In Pokémon GO the GO Fest 2022 runs on June 4th and 5th, 2022. We at MeinMMO will show you in this guide what you need to know about the habitats, shinies, raid bosses, and bonuses during the event, and give you tips on how to make the most of the GO Fest.
What kind of event is it? The Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is a global event that trainers from all over the world can participate in. It spans two event days.
To utilize all the contents of the GO Fest, you will need a special event ticket. You can find this in the in-game shop of your game and it costs about 17 euros, depending on the vendor.
The GO Fest has numerous Pokémon and shinies ready for you, which will spawn wild or using incense in various habitats. You can also look forward to one or two new raid bosses in the raids. Additionally, bonuses and research round out the event.
Current information directly from the event can be found here in the live ticker for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
The GO Fest 2022 at a Glance
When is it? On June 4th and 5th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time
Do you need a ticket? If you want to use all the contents of the event, you need a ticket. However, it can also be played without a ticket.
What does the ticket cost? Approximately 17 euros, depending on the shop
All bonuses at a glance:
Without a ticket
– Pikachu in Shaymin costume in the wild and 1-star raids
– Milza (also shiny for the first time) in the 1-star raids
– Photobombs in snapshots
– Posted photos under #PokemonGOFest2022 have a chance to be shared in the Today section
– New avatar items
– small special research on Sunday
– global challenges on Sunday
With a ticket
– Up to 9 free raid passes when spinning at gyms
– Event stickers from gifts and at PokéStops
– free access to the closing event in August
– global challenges for further bonuses on Saturday
– special research for Shaymin (land form)
– collector challenges
– additional special research on Sunday
– meet Team GO Rocket more frequently from balloons
– Team Rocket grunts bring 2 mysterious parts
– exclusive spawns through incense
– increased shiny chance
All Pokémon and Shinies for GO Fest 2022
During GO Fest 2022, you can encounter numerous Pokémon in the wild, as well as in raids. Some of the monsters will even celebrate their shiny debut. Below we have summarized which Pokémon you can encounter with and without a ticket and where you can find them.
Wild Spawns & Habitats
On Saturday, there will be four different habitats that change every hour for all trainers, regardless of whether you are playing with or without a ticket. Ticket holders who set incense during this time will also attract additional Pokémon. The chances of finding a shiny are increased for ticket holders, especially on Saturday.
Pokémon that you can encounter in their shiny form are marked with an (*).
There will be the following habitats and spawns:
| Habitat | with & without ticket | with incense (ticket holders) |
| City | – Magnetilo* – Alola-Sleima* – Nockchan* – Puppance* – Burmy (lump coat)* – Bronzel* – Dusselgurr* – Unratütox* – Mollimorba – Golbit – Flamiau rare: – Pikachu costumed* – Galar-Smogmog* | – Galar-Smogmog* – Icognito B* – Icognito G* – Icognito O* – Icognito U* – Klikk* |
| Steppe | – Girafarig* – Dummisel* – Larvitar* – Camaub* – Knacklion* – Bamelin* – Nagelotz* – Rotomurf – Schnuthelm* – Geronimatz* – Leufeo* rare: – Pikachu costumed* – Milza* | – Icognito B* – Icognito G* – Icognito O* – Icognito U* – Qurtel – Milza* |
| Rainforest | – Hydropi* – Samurzel* – Knilz* – Bummelz* – Chelast* – Panflam* – Toxiped – Laukaps* – Bithora* – Algitt – Bauz rare: – Pikachu costumed* – Pam-Pam | – Icognito B* – Icognito G* – Icognito O* – Icognito U* – Tropius – Pam-Pam |
| Tundra | – Amonitas* – Quiekel* – Wingull* – Meditie* – Wailmer* – Seemops* – Plinfa* – Gelatini – Petznief* – Arktip – Robball rare: – Pikachu costumed* – Galar-Flampion* | – Icognito B* – Icognito G* – Icognito O* – Icognito U* – Galar-Pantimos – Galar-Flampion* |
On Sunday, the Pokémon from Saturday will also spawn wild again. So you have another opportunity to secure missing monsters.
Pokémon from Raids
On both event days, the raid bosses will also be adjusted accordingly. Especially Milza will be particularly interesting for many trainers during these days. The new raid boss is already known:
Anego is the new boss at GO Fest 2022 – This is how strong it is
Below we have summarized the raid bosses by day.
