Pokémon GO Fest Global 2024: The Best Pokémon to Look Out For

July 13, 2024

Good day, Pokémon Trainers! Pokémon GO Fest season is upon us and it promises to be larger and more exciting than ever before! But this brings up the ever-popular question,

What are the best Pokémon to catch?

Well, not to worry fellow trainer, I’m here to help narrow the field! But before we get to that it’s worth noting that this guide only accounts for those that we know for sure will be available during the Global Pokémon GO Fest period according to the information shared by Niantic.

Also worth noting is that we have a huge preparation guide ready that you might want to check whether this is your first GO Fest or if you want to be completely prepared to face GO Fest 2024.

With that out of the way, Which Pokémon are truly worth getting?

Let’s begin and find out!

Dawn Meadow

Do take note that the Global GO Fest will be divided into two experiences- the Saturday experience and the Sunday experience. The Saturday experience will have habitats that change on an hourly rotation. And each of these habitats will feature Pokémon unique to that habitat. Whereas in the Sunday experience, you will be able to find every Pokémon mentioned in each habitat along with event-exclusive raid encounters!

I will categorize the Pokémon in this guide based on the habitats available in the Saturday experience. But do keep in mind that you can find all of these in the Sunday experience as well. With that being said, let’s start with Pokémon found in the first habitat, the Dawn Meadow:

Pidgey

We are starting strong with Pidgey. Pidgey might initially appear as a common and unassuming Pokémon. But its evolution Pidgeot has a lot of uses. For starters, Pidgeot has been one of the best Pokémon for the Ultra League for a while.

And now, especially with the shadow form, Pidgeot can be solid in the Great League as well. Going so far as to win a Play! Pokémon tournament being piloted by one of the best players in the world right now. What helps Pidgeot out is its pool of charged attacks.

Running Feather Dance with Brave Bird, you can constantly keep your opponents on their toes as to whether you’re hitting hard or just debuffing. If that isn’t enough Pidgeot has a mega form which can be a solid Flying type Raid Attacker.

Hoothoot

There was a time when Noctowl, Hoothoot’s evolution was the meta for PvP. Medicham, Trevenant, and Noctowl made up the unbeaten trio that beat each other. But we have come a long way from that and all three of these Pokémon have been nerfed, Noctowl included. Sky Attack has been nerfed, taking a lot longer to get to. Decreasing Noctowl’s meta potential.

Despite all this Noctowl is still decent as a spice/ Limited Meta Great League Pokémon. It’s part Normal typing and access to Shadow Ball makes it particularly good against Fighting and Ghost type Pokémon. Making it the perfect Annihilape counter. So if you don’t have one built it’s still worth catching and building one with decent PvP IVs.

Hoppip

Jumpluff, the final evolution of Hoppip has a lot to love if you want to use it for the Great League as a spice/limited meta Pokémon. It has solid bulk and a choice of three swiftly energy-generating fast attacks. Making Jumpluff both defensive and spammy when it comes to firing out charged attacks. However, all these benefits are somewhat tempered by the fact that Jumpluff GrassFlying typing gives it a whole five weaknesses, as opposed to only 4 resistances.

A lot of these type weaknesses are very common in the Great League as well, especially Flying. Despite these shortcomings, Jumpluff is still solid when taking into account its shadow form and limited battle formats. So it certainly wouldn’t hurt to pile up some Hoppip candies.

Girafarig

Girafarig is strange because you don’t typically think of it much in either PvP or PvE. But come Limited Great League metas Girafarig rears its long long head. Girafarig is interesting because it has a unique typing of NormalPsychic. Which it makes full use of with the heavy damage dealing Confusion, Psychic Fangs combo. This damage can be bolstered further with its shadow form. It also has an evolution in Farigiraf which isn’t available in GO yet. So definitely worth catching a few if you like this long-necked friend.

Wingull

Let’s not beat around the bush, Wingull and its evolution are not PvE Pokémon. So is the presence of Wingull relevant for PvP? Well, yes! However, Wingull is certainly in an interesting position. Its evolution, Pelipper is not even close to being as bulky or as immediately heavy damage dealing as some of the current meta Pokémon for the Great League. However, Pelipper makes up for it with the heavy damage dealing Hurricane.

