This guide goes over the Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global debut Pokemon, bonuses for all players and ticketed players, and more.
Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Event Dates
The Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global will take place on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024. Check out our guide to the GO Fest 2024 in-person locations for information on those dates and places.
Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Event Highlights
Before diving into specifics, the biggest highlights of the Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global are as follows:
- Necrozma will make its global Pokemon GO debut in five-star raids during the event.
- Marshadow will be obtainable through ticket-exclusive Special Research, marking its global Pokemon GO debut.
- Shiny Jangmo-o will be making its Pokemon GO debut during the event.
- The costumed Pokemon Pikachu wearing a sun crown, Pikachu wearing a moon crown, Espeon wearing a day scarf, and Umbreon wearing a night scarf will make their debuts during the event.
Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Wild Pokemon Encounters
Four different habitats will rotate every hour on Saturday, July 13. The following tables go through each habitat and the Pokemon that will be more commonly found in the wild during those times.
On Sunday, July 14, there will be no rotating habitats. All the Pokemon in each of the tables will be available at any given time in the wild.
Dawn Meadow Habitat Wild Pokemon
| Wild Pokemon | Can it be shiny? |
| Pidgey | Yes |
| Pikachu wearing a sun crown | Yes |
| Hoothoot | Yes |
| Hoppip | Yes |
| Girafarig | Yes |
| Wingull | Yes |
| Snivy | Yes |
| Cottonee | Yes |
| Ducklett | Yes |
| Ferroseed | Yes |
| Axew | Yes |
| Galarian Stunfisk | Yes |
| Heatmor | Yes |
| Inkay | Yes |
| (and others) | (uncertain) |
Shining Day Habitat Wild Pokemon
| Wild Pokemon | Can it be shiny? |
| Charmander | Yes |
| Dratini | Yes |
| Sunkern | Yes |
| Dunsparce | Yes |
| Hisuian Sneasel | Yes |
| Solrock | Yes |
| Budew | Yes |
| Helioptile | Yes |
| Tyrunt | Yes |
| Dedenne | Yes |
| Yungoos | Yes |
| Fomantis | Yes |
| Jangmo-o | Yes |
| (and others) | (uncertain) |
Creeping Dusk Habitat Wild Pokemon
| Wild Pokemon | Can it be shiny? |
| Pikachu wearing a moon crown | Yes |
| Eevee | Yes |
| Spinarak | Yes |
| Volbeat | Yes |
| Illumise | Yes |
| Gible | Yes |
| Venipede | Yes |
| Emolga | Yes |
| Litwick | Yes |
| Golett | Yes |
| Durant | Yes |
| Espurr | Yes |
| Phantump | Yes |
| Grubbin | Yes |
| (and others) | (uncertain) |
Darkest Night Habitat Wild Pokemon
| Wild Pokemon | Can it be shiny? |
| Alolan Rattata | Yes |
| Gligar | Yes |
| Sneasel | Yes |
| Teddiursa | Yes |
| Mudkip | Yes |
| Carvanha | Yes |
| Lunatone | Yes |
| Deino | Yes |
| Binacle | Yes |
| Amaura | Yes |
| Carbink | No |
| Crabrawler | Yes |
| Morelull | Yes |
| (and others) | (uncertain) |
Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Raids
The following tables list the Pokemon that will appear in raids during the Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global event.
One-Star Raids
| One-Star Raid Pokemon | Can it be shiny? |
| Pikachu wearing a moon crown | Yes |
| Pikachu wearing a sun crown | Yes |
| Jangmo-o | Yes |
Three-Star Raids
| Three-Star Raid Pokemon | Can it be shiny? |
| Espeon wearing a day scarf | Yes |
| Umbreon wearing a night scarf | Yes |
Five-Star Raids
| Five-Star Raid Pokemon | Can it be shiny? |
| Nihilego | Yes |
| Buzzwole | Yes |
| Pheromosa | Yes |
| Xurkitree | Yes |
| Celesteela | Yes |
| Kartana | Yes |
| Guzzlord | Yes |
| Necrozma | Yes |
Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Bonuses and Features
The following bonuses will apply to all players during Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global whether they have a paid event ticket or not:
- Lure Modules will last for one (1) hour instead of the usual 30 minutes.
- There will be special photobomb opportunities throughout the event.
In addition, all players will be able to find Field Research tasks themed around the four different habitats.
Pokemon GO Fest 2024 Official T-Shirt
The official commemorative Pokemon GO Fest 2024 t-shirt featuring Necrozma is available for purchase now while supplies last at Niantic Supply. It’s recommended to order early for the best chance of the shirt arriving in time for the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 events.
Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global Ticket Information
You can purchase a Global Event Ticket for US$14.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) plus any taxes and fees, if applicable. You can buy the ticket from the in-game store or the Pokemon GO Web Store. Tickets will be available for purchase until Sunday, July 14 at 4:00 PM local time. If you purchase your ticket from the Pokemon GO Web Store, you’ll also an exclusive GO Fest 2024 shirt avatar item as a bonus.
Early Ticket Purchase Timed Research
Depending on how early you purchase your Global Event Ticket, you have the chance to participate in up to two exclusive Timed Researches.
The first Timed Research can be unlocked by purchasing the event ticket by May 6 and playing Pokemon GO at any time between April 30 and May 6. The main reward of this Timed Research is the Sun Crown avatar item.
The second Timed Research can be unlocked by purchasing the event ticket by June 6 and playing Pokemon GO at any time between May 31 and June 6. This Timed Research’s special reward is the Moon Crown avatar item.
If you purchase your ticket by May 6 and play Pokemon GO at least once between April 30 and May 6, then again between May 31 and June 6, you’ll be able to access both Timed Research tasks.
Ticket Holder Special Research
There will be two sets of Special Research for ticket holders. On Saturday, the unlockable Special Research includes an opportunity to encounter the Mythical Pokemon Marshadow.
The Sunday Special Research will focus on Necrozma.
Ticket Holder Incense Pokemon Encounters
The following table goes over the Pokemon that will appear more frequently when a Trainer with a Global Event Ticket uses Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event.
| Incense Pokemon | Habitat | Can it be shiny? |
| Unown A | All | Yes |
| Unown D | All | Yes |
| Unown G | All | Yes |
| Unown H | All | Yes |
| Unown I | All | Yes |
| Unown N | All | Yes |
| Unown T | All | Yes |
| Unown Y | All | Yes |
| Corsola | Shining Day | Yes |
| Maractus | Dawn Meadow | No |
| Vullaby | Darkest Night | Yes |
| Rockruff | Creeping Dusk | Yes |
Ticket Holder Global Challenge Arena
Ticket holders can participate in different global challenges for each habitat hour on Saturday. Ticket holders will also unlock a special bonus for the rest of the hour if the challenge is completed in time.
Ticket Holder Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be in effect for event ticket holders during Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global:
- An increased chance of finding shiny Pokemon.
- Can make up to six (6) Special Trades each day.
- Can receive up to nine (9) free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
- Double (2x) friendship bonus damage in raids.
- Access to special 7km Eggs.
- Access to habitat-themed Collection Challenges.
There’s still time to prepare for the big event in July. In the meantime, consider prepping for Mega Heracross Raid Day, April’s other raids and spotlights, and the April 2024 Community Day.
