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Pokemon Go Fest 2020: Ultra Unlocks detailed, Gen 5 debuts, more

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Pokemon Go Fest 2020 participants can enjoy three weeks worth of Ultra Unlocks.

As with previous events, this year's Pokemon Go Fest 2020 will feature an Ultra Unlock bonus.

Throughout day one, players will have 32 global challenges they can work together to complete in the Global Challenge Arena.

Every eight challenges completed will unlock one additional Ultra Unlock event week for up to three events. You will be able to track the Global Challenge Arena progress in the Today View.

Here’s what you can expect for each Ultra Unlock week:

Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week

If Trainers complete eight global challenges, they’ll unlock Dragon Week which will run from Friday, July 31 at 1pm to Friday, August 7 at 1p.m. PDT (GMT −7).

Features

  • The following Pokemon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Alolan Exeggutor, Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon. If you’re lucky, you might find a Gible.
  • The following Pokemon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon. Gible and Deino will also be hatching from 7 km Eggs, but only if you’re lucky.
  • Rayquaza will be in five-star raids.
  • Complete the Timed Research this week for a chance to encounter not one, but two Deino. This Timed Research will be available from the times listed above.
  • If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Deino.

Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week

If 6 global challenges are completed, it will unlock Enigma Week. The featured Pokemon range from Elgyem to Deoxys. Enigma Week will run from Friday, August 7 at 1pm to Friday, August 14 at 1pm PDT (GMT −7).

Features

  • The following Pokemon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Staryu, Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Bronzor, and Elgyem.
  • The following Pokemon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Cleffa, Igglybuff, Lunatone, Solrock, and Elgyem
  • The following Pokemon will be available in raids: Bronzong, Claydol, Bronzong, Elgyem, and Unown U, L, T, R, and A.
  • Normal Forme Deoxys will be in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Normal Forme Deoxys.
  • If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Staryu.

Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week

completing 24 challenges will unlock Unova Week. Sewaddle, Cottonee, Emolga, and Bouffalant, originally discovered in the Unova region, will be making their Pokemon Go debut. Bouffalant will be available in New York City and the surrounding areas. Unova Week will run from Friday, August 14 at 1pm to Friday, August 21 at 1pm PDT (GMT −7).

Features

  • The following Pokemon will be appearing more frequently in the wild and hatching from 7 km Eggs: Sewaddle, Cottonee, and other Pokemon originally discovered in the Unova region. If you’re lucky, you might find an Emolga.
  • Bouffalant will be appearing in the wild and hatching from 5 km Eggs in New York City and the surrounding areas.
  • Roggenrola and other Pokemon originally discovered in the Unova region will be available in raids.
  • Genesect will be in five-star raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Genesect.
  • If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Roggenrola.

In order to participate in Pokemon G0 Fest 2020, you will need to purchase a ticket. It will run you $14.99 or the equivalent in your local currency, plus taxes and fees.

Here's how to purchase a ticket:

  • In the shop, tap the Pokemon GO Fest 2020 image.
  • Tap the Buy button. (Tickets cannot be purchased with PokeCoins.)
  • After you tap OK, you can find the ticket in your Item Bag.
  • You’ll receive a medal commemorating the event. When you open the app during day one, you’ll receive access to the two-day Pokemon GO Fest 2020 experience, including the first Special Research line! Make sure to open the app during day two to receive the second Special Research line.
  • After you’ve obtained the Special Research lines, you can complete them at any time. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).

If you head over to the Pokemon Go Fest 2020 you can find some tips on making the most out of Pokemon Go Fest 2020.

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