Each year, Pokémon GO fans can gather to celebrate the popular mobile game, participate in raids, and attempt to catch new and special Pokémon. This year's event is aptly titled Pokémon GO Fest 2021, and it will once again offer fans a chance to help celebrate the game in a special way. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, and because the game is celebrating its 5th Anniversary, things work just a little differently this year.

Pokémon GO Fest 2021 is being held on July 17 and July 18, and while each day offers something new to ticket holders, some features will be available on both days of the festivities. For example, ticket holders will find Unown F and Unown G attracted to Incense on both days. In fact, the benefits of owning a ticket are well worth the price of admission.

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Ticket holders will also get access to Special Research in Pokémon GO during this time, allowing them to choose between getting Pikachu Rock Star or Pikachu Pop Star to join them. And since the theme of this year's event is music, players can expect to find all sorts of music-themed Pokémon at GO Fest 2021. Additionally, tickets will allow players to participate in the Global Challenge Arena, which is returning again this year, and they'll earn an extra 10,000 XP in raids on the second day.

Why Pokémon GO Fest Tickets Are Worth The Cost

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These are a lot of perks for ticket holders during Pokémon GO Fest 2021, and it seems well worth the price. Tickets this year will cost $4.99 USD; however, taxes and currency rates will vary based on region. This cost of around $5 is to coincide with the fact that it's Pokémon GO's 5th Anniversary. PokéCoins can't be used to purchase a ticket, though, so players will have to use real-world money if they want one.

To buy a ticket for Pokémon GO Fest 2021, players will need to visit the Pokémon GO shop. If no credit card or other payment info is saved, then they'll have to enter that too. Overall, it's a fairly quick and painless process - and at only $4.99, it's fairly inexpensive - so many players who wish to participate in the festivities will likely opt to purchase a ticket this year. And due to COVID-19 restrictions, celebrations can happen inside a player's home as well, arguably making it easier to participate than in pre-COVID years. Both longtime fans and newcomers should consider joining Pokémon GO's annual event, since it allows players to catch unique Pokémon and participate in limited-time content.

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