Pokémon GO Fest returns this year, albeit a litter earlier than usual. Typically slated for July, this year the big two-day event is the first major event for the Season of GO! Similar to previous GO Fests, 2022’s will see the return of rotating habitats, Unown, the debut of a Mythical Pokémon (Shaymin), the Global Challenge Arena, and more. Given the teases for GO Fest, don’t be surprised if Ultra Beasts and Ultra Wormholes from the Alola region sneak their way in. Professor Willow will certainly be fascinated with the new discoveries!
Before we jump into all the details for Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest 2022, be aware that some features will require a paid ticket. Priced at US$14.99 (or your local currency equivalent), ticket holders will get extra bonuses, Pokémon appearing via Incense, Special Research Stories, and more. We’ve noted what’s available to only ticket holders or all Trainers throughout the guide below.
The guide for Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 can be found on a separate guide page.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 – Day 2
Begins: Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at 6 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon debuts – Nihilego
The first Ultra Beast to debut in Pokémon GO, Nihilego, is finally here! Thanks to the appearance of Ultra Wormholes and the guidance of Rhi, Nihilego will be appearing in Five-Star Raids today. Plus, Pokémon that debuted on Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 will also be available.
Event Bonuses – Ticket Holders
- Earn up to 9 free Raid Passes when spinning Photo Discs at Gyms. These Raid Passes can only be used for in-person raids.
- Get special event Stickers from Gifts and PokéStops.
- Increased chance of encountering a Shiny Pokémon in the wild and when using Incense (chances higher on Day 1 vs. Day 2).
- Team GO Rocket balloons will appear more frequently.
- Earn 2× the Mysterious Components when you defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts.
- 3 Remote Raid Passes box for free via the in-game shop
Event Bonuses – All Trainers
- Take a few snapshots during GO Fest for a surprise! (Theorized to be Costumed Pikachu photobomb spawn. If so, can be repeated up to 5 times.)
Wild Encounters
Pokémon that appeared during the rotating habitats will be back today!
- The following Pokémon will be appearing in the wild for all Trainers: Magnemite*, Alolan Grimer*, Alolan Muk, Hitmonchan*, Baltoy*, Burmy (Trash Cloak)*, Bronzor*, Pidove*, Trubbish*, Gothita, Gothorita, Golett, Golurk, Litten, Girafarig*, Dunsparce*, Larvitar*, Numel*, Trapinch*, Vibrava, Buizel*, Patrat*, Watchog, Drilbur, Shelmet*, Rufflet*, Litleo*, Mudkip*, Seedot*, Shroomish*, Slakoth*, Turtwig*, Grotle, Chimchar*, Monferno, Venipede, Karrablast*, Binacle*, Skrelp, Dragalge, Rowlet, Omanyte*, Swinub*, Wingull*, Meditite*, Wailmer*, Spheal*, Sealeo, Piplup*, Prinplup, Vanillite, Cubchoo*, Beartic, Bergmite, and Popplio.
- If you’re lucky, you may encounter the following Pokémon: Costumed Pikachu*, Axew*, Galarian Weezing*, Pancham, and Galarian Darumaka*.
Incense Encounters
Pokémon that appeared via Incense on Saturday will be back as well! Remember, these encounters are only for ticket holders.
- The following Pokémon will be appearing when Incense is activated: Unown B*, Unown G*, Unown O*, Unown U*, Galarian Weezing*, Klink*, Torkoal, Axew*, Tropius, Pancham, Galarian Mr. Mime, and Galarian Darumaka*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Costumed Pikachu*, Axew*, and Rockruff*.
- Three-Star Raids: Dartrix, Torracat, Brionne, Snorlax*, Salamence, and Druddigon*.
