Pokémon Go Fest 2024 is ending with a spectacular finale! From Sendai to New York via a sunny Madrid, this year’s global celebration has delivered unique Pokémon encounters, countless Research tasks with tons of goodies, surprise proposals, and more giant Pikachus than you can handle. As the conclusion approaches, Trainers worldwide prepare for the last hurrah: Pokémon Go Fest Global 2024. Here’s everything you need to know to stay ahead of the game.
Event Dates and Times
When is Pokémon Go Fest Global 2024?
– Start Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 10:00 AM (local time)
– End Date: Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at 6:00 PM (local time)
During these hours, special events, tasks, and unique encounters will be available. For an extensive breakdown of the July Raids schedule, you can view our detailed list.
Raid Battle Cheat Sheet
Throughout the weekend, various 5-Star Raids will happen between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time. Capture these Pokémon to earn a special background for each. Here are the details on the Raid Pokémon and how to counter them:
Nihilego
– Type: Rock/Poison
– Weaknesses: Ground, Psychic, Water, Steel
– Best Counters: Groudon, Excadrill, Garchomp, Swampert
Buzzwole
– Type: Bug/Fighting
– Weaknesses: Flying, Fire, Psychic, Fairy
– Best Counters: Staraptor, Moltres, Yveltal, Rayquaza
Pheromosa
– Type: Bug/Fighting
– Weaknesses: Flying, Fire, Psychic, Fairy
– Best Counters: Staraptor, Moltres, Yveltal, Rayquaza
Kartana
– Type: Grass/Steel
– Weaknesses: Fire (x2), Fighting
– Best Counters: Mega Y Charizard, Mega Blaziken, Shadow Moltres, Shadow Darmanitan
Xurkitree
– Type: Electric
– Weaknesses: Ground
– Best Counters: Landorus (Therian), Mamoswine, Excadrill, Garchomp
Celesteela
– Type: Steel/Flying
– Weaknesses: Fire, Electric
– Best Counters: Reshiram, Xurkitree, Zekrom, Zacian (Crowned sword)
3-Star Raids:
– Espeon (Day Scarf)
– Type: Psychic
– Weaknesses: Bug, Ghost, Dark
– Best Counters: Pheromosa, Chandelure, Gengar, Dragapult
– Umbreon (Night Scarf)
– Type: Dark
– Weaknesses: Fighting, Bug, Fairy
– Best Counters: Terrakion, Pheromosa, Lucario, Zacian (Crowned sword)
Additional Festivities
Raid Battles are just one part of the Go Fest Global 2024 experience. There are also special encounters, exclusive avatar items, and Special Research tasks that vary based on whether you have a ticket.
Available since July 8th for both ticketed and non-ticketed players.
Pokémon Go Fest 2024 certainly seems to be going out with a bang! For more detailed guides and tips, explore our articles on upcoming Raids, the best merch, top Pokémon games, and much more.
