In Pokémon GO the big GO Fest is taking place this weekend, where you can encounter some strong monsters. We at MeinMMO will show you which ones are particularly worth it and reveal where to find them at the event.
Which monsters are involved? Every year, a huge GO Fest takes place in Pokémon GO, lasting two days. During this, you will have access to plenty of spawns and bonuses. Some of the monsters are quite strong and can enrich your team for raids or the GO Battle League.
We will show you 10 strong monsters below that are worth catching for GO Fest 2023 and where to find them. We will also reveal whether you can obtain them with or without a ticket. The order of the list is based on their locations in the game.
When does the GO Fest run? The GO Fest runs on August 26 and 27, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. You can participate from anywhere in the world, with or without a ticket.
1. Kaumalat
Why is this monster worth it? The Dragon and Ground Pokémon Kaumalat from Generation 4 is one of the monsters you should capture for GO Fest. It has a strong evolution in Knakrack, which has a high attack value.
This monster can shine as a strong Dragon Pokémon with a moveset of Dragon Tail and Outrage, as well as a Ground attacker with a moveset of Mud Shot and Earth Power in raids. Thus, it belongs to the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
In the GO Battle League, it also secures a solid 35th place with a move combination of Mud Shot, Outrage, and Earth Power in the Master League.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? During the GO Fest, Kaumalat will spawn in the wild and is thus available for all trainers, including those without a ticket. On Saturday, you can find it in the habitat Pyrit-Sands
. On Sunday, it will be found in the wild without a specific habitat.
Is there Shiny Kaumalat? Yes, Kaumalat is already available as Shiny and can be found in its corresponding form. You can recognize it by its blue body.
2. Praktibalk
Why is this monster worth it? Another strong monster is Meistagrif, the final evolution of Praktibalk. This Fighting Pokémon from Generation 5 impresses with high attack and stamina values. With a moveset of Counter and Dynamic Punch, it secures a spot among the best Fighting attackers in the game.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Although Praktibalk is usually only found in raids, it will spawn in the wild for all trainers during GO Fest. Like Kaumalat, you can find this monster on Saturday in the habitat Pyrit-Sands
and also spawns on Sunday without a specific habitat in the wild.
Is there Shiny Praktibalk? Yes, Praktibalk can be found as Shiny with some luck. In this form, it has a yellowish-brown body.
By the way: Meistagrif is one of the trade evolutions in the game. What that means, we explain in the following article:
3. Roselia
Why is this monster worth it? The Grass and Poison Pokémon Roselia can also be found during GO Fest. You should evolve it into Roserade, as it can particularly shine as a Poison attacker with a moveset of Sludge Bomb and Giga Drain in raids. It can also impress as a Grass attacker with Razor Leaf and Leaf Storm, thus being among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Roselia can also be caught in the wild by all players during the event weekend. It spawns on Saturday in the habitat Malachite-Wilds
. On Sunday, it can be found without a specific habitat.
Is there Shiny Roselia? Yes, if you’re lucky, you may encounter a shiny specimen. This one has a black and a purple blossom.
4. Tanhel
Why is this monster worth it? You can secure a strong Steel and Psychic attacker with Tanhel. This monster from Generation 3 also has a strong evolution in Metagross.
While it has to settle for the current 5th place as a top Psychic attacker with a moveset of Zen Headbutt and Psychic, as a Steel Pokémon with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, it leads the list of the best attackers of that type. In the Master League, Metagross also secures a solid 43rd place with Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash, and Earthquake.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Tanhel will spawn on Saturday in the habitat Aquamarine Coast
and on Sunday generally in the wild. It is available for all players on both days.
Is there Shiny Tanhel? Yes, Tanhel can be found as Shiny. You can recognize it by its silver body.
5. Kindwurm
Why is this monster worth it? With Kindwurm, a Dragon Pokémon from Generation 3, you secure another strong attacker. The small monster can evolve into Brutalanda, which with a moveset of Dragon Tail and Outrage is among the best Dragon attackers in Pokémon GO.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Like Tanhel, Kindwurm will spawn on Saturday in the habitat Aquamarine Coast
and on Sunday without a habitat in the wild. You can secure it without a ticket.
Is there Shiny Kindwurm? Yes, the shiny form of Kindwurm has a green body.
6. Rocara
Why is this monster worth it? The Rock and Fairy Pokémon from Generation 6 is celebrating its global debut during the GO Fest. If you haven’t captured it before through one of the live events or research for ticket early bookers, you now finally have your chance.
