Attention, Pokémon Trainers! The latest data mining reports are in and we’ve got what looks like all of the texts for the in-person GO Fest special research quests, hints at some big developments for AR photographers everywhere, and maybe Z moves?
💡 Disclaimer: You know the drill by now. Please read through all of this with a grain of salt – we often post data mining reports that take months to release, and we don’t want our readers disappointed. Be smart, read this like speculation, and be happy once it goes live.
All the information contained in this article has been provided publicly by the PokéMiners, and this article includes some of my commentaries. Remember, while the data miners have provided this information, always take these updates with a grain of salt. Some of these features might take a while to go live or may never go live at all.
A small note before we get into the In-Person Research texts, there are two branches (Sun/Solgaleo or Moon/Lunala). I’ve set the texts up so you can follow each branch through on their own instead of jumping back and forth.
In Person GO Fest 2024 – Park Experience
Park Research Texts – Step 1
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_00_00 TEXT: Hello there, %PLAYERNAME%! We’ve stumbled upon quite the juicy mystery here in the park. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_00_01 TEXT: Maybe you’ve seen flashes of light or shadows cast in unexpected places around here? It’s a real peculiar phenomenon! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_00_02 TEXT: And even more intriguing, these anomalies appear to move around at the drop of a hat, defying the laws of science! Not to worry, though—I’ve already cooked up a hypothesis! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_00_03 TEXT: But like with any good hypothesis, we need data to confirm it. That’s where you come in! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_00_04 TEXT: Would you be a pal and investigate these strange occurrences for me, then meet back here with your findings?
Willow always has a hypothesis
Park Research Texts – Step 2
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_01_00 TEXT: Hey, %PLAYERNAME%! Rad running into you here! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_01_01 TEXT: I figured this was just a secret hangout spot for the most awesome Trainers, but I’m guessing you must be looking for Professor Willow? RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_01_02 TEXT: Y’know, I think I saw him earlier. He was skulking around all sneaky, like a Gengar playing hide-and-seek. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_01_03 TEXT: Pretty sure he was headed toward those habitats over there. If you hurry, you might catch him! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_01_04 TEXT: Oh, and tell him I said hi!
Willow, apparently, also likes skulking around. My guess is this is Spark.
Park Research Texts – Step 3
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_02_00 TEXT: Ah, %PLAYERNAME%. I presume you are here in search of Professor Willow? RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_02_01 TEXT: I caught sight of him earlier, but I must say, his behavior was rather peculiar. More so than usual, that is. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_02_02 TEXT: I only got a glimpse of him, but he was making his way through the shadows, headed in that general direction. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_02_03 TEXT: If either one of you uncover the cause behind what’s happening with the light and shadow around here, I would appreciate if you shared your findings. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_02_04 TEXT: Until then, I will continue to observe the anomalies myself. Best of luck, %PLAYERNAME%.
Willow’s here, there, he’s … not anywhere you are! Blanche?
Park Research Texts – Step 4
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_03_00 TEXT: Heeey, %PLAYERNAME%! What brings you to this slice of the park? RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_03_01 TEXT: Let me guess—you’re on the hunt for that elusive Marshadow too, aren’t you? RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_03_02 TEXT: Oh, you’re looking for Professor Willow? I haven’t seen him around, but I’m totally sure I saw Marshadow earlier. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_03_03 TEXT: Marshadow’s a sneaky customer—loves to hide in the shadows and mimic the movements of others. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_03_04 TEXT: So y’know, keep your eyes peeled! You just might run into a super rare Pokémon! Good luck—oh, and don’t get spooked by the shadows!
If I had to guess, this is the step where you catch Marshadow. Candella?
Park Research Texts – Step 5
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_04_00 TEXT: Oh! It’s you, %PLAYERNAME%. You caught me by surprise. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_04_01 TEXT: Sorry for the confusion. I was on Marshadow’s trail, but it looks to me like you’ve already made its acquaintance! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_04_02 TEXT: I thought I was the one doing the tracking, but it turns out Marshadow was shadowing my every move. Ha! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_04_03 TEXT: I’m thrilled to see how quickly you’ve befriended it. This is yet another example of your exceptional skills as a Trainer. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_04_04 TEXT: You not only solved the mystery of the shadows, but you made yourself a powerful new friend in the process!
Hey, you found Willow!
Park Research Texts – Step 6
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_05_00 TEXT: I see you’ve been hard at work powering up your new companion Marshadow. That’s great, but don’t forget to take a moment for yourself and enjoy the journey! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_05_01 TEXT: I also heard you had the pleasure of running into Spark, Blanche, and Candela. What a treat it is to run into friends unexpectedly! RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_05_02 TEXT: Why don’t you take this opportunity to forge some new friendships, rekindle a few old ones, and embark on a grand new adventure with Marshadow at your side? RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_05_03 TEXT: After all, life isn’t just about getting stronger. It’s about the bonds we form along the way. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_park_05_04 TEXT: I guess what I really mean to say is: thank you for your friendship, %PLAYERNAME%!
Willow is nothing if he’s not a sentimental soul, and I love it.
