The first event before Pokémon Go Fest is already live, and will take place from July 3 to July 8.
The event has added several Pokemon with party hats to the playlist, as well as a Pikachu that is lifted by balloons. Although this Pikachu is called “Flying Pikachu”, this time it is not a flying Pokémon.
The event also includes the launch of Ducklett and Swanna, two Pokémon from the Unova region, as well as the Shining shapes for the Pidove evolution line.
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There is also a set of field research tasks that you can complete throughout the event.
Pokémon Go Fest 2020 Weekly Skill Challenge Field Research and Rewards
| Homework | Reward |
|---|---|
| Homework | Reward |
| Catch 2 Pokémon with Climate Boost | Natu or Murkrow meeting |
| Catch 4 flying type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
| Catch 6 flying Pokémon | 800 Stardust |
| Catch 8 flying type Pokémon | 1200 stardust |
| Hatch an egg | Swablu Encounter |
| Send a gift to a friend | Hoppip meeting |
| Use 4 berries to catch Pokémon | Encounter with Pidgey, Skarmory, Taillow or Pidove |
The most important part of this event is the timed special investigation tasks. The more players complete these, the more Pokémon will be available during Go Fest.
Go Fest Skill Challenge step 1
- Catch 20 Pokémon (100 Stardust)
- Make 5 good throws (10 Poké Balls)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (5 pineapple berries)
Rewards: 100 XP, 1 Golden Razz Berry, 10 Great Balls
Go Fest Skill Challenge step 2
- Catch 30 Pokémon (300 Stardust)
- Make 10 great throws (10 great balls)
- Transfer 20 Pokémon (20 Poké Balls)
Rewards: 300 XP, Encounter with Ducklett, 1 Silver Pineapple Berry
Go Fest Skill Challenge step 3
- Catch 50 Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)
- Make a great launch (10 Ultra Balls)
- Catch 15 different species of Pokémon (20 Big Balls)
Rewards: 1 rare candy, Flying Pikachu encounter, 1 star piece
Go Fest Skill Elite Challenge
- Catch 100 Pokémon (5 Poké Balls)
- Catch 25 different species of Pokémon (5 Big Balls)
- Make 50 excellent throws (5 Ultra Balls)
Rewards: 500 XP, 500 Stardust, 5 Razz Berries
