Pokémon GO Fest: New York City was a regional, real-world, ticketed event, part of the Pokémon GO Fest 2023.[1][2]
The event was split in two parts named "Park Experience" (at the Randall’s Island Park), and "City Experience" throughout New York City. The City Experience would last from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. while the trainer has to choose between Morning Park Experience (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) or Afternoon Park Experience (3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.). When purchasing the ticket, the trainer selected the day and the time they like to experience in the park. For $20, the Citywide Gameplay add-on could be obtained extending the city experience throughout New York City on each extra day. For $27, Trainers could pre-order an in-person event-exclusive Pokémon GO Fest 2023 T-shirt and pick it up in-person during the event. Each T-shirt purchased would come with a code that can be redeemed for a matching in-app avatar item.
Features[]
Raid Lover Add-On - New York City from August 18th to 20th:
Egg-thusiast Add-On - New York City from August 18th to 20th:
Exclusive medals
Pokémon GO Fest-Park Experience (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
Randall's Island Park, New York City, August 18/19/20, 2023-Morning/Afternoon
Pokémon GO Fest-City Experience (Friday)
New York City, August 18, 2023
Pokémon GO Fest-City Experience (Saturday)
New York City, August 19, 2023
Pokémon GO Fest-City Experience (Sunday)
New York City, August 20, 2023
Pokémon GO Fest-Egg-thusiast
New York City, August 18-20, 2023
Pokémon GO Fest-Raid Lover
New York City, August 18-20, 2023
Featured Pokémon[]
New 
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.
These Pokémon were available for everyone during the event.
Prehistoric Volcano
Poison Swamp
Cursed Treasures
Athletic Field
These Pokémon appeared more frequently for two minutes at the start of every hour:
7-km 
5th Tier
Mega Legendary Raids
Field Research event tasks[]
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event:
Battle another Trainer
Make a new friend
Cursed Treasures: Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
Poison Swamp: Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
Poison Swamp: Earn 500 Stardust
Prehistoric Volcano: Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
Prehistoric Volcano: Earn 500 Stardust
Athletic Field: Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
Athletic Field: Earn 500 Stardust
Special Research[]
GO Fest 2023: New York City Park AdventureGO Fest 2023: New York City Park Adventure Special Research was available during the "Park Experience":
1st Part
Rewards for whole set
2nd Part
Text in italics indicates changes of task after the event ended.
In the Cursed Treasures habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokémon you caught
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
In the Poison Swamp habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokémon you caught
Catch 10 Poison-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Poison-type Pokémon
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Prehistoric Volcano habitat<
Power up 10 Rock-type Pokémon
Power up 10 Rock-type Pokémon
In the Prehistoric Volcano habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokémon you caught
Catch 10 Rock-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Rock-type Pokémon
In the Athletic Field habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokémon you caught
Catch 10 Fighting-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Fighting-type Pokémon
Rewards for whole set
3rd Part
Rewards for whole set
4th Part
Rewards for whole set
5th Part
Make a new friend
Trade Pokémon 3 times
Rewards for whole set
Professor Willow dialogue1st Part
- Great to see you, TRAINER! I’m thrilled you can join me for Pokémon GO Fest!
- We have quite the exciting day ahead of us! I’ve found something special...
- a mysterious map of the park! It’s marked with a path of cryptic clues that look like they lead to something hidden—and sparkly!
- Let’s follow it and see what Pokémon and treasures we find along the way.
- Here’s the first clue: “Call companions out from under every rock and stone with citrine’s aroma.”
- Hmm...citrine gems are orange. The same shade of orange as Incense, in fact!
- How about we use an Incense as we explore the park? The Pokémon we find might just lead us somewhere special!
2nd Part
- So this is where those Pokémon were leading us!
- But the only treasure I see is the joy on the shining faces of all these Trainers. Including yours, TRAINER!
- Maybe the next clue will give us more to go on.
- This one reads: “Crystallize memories more glittering than gold, more valuable than diamonds.”
- And look—nearby locations are circled!
- I scouted the park before you arrived, and I remember those spots had some stunning geology. The Pokémon inhabiting them looked happy as can be!
- Even without this map, I was going to recommend that you see them for yourself! And as for crystallization, what better way to preserve a memory than with a snapshot?
- Why don’t we follow the map and take pictures with our Pokémon?
3rd Part
- Those snapshots you took are some real gems, TRAINER! I’m planning to put this one I took of Meltan on my fridge.
- But alas—no treasure yet! Onto the next clue. I’ve got a good feeling about this one.
- “When searching for a glimmering jewel, keep your eyes sharp and your aim true.”
- Now, I know you’d never let a Pokémon escape your notice...
- But keeping steady aim when catching Pokémon can be a challenge, even for the most experienced Trainers.
- Maybe this hint is testing our Poké Ball pitching prowess. Something tells me we’re close to discovering that “glimmering jewel”!
4th Part
- Wow! Is that the Pokémon I think it is, TRAINER—the Mythical Pokémon Diancie?!
- Amazing! Brilliant! Just look at those pink crystals shimmer!
- Some say that Diancie’s glimmering form is the loveliest sight in the whole world, and I’m inclined to agree!
- And the sparkles just keep coming! Diancie can instantly create diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands.
- Exceptional work, TRAINER. But we’re not through yet!
- Here’s our next, and last, hint:
- “A trail of shimmering stardust leads to beauty beyond measure.”
- Sounds to me like we’d better hurry and start collecting Stardust!
