In Pokémon GO the global GO Fest 2023 is just around the corner and will bring you tons of spawns. Some of them are usually particularly rare, so it’s worth catching them at the event. We at MeinMMO will show you which ones they are and where you can find them.
What event is it about? On the last weekend of August, this year’s global GO Fest will take place in Pokémon GO. There are plenty of spawns and bonuses waiting for you again. And a few rare monsters will also be featured on both days.
Some of them can be found by any player, regardless of whether you have a ticket for the event or not. We have summarized which ones they are below.
When does the event take place? The global GO Fest will run on August 26 and 27, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. It can be participated in from anywhere in the world.
1. Scizor
What kind of Pokémon is this? Scizor is a Bug and Fighting Pokémon from the 2nd generation that has no prior or further evolutions. However, the single horn Pokémon is one of the regional Pokémon, which means it can only be found in South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. This makes it correspondingly rare.
Is it worth it? Due to its regional occurrence, Scizor is not only rare but also possesses a high attack value. With a moveset of Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, it ranks among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Moreover, it is also available as a shiny in the game. You can recognize it by its pink body. So, if you are still looking for a strong specimen or need it in your PokéDex or as a shiny, you shouldn’t miss this opportunity.
Where can you get Scizor at the event? During the GO Fest, Scizor will spawn on Saturday in the Quartz Terrarium habitat. On Sunday, it will spawn wild outside of its habitat.
2. Gible
What kind of Pokémon is this? Gible is a Dragon and Ground type Pokémon that is usually found in the wild but prefers to hide. Trainers who are not long-time players or missed the Community Day in June 2021 will have a good opportunity to secure a strong specimen and collect candies during the GO Fest.
Is it worth it? You definitely want to secure Gible, as it not only provides a PokéDex entry but also has a strong evolution into Garchomp, which is among the best Ground and Dragon attackers in Pokémon GO.
Additionally, it can also perform well in the Master League. It’s worth keeping an eye out for a strong specimen. You might also be lucky enough to catch Gible as a shiny.
Where can you get Gible at the event? Gible will spawn during the first event day in the Pyrite Sands habitat. On Sunday it will also be found in the wild like Scizor without habitat restrictions.
3. Machop
What kind of Pokémon is this? Just like Gible, Machop can occasionally be found in the game, but rather in raids. However, during the GO Fest, it will be available in the wild, making it much easier for you to catch this Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is it worth it? Yes, as Machoke has a strong evolution into Machamp, which is among the best Fighting attackers in Pokémon GO. Since it will spawn in the wild, you have the chance to catch plenty of Machop or trade weak monsters with friends afterward.
Machamp is part of a series of trade evolutions in the game. This means you can trade Machop or Strepoli and then evolve it into Machamp for free. This way, you only need to invest 50 candies for the first evolution stage and can save the additional 200 candies. Moreover, you might encounter a shiny Machop with some luck.
Where can you get Machop at the event? During the GO Fest, Machop will be available in the wild. On Saturday, you will find it alongside Gible in the Pyrite Sands habitat, and on Sunday, it will spawn without a special habitat.
4. Snorlax with Cowboy Hat
What kind of Pokémon is this? Snorlax is one of the Normal Pokémon from the first generation and can perform very well as an arena defender. During the GO Fest, you will find it wearing a special cowboy hat. It wore this hat last year during the live events and caused disappointment among trainers when it couldn’t be caught in this form during the global GO Fest.
Despite the huge hype, it has only been available in the game a few times so far. So, if you want to secure this costumed Pokémon, take this chance. It is unclear whether and when Snorlax with the cowboy hat will appear again.
Is it worth it? Snorlax scores particularly well with its long stamina, making it especially worthwhile as a strong arena defender. Additionally, the Normal Pokémon can also be caught in its shiny form. Its costumed form is particularly special as it is relatively rare.
Where can you get Snorlax at the event? Snorlax will spawn in the Malachite Wilderness habitat on Saturday and will generally be found in the wild on Sunday. Additionally, you can find the Pokémon in Level 3 raids on those days.
5. Shellos (Western Sea)
What kind of Pokémon is this? Another regional Pokémon is Shellos (Western Sea). While its blue variant can be found in our region, the pink version can only be found from the west of England to America. Therefore, outside of special events, it can only be obtained through corresponding travels.
Is it worth it? Shellos and its evolution are not particularly strong. Therefore, they can be quite unimpressive in raids and the GO Battle League. The monster mainly serves for collection in the PokéDex and for finding a corresponding shiny.
Where can you get the pink Shellos at the event? The Shellos from the western sea will spawn during the GO Fest in the Aquamarine Coast habitat and can be found generally in the wild on the second event day.
6. Rocara
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Rock and Fairy Pokémon Rocara celebrates its worldwide debut at GO Fest 2023. Previously, it was only available at live events or in a special research for trainers who had purchased a GO Fest ticket very early.
Now it will finally be available to all players. However, it is still unclear whether the monster will be more frequently found in the game, so it makes sense to secure it during the GO Fest.
