Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event guide

The Season of Go is coming to a close in Pokémon Go, but not before the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale. Join in with your fellow trainers as the Ultra Beasts return to Legendary raids. We here at iMore have everything you need to know to get the most out of this new event and be sure to check out our best Pokémon Go accessories so you can be fully equipped on your Pokémon Journey!

What is the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event?

After four Pokémon Go Fest 2022 events, the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale is an event to wrap up the storyline surrounding Shaymin and the Ultra Beasts. This event will give players the chance to encounter all four Ultra Beasts again, as well as encounter a new costumed Pikachu, complete Special Research, and more.

While the Finale is a global event that all players can participate in, players who purchase a ticket will enjoy additional benefits, including up to three extra Special Research lines and Unown Incense spawns.

When is the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event?

The Pokémon Go 2022 Finale event is Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10AM to 6PM local time.

*Pokémon with the potential to be Shiny are indicated with an asterisk.

Habitats

The Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event features four unique habitats during which players can encounter different Pokémon.

From 10AM to noon, players can encounter the following Pokémon:

• Shaymin Scarf Pikachu*
• Scyther*
• Pinsir*
• Sudowoodo*
• Hitmontop*
• Meditite*
• Anorith*
• Kricketot*
• Woobat*
• Karrablast*

From noon to 2PM, players can encounter the following Pokémon:

• Shaymin Scarf Pikachu*
• Machop*
• Geodude*
• Hitmonlee*
• Hitmonchan*
• Magmar*
• Numel*
• Cranidos*
• Drilbur
• Axew*

From 2PM to 4PM, players can encounter the following Pokémon:

• Shaymin Scarf Pikachu*
• Electabuzz*
• Electrike*
• Shinx*
• Lileep*
• Burmy* (Sandy Cloak)
• Combee*
• Foongus*
• Joltik
• Shelmet*
• Stunfisk

From 4PM to 6PM, players can encounter the following Pokémon:

• Bulbasaur*
• Shaymin Scarf Pikachu*
• Clefairy*
• Tentacool*
• Chansey*
• Tangela*
• Omanyte*
• Chikorita*
• Turtwig*
• Burmy* (Plant Cloak)
• Munna*
• Frillish
• Swirlix*
• Skrelp

Incense

Ticketed players can encounter additional Pokémon during each habitat using Incense.

From 10AM to noon, ticketed players can encounter the following Pokémon with Incense:

• Galarian Mr. Mime
• Unown (B)*
• Unown (G)*
• Unown (N)*
• Unown (O)*
• Unown (P)*
• Unown (S)*
• Unown (X)*
• Pansage*

From noon to 2PM, ticketed players can encounter the following Pokémon with Incense:

• Unown (B)*
• Unown (G)*
• Unown (N)*
• Unown (O)*
• Unown (P)*
• Unown (S)*
• Unown (X)*
• Torkoal
• Pansear*

From 2Pm to 4PM, ticketed players can encounter the following Pokémon with Incense:

• Unown (B)*
• Unown (G)*
• Unown (N)*
• Unown (O)*
• Unown (P)*
• Unown (S)*
• Unown (X)*
• Klink*
• Panpour*

From 4Pm to 6PM, ticketed players can encounter the following Pokémon with Incense:

• Unown (B)*
• Unown (G)*
• Unown (N)*
• Unown (O)*
• Unown (P)*
• Unown (S)*
• Unown (X)*
• Tropius
• Frillish

Raids

During the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event, players can challenge the following Pokémon in raids:

• Shaymin Scarf Pikachu* (one star)
• Axew* (one star)
• Rockruff* (one star)
• Snorlax* (three star)
• Salamence (three star)
• Druddigon* (three star)
• Dartrix (three star)
• Toracat (three star)
• Brionne (three star)
• Pheromosa (five star)
• Buzzwole (five star)
• Xurkitree (five star)
• Nihilego (five star)

Field Research

During the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event, players can spin PokéStops and gyms to collect the following event exclusive Field Research tasks:

• Catch five Pokémon that share a type with Nihilego for five Nihilego Candy
• Catch five Pokémon that share a type with Buzzwole for five Buzzwole Candy
• Catch five Pokémon that share a type with Pheromosa for five Pheromosa Candy
• Catch five Pokémon that share a type with Xurkitree for five Xurkitree Candy
• Catch five Grass type Pokémon for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu
• Catch ten Pokémon for five Pinap Berries
• Catch ten Pokémon for ten Poké Balls
• Earn a candy walking with your Buddy Pokémon for ten Poké Balls
• Earn a candy walking with your Buddy Pokémon for five Ultra Balls
• Earn a candy walking with your Buddy Pokémon for 200 Stardust
• Hatch an egg for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu encounter
• Hatch an egg for a Foongus encounter
• Hatch an egg for a Panpour encounter
• Hatch an egg for a Combee encounter
• Hatch an egg for a Pansear encounter
• Hatch an egg for a Swirlix encounter
• Hatch an egg for a Pansage encounter
• Hatch an egg for a Munna encounter
• Power up five Bug type Pokémon for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu encounter
• Power up five Bug type Pokémon for a Pansear encounter
• Power up five Bug type Pokémon for a Foongus encounter
• Power up five Fighting type Pokémon for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu encounter
• Power up five Fighting type Pokémon for a Panpour encounter
• Power up five Fighting type Pokémon for a Combee encounter
• Power up five Electric type Pokémon for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu encounter
• Power up five Electric type Pokémon for a Swirlix encounter
• Power up five Electric type Pokémon for a Pansage encounter
• Power up five Rock type Pokémon for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu encounter
• Power up five Rock type Pokémon for a Munna encounter
• Power up five Rock type Pokémon for an Axew encounter
• Power up five Poison type Pokémon for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu encounter
• Power up five Poison type Pokémon for a Munna encounter
• Win a raid for a Shaymin Scarf Pikachu encounter
• Win a raid for a Pansear encounter
• Win a raid for a Foongus encounter
• Win a raid for a Combee encounter
• Win a raid for a Panpour encounter
• Win a raid for a Swirlix encounter
• Win a raid for a Pansage encounter
• Win a raid for a Munna encounter
• Spin ten PokéStops or gyms for 200 Stardust
• Send three gifts to friends for five Shaymin Candy