Which raids are really worth it can be found here:
Raids on the 1st event day (Saturday, June 4th):
- Pikachu costumed*
- Milza*
- Arboretoss
- Miezunder
- Marikeck
- Kyogre*
- Groudon*
Raids on the 2nd event day (Sunday, June 5th):
- Pikachu costumed*
- Milza*
- Wuffels*
- Shardrago*
- Relaxo*
- Brutalanda
- Arboretoss
- Miezunder
- Marikeck
- an unknown Pokémon
Here you can find our counter guides:
Which Pokémon are particularly worth it?
To keep track during GO Fest 2022, you should ideally already think in advance about which Pokémon are particularly important to you. The following monsters are worth considering:
New Shinies: The following monsters will be available for the first time in their shiny form in the game, making this your chance to secure a corresponding specimen:
- Knilz
- Camaub
- Laukaps
- Schnuthelm
- Milza
Strong Pokémon: Below we have summarized the strongest Pokémon for the GO Fest. These or their evolutions belong to the best attackers in Pokémon GO, are particularly strong in the GO Battle League, or are optimally suited as gym defenders:
- Magnetilo: Magnezone is strong in the Super League
- Larvitar: Despotar is one of the best rock and dark attackers
- Rotomurf: Stalobor is a strong ground & steel attacker and additionally shines in the Master League
- Knilz: Kapilz is a strong fighting and grass attacker
- Laukaps: Cavalanzas is a strong bug attacker
- Tropius: is strong in the Super League
- Quiekel: Mamutel is one of the strongest ice Pokémon and excels in the Master League
- Meditie: Meditalis can make a big impact in the Super League
- Seemops: Walraisa is among the best in all three PvP leagues
- Arktip: can impress as Arktilas in the Master League
- Robball: another top candidate in the Master League is Primarene
- Galar-Flampion: Gala-Flampivian is one of the best ice attackers
- Kyogre: the best water attacker in Pokémon GO
- Groudon: is a strong legendary ground Pokémon
- Relaxo: is one of the best gym defenders
- Milza: Maxax is a strong dragon Pokémon
More interesting Pokémon: In addition to the new shinies and strong Pokémon, Pokémon that you rarely encounter in the game will also be available during GO Fest. If you still need a specimen for the Pokédex or are looking for a shiny version, you should also keep the following Pokémon in mind:
- Klikk*
- Geronimatz*
- Bithora*
- Icognito B, G, O and U*
- Galar-Pantimos
- Pam-Pam
Special Research on Shaymin (Landform)
How can you get Shaymin (Landform)? During GO Fest 2022, ticket holders can look forward to a special research task. This revolves around the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin, which you can encounter as a reward in its land form.
You can find all the steps of the special research on Shaymin here.
Players without a ticket, however, do not receive this special research and thus cannot hope for an encounter with Shaymin (Landform) during the GO Fest.
GO Fest with or without a ticket?
How does the event differ? Those who want to save the nearly 17 euros for the ticket to GO Fest 2022 can also participate in the event without a ticket. For players without a ticket, the announced Pokémon will also spawn on Saturday in the various habitats.
You can also participate in the various raids without a ticket. On Sunday, you will additionally gain access to a short special research. You can also support the global challenges on that day.
However, you will not benefit from the 9 free raid passes as well as the exclusive spawns through incense and the increased shiny rate. You will also have to forgo the special research, especially the one related to Shaymin (Landform).
What the specific differences are between having a ticket and not during the event is detailed in the following article:
Brief Tips for GO Fest 2022
To ensure that the GO Fest is a great success for you, you should prepare a bit in advance for the event. Below we have summarized the most important tips. 6 detailed tips for preparing for the GO Fest can be found in our accompanying article.
Clear space: Already create space in your Pokémon and item bag before the start of the event. This way, you won’t have to sort your items and monsters during the GO Fest.
Poké Balls: The most important thing on these two days is that you don’t run out of Poké Balls. It helps to have a generous supply in advance.
Incense: If you have purchased a ticket, make sure to have enough incense available to secure the exclusive spawns during the various habitats.
Plan your route: If you want to catch many Pokémon at this event, it is advisable to plan a good route in advance. Also, make sure there are enough PokéStops and gyms along the way.
Prepare for raids: Keep enough potions, revives, and raid passes ready for your raids. Ticket holders can benefit from the additional raid passes that will be available during the event. Also, coordinate with your friends about which raids you want to participate in together.
Power banks: If you want to play all day, it’s best to use a power bank to recharge your smartphone while you’re on the go. Make sure to charge all your necessary technology in advance.
By the way: Pokémon GO introduces a completely new type of monster in the game: Ultra Beasts. We’ll show you what it’s all about.