In Person GO Fest 2024 – City Experience
City Research Texts – Step 1
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_00_00 TEXT: Greetings, %PLAYERNAME%. Your arrival here is a relief. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_00_01 TEXT: While Professor Willow is presently engaged investigating the curious interplay of light and shadow in the park, I have been drawn to the Ultra Wormholes that opened in the sky. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_00_02 TEXT: I have no doubt that your assistance will prove invaluable in unraveling these perplexing occurrences and ensuring the safety of humans and Pokémon alike. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_00_03 TEXT: It is worth noting that similar phenomena have been reported all over the world—meaning that people from all over are looking to us for answers . RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_00_04 TEXT: Bearing that in mind, let us cooperate to shed light on this mystery.
It appears that Rhi will start the City version of the in-person GO Fest special research, as Willow is otherwise occupied in the park.
City Research Texts – Step 2
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_00_branch TEXT: In the course of my investigations, I encountered two Pokémon of interest. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_01_branch TEXT: One was adorned in something peculiar, and the other was of a hue I have never witnessed before. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_02_branch TEXT: They may hold the key to comprehending the present situation. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_03_branch TEXT: Would you prefer to track one of them in particular?
Rhi will give you an option to study a costume Pokémon or a Shiny Pokémon. I’m guessing whatever Pokémon this is coughPikachucough you catch at this step because it’s never mentioned again…
City Research Texts – Step 2 – Costume
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_00_costume TEXT: Please seek out this enigmatic Pokémon—I will continue my analysis of the Ultra Wormholes in the meantime. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_02_costume TEXT: Let us reconvene once we have made progress in our respective inquiries. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_01_costume TEXT: I assure you that your findings will prove a valuable contribution to our shared understanding.
City Research Texts – Step 2 – Shiny
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_00_shiny TEXT: Please seek out this enigmatic Pokémon—I will continue my analysis of the Ultra Wormholes in the meantime. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_01_shiny TEXT: I assure you that your findings will prove a valuable contribution to our shared understanding. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_01_02_shiny TEXT: Let us reconvene once we have made progress in our respective inquiries.
The texts for both Costume and Shiny are the same.
City Research Texts – Step 3 Pre Branch
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_00_branch TEXT: %PLAYERNAME%, these Ultra Wormholes are allowing more Ultra Beasts to enter your world. And I am getting readings that suggest the presence of an immense power. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_01_branch TEXT: My analysis indicates that said power may originate from one of two Legendary Pokémon—Solgaleo or Lunala. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_02_branch TEXT: Which one do you think it is?
This is where we pick Sun or Moon (Solgaleo or Lunala)
You can click on Solgaleo or Lunala to jump to that Pokémon’s specific branch.
City Research Texts: Solgaleo – Step 3
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_00_solgaleo TEXT: Acknowledged. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_01_solgaleo TEXT: Also, I should note—I fear the abundance of light within this city could attract the attention of something even more powerful: the Prism Pokémon Necrozma, which is known to consume light itself. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_02_solgaleo TEXT: Were Necrozma’s hunger to draw it to this world, it could cause untold destruction. Please seek out Solgaleo, %PLAYERNAME%. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_03_solgaleo TEXT: Forming a connection with it may prove crucial in expanding our knowledge of Necrozma. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_04_solgaleo TEXT: I will continue to monitor the Ultra Wormholes and gather what information I can. I promise you that if and when we encounter Necrozma, we will be ready.
City Research Texts: Solgaleo – Step 4
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_00_solgaleo TEXT: I have news, %PLAYERNAME%. It concerns your new partner, Solgaleo. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_01_solgaleo TEXT: The city’s radiance combined with the presence of Solgaleo has drawn the attention of the light-devouring Necrozma, just as I feared. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_02_solgaleo TEXT: Only you possess the skills and compassion necessary to confront and catch Necrozma. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_03_solgaleo TEXT: If you’re able to forge a bond of understanding with the Prism Pokémon, we’ll be able to protect both this world and Necrozma itself. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_04_solgaleo TEXT: Approach this trial with an open heart and steady hand, and I believe we will find a resolution that benefits us all—one as radiant as the light Necrozma seeks.
Necrozma is hungry for some Solgaleo light.
City Research Texts: Solgaleo – Step 5
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_00_solgaleo TEXT: %PLAYERNAME%, I must commend you for your remarkable achievement in catching Necrozma. In doing so, you have ensured the safety of people and Pokémon the world over. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_01_solgaleo TEXT: With Necrozma now in your care, I encourage you to explore the fascinating phenomenon known as fusion. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_02_solgaleo TEXT: Yes—Necrozma can absorb Solgaleo’s light, imbuing it with immense power. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_03_solgaleo TEXT: This is a rare opportunity to witness its metamorphosis into Dusk Mane Necrozma. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_04_solgaleo TEXT: Your journey with the Prism Pokémon has only just begun. I am certain your skills will light the path to ever greater accomplishments.
Pokémon Fusion, GO!
