Pokemon GO Fest 2023 is starting in Osaka, New York City, and London, including a Global event. Excitement is building worldwide for the biggest Pokemon GO event ever, and the Osaka event is currently making waves. Much like the event’s name, the GO Fest 2023 offers multiple Research quests, Collection Challenges, bonuses, Shiny debuts, and more to the participants.
The GO Fest 2023: Osaka takes place from August 4 to August 6, offering exclusive gameplay events. Players have an incredible amount of in-game elements to complete, for which they'll earn rewards ranging from Stardust to Shiny encounters. Along with several egg hatches, multiple Wild spawns lurk during the event. Players can battle different tier raid bosses, including Mega Rayquaza, and this guide explores the Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka event in detail.
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka Park Adventure Special Research Tasks and Rewards
The Pokemon GO Osaka Park Adventure Special Research has 5 steps with multiple tasks and rewards.
STEP ONE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Send 3 Gifts to Friends | 2 Incense |
Use an Incense | 23 Poke Balls |
Catch 10 Pokemon | 3 Pinap Berries |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP TWO
Tasks | Rewards |
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Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Dark Jungle Habitat | Dewpider encounter |
In the Dark Jungle habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon | 25 Dewpider Candy |
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Fairy Garden habitat | Petilil encounter |
In the Fairy Garden habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon | 25 Petilil Candy |
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Hypnotic Glacier Habitat | Galarian Mr. Mime encounter |
In the Hypnotic Glacier habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon | 25 Mr. Mime Candy |
Spin 5 Photo Discs in the Volcanic Island habitat | Lucario encounter |
In the Volcanic Island habitat, take a snapshot of a caught Pokemon | 25 Lucario Candy |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP THREE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Complete 3 Field Research tasks | 23 Great Balls |
Catch 15 Pokemon | 2023 Stardust |
Make 3 Great Throws | 2023 XP |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP FOUR
Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 10 different species of Pokemon | 23 Ultra Balls |
Power up Pokemon 10 times | 2 Star Pieces |
Earn 2023 Stardust | 2023 XP |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP FIVE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Mega evolve Diancie | 3 Rare Candy |
Make a new friend | 25 Diancie Candy |
Trade Pokemon 3 times | 2 Lure Modules |
Reward for Completion |
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Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka City Sights Research Tasks and Rewards
The City Experience ticket holders will get this event-exclusive Osaka City Sights Research. It includes five steps in which steps 3 and 5 reward a Meteorite to teach Rayquaza Dragon Ascent for Mega Evolution in Pokemon GO.
STEP ONE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Spin 15 PokeStops or Gyms | 2 Incense |
Use an Incense | 23 Poke Balls |
Give Buddy Pokemon 3 treats | 2 Nana Berries |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP TWO
Tasks | Rewards |
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Power up Pokemon 10 times | 2 Max Revives |
Use a supereffective Charged Attack | 2 Super Potions |
Win a Mega Raid | 2 Hyper Potions |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP THREE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Hatch 2 eggs | 2023 Stardust |
Complete 3 Field Research tasks | 23 Poke Balls |
Walk 1km | 2 Hyper Potions |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP FOUR
Tasks | Rewards |
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Win 1 Raid | 100 Rayquaza Mega energy |
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | 23 Poke Balls |
Earn 384 Stardust | 150 Rayquaza Mega energy |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP FIVE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Mega evolve Rayquaza | 25 Rayquaza Candy |
Battle in a Raid with Buddy Pokemon | 2 Star Pieces |
Power up 10 Dragon-type Pokemon | 2 Lure Modules |
Reward for Completion |
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Pokemon GO Fest 2023: GO for Gold Timed Research Tasks and Rewards
During GO Fest 2023, there is a Timed Research centered around Pokemon GO Routes. This Research comprises three steps and offers various in-game items as rewards.
STEP ONE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 10 Pokemon | 2023 Stardust |
Power Up Pokemon 5 times | 23 Poke Ball |
Use an Incense | 3 Nanab Berry |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP TWO
Tasks | Rewards |
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Follow a Route | 1 Lucky egg |
Hatch 2 Eggs | 3 Revives |
Explore 1 km | 3 Razz Berry |
Reward for Completion |
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STEP THREE
Tasks | Rewards |
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Claim Reward | 2023 XP |
Claim Reward | 2023 Stardust |
Claim Reward | 2023 XP |
Reward for Completion |
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Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka Collection Challenges
During Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka, there are four Collection Challenges, each corresponding to a different Habitat available during the event. Players can complete these challenges by capturing specific Pokemon from each Habitat to earn rewards and complete their collection.
