Pokémon Go Fest 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. local time each day and will end at 18:00 p.m. To participate in the event, you will need to purchase a ticket from the in-game store for $14,99. Participating players will gain access to exclusive features including new Research Missions, Rare Pokemon, and exclusive Legendary Raids. There will also be a special final event taking place on August 27, a first for Pokémon Go. Keep reading to learn more about exclusive raids for Pokémon Go Fest 2022.
Raids in Pokémon Go Fest 2022
As part of the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 One-Star Raids, you'll encounter a special costumed Pikachu or Axew. The costumed Pikachu features the iconic electric rodent Pokémon having two flowers on its forehead. Axew is a dragon-type Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation of Pokémon games. Axew is quite rare in Pokémon Go, and it is capable of evolving into the mighty dragon Pokémon Haxorus. One-Star Pikachu and Axew Raids will be available on both days of Go Fest 2022, and there's a good chance you'll encounter a Shiny Pikachu and Axew in Raids.
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On Sunday, June 5, special five-star raids will be available for participating Go Fest trainers. Five-Star Raids will feature a currently unknown Pokemon. Niantic is keeping the Pokemon's identity a secret, but expect it to be one of the rarest Pokemon to find in Go.
You'll also be able to earn the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin in Pokémon Go Fest 2022, but Shaymin isn't tied to Raids. Instead, you'll need to do an exclusive Go Fest Special Research to find out more about Shaymin and meet him along the way. Participating in the Special Research will reward you with an event-exclusive avatar item and pose.
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