Pokémon GO Fest: Global was the final part of the Pokémon GO Fest 2023.[1] The event is part of Global Challenge.
Purchasing a ticket to the global event before July 5th, 2023, would grant the Timed Research In the Rough. Purchasing one before August 1st, 2023, would grant the Timed Research Shimmering Strides.
- Main article: In the Rough
- Main article: Shimmering Strides
Three in-person regional events took place in the following cities:
- Main article: Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka
- Main article: Pokémon GO Fest 2023: London
- Main article: Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City
Free features[]
From August 26th at 12:00 a.m. to August 27th, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time:
*Limit was set to 999,999 remote raids per day
On August 26th only:
On August 27th only:
Featured Pokémon[]
New Shiny PokémonThese Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules. There were four themed habitats featuring different Pokémon on Day 1. On Day 2 all Pokémon appeared at any time.
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
These Pokémon could photobomb during Day 1 the event based on the current active habitat. One photobomb for non-ticket holders. Five photobombs for ticket holders.
These Raid Bosses were available during the event. All Raid Eggs only took 5 minutes to hatch, and the Raid time was 25 minutes. Pikachu would rotate with habitats.
1st Tier 2nd Tier
3rd Tier
Primal RaidsFrom August 26th to August 27th 11 a.m. local time:
Mega RaidsFrom August 27th 10 a.m. local time:
Exclusive move[]
In order to obtain Bug Bite, Night Slash, Pound, Earth Power, Outrage, Meteor Mash, Bullet Seed plus Fire-type Weather Ball, or Body Slam, Trainers had to evolve Metapod, Sandshrew, Clefairy, Vibrava, Shelgon, Metang, Roselia or Lickitung into Butterfree, Sandslash, Clefable, Flygon, Salamence, Metagross, Roserade, or Lickilicky respectively during the event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attacks.
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Field Research event tasks[]
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event. On Day 1, Trainers could collect new tasks each hour:
Day 1
In addition, certain Field Research tasks were available during each habitat:
Day 2
Special Research[]
GO Fest 2023: Sky-HighGO Fest 2023: Sky-High Special Research was available during Day 2 of the event:
To be added
PokéStop Showcase[]
PokéStop Showcases were available during the event:
| August 26th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Biggest Size | |
| August 27th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Biggest Size |
Ticketed features[]
Pokémon GO Fest 2023
August 26-27, 2023
Featured Pokémon[]
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates from Incense. There were four themed habitats featuring different Pokémon.
7-km EggsThese Pokémon would hatch from 7-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event:
Special Research[]
GO Fest 2023: Fascinating FacetsGO Fest 2023: Fascinating Facets Special Research was available during Day 1 of the event:
If Diancie is already owned, the reward changes to 25 Diancie Candy.
If Diancie T-Shirt is already owned, the reward changes to 25 Diancie Candy.
If Treasure Map Pose is already owned, the reward changes to 100 Diancie Mega Energy.
GO Fest 2023: Super Sky-HighGO Fest 2023: Super Sky High Special Research was available during Day 2 of the event. This Special Research was received after completing GO Fest 2023: Sky-High.
Collection Challenges[]
Collection ChallengesTo 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.[2].
If 20 Global Challenges were completed in the global event, a set of extra bonuses would be available:
| Region and Goal | Reward |
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Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- An official Pokémon GO Fest 2023 T-shirt was available for purchase.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest takes over August 2023 with a month packed with events!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-04-26.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2023 details revealed: Ultra Unlock, habitat times, and more!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-08-24.
- ↑ OFFICIAL POKÉMON GO FEST 2023 SHIRT. Niantic Supply. Retrieved on 2023-06-11.
