Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City
Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is coming to New York City, and we’re planning a big event for the Big Apple! GO Fest 2023: New York City is split into different experiences between two locations: Randall’s Island Park and throughout New York City!
Attendees will enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and more as they adventure alongside thousands of fellow Trainers and spend half their day in Randall’s Island Park and half exploring the larger New York City area!
Tickets purchased include both the Randall’s Island Park AND New York City experience—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.
Special early bird ticket pricing is available NOW until June 15, 2023. These discounted tickets are limited, so snag them early to take advantage of this cheaper ticket price!
Trainers can purchase tickets here.
Trainers will select a date and a time slot for their Park Experience. The City experience will take place from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET.
Park Experience Choices
- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
- 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
Bonuses 
Exclusive Bonuses
All attendees will receive the following bonuses and rewards between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m, anywhere in New York City on their ticketed day!
Optional Add-ons
As optional bonuses for attendees, we’re offering several add-ons. Please note: it will still be possible to add these to your ticket purchase after your initial order, so if you can’t decide right away, you can always come back to add on an add-on!
Raid Lover - $15
Bonuses will be active throughout New York City from Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20, 2023
Egg-thusiast - $15
Bonuses will be active throughout New York City from Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20, 2023
Citywide Gameplay - $20
Extend the GO Fest fun and enjoy the city experience throughout New York City on the extra day—or days—of your choice! This add-on provides an additional day of the same citywide gameplay experience that is available on your primary event day; however, it does not include additional Special or Timed Research.
This add-on only enables additional citywide gameplay. The Randall’s Island Park event experience will only be available on your primary event day at the time indicated on your ticket.
T-shirt Pre-order - $27
Pre-order your in-person event-exclusive Pokémon GO Fest 2023 T-shirt now, and pick it up in-person during the event. Each T-shirt purchased will also come with a code that can be redeemed for a matching in-app avatar item.
T-shirt quantities are limited and pre-orders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed. The same T-shirt design (in a different color) will be available for sale (while supplies last) on Niantic Supply in select countries.
Features 
A Mega-Evolved surprise from the heavens!
It’s time for sky-high adventure! Mega Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon, will descend from the ozone layer and appear in raids throughout New York City during this event.
While all Trainers will be able to challenge Mega Rayquaza in Raid Battles, only those with an active Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City ticket will be able to receive Mega Energy.
Dragon Ascent
An item newly-discovered in Pokémon GO, Meteorites, can be found during this event.* They seem to have some connection with Rayquaza and its attack Dragon Ascent—giving Rayquaza a Meteorite allows it to learn the powerful Charged Attack. Rayquaza needs to learn Dragon Ascent before it can Mega Evolve using Rayquaza Mega Energy.
* An active event ticket is required to collect Meteorites and earn Mega Energy for Rayquaza during this event. Trainers without a ticket will not find Meteorites, have the ability to teach Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza, or be able to Mega Evolve Rayquaza until Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global.
Diancie makes its Pokémon GO debut during Pokémon GO Fest!
This year, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie–the Jewel Pokémon– is the crown jewel of the event! After making its Pokémon GO debut during the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 events in London and Osaka, this glimmering Pokémon will make an appearance in New York City!
Follow the story told by your event-exclusive Special Research and adventure throughout the park, and get ready for your own enchanting encounter with Diancie!
Not all that glitters is Diancie—Trainers will also be able to encounter Carbink!
And that’s not all—Mega Diancie makes its Pokémon GO debut!
A double Diancie debut?! That’s right! Diancie’s Mega Evolution—Mega Diancie—will also make its Pokémon GO debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2023, right alongside Diancie! Adventure through the Special Research story during your park session and learn more about the hidden power of this dazzling debut, plus collect Diancie Mega Energy by completing park-exclusive Field Research and Carbink raids!
Ticket-holding Trainers will be able to encounter Mega Diancie first at the in-person GO Fest 2023 events in London, Osaka, and New York City.