In fact, if Pelipper manages to land a Hurricane and a less energy extensive Weather Ball, Pelipper can actually beat the bulky Azumarill! Along with most Ground,Fire,Fighting, and even some Grass types, despite the part water typing. Coverage for these types means Pelipper can beat fellow popular Flying types Gligar and Talonflame. Though it doesn’t do too well against Skarmory.

To add to Pelipper’s positives, its biggest issue is its double weakness to Electric. And with Lanturn getting nerfed this season Pelipper has a lot less electric-type damage to worry about. And if you’re willing to make the huge investment a 15/15/15 XL Pelipper can actually be really solid in the Ultra League.

Snivy

We talked about Noctowl some time ago. After Noctowl disappeared, Snivy’s final evolution Serperior came into play. Almost immediately making a splash in the Play! Pokémon circuit, and the entering GBL as well as a solid Great League Pokémon. Its respectable bulk and access to the then newly buffed Aerial Ace made it an instant favorite among the Grass types available.

However, Flying types are back in full force now putting great pressure on Grass types in PvP. Making Serperior, along with almost all Grass types more of a spice/limited meta pick. Serperior is still one of the best among them though and has a lot of uses, including in the Ultra League. Though you do need its legacy move Frenzy Plant to make it truly useful.

Cottonee

Remember when I said, Noctowl, Medicham, AND Trevenant got nerefed? Well the same move update that infamously nerfed Trevenant, was also a boon for Cottonee’s evolution, Whimsicott in disguise. As the increase in damage from Seed Bomb along with its fast energy-generating attack Fairy Wind means this little fluffball can deal with most Water types in the Great League. Not only that, its Fairy typing gives it excellent coverage.

But perhaps you don’t even want to evolve your good IV Cottonee in the first place. After all, Cottonee itself is an absolute beast in just about every 500 CP Little Cup format!

Ducklett

This little duckling and its evolution Swanna might not have a place in the Great League, Ultra League, or Maser League. It might not even be a good raid Pokémon. However, despite all this, you should not ignore this little waterfowl.

Why? Because Ducklett itself is a fantastic 500 CP Little Cup Pokémon. So much so that there were limited metas in the past specifically not allowing Ducklett in the little cup. So ya, it wouldn’t be too bad of an idea to catch a few Duckletts.

Ferroseed

This is perhaps the most unassuming Pokémon in this habitat. Ferroseed’s GrassSteel typing might be veeery weak to Fire. But there aren’t that many Fire types to go around in PvP. Which is why Ferrothorn, Ferroseed’s evolution can be absolutely devastating in the Great League.

It was especially good in the recent Great League Remix, where Steel types were in short supply. But honestly, it can be just as good in the Open Great League if your opponent isn’t prepared for it. Definitely one worth building for PvP in my opinion.

Axew

Haxorus, Axew’s evolution had a brief moment in the spotlight thanks to it gaining access to Breaking Swipe. But Breaking Swipe‘s secondary effect of debuffing your opponent has been nerfed. Now there’s a smaller chance to apply. As such even though it was once solid for the Great League, Ultra League, and Master League Premier it isn’t as great anymore.

That doesn’t make Haxorus completely useless though. It still has some use in Master League Premier. Plus it’s actually a very decent Dragon type Raid Attacker, since debuffs aren’t relevant in PvE.

Galarian Stunfisk

Galar Stunfisk

And we finally get to talk about Stunfisk. So ya, Galarian Stunfist, where did it go? It was a mainstay for both Great League and Ultra League PvP. Basically being up there with Registeel as the Steel type of choice, whether it be casual play or tournaments. Yet with the nerf to Earthquake quite a few seasons back, a few of G.fisk’s wins became less comfortable.

But despite G.Fisk’s disappearance from the spotlight, I’d say it’s still a worthy Pokémon to consider. Because Stunfisk is still a solid Pokémon with good stats and move selection, and Earthquake still deals huge damage. So if you don’t have one built it’s definitely still worth catching a few Stunfisks for the candy.