5th Part
- Oh? What did you uncover, TRAINER?
- I’ve never seen this particular Mega Energy before, but I’ll bet it can be used to Mega Evolve Diancie!
- Diancie is breathtaking as it is, so I can’t wait to see what happens when it Mega Evolves. I can only imagine it’ll grow even more beautiful.
- If you do Mega Evolve Diancie, I’d better be first to know!
- But we’ve had a long adventure already, and I don’t want to tucker you out before you get to explore the area yourself.
- Thank you for spending the day with me, TRAINER. I treasure all the time we spend together.
- I hope the rest of your day is as lovely as Mega Diancie! Let’s GO!
GO Fest 2023: New York City SightsGO Fest 2023: New York City Sights Special Research was available during the "City Experience":
1st Part
Give your buddy 3 treats
Rewards for whole set
2nd Part
Rewards for whole set
3rd Part
Rewards for whole set
4th Part
5th Part
Battle in a raid with your buddy
Power up 10 Dragon-type Pokémon
Rewards for whole set
1st Part
- It’s great to see you, TRAINER!
- I’ve received reports of strange meteorites falling around the city. And where there’s unusual activity, unusual Pokémon usually aren’t far behind!
- In this case, that Pokémon is Mega Rayquaza. You’ve probably seen glimpses of it already today!
- You know, I’ve recently heard theories from other researchers that that upon seeing particular meteorites, Rayquaza will remember how to use Dragon Ascent.
- But there’s something even more impressive about Dragon Ascent: it allows Rayquaza to Mega Evolve!
- Isn’t that fascinating? It makes you wonder what makes some meteorites so unique—which is precisely why I’ve asked the team leaders to help me collect samples from around here!
- Now that you’re here too, why don’t you join their search? You might even learn something about Mega Rayquaza along the way!
- Preparation is key to any adventure, so I recommend you and your Buddy Pokémon grab a snack before setting out. You’ve got quite a day ahead of you, TRAINER!
2nd Part
- Hey hey, TRAINER!
- There’re so many Trainers here. All the hustle and bustle’s really firing me up!
- But you know what’s firing me up the most? Two words: Mega. Rayquaza! Pokémon battles are my thing, and Mega Rayquaza’s got red-hot strength in spades!
- In fact, Mega Rayquaza’s so powerful that some folks from the Hoenn region say it’s strong enough to repel both Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre.
- I’m burning to see a Pokémon like that in action. Aren’t you?
- Yeah? Then now’s our chance! It looks like Mega Rayquaza’s landed at that Gym over there!
- My team’s raring to go. How about yours? Think they’re ready to test their mettle against a Mega-Evolved Legendary Pokémon?
- One tip before you go: using a supereffective Charged Attack will help you turn up the heat in battle!
- Right. Let’s do this thing, TRAINER!
3rd Part
- Heyyy, TRAINER!
- Are you helping Professor Willow find meteorites?
- Same! And just between you and me, I’m taking a tour of the best food joints in town along the way.
- I passed by what looked like a FIRE boba tea spot a minute ago. We’ll have to grab a sip once we’re done here!
- But first, meteorites. I saw a couple fall around the streets here earlier. I’ll scoop up the ones back there, so how about you keep searching up ahead?
- And don’t forget to pop an Egg in an Incubator before you go! No reason not to hatch while you, uh...catch? Meteorites, I mean. Just...pretend that made sense.
- Now, I gotta run—boba’s on me later, bestie!
4th Part
- Hello, TRAINER.
- I have every confidence in you, TRAINER.
- I’ve arrived here by calculating where the next meteorite is most likely to land, taking into account radar data...
- ...the planet’s trajectory, present atmospheric conditions, current Pidgey migration patterns, and so forth.
- I assume you employed the same methodology?
- No? You “just felt like coming here”?
- Ah. I...suppose that works as well.
- However you found your way, it’s fortuitous you’re here.
- Mega Rayquaza has been seen dipping through the clouds nearby.
- Since I have my hands full collecting meteorites around here, I recommend you spend your time observing Mega Rayquaza—perhaps even challenge it to battle, if you feel up to the task.
5th Part
- TRAINER! Welcome back!
- I see you’ve collected a couple meteorites. Stellar work! Haha.
- Did you happen to encounter Mega Rayquaza while you were exploring?
- Wonderful! As you might know, Mega Evolution isn’t just about channeling strength—it’s also about your bond with Pokémon.
- You’ve worked hard learning more about Rayquaza and collecting those peculiar meteorites.
- I’m sure Rayquaza is as impressed with your perseverance as I am! In fact, if you had the opportunity, I’m sure you’d have no trouble Mega Evolving Rayquaza yourself.
- Now, that’s enough from me. Thanks for all your help with my research! Enjoy the rest of the day!
Timed Research[]
GO Fest 2023: GO for GoldGO Fest 2023: GO for Gold Timed Research was available during the event:
1st Part
Use an Incense
Rewards for whole set
2nd Part
Rewards for whole set
3rd Part
Rewards for whole set
Collection Challenges[]
Collection ChallengesTo complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:
Cursed Treasures
Poison Swamp
Prehistoric Volcano
Athletic Field
Location Cards[]
Gallery[]
Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York
Trivia[]
- Due to connectivity issues, the city gameplay on Saturday was extended until 22:00 p.m.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2023 lands in New York City August 18 –20! Special early bird discounted tickets available now!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-04-26.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-06-08.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest: New York City - Verizon Outage. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-08-20.