- Five-Star Raids: Nihilego.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Special Research – For All Trainers and Ticket Holder Bonus
Available to all Trainers (free and paid versions of GO Fest), a “short Special Research Story” will be available on Sunday, June 5th. This Special Research Story is called Rhi’s Arrival and is only three steps long. Below are the following tasks and rewards for this Special Research:
| Rhi's Arrival | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/3 | Reward |
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | 200 Stardust |
| Hatch an Egg | 22 Poké Balls |
| Complete 2 Field Research tasks | 2 Razz Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 2 Nanab Berries, Numel Encounter, and 200 XP |
| Step 2/3 | Reward |
| Battle in a Raid | 2 Revives |
| Take 2 snapshots of your Pokémon | 2 Super Potions |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 200 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 2 Pinap Berries, Drilbur Encounter, and 2 Great Balls |
| Step 3/3 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Ground-type Pokémon | 22 Drilbur Candies |
| Power up 5 Ground-type Pokémon (Power up Ground-type Pokémon 5 times) | 2 Sinnoh Stones |
| Evolve 3 Ground-type Pokémon | Trapinch Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Lure Module, Swinub Encounter, and 1 Charged TM |
Trainers that have purchased a ticket will get a second Special Research Story after completing the Rhi’s Arrival. This Special Research is called A Radiant World and is six steps long. Below are the following tasks and rewards for this Special Research:
| A Radiant World | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/6 | Reward |
| Walk 1 km | 22 Poké Balls |
| Make 10 Nice Throws | 1 Lucky Egg |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 22 Trapinch Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Star Piece, 2,022 XP, and 22 Ultra Balls |
| Step 2/6 | Reward |
| Catch 10 different species of Pokémon | 2,022 Stardust |
| Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket members | 1 Incense |
| Complete 2 Field Research tasks | 22 Poké Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 2 Silver Pinap Berries, 2 Premium Battle Passes (Green), and 2,022 Stardust |
| Step 3/6 | Reward |
| Battle in 2 Raids | 2 Max Revives |
| Use 2 super effective Charged Attacks | 2 Max Potions |
| Win a Raid | 2 Golden Razz Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Super Incubator, Bronzor Encounter, and 2,022 XP |
| Step 4/6 | Reward |
| Send 2 Gifts to friends | 22 Shaymin Candies |
| Play with your Buddy 2 times | 2 Incubators |
| Hatch an Egg | 2,022 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 2 Pinap Berries, Nihilego Encounter, and 2 Razz Berries |
| Step 5/6 | Reward |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | 2,022 XP |
| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 22 Ultra Balls |
| Take a snapshot of your Buddy | 1 Incense |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Sinnoh Stone, 3 Rare Candies, and 1 Star Piece |
| Step 6/6 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 2,022 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 2,022 Stardust |
| Claim Reward! | 2,022 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 2,022 Stardust, 2,022 XP, and 2,022 Stardust |
Global Challenge Arena
Returning to GO Fest is the Global Challenge Arena! Each hour, Trainers (that are ticket holders) can band together and complete a “collaborative challenge”. If the challenge is met, Trainers will get a bonus for the remainder of the hour. You can find the Global Challenge Arena in the Today View section of the game.
This feature is available to all Trainers on Sunday, June 5th.
Note: If Trainers complete at least 20 Global Challenges during Pokémon GO Fest, Ultra Unlock bonuses will be made available for the upcoming Adventure Week event.
Event Boxes
Special boxes will be made available in the in-game shop during Pokémon GO Fest 2022. Five boxes were released on Day 1, followed by a free box on Day 2.
Day 2
- 3 Remote Raid Passes (free, one time only for ticket holders): 3 Remote Raid Passes.
Day 1
- Catch Box (paid, 350 PokéCoins): 6 Golden Razz Berries, 30 Poké Balls, 10 Ultra Balls, and 30 Pinap Berries.
- Raid Box (paid, 425 PokéCoins): 10 Max Potions, 5 Max Revives, and 3 Remote Raid Passes.
- Training Box (paid, 550 PokéCoins): 1 Pokémon Storage upgrade, 1 Item Bag upgrade, 30 Poké Balls, and 5 Lucky Eggs.
- Battle Box (paid, 4,000 PokéCoins): 2 Elite Fast TMs, 2 Elite Charged TMs, 10 Rocket Radars, and 10 Poffins.
- Special Box (paid, 180 PokéCoins): 2 Premium Battle Passes (Green), 1 Lucky Egg, and 1 Star Piece.
Avatar Items
Some brand new avatar items for Trainers will debut during the event – Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Tee, Shaymin Hat, and Gracidea Face Sticker. You can find the item via the in-game shop and they’ll be available after the event ends.
Event Stickers
Ticket holders will be able to collect special Pokémon GO Fest 2022-themed stickers throughout the weekend. You can get them by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and/or purchasing them from Pokémon GO’s in-game shop during the event.
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Written by Jennifer Burch
Illustrator, designer, writer and big Nintendo geek, you can find Jennifer with an N3DS within reach 24/7. As the oldest of three, she has survived many Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sessions intact in addition to getting her brothers hooked on some really weird games. (Cubivore anyone?)