Inkay

There’s already a lot of good Pokémon in this habitat already. So let’s keep the last one brief. Inkay’s evolution Malamar is good in certain Limited Great League Meta, particularly in the Psychic Cup. It can also be an okay Dark type Raid Attacker.

Shining Day

Sun is shinin’ in the sky, there ain’t a Thundurus in sight! These are the noteworthy Pokémon in the Shining Day habitat:

Charmander

Its fully evolved form is arguably the most useful of the original starter trio. In fact, Charizard is an omnipresent force in PvP whether it be the Great League, Ultra League, or Master Premier. In the Great League and the Ultra League, despite being a more attack-weighted Pokémon, Charizard sees semi-regular play. Though in recent times, it has been replaced somewhat by Talonflame in the Great League. That’s not to say Charizard doesn’t have its own use cases. Even in 1 shield scenarios, Charizard can win against top meta picks it doesn’t even have a type advantage against.

Where Charizard really shines however is when it has a shield advantage. By spending both shields Charizard can load up on a lot of energy with its Wing Attack. Before raining down Blast Burns and Dragon Claws for heavy damage. Charizard’s claim to fame doesn’t even end there! As both versions of Mega Charizard, along with Shadow Charizard are great for PvE as fire-type raid attackers.

So ya, catch Charmanders. Even if you have decent ones built I’m sure you can always use more Charmander candies. Also worth noting, no matter what you use Charizard for, it really needs its legacy moves, especially Blast Burn. So I would recommend waiting on fully evolving your Charmander until a community day or being prepared to use some Elite TMs.

Dratini

Dratini is great because there’s something unique that all three forms in its evolutionary line can accomplish. In their shadow form, Dragonair and Dragonite are both very decent picks in the Great League. Why you would want one over the other depends on your team composition and personal use case.

Shadow Dragonite is also a decent Pokémon for the Ultra League, as it can win against some of the meta staples such as Swampert, Scrafty, and Obstagoon. It’s also great for PvE as a Dragon type Raid Attacker. And finally, Shadow Dratini itself is pretty great for 500 CP Little Cup metas when they are available.

This doesn’t mean you should skimp on catching regular, non-shadow Dratinis during GO Fest, however. Not only because you can catch them to get candies as Dratini is a decently rare Pokémon. But also because, Dragonite, just in its base form, is one of the best Pokémon for the Master League and arguably, the best non-legendary Pokémon in that league thanks to its impressive total stats.

Shadow Dragonite is rank #9 as a Dragon type attacker for raids, with the non-shadow version coming in at #22, so they are still decent dragon type attackers for PvE. XL Candy can be hard to come by, so this is a good chance to grind for more. So as far as wild Pokémon in this habitat goes, Dratini is definitely one you don’t want to miss!

Dunsparce

This unassuming little Pokémon has been quietly holding its place in the Great League for quite some time. While it is by no means the most meta or the most popular pick, it does still see some use here and there. This is probably thanks to its decent bulk. And the fact that despite being a Normal type it plays more similar to a spammy RockGround type. Typically running the move combination of the fast energy generating Rollout, along with Drill Run and Rock Slide.

The recent mainline games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced an evolution for this Pokémon in the form of Dudunsparce. As we are getting Paldean Pokémon in GO now, we might see Dudunsparce soon as well. This might also give this Pokémon some Ultra League potential.

Hisuian Sneasel

Hisuian Sneasel’s evolution, Sneasler is very similar to Toxicroak in that they are both PoisonFighting type glass cannons best suited for the Great League and the Ultra League. Though one key difference between them is that Sneasler prefers running the Ghost type Shadow Claw as its fast move of choice as opposed to Toxicroak’s Counter.

This gives Sneasler a slightly different set of targets to defeat as opposed to Toxicroak. And funnily enough, Toxicroak happens to be one of them. In general, its shadow form is more desirable for the added attack, especially for the Great League.

