Pokemon Go: Global GO Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Event Guide

The long-awaited Pokemon Go Fest 2023 is coming soon this weekend! The event will run on Saturday, August 26, and Sunday, August 27, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. Aside from Timed Research and Raids, event ticket owners can also participate in the Ultra Unlock event. What does this year’s Ultra Unlock event entail? Continue reading below for the complete Pokemon Go Global GO Fest 2023 and its special Ultra Unlock event guide.

Table of contents:

• Pokemon Go: Global GO Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Guide
  • Global GO Fest 2023 Tickets Information
  • Ultra Unlock: “A ??? Adventure”
  • Ultra Unlock: Raids
  • Ultra Unlock: Free Timed Research
  • Ultra Unlock: Bonuses
• Timed Research
  • “In The Rough“
  • “Shimmering Strides”
• Pokemon Go: Global GO Fest 2023 Raids
  • 1-Star Raids
  • 2-Star Raids
  • 3-Star Raids
  • Primal Raids
• Habitat Rotation
  • Quartz Terrarium
  • Pyrite Sands
  • Malachite Wilderness
  • Aquamarine Shores

Pokemon Go: Global GO Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Guide

Global GO Fest 2023 Tickets Information

The Tickets for Global GO Fest 2023 can be purchased for $14.99 USD in the in-game shop. Ticket owners will gain several bonuses, including:

• Increased Shiny Pokemon encounter chance.
• Up to six Special Trades each day.
• Complete Collection Challenges to level up the Elite Collector Medal.
• Up to nine free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
• Obtain special 7 km Eggs.

Plus, Ticket holders can complete exclusive Global Challenges together during each habitat hour on Saturday. Complete 20 Challenges successfully, and Ticket owners can activate Pokemon GO Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock bonuses. They can also use Incense to attract specific Pokemon during habitat periods. More details on the habitats are available below.

Ultra Unlock: “A ??? Adventure”

• Start time: Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
• End time: Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time

If Trainers manage to complete 20 Global Challenges, additional bonuses for the duration of the event will be unlocked. This bonus event will begin on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM to Friday, September 15, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time.

Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Special Event

The following Pokemon will make their debut in Pokemon GO during the Global Challenges bonus event:

• A Bug-type Pokemon
• An Electric-type Pokemon
• A Flying-type Pokemon
• An Ice-type Pokemon

Ultra Unlock: Raids

Five Pokemon, in their Shiny forms, will be available in one-star Raids. More info will be revealed later.

Ultra Unlock: Free Timed Research

Timed Research featuring encounters with mysterious Pokemon will be available throughout the event. And for the first time, Shiny mysterious Pokemon encounter will be available.

Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Bonuses

• Catch XP x4
• Catch Stardust x4

Timed Research

“In The Rough”

Obtained by purchasing the Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Global Ticket by July 5, then play between June 21 and July 5.

“Shimmering Strides”

Obtained by purchasing the Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Global Ticket by August 1, then play between July 15 and August 1.

Pokemon Go: Global GO Fest 2023 Raids

1-Star Raids

• Event Pikachu (Shiny, rotates depending on the active habitat):
  • Aquamarine Crown Pikachu
  • Malachite Crown Pikachu
  • Pyrite Crown Pikachu
  • Quartz Crown Pikachu
• Goomy (Shiny)

2-Star Raids

• Carbink

3-Star Raids

• Cowboy Hat Snorlax (Shiny)

Primal Raids

• Primal Kyogre
• Primal Groudon

Habitat Rotation Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Event

Special Pokemon will appear during specific periods, rotating hourly during the event. All Trainers will be able to encounter each habitat hour twice during event hours on Saturday.

Quartz Terrarium, Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Event Habitat

The Quartz Terrarium habitat will be available during:

• 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time
• 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM local time

Ticket holders can use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during event hours to attract these Pokemon:

• Hisuian Growlithe
• Unown A
• Unown D
• Unown I
• Unown M
• Unown N
• Unown O

Pyrite Sands, Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Event Habitat

The Pyrite Sands habitat will be available during:

• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM local time
• 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time

Ticket holders can use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during event hours to attract these Pokemon:

• Pawniard
• Unown A
• Unown D
• Unown I
• Unown M
• Unown N
• Unown O

Malachite Wilderness

The Malachite Wilderness habitat will be available during:

• 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM local time
• 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time

Ticket holders can use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during event hours to attract these Pokemon:

• Carnivine
• Unown A
• Unown D
• Unown I
• Unown M
• Unown N
• Unown O

Aquamarine Shores, Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Ultra Unlock Event Habitat

The Aquamarine Shores habitat will be available during:

• 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM local time
• 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM local time

Ticket holders can use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during event hours to attract these Pokemon:

• Pachirisu
• Unown A
• Unown D
• Unown I
• Unown M
• Unown N
• Unown O

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Pokemon GO is available on iOS and Android.