Alles, was Du zum Pokémon GO-Fest wissen musst: Global Challenge gestartet!

In Pokémon GO, the GO Fest has started in Chicago, along with the global challenges. This means trainers from around the world need to complete research tasks for Professor Willow. We show you what you need to know in Germany.

What is the GO Fest? The big GO Fest is taking place in Chicago (America). It is a trainer festival where players on-site and worldwide complete special challenges. Everyone works together to unlock special rewards and bonuses.

How long does the GO Fest last? From July 14th to 15th. The GO Fest takes place this weekend, and that is how long you have time to complete the Global Challenge.

What are the rewards? More XP, more candies, reduced egg distance, and more stardust. This requires completing the challenges. Additionally, you will encounter special Pokémon throughout the weekend.

Key information at a glance:

During or after the GO Fest …

… trainers around the world will complete challenges. In Europe, the reward is more hatching XP.
… Lugia returns to the gyms as a raid boss.
… shiny Minun and Plusle will appear worldwide.
… Eevee will be featured for two days during the Community Day.
… the Alolan versions of will come worldwide
- Diglett
- Digtrio
- Geodude
- G Graveler
- Golem

Global Challenge for Europe: Here is the reward

The global challenge is active for us in Europe. Here is an overview of the tasks and rewards that all regions of the world must complete during the GO Fest:

Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More hatching XP
In Chicago at Pokémon GO Fest 2018: Complete 100,000 research tasks
Reward: More catch candies
America: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: Reduced egg distance
Asia-Pacific: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More special candies from raids

Rewards for trainers worldwide: If a regional challenge is completed, trainers receive the corresponding reward worldwide.

When are the rewards active? From July 16th to 23rd, if the challenge has been completed.

Who has completed their challenge?

We will keep you updated on which regions have completed their challenge.

Asia-Pacific: Update July 14th, 4:30 PM: From July 16th – 23rd, trainers will receive 1 special candy when they win raid battles.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Update July 14th, 11:30 PM: From July 16th – 23rd, trainers will receive more hatching XP.
America: Update July 15th, 10:20 AM: From July 16th – 23rd, trainers will receive a reduced egg distance.
GO Fest in Chicago: Update July 15th, 10:20 AM: From July 16th – 23rd, trainers will receive more catch candies.
Zapdos Day unlocked: Zapdos will appear as a raid boss on July 21st and 22nd.

Lugia returns as a raid boss in the gyms for GO Fest

When is Lugia coming? On July 14th and 15th, Lugia will return to the gyms. The legendary bird will then be a level 5 boss. This means Regice will disappear during this time. You will also have the chance to catch a shiny Lugia.

How to catch the legendary Pokémon: Counter, defeat, and catch raid boss Lugia

Shiny Minun and Plusle are here for 2 days

Are shiny Minun and Plusle also in Germany? Yes. The two Pokémon appeared on July 14th at midnight and will remain in Europe for 48 hours. The two rare shiny forms also have a higher spawn rate. Catching the two will also bring increased stardust.

Shiny-Minun-Plusle — Source: Pokemongohub

Alolan Forms: Diglett, Dugtrio, Geodude, Graveler, and Golem

Are these Alolan forms also in Germany? Yes. The special Pokémon appeared on July 14th at midnight and will remain in Europe for 48 hours. You have two days to catch them. It also seems that these Pokémon appear frequently.