Roselia

Roserade, Roselia’s evolution can be a very solid Raid Attacker both as a Grass type and as a Poison type. As for PvP, it’s not amazing but it can be a decent spice/ Limited Great League and Limited Ultra League Pokémon. Especially with Weather Ball (Fire), as it can catch many opponents off guard.

Tyrunt

We can move away from PvP for a bit. As Tyrantrum, Tyrunt’s evolution, is a fantastic Rock type Raid Attacker. And it doesn’t need to be a shadow Pokémon or a legacy move to find success. It can be an okay Dragon type raid attacker as well, but over on that side, you do have a lot better options.

Dedenne

This cute little Pikachu clone is just great. Despite its deceptively cute appearance, Dedenne has the right combination of stats, typing (Electric,Fairy), and the fast energy-generating attack Thunder Shock going for it. All these make Dedenne a decent pick for Limited Great League metas. Though admittedly it’s just shy of being really useful for the Open Great League. And this could very well change with a move update or two. So feel free to keep a few Dedennes in your pocket!

Fomantis

Lurantis, Fomantis’s evolution can be really fun to play in the Great League. It’s just sooo spammy with its Fury Cutter, and Leaf Blade combination. Unfortunately, the sheer number of powerful Flying types makes it hard to run in the open meta. It can definitely still be a fun spice/limited meta pick though. If you can spare the time and Pokéballs, I definitely recommend catching just enough to build one out to try for yourself!

Jangmo-o

The last one worth mentioning in this habitat, Jangmo-o’s final evolution Kommo-o can be very good in the Master Premier League, as most pseudo-legendary dragons are. However, Jangmo-o’s second form, Hakamo-o actually benefits more from this season’s move updates than its final form, Kommo-o does.

As Brick Break now requires less energy and has a guaranteed chance to debuff your opponent’s defense. This will allow Hakamo-o to make use of its Fighting sub-typing offensively finally. This gives quite a lot more potential as its Dragon typing already gave it resistance against elemental types, and now it can threaten bulky Normal types like Lickitung as well.

Currently, Kommo-o is rank #42 as a Dragon type raid attacker, it only has access to Dragon Claw and Dragon Tail, so with a Community Day it could potentially see a boost to it’s use as a raid attacker. It is ranked #37 as a Fighting type raid attacker, and is unlikely to make many waves in that department.

Creeping Dusk

These are the creepy-crawlies, the ghosts, and ghouls that come out when it’s this Dusk-themed habitat:

Eevee

Eevee is a Pokémon with many evolutions. Which means it is a Pokémon with many use cases as well. Of them, Umbreon and Sylveon are best suited for PvP. Umbreon has been a mainstay in the Great League for a long while. With its supreme bulk making it a fantastic safe swap that can stay on the field for a long while and can even defeat the current most popular safe swaps Lickitung and Cresselia. And it can be decent in the Ultra League as well.

Sylveon on the other hand is a solid Fairy type to use in the Master League. Being one of the few non-legendaries that can be decent in the format. And it can be even better in Master League Premier where those legendaries aren’t around.

Which isn’t to say the other eeveelutions should be left out either! Most of them can be solid Raid Attackers. The Ice type Glaceon and once again, Sylveon are the most noteworthy. As Glaceon is the 10th best Ice type raid attacker and Sylveon is the 14th best Fairy. The other ones such as Espeon and Leafeon can be pretty decent for their respective type classes as well.

Eevee isn’t a hard Pokémon to come by, as it is sort of a secondary mascot for Pokémon as a whole. But as the various eeveelutions have different valuable use cases. You can never go wrong with catching a few more Eevees. As a bit of a final note, if used for PvP, Umbreon, and Sylveon do benefit from their legacy moves Last Resort and Psyshock respectively for coverage. So you might want to withhold evolving your PvP Eevees immediately if you plan on using an Umbreon or a Sylveon.

Spinarak

From a Pokémon with multiple evolutions and use cases to one that has one specific one. Spinarak’s evolution Ariados can be quite powerful in Limited Great League metas. Where it works fantastically as a lead as it can use Lunge, debuff, and then bail out. Or make the opponent play a guessing game on whether or not you’re running Trail Blaze or Cross Poison. So it’s a worthy Pokémon to keep around.

