purchases made in Pokémon GO
 * Trainers using Android devices would be eligible for a special Sponsored Gift on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, July 17. This bundle included one Incense, one Super Incubator, and 30 Ultra Balls.