Rocara impresses primarily with an enormous defense value. For this reason, it currently ranks first in the Super League with a moveset of Stone Edge, Weather Ball, and Moonblast. So, if you are looking for a strong monster for the GO Battle League, you should secure Rocara.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? On both event days, Rocara will be found in Level 2 raids. Thus, it is available for all players.
Is there Shiny Rocara? No, a shiny variant is currently not active in the game.
7. Proto-Kyogre
Why is this monster worth it? During GO Fest, the Proto form of the legendary Water Pokémon Kyogre returns to the game. Similar to Mega evolutions, the Proto form is a temporary evolution that is significantly stronger than Kyogre itself.
Kyogre in its normal form with a moveset of Waterfall and Hydro Pump is already the best Water attacker in the game. As a Proto Pokémon, it can surpass that. In the Master League, it ranks 32nd with Waterfall, Surf, and Hydro Pump.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Proto-Kyogre will return to Proto-raids on Wednesday, August 23, and will dominate these until Sunday at 11:00 AM local time. After that, it will disappear indefinitely again. However, it is available to all players during this time.
Is there Shiny Kyogre? Yes, with some luck, you may encounter a purple specimen after the raid.
8. Proto-Groudon
Why is this monster worth it? Alongside Proto-Kyogre, its counterpart Proto-Groudon will also return to the game. This legendary Ground Pokémon can score as one of the best Ground attackers in Pokémon GO with a moveset of Mud Shot and Precipice Blades. In its Proto form, it is even stronger and thus finally becomes the best attacker of its type.
Even in the GO Battle League, the normal form of this legendary monster can impress. It secures 2nd place in the Master League with a move combination of Mud Shot, Precipice Blades, and Flamethrower.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Like Proto-Kyogre, Proto-Groudon will also be found in Proto-raids from August 23. At 11:00 AM on Sunday, it will disappear again. When it returns is still unknown. Until then, all players can secure it.
Is there Shiny Groudon? Yes, Groudon can also be caught as Shiny. In this form, it is neon green.
9. Mega-Rayquaza
Why is this monster worth it? Another global debut during GO Fest is the Mega evolution of the legendary Dragon and Flying Pokémon Rayquaza. In its normal form, it already has a high attack value and a strong moveset of Dragon Tail and Outrage, making it the best Dragon attacker in the game.
Its Mega evolution is even stronger and allows you to learn a new move: Hurricane. This could be useful in the Master League, as the normal form of Rayquaza ranks 14th there with a moveset of Dragon Tail, Hurricane, and Hurricane. Make sure Rayquaza is an essential part of your team.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Mega-Rayquaza will be found in Mega-raids from 11:00 AM local time on Sunday until the end of the event. It can be played by all trainers.
However, be aware that to trigger your own Mega evolution with Rayquaza, you will need not only Mega Energy but also a new item, a meteorite. You can obtain this as a reward from research tasks.
Is there Shiny Rayquaza? Yes, with some luck, you may encounter a shiny Rayquaza with a black body.
10. Mega-Diancie
Why is this monster worth it? Diancie can also be caught worldwide for the first time at GO Fest and can be temporarily evolved with the help of the corresponding Mega Energy. Previously, both forms were only obtainable at live events.
However, the evolution can be very worthwhile, as this mysterious Rock and Fairy Pokémon from Generation 6 can achieve high attack and defense values in its Mega form. This makes it one of the best attackers of its type and should not be missing in your team.
Where can you find it at GO Fest? Diancie and its Mega evolution can only be obtained by ticket holders. You will find the mysterious Pokémon as a reward in the corresponding Special Research that you receive on Saturday. You can obtain the Mega Energy by completing Rocara raids.
Is there Shiny Diancie? No, the shiny version is not yet obtainable in the game.
More strong monsters for GO Fest 2023
In addition to the mentioned Pokémon that you shouldn’t miss at GO Fest, there are a few other monsters that might be worth it for some trainers. We have summarized what they are below.
- Skaraborn is among the best Bug attackers in Pokémon GO.
- Sichlor has a strong evolution in Scherox, which is one of the best Bug and Steel Pokémon. Additionally, Scherox has a strong Mega evolution.
- Shnebedeck has a strong evolution in Mega-Rexblisar, which can also shine in raids.
- Piepi‘s evolution, Pixi, is among the best Fairy attackers in the game and ranks a solid 32nd in the Hyper League.
- Relaxo is one of the best arena defenders in the game.
- Gladiantri (available only for ticket holders) can evolve into Caesurio, which is one of the best Steel attackers in Pokémon GO.
What do you think of the spawns and raids for GO Fest 2023? Which strong Pokémon will you secure? Feel free to tell us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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