Gible

Garchomp, Gabite’s final evolution has multiple uses. It’s decent in the Master League Premier, similar to other strong Dragon types such as Dragonite and Haxorus. But Garchomp has the added benefit of being part Ground, which means it can also take down Metagross, a common and very strong Pokémon for that meta. It can also be used in the Open Master League as it does win against both Dialga and Giratian (Origin), just not very cleanly.

Garchomp’s best use case, however, is definitely as a Raid Attacker. Mega Garchomp is the second-best Dragon type raid attacker, and the second-best Ground type. And even regular Garchomp isn’t too bad for raiding, especially in its shadow form. So you could either catch a solid shadow Gabite and then catch regular Gabites for the candy. Or just catch a regular Gabite with the intention of fully powering up. As an added note, Ground Garchomp heavily benefits from its legacy move Earth Power.

Emolga

Emolga is a decent Pokémon for the Limited Great League thanks to its unique ElectricFlying typing. Which it can utilize to deal with certain popular meta picks such as Annihilape and Mantine. Its Acrobatics in particular can be quite devasting and Emolga can get to it fast. So keep an eye out for one with good IVs.

Litwick

Chandelure, Litwick’s final evolution, is one of the best Ghost type Raid Attacker. Its shadow form is ranked #3 and even in regular is ranked #8. Even as a fire type, Shadow Chandelure still holds a respectable rank of 8. Finally, Litwick itself has seen some play in 500 CP Limited Little Cup metas. All in all, not a bad Pokémon to have around!

Golett

Golett’s evolution Golurk has a shadow form. Which can be decent as a Ground and Ghost type Raid Attacker. Obviously, Shadow Golett’s will not be spawning in the wild. However, this is still a good chance to get candies to build up your shadow Golurk.

Phantump

We keep coming back to that Medi, Noctowl, Trev trio. Trevenant as mentioned before was an absolute menace in the Great League. Trevenant, Phantump’s evolution was solid for the Ultra League as well.

But unfortunately, a Seed Bomb nerf, put a stain on ol’ Trev’s potential. Well, Seed Bomb has been buffed back now. So despite the prevalence of Flying types in both metas, Trev is still a solid investment. Definitely catch some and consider trading them with a friend since that decreases the cost of evolution.

Grubbin

Speaking of nerfs, Lanturn’s Spark is weaker now by the way. Lanturn is still a good Pokémon. But now it prefers Water Gun instead. Limiting the amount of Electric type damage output it provides.

I say all this because it leaves Grubbin as the sole Electric type focused attacker in the Great League. Well to be more precise, Grubbin’s middle evolution Charjabug is what you want. It takes care of everything you’d expect an Electric type to take care of. And as an added bonus, the part Bug typing means it can deal with Pokémon such as Cresselia as well.

So yes, I would say Grubbin is one that’s definitely worth getting for PvP. But do keep in mind that you need the legacy fast attack Volt Switch to bring out Charjabug’s full potential.

Darkest Night

The brightest stars shine in the darkest nights. Here are the stars of this habitat:

Gligar

Starting off strong with this habitat, we have Gligar. Gligar has become one of the best flying types in the Great League. You’d think Gligar would be at a disadvantage considering its Flying[dig] type combination makes it double weak to Ice. But it was going strong when Ice types were around and now that they are somewhat gone from the meta, Gligar is even stronger!

Which isn’t to say its evolved form Gliscor is any slouch either. Gliscor itself is also a lot better than most Pokémon in the Great League and the Ultra League. It’s just that Gligar far outclasses most Pokémon in the Great League in general, whether it be in its regular or shadow form. So ya, all of this is to say, if you play PvP at all, you absolutely do NOT want to miss this chance to get a good Gligar. Check out our database for ideal IVs!

