Pokemon GO's biggest event of the year is less than a day away and fans are finally started to learn all the nitty gritty details about the big anniversary celebration. Although some trainers aren't happy with the GO Fest 2020 puzzle hints, hype for the big weekend is still incredibly high and there are some major rewards on the line.
The latest reveal confirms a ton of details about the unlock weeks that will follow after GO Fest 2020 if players are able to complete each level of challenge and earn the special rewards. There are some very enticing features and bonuses detailed in each of the unlock weeks, so hopefully the whole Pokemon GO community shows up to power through the challenges over the weekend.
With over a million tickets sold for GO Fest 2020, it seems very likely that PoGO fans won't have a ton of trouble completing the challenges. If that's the case, then the community will be able to unlock Dragon Week, Enigma Week, and Unova Week. Once GO Fest 2020 kicks off, be sure to track the Global Challenges in the Today View to do everything possible to keep them all moving towards completing, so that these awesome follow up events can take place.
Ultra Unlock details
As is tradition with Pokémon GO Fest events, we’re excited to unveil details on this year’s Ultra Unlock bonus! Throughout day one of Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Trainers will have 32 global challenges they can work together to complete in the Global Challenge Arena. Every eight challenges that are collectively completed will unlock one additional Ultra Unlock event week, up to a total of three events. When Pokémon GO Fest 2020 begins, you’ll be able to track 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 * Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week * Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week
Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week
If Trainers complete eight global challenges, they’ll unlock Dragon Week. The majestic Dragon-type Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny Gible to the towering Alolan Exeggutor, and this week will be their time to shine! Dragon Week will run from Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
Features
The following Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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 Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Deino!
Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week
If Trainers complete 16 global challenges, they’ll also unlock Enigma Week. The featured Pokémon range from the mysterious Elgyem to the powerful Deoxys! Enigma Week will run from Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
Features
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild: Staryu, Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Bronzor, and Elgyem.
The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Cleffa, Igglybuff, Lunatone, Solrock, and Elgyem
The following Pokémon 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
If Trainers complete 24 challenges,, they’ll also unlock Unova Week. Sewaddle, Cottonee, Emolga, and Bouffalant, originally discovered in the Unova region, will be making their Pokémon GO debut! Bouffalant will be available in New York City, USA and the surrounding areas. Unova Week will run from Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
Features
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild and hatching from 7 km Eggs: Sewaddle, Cottonee, and other Pokémon 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, USA and the surrounding areas.
Roggenrola and other Pokémon 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!
Those are all the details we know about the Ultra Unlock events for now. We'll monitor the unlock process throughout the weekend, so be sure to do your part and complete as many of the Global Challenge activities as possible!
As trainers continue working through all of these amazing events, they may want to keep hunting down the best Unova Pokemon in the game if improving their Battle Raid rosters and completing their Pokedex is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
Source: Pokemon GO Live