The big Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is just around the corner and brings you numerous spawns and Shinies. We at MeinMMO have looked at which monsters are particularly worth it and explain where you can find them.
What event is it? On the weekend of June 4th to 5th, the GO Fest 2022 will take place in Pokémon GO. You can participate in this event from anywhere in the world and look forward to numerous spawns, raid bosses, and bonuses.
Especially ticket holders can benefit from additional exclusive Pokémon from the incense and can hope for an encounter with the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin (Land form). But which monsters are actually worth it? We have looked at it and will show you.
When does the GO Fest take place? The GO Fest 2022 runs on June 4th and 5th, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
These are the 10 strongest monsters for the GO Fest 2022
On both event days, you will encounter numerous Pokémon in the wild of Pokémon GO and in raids. Some of them you should definitely secure, as they are particularly strong in raids or PvP battles.
We will show you below which are and where you can get them during the GO Fest. We have oriented the order of the Pokémon according to the timeline of the event.
Kyogre
What kind of Pokémon is this? Kyogre is a legendary Water-type Pokémon from the 3rd generation of games. It has strong values in attack, stamina, and defense and has a moveset that causes a lot of damage to the opponent with Waterfall and Hydro Pump. Kyogre is thus one of the best Water attackers in the game.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Kyogre will be available in the Level 5 raids on the first event day. This makes it accessible for all trainers. In our raid guide, you can find the 20 best counters against the legendary raid boss.
Can you catch Shiny Kyogre? Yes. After winning the raid, you may encounter a Shiny Kyogre with some luck. Keep an eye out for a purple specimen.
Groudon
What kind of Pokémon is this? Groudon is also a legendary Pokémon from the 3rd generation of games. It is a Ground-type Pokémon and has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. It stands out mostly due to its good stats.
In attack, it is slightly weaker than Excadrill. Nevertheless, Groudon is one of the best attackers in the game.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Just like Kyogre, it will dominate the Level 5 raids on Saturday, making it available for all players. Even after the GO Fest, Groudon will remain in raids from June 7 to June 16.
Here you can find the best counters against Groudon in the raid guide.
Can you catch Shiny Groudon? Yes. You can recognize Shiny Groudon by its neon-colored body and it can be caught after the raid with some luck.
Milotic
What kind of Pokémon is this? Milotic is a Dragon-type Pokémon from the 5th generation, which can evolve from Sharfax to Maxax. Maxax can especially score with an enormous attack value.
With a moveset of Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw, Maxax also deals decent damage to the opponent. Therefore, it belongs to the 10 best Dragon attackers in the game.
Furthermore, Milotic is one of the Pokémon that you usually encounter very rarely in the game, which makes catching it during the GO Fest doubly rewarding.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Milotic will be available in Level 1 raids for all players on both event days. Additionally, it is expected to spawn in the “Plain” habitat on Saturday with some luck. Ticket holders will also receive it as an exclusive spawn through incense during this time.
Can you catch Shiny Milotic? Yes, for the first time Shiny Milotic will also be available in the game. You will recognize it by its gray-green body.
Larvitar
What kind of Pokémon is this? Larvitar is a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon from the 2nd generation. It can evolve from Pupitar to Tyranitar.
Tyranitar can especially score with a strong attack and long stamina. Its defense is also solid. Therefore, it belongs to the best Rock attackers in Pokémon GO.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? On the first event day, Larvitar spawns in the wild during the “Plain” habitat. It is available there for all players, regardless of whether you play with or without a ticket. You can also encounter it in the wild on Sunday.
Can you catch Shiny Larvitar? Yes, Larvitar can also be caught in its shiny form. You recognize it by its green body and the pink belly.
Rotomurf
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Ground Pokémon Rotomurf is a monster from the 5th generation. Its evolution Excadrill can convince with high stats in attack and stamina.