Teddiursa

Teddiursa’s final evolution is Ursaluna. And Ursaluna is not only a very solid Ground type Raid Attacker. Being ranked #3 in its shadow form and 11th in its regular form. It is also one of the few non-legendary Pokémon usable in the Open Master League! It’s solid stats allow it to defeat legendaries such as Zacian, Giratian (Origin Forme), and Lugia. Though for both PvP and PvE the shadow form is more desirable, the regular form can be decent as well.

Mudkip

If you PvP at all you might have heard the term “Mubdoi”. WaterGround type Pokémon with a singular weakness to Grass. As you can imagine, with so little to worry about in terms of weakness, these Pokémon tend to do well in PvP. And it seems they went on a full rotation in which one is the preferred choice in the Great League. It was Swampert, Mudkip’s evolution for a while, then Whiscash, and now my personal favorite, Quagsire.

That isn’t to say Swampert is bad now though. Quite far from it. None of the other mudbois quite match Swampert’s raw charged attack damage output. And Swampert is still the main mudboi for the Ultra League. If that wasn’t all Swampert can be usable in Master Premier League as well.

PvP isn’t the only thing Swampert is good for though as it’s one of THE best Water type raid attackers. Whether it be Swampert’s regular form, shadow form, or mega form. Though once again, Swampert really wants its legacy move Hydro Cannon.

Deino

Much like Mudkip, Deino has multiple uses. And this time, multiple uses in multiple forms. Firstly, Deino itself is a solid 500 CP Little Cup Pokémon. It’s a Dragon so of course it does a lot of neutral damage but the fact that it’s also Dark type means it can also threaten the top Pokémon in Open Little Cup, Bronzor.

And then one step up, we have Zweilous. Zweilous is a solid Pokémon for the Great League. It’s not as popular as Shadow Dragonair and Altaria, but it is still solid. For example, it can make handy work of the bulky Cresselia and can even beat Shadow Dragonair as a dragon type.

Finally, we reach Hydreigon. One of the few non-legendaries to be solid for the Master League. In fact, it can beat Giratina’s Origin Form, Mewtwo, and Kyogre. It’s also a solid Dark type Raid Attacker being ranked #5 on our list.

Amaura

Amaura’s evolution, Aurorus is an interesting case since you typically don’t expect it in the open Great League but can be very good for certain Limited Great League metas. This is thanks to its unique RockIce typing. This gives it the ability to beat just about every BugDragon and Flying types (minus Skarmory) and even most fellow Ice types as well.

It can perform even better in the Ultra League, where it has access to more bulk to last longer. It has even seen play in certain 500 CP Limited Little Cup metas. Lastly, it can also be a decent Rock and Ice type Raid Attacker. So overall, not very impressive in any field but definitely one that can have many uses.

Carbink

So many chances to talk about one of my favorite mons in GO. Can you blame me? It’s such a cool combination of cute and competent. It’s arguably one of the best Pokémon for the Great League, despite all of the Water types available to counter it right now. Carbink is very solid for multiple reasons.

First, it is extremely bulky! One of the bulkiest Pokémon in the Great League. Second, it has a very unique RockFairy typing giving it a whole host of strengths and weaknesses. It can destroy most Flying and Dark types with ease thanks to that typing. Lastly, despite being so defensive it can dish out damage quickly too with its fast attack of choice Rock Throw.

All in all, Carbink is a very good Pokémon to keep an eye out for if you’re at all interested in PvP. It’s also a pretty rare Pokémon. It was released last GO Fest, and has only been available on rare occasions so far. As such, GO Fest is a fantastic place to get it. Especially if you want to build one with good IVs for PvP as it needs a lot of candies and XL candies.

Vullaby

Vullaby’s evolution, Mandibuzz is a fantastic Pokémon for Great League and Ultra League PvP. This is because it is extremely bulky! It is often called the Umbreon of the skies. Though Vullaby will only be available as an Incense encounter if you buy the GO Fest Ticket, so do keep that in mind.