Mega Diancie will then make its worldwide debut for ticket-holding Trainers during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global!
Special delivery!
We received word from a very special messenger: Aerodactyl wearing a satchel is packed, ready to go, and can’t wait for all the adventures that lie in store at Pokémon GO Fest 2023!
Sigilyph
Sigilyph, the Avianoid Pokemon, will appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City! This Pokémon is typically only found around Greece and Egypt!
New York City Shiny Pokémon debuts
Trainers who attend Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City will be able to encounter Shiny Golett and Shiny Skrelp for the first time in Pokémon GO—if they’re lucky!
Shiny Unown ! will also make its first appearance in the Americas at the event after debuting during the Pokémon GO Fest events hosted in London and Osaka.
GO Snapshot
Take some snapshots while you explore the park for a chilly surprise!
Frost Rotom
Location Cards
Trainers who participate in Cresselia, Xerneas, Yveltal, or Mega Rayquaza raids during their ticketed event day will have a chance of receiving a special host city–themed Location Card after making a successful catch. These souvenir backgrounds will appear on the Pokémon’s summary page, showing where the Pokémon was caught and commemorating your trip to Pokémon GO Fest!
Physical Event Features
Trainers can also look forward to the following features at the park:
- Photo Opportunities - Pikachu and Eevee will be at Randall’s Island Park for a special real-life photo opportunity—take a photo with them to commemorate your trip.
- Battle Ground - Test your mettle against other Trainers, and compete for prizes at the Battle Ground. New to the GO Battle League? Stop by to learn more and build a competitive team!
- Team Lounges - Visit a lounge to earn prizes from Pokémon GO trivia questions—or just take a break.
- Merchandise - Purchase exciting Pokémon merchandise—including a T-shirt only available at GO Fest 2023 events (while supplies last).
- Event-exclusive T-shirt - A limited number of gray Pokémon GO Fest 2023 shirts will be available at this event. This exclusive shirt color will only be sold at our in-person Pokémon GO Fest events. They’ll only be available while supplies last, so don’t miss out! The global version of the T-shirt, which is a different color, is available now from Niantic Supply.
Spawns 
Special Pokémon will appear in the wild!
For all Trainers, special Pokémon will appear in four unique habitats, which will rotate hourly during the event!
Cursed Treasures
Gastly
Pinsir
Eevee
Snorlax
Nosepass
Sableye
Chimecho
Yamask
Klink
Golett
Durant
Prehistoric Volcano
Kangaskhan
Satchel Aerodactyl
Dratini
Slugma
Cranidos
Shieldon
Darumaka
Archen
Axew
Heatmor
Tyrunt
Poison Swamp
Zubat
Venonat
Tentacool
Surskit
Gulpin
Seviper
Skorupi
Venipede
Pawniard
Skrelp
Noibat
Athletic Field
Voltorb
Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan
Hitmontop
Shroomish
Makuhita
Spoink
Zangoose
Baltoy
Lucario
Throh
All Habitats
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
Unown A
Unown D
Unown I
Unown M
Unown N
Unown O
Unown !
Sigilyph
Special Pokémon will appear in the wild!
All Pokémon featured in the event habitats will appear in the wild throughout New York City during the day on your ticket!
Eggs 
In 7 km Eggs
- Kangaskhan
- Sigilyph
- Klink
- Golett
- Pawniard
- Skrelp
In 10 km Eggs
The 10 km Egg pool is the same but with Larvesta removed.
Mawile
Bagon
Tirtouga- Archen
Emolga
Deino- Tyrunt
Amaura
Goomy
Rockruff
Jangmo-o
Raids 
Appearing in 5- Star Raids
Cresselia
Xerneas
Yveltal
Appearing in Mega Raids
Mega Rayquaza
Note: While all Trainers will be able to challenge Mega Rayquaza in Raid Battles, only those with an active Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City ticket will be able to receive Mega Energy.
Research 
Field Research Tasks
Spin PokéStops to collect event-exclusive Field Research tasks and earn rewards. You may even encounter Carbink!
