Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Global & In-person Events

Niantic has recently announced the initial information for Pokemon Go Fest 2024, including the event dates and locations, a sneak peek at the Global equivalent, and specifics about Necrozma.

As Pokemon trainers, it’s time to begin organizing your travels because Niantic has officially announced the dates and schedules for the Pokemon Go Fest 2024 festivities.

The 2024 Pokemon Go Fest is a global event that allows players to come together and embark on an unforgettable adventure while catching shiny new Pokemon. With multiple locations available, players from all over the world can join in on the fun and games.

Although all the details have not been disclosed yet, we do have some information available. So, here is everything we currently know about Pokemon Go Fest 2024, including dates, locations, and more:

Table of Contents

Pokemon Go Fest 2024 locations and dates
Pokemon Go Fest 2024 Global Dawn Wings & Dusk Mane Necrozma
Pokemon Go Fest 2024 new Pokemon
Pokemon Go Fest 2024 Necrozma Debut
Pokemon Go Fest 2024 bonuses

Pokemon Go Fest 2024 Locations and Dates

Pikachu stands on a green hill — Niantic/The Pokemon Company

The schedule for Pokemon Go Fest 2024 in-person events has been officially confirmed by Niantic and is as follows:

May 30 – June 2, 2024; Sendai, Japan
June 14 – 16, 2024; Madrid, Spain
July 5 – 7, 2024; New York City, USA
July 13 – 14, 2024; Worldwide

Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Global Dawn Wings & Dusk Mane Necrozma Event

The upcoming Pokemon Go Fest 2024 will feature the debut of Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to battle these Necrozma forms in 5-Star Pokemon GO raids during the Global event.

To gain an encounter with base Necrozma, trainers must first defeat Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings Necrozma in battle. After that, they will need to gather Fusion energy and merge it with either Solgaleo or Lunala to unlock the formidable new forms.

Discover the steps to obtain Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma in Pokemon Go by referring to our comprehensive guide.

All Pokemon at Pokemon Go Fest 2024

During the 2024 Go Fest Global event, there will be numerous Pokemon that players can come across. Each of these Pokemon will belong to a specific habitat, which will change every hour on both day one and day two of the event.

The list below includes the Pokemon and their corresponding habitats, marked with a * to indicate if they can be Shiny:

Dawn Meadow Habitat

Pidgey*
Pikachu wearing a sun crown*
Hoothoot*
Hoppip*
Girafarig*
Wingull*
Snivy*
Cottonee*
Ducklett*
Ferroseed*
Axew*
Galarian Stunfisk*
Heatmor*
Inkay*
Unown A* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown D* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown G* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown H* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown I* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown N* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown T* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown Y* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Maractus (Incense only / Ticket holders)

Shining Day

Charmander*
Dratini*
Sunkern*
Dunsparce*
Hisuian Sneasel*
Solrock*
budew*
Helioptile*
Tyrant*
dead*
Youngoos*
Fomantis*
Jangmo-o*
Unown A* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown D* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown G* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown H* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown I* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown N* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown T* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown Y* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Corsola* (Incense only / Ticket holders)

Creeping Dusk

Pikachu wearing a moon crown*
Eevee*
Spinarak*
volbeat*
Illumise*
Gible*
venomous*
Enamel*
Litwick*
Golett*
Durant*
Espurr*
Phantump*
Grubbin*
Unown A* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown D* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown G* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown H* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown I* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown N* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown T* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown Y* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Rockruff* (Incense only / Ticket holders)

Darkest Night

Alolan Rattata*
Gilgar*
Sneasel*
Teddiursa*
mudkip*
Caravanserai*
Lunatone*
Deino*
Binacle*
Amour*
Carbink
Crabrawler*
Morelull*
Unown A* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown D* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown G* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown H* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown I* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown N* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown T* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Unown Y* (Incense only / Ticket holders)
Vullaby* (Incense only / Ticket holders)

Necrozma first appearance

The mobile game released a video to announce the debut of the Legendary Necrozma during Pokemon Go Fest 2024 in celebration of the solar eclipse. The video can be viewed below.

This upcoming #eclipse portends dark adventures in #PokemonGO 🌒 pic.twitter.com/PByOKpAKNm

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) April 8, 2024

The Pokemon Company has announced that Necrozma will be making its first appearance in Pokemon Go at Pokemon Go Fest 2024. The legendary Pokemon will first be available in raids at each location, and then will also be featured during Pokemon Go Fest Global later in the year.

New Bonuses at Pokemon Go Fest 2024

By participating in the event, you will be eligible for enticing bonuses in Pokemon Go that can enhance your adventure and make it more successful.

The bonuses for the 2024 Global Pokemon Go Fest event are:

The duration of a Lure Module is one hour.
Field research focused on the various habitats of Pokemon.
Unexpected encounters in GO Snapshot.

If you are fortunate enough to possess a Ticket to the event, you will receive these bonuses:

Increase your chances of encountering Shiny Pokemon.
There is a limit of six Special Trades that can be made every day.
Collection Challenges with a focus on habitats.
You can acquire 9 free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
Eggs that are 7km in length are considered special.
A unique investigation to confront Marshadow.