📜 Pokémon GO Event History

Global virtual GO Fest 2024. Marshadow Special Research was available to all players worldwide.

In-person GO Fest in Madrid, Spain. Marshadow debuted in Pokémon GO. Featured exclusive habitats and special raids.

GO Fest 2024 in Sendai, Japan. First GO Fest event in the Tohoku region of Japan.

Virtual global GO Fest event. All players worldwide could participate and earn Diancie through Special Research.

GO Fest 2023 finale in New York City. Wrapped up the global GO Fest tour with exclusive rewards.

GO Fest 2023 in London. Mega Rayquaza debuted and Diancie appeared for the first time in Pokémon GO.

Simultaneous GO Fest event in Osaka, Japan. Featured unique spawns and the same Mega Rayquaza debut.

Seattle finale event at Seattle Center. Shaymin Sky Forme debuted with Ultra Beast raids appearing for the first time.

In-person GO Fest returned to Berlin, Germany. Shaymin Land Forme debuted. Featured Cowboy Hat Snorlax as a fan favorite.

Second virtual GO Fest with Day 1 music-themed habitats and Day 2 featuring all Legendary raids. Meloetta debuted.

First virtual GO Fest due to COVID-19 pandemic. Players worldwide could participate from home. Featured rotating habitats and Victini Special Research.

First European GO Fest held in Westfalenpark, Dortmund, Germany. Featured unique habitat areas and increased shiny rates.

GO Fest 2019 expanded to 4 days in Chicago. Introduced Team GO Rocket for the first time and featured Jirachi Special Research.

GO Fest 2018 returned to Chicago with vastly improved infrastructure. Featured habitat zones and Celebi Special Research. Much more successful than the 2017 event.

The very first GO Fest held at Grant Park, Chicago. Despite major technical issues, it introduced Legendary Raids with Lugia. Attendees received Lugia as the first-ever Legendary in Pokémon GO.