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Catch 10 Pokémon
POSSIBLE REWARDS
Sigilyph
Max CP1093Min CP1039
Satchel Aerodactyl
Max CP1193Min CP1136
Carbink
Max CP628Min CP585+4 -
Make a new friend
POSSIBLE REWARDS
×25Diancie Mega Energy ×25
Golett
Max CP509Min CP472
Skrelp
Max CP455Min CP421+2 -
Send 3 Gifts to friends
POSSIBLE REWARDS×25Diancie Mega Energy ×25
Golett
Max CP509Min CP472
Skrelp
Max CP455Min CP421+1
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Battle another Trainer
POSSIBLE REWARDS
Sigilyph
Max CP1093Min CP1039
Satchel Aerodactyl
Max CP1193Min CP1136
×500Stardust ×500+1 -
Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
POSSIBLE REWARDS
Carbink
Max CP628Min CP585
×1Rare Candy ×1 -
Hatch an Egg
POSSIBLE REWARDS
Golett
Max CP509Min CP472
Skrelp
Max CP455Min CP421×500Stardust ×500+1
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Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
POSSIBLE REWARDS
Carbink
Max CP628Min CP585×500Stardust ×500×1Rare Candy ×1
Cursed Treasures
These Field Research tasks are available in the Cursed Treasure habitat.
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Earn 500 Stardust
REWARD
Golett
Max CP509Min CP472
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Earn a Candy walking with your buddy
REWARD
Klink
Max CP409Min CP377
Prehistoric Volcano
These Field Research tasks are available in the Prehistoric Volcano habitat.
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Earn 500 Stardust
REWARD
Kangaskhan
Max CP1108Min CP1054 -
Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
REWARD
Satchel Aerodactyl
Max CP1193Min CP1136
Poison Swamp
These Field Research tasks are available in the Poison Swamp habitat.
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Earn 500 Stardust
REWARD
Skrelp
Max CP455Min CP421
-
Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
REWARD
Pawniard
Max CP614Min CP574
Athletic Field
These Field Research tasks are available in the Athletic Field habitat.
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Earn 500 Stardust
REWARD
Lucario
Max CP1158Min CP1102 -
Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
REWARD
Zangoose
Max CP1036Min CP983
GO Fest 2023: New York City Park Adventure
Event-exclusive Special Research
This year, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie–the Jewel Pokémon– is the crown jewel of the event! After making its Pokémon GO debut during the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 events in London and Osaka, this glimmering Pokémon will make an appearance in New York City!
Follow the story told by your event-exclusive Special Research and adventure throughout the park, and get ready for your own enchanting encounter with Diancie!
Not all that glitters is Diancie—Trainers will also be able to encounter Carbink!
Golett
Skrelp
Kangaskhan
Lucario
GO Fest 2023: New York City Sights
Event-exclusive Special Research
A set of event-exclusive Special Research will be available during the City Experience for ticket holders.
The reward in steps 3 and 5, is a Meteorite. Meteorite can teach Rayquaza the Charged Move, Dragon Ascent. Dragon Ascent is required before it can Mega Evolve.
GO Fest 2023: GO for Gold
Event-exclusive Timed Research
A set of Timed Research will be available. This Timed Research will focus on Routes.
Collection Challenges
Level up your Elite Collector medal by completing Collection Challenges—one for each of the four habitats!
Shiny 
Trainers who attend Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City will be able to encounter Shiny Golett and Shiny Skrelp for the first time in Pokémon GO—if they’re lucky!
Shiny Unown ! will also make its first appearance in the Americas at the event after debuting during the Pokémon GO Fest events hosted in London and Osaka.
Shiny Golett Family
Golett
Golurk
Shiny Skrelp Family
Skrelp
Dragalge
Shiny Unown !
Unown !
Sales 
Event Stickers
Attendees will be able to get Pokémon GO Fest 2023–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts during event hours on their ticketed day.
Graphic 
Park Map