Is it worth it? Yes, Rocara is currently the top candidate in the GO Battle League. If you enjoy playing in the Super League, you should definitely get this monster for your team. As a ticket holder, you can also secure important Mega Energy for Diancie that you need for evolving. However, there is currently no shiny version of the new monster yet.
Where can you get Rocara at the event? Rocara will be available in Level 2 raids on both event days.
7. Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon
What are these Pokémon? After the two Proto-Pokémon Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon made their brief debut in the game in February, they are finally returning. These are the temporary proto-evolutions of the two legendary monsters Kyogre and Groudon.
Both should be a fixed part of your team due to their strength, so their return offers a short opportunity to snag a strong specimen and gather enough Proto Energy. When they will next be found is still unknown.
Are they worth it? Yes, both monsters are among the best attackers of their type in their proto form. So you should definitely secure them. Moreover, Kyogre and Groudon can also be caught in their shiny forms.
Where can you get Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon at the event? The two proto Pokémon will return to Proto Raids on August 23, 2023, and each will have its own raid hour on August 23 and 24. On GO Fest Saturday, they will also be available in raids all day. On Sunday, they will only be available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time until they disappear for an indefinite time.
8. Mega-Rayquaza
What kind of Pokémon is this? A debut that trainers have been waiting for a long time is that of Mega-Rayquaza. It is the Mega Evolution of the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, which is among the best Dragon attackers in Pokémon GO.
After being available exclusively at live events, it will finally be available for all trainers at GO Fest. However, only for a very short time, so you shouldn’t miss the release.
Is it worth it? Yes, Rayquaza is already one of the best Dragon attackers in Pokémon GO. Its Mega Evolution is even more powerful and should therefore definitely be part of your team. Additionally, you can catch Rayquaza in its shiny form.
Where can you get Mega-Rayquaza at the event? Mega-Rayquaza will appear on the second event day at 11:00 AM local time and will be available in mega raids until 6:00 PM, which is the end of the event. When it will return to the game is currently unknown.
To evolve into a Mega-Rayquaza, you need special items. We explain which ones in the following post:
Other Rare Monsters for Ticket Holders
If you have a ticket for the global GO Fest, you can also look forward to more rare monsters. The following are waiting for you:
Diancie & Mega-Diancie: For ticket holders, there will be a special research on the two event days that will grant you a encounter with the mysterious Rock and Fairy Pokémon. With the corresponding Mega Energy, you can evolve it temporarily and secure one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Gladiantri: The Dark and Steel Pokémon from the 5th generation is normally only available from rare 12 km eggs and has a really strong evolution. For ticket holders, it will spawn from the smoke in the Pyrite Sands habitat on GO Fest Saturday. On Sunday, it is expected to appear through smoke without a specific habitat. With a little luck, you might even encounter a shiny.
Venuflibis: Venuflibis is a regional Pokémon from the southeastern United States. Until now, it could only be obtained through corresponding travels. So if you have a ticket, you can secure the Plant Pokémon using smoke in the Malachite Wilderness habitat. On Sunday, it will also be drawn into the smoke just like Gladiantri without habitat restrictions. There is currently no shiny form of it yet.
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- GO Fest 2023: All info about ticket, live events and new Pokémon
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- All content from the Go Fest that you can also use without a ticket
- GO Fest 2023: All content from day 1
- We now know when the best monsters will come to GO Fest
- Important raid changes make the GO Fest even better
- Pokémon GO shows hyperbonus and 2 more bonuses for GO Fest 2023
- When does Mega-Rayquaza come?
- Pokémon GO has a new king: How strong is Mega-Rayquaza
- Is Mega-Diancie worth it, what can you catch at GO Fest
- Special research for GO Fest 2023 with Diancie – All steps and rewards
- Evolving Diancie – Here’s how to collect Mega Energy
- Why everyone should catch a strong Rocara at GO Fest 2023
- 10 strong monsters for GO Fest 2023 that you should not miss
- 8 rare monsters at the GO Fest, how to find them without a ticket
- 10 exclusive attacks that you can get for GO Fest 2023
- All new shinies for GO Fest 2023 at a glance
- All regional monsters for GO Fest 2023 and how to find them
- Pokémon GO removes important bonus, just 2 days before the start of the GO Fest
- Pokémon GO surprises with a cool bonus at the GO Fest: “Like with the Ultra Beasts”
Pachirisu: Another regional Pokémon that ticket holders can exclusively secure at the GO Fest is Pachirisu. This Electric-type Pokémon from the 4th generation is usually only found in Alaska, Canada, and the northeastern part of Russia. For the GO Fest, it will spawn through smoke in the Aquamarine Coast habitat. On Sunday, you can then attract it all day with smoke. The small monster does not yet have a shiny form.
Unown: Of course, the typical Unown must not be missing at such an event. These will also spawn exclusively from the smoke of ticket holders across all habitats and will appear in forms A, D, I, M, N, and O at the GO Fest. You will be able to encounter the shiny Unown M worldwide for the first time.
What do you think of the rare spawns for the global GO Fest 2023? Will you play with or without a ticket? And which monster do you absolutely want to catch? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Until the GO Fest, there is still a lot happening in Pokémon GO. We will show you all the events in August 2023 and which are worth attending.
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