
Get ready for the Pokémon GO "Inbound from Ultra Space" event! This five-day extravaganza, running from July 8th to 13th, brings back a host of Ultra Beasts. These interdimensional Pokémon, first introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, will be appearing in five-star raids and Timed Research.
However, catch 'em all will require some globe-trotting, as many Ultra Beasts will be region-exclusive. Here's the breakdown:
- Asia-Pacific: Xurkitree
- EMEA & India: Pheromosa
- Americas & Greenland: Buzzwole
- Eastern Hemisphere: Stakataka
- Western Hemisphere: Blacephalon
- Southern Hemisphere: Celesteela
- Northern Hemisphere: Kartana
Timed Research will offer encounters with all these Ultra Beasts, but only Stakataka and Blacephalon will boast special Pokédex backgrounds. New backgrounds will also be available from raids and wild catches.
Event Details:
- Dates: July 8th, 10:00 AM – July 13th, 10:00 AM (local time)
- Raids: Five-star raids daily, with a Raid Hour (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM local time) featuring the day's raid Pokémon. Shiny encounters are possible! Specific raid Pokémon vary by day and region (see below).
- Timed Research: Available throughout the event, offering encounters with various Ultra Beasts. Stakataka and Blacephalon will have special backgrounds.
- Bonuses: Increased Remote Raid Pass limits (20 daily, unlimited July 12th-14th), guaranteed Candy XL for trading (Trainers level 31+).
Raid Schedule:
- Monday, July 8th: Guzzlord
- Tuesday, July 9th: Nihilego
- Wednesday, July 10th: Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere), Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)
- Thursday, July 11th: Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere), Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)
- Friday, July 12th: Buzzwole (Americas & Greenland), Pheromosa (EMEA & India), Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific)
Timed Research Rewards: Encounters with Buzzwole, Celesteela, Guzzlord, Kartana, Nihilego, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Blacephalon (special background), and Stakataka (special background).
Inbound from Ultra Space Ticket:
A paid ticket ($5 or equivalent) offers extra bonuses:
- 5,000 XP from completed raids
- 2x Stardust for winning Ultra Beast Raids
- 1 extra Candy & Candy XL for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
- Up to 2 free Raid Passes from Gyms (up to 10 daily with GO Fest ticket)
- Bonus Candy XL for various Ultra Beasts
The ticket is available from July 8th, 10:00 AM to July 14th, 6:00 PM (local time). It can also be purchased on the Pokémon GO Web Store with a bonus Premium Battle Pass (July 7th, 12:00 PM PDT – July 14th, 6:00 PM PDT).
Global Challenge:
A global challenge runs from July 7th, 4:00 PM PDT to July 12th, 12:00 PM PDT. Completion unlocks Beast Balls during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global and faster Party Power charging.
Pokémon GO Web Store Offers:
Special bundles are available, including the Ultra Storage Box, Ultra Raid Box, and Ultra Hatch Box. PTC accounts can now access the store, with a 15% discount on first purchases over $9.99.
Remember, Timed Research expires on July 14th, 8:00 PM (local time). Don't miss out on this epic Ultra Beast event!