Pokémon GO Fest in 2020 was the sixth GO Fest event in Pokémon GO. Unlike previous events, GO Fest 2020 took place as an entirely global event in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The event is part of Global Challenge.
Features only occurred from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time of each day of the GO Fest. Purchasing the GO Fest 2020 ticket would provide more bonuses, exclusive wild Pokémon and two different exclusive Special Research on each day.[2]
Due to a number of technical issues, two makeup events were made only available for ticket holders.
Day 1 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:
Pokémon GO Fest
Global, July 25–26, 2020
Featured Pokémon[]
Pokémon in wildThere were five 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.
For details go to: Pokémon GO Fest 2020#Global Challenge Arena.
Fire habitatThese Fire-type Pokémon were available for everyone, during Fire habitat hours:
These Fire-type Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Fire habitat hours:
Water habitatThese Water-type Pokémon were available for everyone, during Water habitat hours:
These Water-type Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Water habitat hours:
Grass habitatThese Grass-type Pokémon were available for everyone, during Grass habitat hours:
These Grass-type Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Grass habitat hours:
Battle habitatThese Pokémon were available for everyone, during Battle habitat hours:
These Pokémon were available exclusively for ticket holders, during Battle habitat hours:
Friendship habitatThese Pokémon were available for everyone, during Friendship habitat hours:
New Shiny PokémonThese Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:
Part of these Pokémon are related to each habitat (Heatmor – fire, Qwilfish – water, Tangela – grass, Durant – battle and Woobat – friendship)
These Pokémon could photobomb once per day during the event, exclusively for ticket holders:
7-km 
1st Tier
3rd Tier
Special Research[]
GO Fest 2020: Welcome!GO Fest 2020: Welcome! Special Research was available, if player bought an event ticket, logged in to the game on July 25th, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time and made any in-game activity:
Professor Willow dialogue
- Welcome to Pokémon GO Fest 2020, TRAINER! GO Fest this year is a little bit different from previous years, but that doesn't mean it'll be any less fun--or challenging!
- I’ve noticed an amazing phenomena, it seems as though different Pokémon are appearing in the area on what seems an hourly basis. I’m going to need your help collecting data on this situation.
- I thought it would be fun to tie this phenomena to some tasks for you to complete. If you are able to complete them, I’ll make sure you get a reward for your hard work!
- For more details, you can log into the Global Challenge Arena. Don’t delay, since these Pokémon seem to be rotating quickly, your time to complete the tasks are limited!
- To help with your tasks, be sure to equip a few Incense to attract Pokémon. You've worked hard to earn rewards during the weekly challenges and don’t want you to miss out!
- Tip: you can now equip several at once and have your Incense attract Pokémon to you for hours! Plus, I think they smell amazing.
- Playing wherever you are doesn't mean you're playing alone! It brings a smile to my face knowing that there are millions of Trainers around the world right now working together because we all share a love for Pokémon.
- Furthermore, I've been sensing a great energy that has filled me with hope and determination, have you been feeling it as well?
- I wonder if it has any connection to the strange happenings that has kicked off our research this weekend.
- I have a feeling we are about to start an exciting adventure and today is just the beginning!
- We will have another fun filled day tomorrow, but for now I'm going to start looking into this situation as it is reminding me of a certain mythical Pokémon.
- Now, TRAINER, I'm sure you know what I'm going to say next.
- Let's GO!
Stickers[]
New stickersThese stickers were released at the start of the event:
Souvenirs[]
Special 
Global Challenge Arena[]
This year GO Fest also had its Global Challenge segment that was called Global Challenge Arena and was available for ticket holders only from in-game Today View tab on the Day One of the event (only between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time).
Goal of each challenge was to complete a number of a specific in-game activity by all Trainers globally within one hour as each hour there was one of five different global challenges to complete which was correlated with a one hour-long, rotating, virtual habitats. These were:
- Fire Habitat – catch Fire-type Pokémon,
- Water Habitat – make Great Throws,
- Grass Habitat – use Berries to catch Pokémon,
- Battle Habitat – battle in raids
- and Friendship Habitat – send Gifts.
