Pokemon Go Fest 2024 New York City: All Pokemon, Raids, more

Nathan Ellingsworth
Promotional artwork for Pokemon Go Fest 2024 shows several Pokemon walking around a New York park

Niantic has confirmed the first details for Pokemon Go Fest 2024, and alongside a global event and several other locations, fans in the USA can enjoy festivities in New York City. Plus, new Legendary Pokemon are on the way in the form of Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma.

The Pokemon Go Fest 2024 celebration is coming to New York City with gameplay bonuses, a swathe of fun Pokemon spawning in the wild, and of course, some Timed Research tickets to boot.

If you’re in North America, or happy to make a trip for your Pokemon pals, learn all about Pokemon Go Fest 2024 in New York City with our full guide:

Dates

Key art shows Marshadow next to text reading "Pokemon Go Fest 2024"

Niantic revealed earlier in 2024 that Pokemon Go Fest 2024 will host an in-person event in New York City from July 5, 2024, until July 7, 2024. The event is split between Randall’s Island Park in Manhattan and the rest of New York City.

Ticket holders can enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and encounters with lots of different Pokemon across the location.

Debut of Dusk Mane & Dawn Wings Necrozma

Necrozma debuts in Pokemon Go

Niantic has confirmed the debut of Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma as part of Pokemon Go Fest 2024, with the Necrozma forms available for ticket holders to battle in 5-Star Pokemon Go raids during the event.

Trainers must battle Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings Necrozma and defeat it to earn an encounter with base Necrozma. Then, collect Fusion energy to combine Solgaleo or Lunala with Necrozma and utilize the powerful new forms.

Pokemon that will appear across Go Fest New York City

In Pokemon Go Fest, most of the creatures that will appear throughout the event will appear based on what habitat one is located. However, there are Pokemon that will show up, regardless of habitat.

Here’s a look at those Pokemon:

  • Unown A*
  • Unown D*
  • Unown G*
  • Unown H*
  • Unown I*
  • Unown N*
  • Unown T*
  • Unown Y*
  • Unown ?*
  • Klefki

*indicates Pokemon could be Shiny

The most notable of the bunch is Klefki. Klefki is a regional-exclusive Pokemon, found only in France and surrounding areas during non-event hours. But for Go Fest New York City, the Steel/Fairy-type will be available in North America for a limited time.

All Habitat Rotation Pokemon in Go Fest New York City

Promotional artwork for Pokemon Go Fest 2024 shows several Pokemon walking around a New York park

Pokemon Go players that purchase a Pokemon Go Fest 2024 New York City ticket and head to the event location Randall’s Island Park can encounter a plethora of spawns, with the location split into distinct habitats.

The Pokemon appearing in the wild are as follows:

Brilliant Skies Habitat

  • Pidgey*
  • Pikachu wearing a sun crown*
  • Doduo*
  • Eevee wearing a sun crown*
  • Dratini
  • Skarmory*
  • Pansear*
  • Petilil*
  • Archen*
  • Rufflet*
  • Furfrou (Natural Form)*
  • Jangmo-O

Ghostly Woods Habitat

  • Alolan Rattata*
  • Pikachu wearing a moon crown*
  • Eevee wearing a moon crown*
  • Gligar*
  • Lunatone*
  • Cherrim (Overcast Form)
  • Golett*
  • Flabebe (Orange Flower)
  • Pancham*
  • Phantump*
  • Pumpkaboo*
  • Oranguru*

Poolside Cabana Habitat

  • Pikachu wearing a sun crown*
  • Lapras wearing a scarf*
  • Eevee wearing a sun crown*
  • Chinchou*
  • Mantine*
  • Solrock*
  • Clamperl*
  • Finneon*
  • Ducklett*
  • Frillish*
  • Pa’u Style Oricorio*
  • Pom-Pom Style Oricorio*

Rugged Quarry Habitat

  • Pikachu wearing a moon crown*
  • Onix*
  • Eevee wearing a moon crown*
  • Sableye*
  • Beldum*
  • Shieldon*
  • Drilbur*
  • Dwebble*
  • Heatmor*
  • Tyrunt*
  • Amaura*
  • Carbink

*indicates Pokemon could be Shiny

Raids

Here’s a look at the Pokemon available in Raids:

Five-Star Raids

  • Buzzwole*
  • Guzzlord*
  • Kartana*
  • Necrozma*
  • Nihilego*

*indicates Pokemon could be Shiny

Pokemon Go Fest New York City Bonuses

A photo shows several people playing Pokemon Go in a NYC park

All ticket holders attending the event can also enjoy the following bonuses, between 09:00 AM and 07:00 PM on their ticketed day.

  • 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event
  • Lure Modules activated will last for two hours
  • Special 7 km Eggs
  • Up to six Special Trades can be made during the day on your ticket—no matter where you are in New York City!
  • Reduced Stardust cost for Trades
  • Up to nine additional free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
  • 2x Catch Candy
  • 1.5x Hatch Candy
  • 1.5x Hatch Stardust

Additionally, those who win Ultra Beast Raid Battle will be among the first to encounter Shiny Buzzwole, which makes its debut during the NYC event. 

Will there be Pokemon Go Fest 2024 New York City Research tasks?

Yes, there will be Pokemon Go Fest New York City research tasks tied to the Pokemon Go Fest 2024 New York City ticket. Anyone who purchases a ticket to attend the event will receive exclusive Special Research, tied to the Pokemon Marshadow, which is making its debut as part of the event.

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