Collection Challenges

During each of the Ultra Incursions, players can complete the following Collection Challenges:

• Catch a Karrablast
• Catch a Woobat
• Catch a Anorith
• Catch a Pinsir
• Catch a Kricketot
• Catch a Meditite
• Catch a Sudowoodo
• Catch a Hitmontop

Completion Rewards: Foongus encounter, 22 Pheromosa Candy, Incense

• Catch a Machop
• Catch a Geodude
• Catch a Magmar
• Catch a Numel
• Catch a Hitmonchan
• Catch a Hitmonlee
• Catch a Cranidos
• Catch a Drilbur

Completion Rewards: Combee encounter, 22 Buzzwole Candy, Incense

• Catch a Stunfisk
• Catch a Electabuzz
• Catch a Burmy (Sandy Cloak)
• Catch a Combee
• Catch a Foongus
• Catch a Electrike
• Catch a Lileep
• Catch a Shelmet

Completion Rewards: Swirlix encounter, 22 Xurkitree Candy, Incense

• Catch a Munna
• Catch a Burmy
• Catch a Chansey
• Catch a Chikorita
• Catch a Clefairy
• Catch a Tentacool
• Catch a Tangela
• Catch a Omanyte

Completion Rewards: Munna encounter, 22 Nihilego Candy, Incense

Special Research

During the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event, players can complete a short Special Research line, even if they don't have tickets. Ticketed players can also complete three additional Special Research lines that will unlock during each Incursion if they've completed the previous Special Research lines.

Page one:

• Send three gifts to friends for three Nanab Berries
• Complete two Field Research tasks for 100 Stardust
• Spin three PokéStops or gyms for 100 XP

Completion Rewards: Foongus encounter, three Razz Berries, 25 Poké Balls

Page two:

• Use three berries to help catch Pokemon for 25 Foongus Candy
• Power up Pokemon three times for a Charged TM
• Use a Charged TM for three Potions

Completion Rewards: Munna encounter, three Revives, Golden Razz Berry

Page one

• Evolve three Pokémon for 1000 XP
• Earn 5000 XP for an Incense
• Use an Incense for a Combee encounter

Completion Rewards: Rhi-style helmet, three Silver Pinap berries, 25 Great Balls

Page two:

• Make five Nice Throws for 25 Combee Candy
• Catch ten Pokemon for a Pheromosa encounter
• Make five Nice Throws for 25 Ultra Balls

Completion Rewards: Buzzwole encounter, Star Piece, Sinnoh Stone

Page three:

• Battle three Team GO Rocket members for three Hyper Potions
• Defeat two Team GO Rocket members for three Max Revives
• Purify two Shadow Pokémon for an Incense

Completion Rewards: Swirlix encounter, Super Incubator, 25 Poké Balls

Page four:

• Earn 2000 Stardust for 25 Swirlix Candy
• Hatch an egg for three Max Potions
• Walk 1KM for a Lucky Egg

Completion Rewards: Xurkitree encounter, Incubator, three Rare Candy

Page five:

• Catch ten Pokémon for 1000 XP
• Earn a heart with your Buddy Pokémon for a Munna encounter
• Take a Snapshot for 25 Ultra Balls

Completion Rewards: Shaymin encounter, Mossy Lure Module, Lure Module

Page six:

• Autocompleted for 25 Shaymin Candy
• Autocompleted for 25 Munna Candy
• Autocompleted for a Nihilego encounter

Completion Rewards: Sky forme Shaymin shirt, three Rare Candy, Premium Battle Pass

Additional bonuses

During the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event, players can also enjoy the following bonuses:

• Beast Balls in Ultra Beast encounters
• One Snapshot Surprise
• Nihilego hat in the PokéShop
• Buzzwole shirt in the PokéShop
• Go Ultra Recon Squad outfit in the PokéShop
• Event exclusive stickers in gifts, PokéStops, and the PokéShop
• Up to nine free Daily Raid Passes from gyms (ticketed players only)
• Up to five Snapshots Surprises (ticketed players only)
• Bonus 5,000 XP for in person raids (ticketed players only)
• Two hour Incense (ticketed players only)
• Triple XP for PokéStops and Gyms (ticketed players only)
• Half Hatch Distance on eggs (ticketed players only)
• Forme changing on Shaymin (ticketed players only)

Questions about the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event?

Do you have any questions about the Pokémon Go Fest 2022 Finale event? Will you be hunting Shiny Unown or are you more excited for a chance at catching Ultra Beasts? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to check out the rest of our Pokémon Go guides so you too can become a Pokémon Master!