After completing each challenge, there was an additional bonus activated for ticket holders until the habitat rotated and new global challenge would start. These bonuses were:
- catch Fire-type Pokémon – 2× Catch Candy
- make Great Throws – 3× Catch Stardust
- use Berries to catch Pokémon – 3× Catch XP
- battle in raids – 3× Stardust and XP from raids
- send Gifts – chance of a one Rare Candy when opening gifts
There was total of 34 global challenges:
The contribution and time of completion of each challenge can be viewed in the Team Contribution section of Virtual Team Lounge, here.
There were three weeks of the Pokémon GO Fest 2020#Ultra Unlock bonus event series announced if Trainers complete specific number of these challenges.
Day 2 features[]
The events on Day 2 was kept secret until event began. Team GO Rocket had taken-over the PokéStops again.[3]
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[]
New 
PokémonThe Pokémon in wild were a mix of those on Day 1. Alolan Pokémon became available for all Trainers regardless of owning the event ticket. Pokémon in 7-km Eggs were also the same.
Tier 1 to 4 Raid Bosses were the same as those on Day 1. Only Legendary Pokémon were changed.
5th Tier
Trainers might have encountered returning Shadow Pokémon from Team GO Rocket Grunts, Leaders and Giovanni as their Pokémon parties were changed for the time of the event.
Returning Shadow Pokémon from Grunts included: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Larvitar, Seedot, Sableye and Carvanha.
These were battle parties of Team GO Rocket Leaders and Giovanni during the Day Two of Pokémon GO Fest:
Special Research[]
GO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to VictoryGO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to Victory Special Research was available, if player bought an event ticket, logged in to the game on July 26th, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time and made any in-game activity:
Professor Willow dialogue- TRAINER, by the look on your face, I’m sure you’ve grasped the situation.
- Yes, that is Team GO Rocket confetti raining down from the sky. Yes, grunts are invading PokéStops all around the world. And yes...Team GO Rocket has taken over Pokémon GO Fest. And yes...I’m so glad you’re here.
- We thought that when we defeated them and ended their takeover during the GO Fest Timed Research that that would be the end of them for the time being.
- It appears to have only been a part of a larger plan. What their ultimate end goal, though, is still to be determined. Regardless of what lies in wait, TRAINER...you must prepare yourself.
- I’ve been in contact with your fellow Trainers around the world and I’m impressed by your energy! As long as we work together, I know victory is within our reach!
- Great work, TRAINER. Your Pokémon are battle-ready and I bet your fellow Trainers are thankful for the supplies you’ve sent their way. We need to work together to keep Team GO Rocket at bay and save Pokémon GO Fest!
- Oh, what’s this? Looks like the snapshots you took features some unwelcome guests! It's amazing that they're able to organize these massive takeovers, but they do seem a little silly.
- Is this actually all a part of their scheme? Anyway, why don’t you go ahead and put all of that training to work? In the meantime, I’ll do some more investigating with the team leaders.
- Looks like you’ve just caught a Golem for your hard work!
- The team leaders and I have been scoping out the Team GO Rocket members traveling via balloon and have discovered that the Team GO Rocket leaders are using Flying-type Pokémon.
- Sources are telling me that they might have captured some Legendary Pokémon and turned them into Shadow Pokémon!
- If I recall correctly, the team leaders saw one of these balloons at GO Fest last year and also during their takeover a few weeks ago.
- I wouldn’t have imagined that they’d rally resources behind such an...interesting means of transportation. However, it’s clear that the boss has put a lot of effort into equipping his grunts with balloons.
- …Anyway, your Rock-type Golem might be a helpful addition to your battle party, since Flying types are weak to Rock! It’s time to rock their world, TRAINER, and save those Shadow Legendary Pokémon!
- Great job defeating Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra. Now all that’s left is their boss, Giovanni. TRAINER, are you ready?
- Candela, Blanche, and Spark can handle the Team GO Rocket leaders from here while you prepare to face the boss. It's extremely interesting to see the Team GO Rocket Leaders commanding these Shadow Legendary Pokémon which are usually reserved for the boss himself.
- I wonder what this means as we uncover more of their devious plans and what Pokémon he now has under his control.
- I was worried about them but I received an encouraging message from the team leaders about a mysterious phenomenon. Remember that mysterious energy I was detecting yesterday?
- They and Trainers worldwide were suddenly overcome with a great energy that is filling them with hope and determination that they can win. I started digging through my research and found references to the very same energy.
- It documents a Mythical Pokémon that shares infinite energy and guarantees a winning battle. I have a feeling this is why Team GO Rocket is here.