Morelull

Let’s end things off with a Pokémon with a unique use case. Neither Morelull nor its evolution is particularly useful for PvE or PvP. But catching Morelull has one important benefit. This Pokémon gives out a total of 500 Stardust upon capture! This is as opposed to the base 100 that regular first stage Pokémon give upon capture. If you’re playing Pokémon GO you can never have too much Stardust, so definitely catch any you come across!

Raid Encounters

This concludes our wild encounter segment. But continue to stick around, because the city experience brings with it well-beloved Ultra Beasts. Along with some very exciting new encounters!

5 Star Raids:

Necrozma

So Necrozma isn’t just debuting in Pokémon GO. It’s coming in full force with 3 unique forms! Basic Necrozma’s base form, Dusk Mane, and Dawn Wings will all be available in 5-star raids during GO Fest. However, to actually get Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings, you have to avail yourself of GO’s newest mechanic, Fusion! More info on this can be found here.

But suffice it to say these ARE the big catches of GO Fest this year. Even ignoring the collector’s value and coolness factor, Necrozma has a lot of potential. For starters, from what we know already Dusk Mane is likely to be the current best Steel type Raid Attacker. Dawn Wings, is the best Ghost type Raid Attacker. And all three can be decent Psychic type raid attackers. As for PvP, they seem to be very solid in the Open Master League.

Ultra Beasts

So there’s a sizable number of ultra beasts appearing in 5-star raids in every GO Fest this year. As such, I believe it’s worth briefly going through the use cases of each of the ones that are worth getting gameplay-wise.

Guzzlord is the most obvious one for PvP. It’s honestly good for all three leagues, Great League, Ultra League, and Master League. Though you primarily want it for the Great and Ultra leagues. Its impressive bulk along with its fast charging fast attacks make it fantastic for those leagues. Buzzwole is solid for the Ultra League and can be a spice pick for the Great League as well.

Nihilego can also be good for the Master League, but its main use is elsewhere. It useful as a Raid Attacker, both as a Poison type and as a Rock type. The same applies to Kartana, who is rated the second best Grass Raid Attacker right now according to our database. And again, the same is very much true for Xurkitree, the second-best Electric type Raid Attacker at present!

3 Star Raids:

Espeon and Umbreon

Umbreon is solid for the Great League and the Ultra League. As it is a very bulky Pokémon. On the other hand, Espeon is solid as a Raid Attacker. These are also costumed versions of these Pokémon that can be shiny so they make for great collector’s items as well. Speaking of which:

Collector’s Items

If more than PvP or raid viability, you’re instead interested in that which is truly rare and exclusive, I have you covered as well. Even ignoring the already mentioned raid Pokémon, and rare shinies such as Ducklett, there will be some event-exclusive including:

These versions of Pikachu will be exclusive to the in-person GO Fests this year, and will also be available as a shiny. The moon crown Pikachu will spawn in the Creeping Dusk habitat. On the other hand, the sun crowns will spawn during the Dawn Meadow habitat. They will also be available as 1 Star Raid Encounters!

All habitats will also spawn specific Unown with their shiny forms also being available. These will be available if you have a ticket and use an incense during any of the habitats. If you’ve taken the daunting challenge of catching every shiny Unowns you definitely don’t want to miss this chance!

There is also a teased surprise snapshot encounter, we don’t yet know what this is, but in previous years it has been Rotom, so make sure you do those snapshots just in case!

Still want more? Here are the Pokémon that will make their first shiny appearance during Global GO Fest:

Shiny Jangmo-o	Shiny Hakamo-o	Shiny Kommo-o

Jangmo-o will be available as a 1 Star Raid and a 1-Tier 7KM Egg Encounter along with being available in the wild. So many chances to get a shiny!

Conclusion

This year certainly seems to be the year of experimentation. We had overworld attacks with Origin Dialga and Palkia during the GO Tour. And now fusions during GO Fest! With that in mind, Pokémon GO Fest 2024 is shaping up to be more promising than ever before with many exciting Pokémon to collect!

Hopefully, I have helped you narrow down which Pokémon you want to focus on during this event. There will definitely be more information to come. I wish you all an amazing GO Fest 2024!

Goodbye for now, Pokémon trainers. Priom-out!