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Updated · Mein-MMO · Jun 3
Pokémon GO Fest Tokyo Draws 1.71 Million Trainers, Who Catch 439 Million Pokémon
Updated
Updated · Mein-MMO · Jun 3

Pokémon GO Fest Tokyo Draws 1.71 Million Trainers, Who Catch 439 Million Pokémon

1 articles · Updated · Mein-MMO · Jun 3

Summary

  • 1.71 million trainers were active across Tokyo during Pokémon GO Fest 2026 and its lead-in event, newly released figures show.
  • 31.61 million kilometers were logged from May 25 to June 1, averaging just over 18 km per player during the local festival period.
  • 439 million Pokémon were caught over the two events, or about 256 per trainer, underscoring heavy participation at the first local stop of GO Fest 2026.
  • Tokyo hosted the event from May 29 to June 1, while the global Pokémon GO Fest remains scheduled for July.

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