- Perhaps they hope to use this powerful Pokémon to further their evil plans, since they’ve been so unsuccessful in the past?
- I hear Giovanni often begins his battles with his Buddy Pokémon, Persian, which is weak to Fighting-type moves. That Machamp that you caught earlier in your research might help you here.
- Good luck, TRAINER. The fate of Pokémon GO Fest is in your hands.
- TRAINER, you did it! You defeated Giovanni and he appears to be retreating! Who would have thought that he could even turn Mewtwo into a Shadow Pokémon.
- It was a tough battle, but the fact that you defeated it really proves what an amazing Trainer you are. This alone is a mystery we need to investigate.
- However, I'm afraid that investigation will have to wait: we've just saved Pokémon GO Fest! It's time to celebrate!
- Candela, Blanche, and Spark were victorious battling the Team GO Rocket leaders and I’m now receiving word that they are retreating as well.
- Turns out the Mythical Pokémon that Team GO Rocket was after was Victini, the Victory Pokémon! They say that this Pokémon brings victory and that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter.
- I am now sure that energy we were all feeling was thanks to Victini. I’m in utter awe at your tenacity and determination. Pokémon GO Fest was saved thanks to your hard work. Thank you, TRAINER.
- Phew! Now I think you would agree it is time to get back to having fun—there’s still time to enjoy the festivities!
- While this year was quite a bit different from our previous GO Fests, I’m still overjoyed that Trainers all over the world came together to celebrate, and protect, our beloved Pokémon.
- Even when we’re apart, we’re still together and tied by our shared love of Pokémon. No matter what obstacles appear in our path, you can always know that your Pokémon and your fellow Trainers will be here for you.
- I know we’ll all meet again in the same park and under the same sky soon, so until then—let’s GO!
Avatar items[]
Shop special offer[]
Special shop offersThese offers were available from the shop during the event:[4][5]
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.
It was divided into three parts, which featured a series of themed, weekly events:
- If 8 global challenges are completed, Dragon Week would happen.
- Dragon Week was unlocked on July 25th, 3:29 UTC and it was announced at 4:00 AM UTC via Twitter.[6]
- If 16 global challenges are completed, Enigma Week would happen.
- Enigma Week was unlocked on July 25th, 11:12 UTC and it was announced at 12:30 PM UTC via Twitter. [7]
- If 24 global challenges are completed, Unova Week would happen.
- Unova Week was unlocked on July 25th, 19:23 UTC and it was announced on July 26th, 10:45 AM UTC via Twitter. [8]
Makeup events[]
Niantic announced the first makeup event due to technical issues during some of habitat blocks during Day One of the event. It would last 3 hours on August 16th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. It would be accessible only for players who previously bought the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 ticket.[9]
However, the makeup event experienced other issues, notably shiny Unown being disabled. The second makeup event was planned on August 23rd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time for ticket holders in the time zones from UTC+7 to UTC+14.[10] Special habitats and Incense bonus took place but other features did not.
Features[]
Pokémon in wildPokémon from Fire, Water and Friendship habitats would spawn more frequently in the wild. These habitats would rotate hourly with Fire habitat being from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Water habitat being from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and Friendship habitat from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
G and O forms of Unown would be lured with Incense during this event.
Special shop offersSpecial free item bundle box would be available for the time of an event. Players could claim this box only if they have fewer than three Remote Raid Passes in their Item Bag.
Weekly Challenges[]
From July 3rd to 22nd, 2020, there were three sets of Timed Research challenges in preparation for Pokémon GO Fest 2020. These Special Research challenges, were:
- GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Skill
- GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle
- GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Friendship
Each of these three challenges lasted 6 days and consisted of three regular sets of tasks and one elite challenge set.
There had been certain Pokémon promised to be featured in the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 event if one milion of Trainers of each team completed each of three regular sets of weekly challenges.