City Research Texts: Lunala – Step 3
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_00_lunala TEXT: Acknowledged. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_01_lunala TEXT: Also, I should note—I fear the abundance of light within this city could attract the attention of something even more powerful: the Prism Pokémon Necrozma, which is known to consume light itself. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_02_lunala TEXT: Were Necrozma’s hunger to draw it to this world, it could cause untold destruction. Please seek out Lunala, %PLAYERNAME%. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_03_lunala TEXT: Forming a connection with it may prove crucial in expanding our knowledge of Necrozma. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_02_04_lunala TEXT: I will continue to monitor the Ultra Wormholes and gather what information I can. I promise you that if and when we encounter Necrozma, we will be ready.
City Research Texts: Lunala – Step 4
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_01_lunala TEXT: The city’s own radiance combined with the presence of Lunala has drawn the attention of the light-devouring Necrozma, just as I feared. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_02_lunala TEXT: Only you possess the skills and compassion necessary to confront and catch Necrozma. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_03_lunala TEXT: If you’re able to forge a bond of understanding with the Prism Pokémon, we’ll be able to protect both this world and Necrozma itself. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_03_04_lunala TEXT: Approach this trial with an open heart and steady hand, and I believe we will find a resolution that benefits us all—one as radiant as the light Necrozma seeks.
City Research Texts: Lunala – Step 5
RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_00_lunala TEXT: %PLAYERNAME%, I must commend you for your remarkable achievement in catching Necrozma. In doing so, you have ensured the safety of both people and Pokémon the world over. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_01_lunala TEXT: With Necrozma now in your care, I encourage you to explore the fascinating phenomenon known as fusion. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_02_lunala TEXT: Yes—Necrozma can absorb Lunala’s light, imbuing it with immense power. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_03_lunala TEXT: This is a rare opportunity to witness its metamorphosis into Dawn Wings Necrozma. RESOURCE ID: go_fest_2024_irl_sr_city_04_04_lunala TEXT: Your journey with the Prism Pokémon has only just begun. I am certain your skills will light the path to ever greater accomplishments.
In Person GO Fest 2024 – Miscellaneous Texts
Special Backgrounds
RESOURCE ID: special_background_ftue_body TEXT: These are rare backgrounds you may receive when catching Pokémon during certain events. RESOURCE ID: special_background_ftue_header TEXT: You got a Special Background! +RESOURCE ID: location_background_filter_header +TEXT: Location Background
Texts for the special backgrounds previously datamined. It appears that you’ll also be able to filter by location backgrounds too?
Raid Texts
RESOURCE ID: fusion_raid_escape_toastRemoved TEXT: Looks like {0} has separated from {1} and escaped, leaving it behind!Added TEXT: Looks like {0} has escaped, leaving {1} behind!
They’ve simplified the texts for when Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma un-fuzes and leaves Necrozma behind for you to catch.
Marshadow T-Shirt
RESOURCE ID: avatar_m_shirt_marshadowtshirt_00_bundle_icon TEXT: Marshadow T-Shirt
Marshadow T-shirt.
Pokéstop Group Photos
RESOURCE ID: need_more_scans TEXT: This PokéStop needs to be scanned more to support group photos. RESOURCE ID: no_pokemon_found_body TEXT: It looks like there aren’t any Pokémon here yet! Would you like to add your own? RESOURCE ID: leave_pokemon_message_header TEXT: Are you sure you want to leave? RESOURCE ID: location_space_limit_message TEXT: There isn’t enough space for that Pokémon right now.
This reads like we’ll be able to leave Pokémon at Pokéstops that have enough valid AR scans for other trainers to take AR photos with. It also looks like there will be a maximum number of Pokémon that can be left at a stop.
Campfire Meetups
RESOURCE ID: campfire_meetup_notification
TEXT: Meetups nearby for upcoming {0}!
RESOURCE ID: checkin_meetups_button
TEXT: Check in to meetup
RESOURCE ID: meetups_ended_desc
TEXT: Meetup has ended.
RESOURCE ID: no_meetups_desc
TEXT: No events nearby for {0}
RESOURCE ID: error_no_meetups
TEXT: There are no meetups near you
RESOURCE ID: see_meetups_button
TEXT: See nearby meetups
RESOURCE ID: see_other_meetups_button
TEXT: See other meetups
RESOURCE ID: settings_campfire_meetup_desc
TEXT: View nearby Campfire meetups to upcoming events.
Texts for Campfire meetups for raid days, community days, or whatever else your community ambassador has cooked up for your area.
Z moves?!
VN_BM_001 VN_BM_002 VN_BM_003 VN_BM_004 VN_BM_005 VN_BM_006 VN_BM_007 VN_BM_008 VN_BM_009 VN_BM_010 VN_BM_011 VN_BM_012 VN_BM_013 VN_BM_014 VN_BM_015 VN_BM_016 VN_BM_017 VN_BM_018 VN_BM_052 VN_BM_053
A total of 20 new moves have also been added, and none of them have names like they normally do which leads me to believe that Niantic is hiding something. There are 18 type-based Z moves in the main series games and Solgaleo and Lunala both have Z moves of their own, which adds up to 20. Do with that information what you will.
