Pokémon Go Fests are the biggest events in the Pokémon Go calendar, offering fans the chance to catch brand new Pokémon and, more importantly, discover a host of rare Shiny Pokémon, over the course of each three-day weekend.
I Tried to Catch EVERY New Shiny at Pokémon GO Fest
Since 2023, Go Fest has been split into two parts: a park experience with unique in-person activities and events, and a second city experience where all of the Pokémon exclusive to the event will appear throughout the city where it is hosted.
For many Pokémon Go trainers looking solely for Shiny Pokémon, the town experience is usually the place to be. Some trainers have theorized over the past year that the town experience has a higher chance of finding Shiny Pokémon than the park experience. However, Niantic has officially debunked this.
At Pokémon Go Fest Madrid on June 14, Dot Esports spoke with Pokémon Go director Michael Steranka about all things Go, including whether Galar Pokémon would ever appear and the recent discussion about the lack of wild Pokémon since early 2024.
