Pokémon Go Global Challenge Information Revealed

A new announcement from the official Pokémon Go Twitter account has revealed a ton of new information about upcoming challenges. Detailing new information about the various Safari Zone events as well as the upcoming Pokémon Go Fest in July, the events appear to be combining into a Global Challenge, with trainers from around the world combining their strengths to reach various goals. Here’s the new information we have.

Professor Willow’s Global Challenge will give three opportunities for players to complete Field Research tasks during the upcoming live events, namely the Safari Zone at Dortmund, Pokémon Go Fest at Chicago, and Safari Zone at Yokosuka. During these events, 3 global regions plus the event location seem to be getting a shot at unlocking bonuses, with even more bonuses on offer if all the regions can complete their goals.

“For the purposes of this challenge, the global community will be split into four parts: The Americas; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; the Asia-Pacific region; and the main research site itself. Each area will have to complete a set number of Field Research tasks, and if the goals are met, Trainers everywhere will be able to enjoy some amazing bonuses.”

For the first event in Dortmund Germany, local players will be able to participate in raid battles across the city, while also encountering Unown and Corsola throughout Westfalenpark, while global players will see an increase in Grass and Poison type Pokémon, including a shot at a rare Shiny Roselia sprouting purple flowers.

Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago will see a large amount of Pokémon and PokéStops in Lincoln Park, while trainers across the world will see Trapinch, Feebas, Plusle and Minun appearing more often, with shiny versions of Plusle and Minun hiding away for trainers to find. Additionally, the Alolan forms of Diglett and Geodude will make their debut during this event, so keep your eyes out. For more information, check out the official blog post, here, and for more Pokémon Go action, check out our guide on securing Mew in the upcoming Pokémon Lets Go Pikachu and Eevee.