This makes it not only a strong Steel Pokémon but also one of the 10 best Ground attackers. In addition, Excadrill shines with a moveset of Mud Shot, Drill Run, and Stone Edge in the Master League.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Rotomurf spawns just like Larvitar during the first GO Fest day in the “Plain” habitat and then again on Sunday in the wild. This makes it accessible for all players as well.
Can you catch Shiny Rotomurf? No, Rotomurf does not yet exist in its shiny form in the game.
Knilz
What kind of Pokémon is this? Knilz is a Grass-type Pokémon from the 3rd generation that can evolve into Kapilz. With its high attack value and a strong moveset of Counter and Dynamic Punch, Kapilz ranks among the best Fighting attackers in Pokémon GO.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Knilz appears on Saturday in the “Rainforest” habitat for all trainers. On Sunday you will have another chance to encounter it in the wild.
Can you catch Shiny Knilz? Yes, Knilz will be found for the first time in its shiny form in the game. You will recognize it by its orange patterns.
Quiekel
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Ice and Ground-type Pokémon Quiekel has a really strong evolution. Mammoth swine scores with a strong attack and good stamina and defense values. Thus, it ranks among the best Ice and Ground attackers in the game.
But also in the GO Battle League, Mammoth swine can shine. With its moveset of Powder Snow, Avalanche, and Steam Roller, it is a suitable candidate for the Master League.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? In the “Tundra” habitat on the first event day, you have the chance to encounter Quiekel both with and without a ticket. On Sunday, it is also expected to spawn in the wild again.
Can you catch Shiny Quiekel? Yes, Quiekel can also be caught in its shiny form. You will recognize it by its green body.
Here is one of our video contributions on the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO:
Meditite
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon Meditie has the evolution Meditalis. This will be particularly interesting for PvP players. With its moveset of Counter, Ice Punch, and Confusion, it secures the 5th rank in the PvPoke rankings of the Super League.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? On the first event day, all trainers have the chance to catch it in the “Tundra” habitat. It will also be roaming in the wild again on Sunday.
Can you catch Shiny Meditie? Yes, Meditie will also be available as Shiny. You will recognize it by its pink to red body.
Seemops
What kind of Pokémon is this? Seemops is an Ice and Water-type Pokémon that can evolve from Seel to Walraisa. Walraisa is a real all-rounder in the GO Battle League, as it can perform well in all three leagues.
According to PvPoke, it ranks 4th in the Super League, 5th in the Hyper League, and 39th in the Master League. You should best use the attack combination of Powder Snow, Ice Spear, and Earthquake.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Just like Quiekel, Seemops spawns on the first event day in the “Tundra” habitat and again on Sunday in the wild.
Can you catch Shiny Seemops? Yes, Seemops is also available in its shiny form in the game. It is distinguished from the normal form by a purple body.
Galar Flampion
What kind of Pokémon is this? Another worthwhile Pokémon for the GO Fest is Galar Flampion. The Ice-type Pokémon comes from the 5th generation and can evolve into Galar Flampivian.
This one can score with an even better attack than Mammoth Swine and also has a really fast attack combination consisting of Ice Fang and Avalanche. Therefore, it belongs to the best Ice attackers in the game.
Where can you get it for the GO Fest? Galar Flampion will be attracted exclusively by the incense of ticket holders in the “Tundra” habitat on Saturday. However, with some luck, it may also spawn in the wild during this time for players without a ticket.
Can you catch Shiny Galar Flampion? Yes, with luck you will encounter a shiny specimen. You’ll recognize it by its green and dark blue patterns.
Other interesting Pokémon for the GO Fest 2022
In addition to the Pokémon mentioned above, you can also encounter other rare specimens during the GO Fest. So keep an eye out for the following monsters:
- Bithora
- Geronimatz
- Klikk (only for ticket holders)
- Glara-Pantimos (only for ticket holders)
- Icognito B, G, O, and U (only for ticket holders)
- Pam-Pam (only for ticket holders)
as well as the Pokémon that will debut as Shiny:
- Camaub
- Laukaps
- Schnuthelm
Which Pokémon do you definitely want to secure for the GO Fest 2022? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