For completing GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Skill, these Pokémon would be featured in the event:
For completing GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Battle, these Pokémon would be featured in the event:
For completing GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Friendship, these Pokémon would be featured in the event:
Niantic's puzzle[]
Between July 16th to 22nd, Niantic was posting puzzle clues in social media each day. The answer was a 13-digit code, which was planned to be 14 initially. If a Trainer could solve it, they could have got the prizes on: Niantic Offer Redemption.[11]
On July 22nd, Niantic tweeted that they had done a mistake by skipping a clue for the puzzle and they posted a revised list of clues.[12]
After releasing the last clue for the code it was quickly solved and redeemed by few players in mere seconds.[13] The code was UBCJL9X6RC47A and redeeming it would reward player with 50 items in total, which were:
However, Niantic Labs acknowledged that quick code redemption by a player community and they have tweeted a consolation code available for everyone.[14] This code was: 5PTHMZ3AZM5QC and it would give to a player 21 items, which were:
Clues[]
Each day there was one clue posted from the NianticLabs Twitter account.
As stated in introduction tweet, the first letter of the answer for each clue was meant to be a part of the code. However as it turned out after the puzzle was solved there were few inconsistencies in this statement and the answers for the clues:
- all numbers in the code were meant to be just digits not first letters of their names as it was suspected by a players guided by the puzzle introduction tweet.
- answer for the ninth clue was an R which would presumably stand for Rocket, but in all media and the game itself the team from this clue is called Team GO Rocket which should have been either T or G as the answer for that clue.
| # | Clue | Clue answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | This League of GO Battle League was introduced on March 27, 2020. Pokémon have to be 2500 CP or under to compete in it! |
Ultra League |
| 2 | This Pokémon was the first to be able to learn the move Hydro Cannon by evolving on Community Day. | Blastoise |
| 3 | This water and electric type Pokémon was featured in the Safari Zone Liverpool art. | Chinchou |
| 4 | This Mythical Pokémon made the wishes of many Trainers come true at Pokémon GO Fest 2019. | Jirachi |
| 5 | You place one of these in Pokémon GO to attract pokemon to a PokéStop. | Lure Modules |
| 6 | You need a battle rating of 2100 or higher to reach this rank in GO Battle League. | 9 |
| 7 | This Unown form is similar to the 24th letter of the English alphabet. | X |
| 8 | You can bring this many Pokémon in your party to a Raid in Pokémon GO. | 6 |
| 9 | This team recently invaded Pokémon GO via balloon! | Team GO Rocket |
| 10 | This Pokémon was featured in Limited Research in February of 2019. | Clamperl |
| 11 | Pokémon GO is this many years old! | 4 |
| 12 | If you complete research tasks for this many days in row you unlocked a Research Breakthrough! | 7 |
| 13 | This Pokémon was featured for Community Day in April of 2020. | Abra |
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).
Decorations: pennant flags (Valor, Mystic, Instinct and GO Rocket), Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Eevee, Go Fest logo and trade board.
Papercraft: Pikachu Visor, Gift and Poké Ball to be printed and assemble in a 3d papercraft model.
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.pdf
- File:Print at Home Blanche.pdf
- File:Print at Home Candela.pdf
- File:Print at Home Willow.pdf
Virtual Team Lounge[]
Virtual Team Lounge was a Team Longue equivalent in a format of the public website under this adres: https://pokemongolive.com/en/events/virtual-team-lounge/.
These are screencaps of Virtual Team Longue site:
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- There was a special Niantics live stream on YouTube during the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 during which there were few promotional codes for items published:
- UWJ4PFY623R5X
- MQE4PFNYVRM6M
- 9FC4SN7K5DAJ6
- UWJ4PFY623R5X
External links[]
References[]
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2020—a completely reimagined virtual event experience is coming July 25 and 26!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-06-20.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2020 brings summer adventure to you!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-06-20.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2020 has been taken over by Team GO Rocket in certain parts of the world!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-07-26.
- ↑ New Boxes Live!. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2020-07-24.
- ↑ Go rocket box in store.. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2020-07-26.
- ↑ PokémonGOApp. Dragon Week event!. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-07-25.
- ↑ PokémonGOApp. Enigma Week event!. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-07-27.
- ↑ PokémonGOApp. Unova Week event!. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-07-27.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2020: Upcoming makeup event for players who purchased a ticket. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-08-03.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2020: Upcoming makeup event in Australia, New Zealand, and other parts of the Asia Pacific region for Trainers who purchased a ticket. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-08-20.
- ↑ NianticLabs. Puzzle. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-07-19.
- ↑ NianticLabs. Updated clue list and order. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-07-23.
- ↑ NianticLabs. The puzzle has been solved. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-07-23.
- ↑ NianticLabs. Bonus code. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-07-23.
