Niantic’s premiere event Pokemon Go Fest returns this year, and the maker of location-based games offered more details on what to expect. The celebration is broken down into three in-person events and a global spectacular at the end of June.
The first Pokemon Go Fest takes place May 29 to June 1 at the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka, Japan. The second in-person event returns to the East Coast and will be held from June 6 to 8 in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The third in-person Pokemon Go Fest is headed for Parc de Sceaux just outside Paris from June 13 to June 15.
Lastly, the Global Go Fest that’s available to all will take place June 28 and June 29. This one will be free, but for the full experience, players should pick up a ticket. It offers players an encounter with Volcanion, the star of the celebration. Tickets for the in-person New Jersey event are $25 for early birds and later jump up to $30 after April 2.
Those who purchase the Global ticket before April 15 will get an extra bonus of a Timed Research quest that rewards them an encounter with Skiddo. The quest is available from April 8 to April 15.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
So what should players expect from Pokemon Go Fest? Niantic’s announcement said players will have a chance at one Volcanion, and if they go to other in-person events or the global one, the quests that lead to the encounter will reward players with candy to help power it up. The on-site events will also feature Crowned Shield and Crowned Sword versions of Zamazenta and Zacian. Those will likely be the raid highlight of the events and will likely be available for the Global celebration.
Players can also look at the promo images for clues about what Pokemon could be at the celebrations. By the looks of it, Klefki and Hawlucha figure prominently. Those regional Pokemon will likely be one of the more sought-after encounters along with Skiddo, which had only appeared during Safari events. The fan version of Rotom will also be a rarity because the Plasma Pokemon usually makes appearances during special events.
The other big focus will likely be Frigibax, the pseudo-legendary Pokemon, which will likely have its shiny debut.
Tickets for the in-person and global Pokemon Go Fest celebrations start today and can be purchased here.