Pokemon GOFest 2023 is starting in Osaka, New York City, and London, including a Global event. Excitement is building worldwide for the biggest Pokemon GO event ever, and the Osaka event is currently making waves. Much like the event’s name,the GO Fest 2023offers multiple Research quests, Collection Challenges, bonuses, Shiny debuts, and more to the participants.
The GO Fest 2023: Osaka takes place from August 4 to August 6, offering exclusive gameplay events. Players have an incredible amount of in-game elements to complete, for which they’ll earn rewards ranging from Stardust to Shiny encounters. Along with several egg hatches, multiple Wild spawns lurk during the event. Players can battle different tier raid bosses, including Mega Rayquaza, and this guide explores thePokemon GOFest 2023: Osaka event in detail.
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Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka Park Adventure Special Research Tasks and Rewards
ThePokemon GOOsaka Park Adventure Special Research has 5 steps with multiple tasks and rewards.
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Dark Jungle Habitat
Dewpider encounter
In the Dark Jungle habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Fairy Garden habitat
Petilil encounter
In the Fairy Garden habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Hypnotic Glacier Habitat
Galarian Mr. Mime encounter
In the Hypnotic Glacier habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Volcanic Island habitat
Lucario encounter
In the Volcanic Island habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon
2023 XP
Catch 10 different species of Pokemon
Power up Pokemon 10 times
Make a new friend
Trade Pokemon 3 times
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka City Sights Research Tasks and Rewards
The City Experience ticket holders will get this event-exclusive Osaka City Sights Research. It includes five steps in which steps 3 and 5 reward a Meteorite to teach Rayquaza Dragon Ascent forMega Evolution inPokemon GO.
Spin 15 PokeStops or Gyms
Hatch 2 eggs
Walk 1km
100 Rayquaza Mega energy
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon
150 Rayquaza Mega energy
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Pokemon GO Fest 2023: GO for Gold Timed Research Tasks and Rewards
During GO Fest 2023, there is a Timed Research centered aroundPokemon GORoutes. This Research comprises three steps and offers various in-game items as rewards.
1 Lucky egg
Explore 1 km
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka Collection Challenges
DuringPokemon GOFest 2023: Osaka, there are fourCollection Challenges, each corresponding to a different Habitat available during the event. Players can complete these challenges by capturing specific Pokemon from each Habitat to earn rewards and complete their collection.
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka All Egg Pokemon
GO Fest 2023: Osaka offers multiplePokemon GOEgg hatches. During the ticketed day, Suita City and Osaka City players who hatch 7 KM and 10 KM Eggs can get several Pocket Monsters with Shiny availability.
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Shiny Available
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka All Bonuses
On the ticketed day, Suita City and Osaka City participants can experience multiple bonuses between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
All Bonuses
1/2 Hatch Distance for eggs placed in Incubators during the event
Players can make up to 6 Special Trades on the ticket during the day—from anywhere in Suita City and Osaka City.
Reduced Stardust cost for Trades
Up to 9 free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
2× friendship bonus damage in raids
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka Optional Bonus Add-ons
OptionalPokemon GObonusesare available for participants. One can add these to their ticket purchase later if they cannot decide immediately.
Optional Bonus: Raid Lover - ¥1,800
Optional Bonuses
Up to 18 free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
5,000 additional XP awarded for completed raids
6 additional Candy for catching Pokemon in 5-star and Mega Raids
3 additional Candy XL for catching Pokemon in 5-star and Mega Raids (Trainers level 31+)
1/4 egg Hatch Distance
Increased chance of receiving 10 km eggs from spinning PokeStops and Gyms
3× Hatch Candy
Optional Bonus: Citywide Gameplay - ¥2,500
Attendees can extend theirPokemon GOFest fun in Suita City & Osaka City with an extra day of citywide gameplay. This add-on does not include additional Special or Timed Research. The Expo ’70 Commemorative Park event experience is exclusive to the primary event day at the specified time on the ticket.
Optional Bonus: T-shirt Pre-order - ¥3,500
Participants can pre-order the exclusiveGO Fest 2023 T-shirt, after which, they’ll be able to pick it up during the event and receive a code for a matchingPokemon GOavatar item. Limited quantities are available with no returns, exchanges, or cancellations. A similar T-shirt design (different color) will be available on Niantic Supply in select countries while supplies last.
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka All Features
Pokemon GOFest Osaka Features include the appearance of Mega Rayquaza in raids throughout Suita City and Osaka City, with ticket holders receiving Mega energy. Trainers can discover Meteorites related to Rayquaza’s Dragon Ascent attack and teach it the powerful Charged Attack. The event also marks the debut of Mythical Pokemon Diancie through exclusive Special Research, along withencounters with Carbink.
Additionally, Mega Diancie makes its debut during GO Fest 2023, with ticket holders getting the first encounter opportunity at in-person events in London, Osaka, and New York City, followed by a global debut during GO Fest 2023: Global. The Avianoid Pokemon, Sigilyph, usually found around Greece and Egypt, will also appear during the Osaka event.
Shiny Dewpider and Shiny Petilil debut at GO Fest 2023: Osaka, while Shiny Unown also makes its first appearance in the events held in London and Osaka.Taking a snapshotwhile exploring the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park can reward players with a Frost Rotom encounter.
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