Collection Challenge: Dark Jungle
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Dewpider | Shiny Available |
Pumpkaboo | Shiny Available |
Tangela | Shiny Available |
Venipede | Shiny Available |
Purrloin | Shiny Available |
Skorupi | Shiny Available |
Burmy (Plant) | Shiny Available |
Deino | Shiny Available |
Zubat | Shiny Available |
Rewards for Completion |
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Collection Challenge: Fairy Garden
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Petilil | Shiny Available |
Swirlix | Shiny Available |
Jigglypuff | Shiny Available |
Spritzee | Shiny Available |
Hoppip | Shiny Available |
Cacnea | Shiny Available |
Bulbasaur | Shiny Available |
Oddish | Shiny Available |
Seedot | Shiny Available |
Rewards for Completion |
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Collection Challenge: Hypnotic Glacier
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Bergmite | Shiny Available |
Jynx | Shiny Available |
Elgyem | Shiny Available |
Castform (Snowy) | Shiny Available |
Shellder | Shiny Available |
Seel | Shiny Available |
Cubchoo | Shiny Available |
Darumaka (Galarian) | Shiny Available |
Snorlax | Shiny Available |
Rewards for Completion |
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Collection Challenge: Volcanic Island
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Squirtle | Shiny Available |
Corphish | Shiny Available |
Surskit | Shiny Available |
Dratini | Shiny Available |
Mantine | Shiny Available |
Charmander | Shiny Available |
Nosepass | Shiny Available |
Aerodactyl | Shiny Available |
Inkay | Shiny Available |
Rewards for Completion |
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Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka All Egg Pokemon
GO Fest 2023: Osaka offers multiple Pokemon GO Egg hatches. During the ticketed day, Suita City and Osaka City players who hatch 7 KM and 10 KM Eggs can get several Pocket Monsters with Shiny availability.
All 7 KM Egg Pokemon
Egg Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Heracross | Shiny Available |
Petilil | Shiny Available |
Galarian Darumaka | Shiny Available |
Sigilyph | Shiny Unavailable |
Dedenne | Shiny Available |
Dewpider | Shiny Available |
All 10 KM Egg Pokemon
Egg Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Mawile | Shiny Available |
Bagon | Shiny Available |
Tirtouga | Shiny Available |
Archen | Shiny Available |
Emolga | Shiny Unavailable |
Deino | Shiny Available |
Tyrunt | Shiny Available |
Amaura | Shiny Available |
Goomy | Shiny Unavailable |
Rockruff | Shiny Available |
Jangmo-o | Shiny Unavailable |
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka All Raids
5-Star Raids
Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
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Cresselia | Shiny Available |
Xerneas | Shiny Available |
Yveltal | Shiny Available |
Mega Raids
Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
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Mega Rayquaza | Shiny Available |
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka All Bonuses
On the ticketed day, Suita City and Osaka City participants can experience multiple bonuses between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
All Bonuses |
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1/2 Hatch Distance for eggs placed in Incubators during the event |
Players can make up to 6 Special Trades on the ticket during the day—from anywhere in Suita City and Osaka City. |
Reduced Stardust cost for Trades |
Up to 9 free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms |
2× Catch Candy |
1.5× Hatch Stardust |
1.5× Hatch Candy |
2× friendship bonus damage in raids |
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka Optional Bonus Add-ons
Optional Pokemon GO bonuses are available for participants. One can add these to their ticket purchase later if they cannot decide immediately.
Optional Bonus: Raid Lover - ¥1,800
Optional Bonuses |
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Up to 18 free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms |
5,000 additional XP awarded for completed raids |
6 additional Candy for catching Pokemon in 5-star and Mega Raids |
3 additional Candy XL for catching Pokemon in 5-star and Mega Raids (Trainers level 31+) |
Optional Bonus: Egg-thusiast - ¥1,800
Optional Bonuses |
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1/4 egg Hatch Distance |
Increased chance of receiving 10 km eggs from spinning PokeStops and Gyms |
3× Hatch Stardust |
3× Hatch XP |
3× Hatch Candy |
Optional Bonus: Citywide Gameplay - ¥2,500
Attendees can extend their Pokemon GO Fest fun in Suita City & Osaka City with an extra day of citywide gameplay. This add-on does not include additional Special or Timed Research. The Expo ’70 Commemorative Park event experience is exclusive to the primary event day at the specified time on the ticket.
Optional Bonus: T-shirt Pre-order - ¥3,500
Participants can pre-order the exclusive GO Fest 2023 T-shirt, after which, they'll be able to pick it up during the event and receive a code for a matching Pokemon GO avatar item. Limited quantities are available with no returns, exchanges, or cancellations. A similar T-shirt design (different color) will be available on Niantic Supply in select countries while supplies last.
Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Osaka All Features
Pokemon GO Fest Osaka Features include the appearance of Mega Rayquaza in raids throughout Suita City and Osaka City, with ticket holders receiving Mega energy. Trainers can discover Meteorites related to Rayquaza’s Dragon Ascent attack and teach it the powerful Charged Attack. The event also marks the debut of Mythical Pokemon Diancie through exclusive Special Research, along with encounters with Carbink.
Additionally, Mega Diancie makes its debut during GO Fest 2023, with ticket holders getting the first encounter opportunity at in-person events in London, Osaka, and New York City, followed by a global debut during GO Fest 2023: Global. The Avianoid Pokemon, Sigilyph, usually found around Greece and Egypt, will also appear during the Osaka event.
Shiny Dewpider and Shiny Petilil debut at GO Fest 2023: Osaka, while Shiny Unown also makes its first appearance in the events held in London and Osaka. Taking a snapshot while exploring the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park can reward players with a Frost Rotom encounter.
GO Fest 2023: Osaka Physical Event Features
- Photo Opportunities: Exclusive photo locations and in-person photo ops at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park.
- Trading Area: Meet and exchange Pokemon with Trainers from worldwide.
- Team Lounges: Players can visit a lounge to socialize and take a break.
- Event-exclusive T-shirt: Limited gray Pokemon GO Fest 2023 shirts available on-site. The global version in a different color is available on Niantic Supply.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.