Tickets are available now.
Niantic, the developer of Pokemon Go, announced that a Pokemon Go Fest event will take place from July 22 to July 24, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
Tickets for this event are priced at $25, and they’re now available to purchase on Niantic’s website. These tickets are being sold on a “first come, first served basis.” This means it’s possible tickets may sell out before the event. Players can only purchase a ticket for one day of the three-day event.
Each day of the Pokemon Go Fest Seattle event will be split into two timed portions. One portion will take place in Seattle Center Park, while the other will be available in downtown Seattle.. When players purchase a ticket for this event, they’ll be able to choose whether they want to experience the “Seattle Center Park” portion in the morning or in the afternoon.
Specifically, players who purchase a ticket for the morning session will be able to experience the “Seattle Center Park” portion of the event from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. local time on their selected event day, and then experience the “city” portion of the event from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time on their selected day.
Players who purchase a ticket for the afternoon session will be able to experience the “city” portion of the event from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. local time on their selected day, and then experience the “Seattle Center Park” portion of the event from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time on their selected day.
On the Pokemon Go website, Niantic detailed the features that will be available for ticket holders during the Seattle Center Park portion of the event:
“Trainers who purchase a ticket to Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle will be able to enjoy the following in Seattle Center Park on their selected event day and time.
- Complete event-exclusive Special Research to encounter Sky Forme Shaymin as you adventure within Seattle Center Park.
- Explore four real-world habitats—two of which are unique to the Seattle event. Each habitat includes unique Pokémon and its very own Collection Challenge.
- Cloud Sanctuary: Like the iconic Space Needle, reach for the sky and soar amongst the clouds with Togetic, Woobat, Rufflet, and more!
- The Oasis: Looking for a tropical respite amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle? Kick back with Alolan Exeggutor, Sand Cloak Burmy, Gible, Panpour, and more.
- Dreamy Mindscape: Feeling a bit Drowzee? Hoping to curl up for a nap with Teddiursa? Why not catch a little snooze with Pokémon like Snorlax and Litwick? Sleep well!
- Electric Garden: A fantastical garden with a distinct static in the air. Pokémon such as Hisuian Voltorb, Combee, Foongus, and Helioptile will be drawn to this space.
- Be sure to visit the Trading Post to meet and trade with Trainers at the event, or test your mettle against other Trainers at the Battle Ground.
- Enjoy a plethora of in-person photo ops—including the chance to take a photo with Pikachu or Eevee!
- A special version of the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 T-shirt will be available for sale exclusively at this and other in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2022 events.
- Make up to six Special Trades, and enjoy a reduced Stardust cost for every trade made during event hours!”
Niantic also announced the features that will be available to ticket holders during the “city” portion of the event:
“Ticket-holding Trainers will enjoy the following during the citywide event experience within downtown Seattle.
- A second Special Research story will be available, featuring a reward encounter with a Pokémon that has yet to appear in Pokémon GO.
- Pokémon from all of the Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle habitats will be appearing in the wild.
- Claim up to nine total daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
- Team GO Rocket balloons will be appearing more often, and defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts will earn you twice as many Mysterious Components.”
Finally, Niantic announced the features that will be available to ticket holders during both the “Seattle Center Park” and “city” portions of the event:
“Ticket-holding Trainers will enjoy the following during both the city and park event experiences.
- Shiny Combee and Shiny Panpour will make their Pokémon GO debuts.
- Eggs will require one-half their normal Hatch Distance.
- Take a snapshot at the event for a surprise!
- Event-themed Field Research will be available.
- You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts.
- Confetti will be appearing on the in-game map.”
Niantic also said, “All Trainers in Seattle will have access to special Pokémon GO Fest 2022 raids—including Cresselia and Darkrai in five-star raids—during Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle from Friday, July 22, 2022, to Sunday, July 24, 2022.”
Are you going to purchase a ticket for the Seattle Pokemon Go Fest 2022 event? Let us know on Twitter at @superparenthq.
Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.
