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Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 11
Pokémon Go Unlocks Zeraora Quest for 2 Days During Free Go Fest 2026 Global
Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 11

Pokémon Go Unlocks Zeraora Quest for 2 Days During Free Go Fest 2026 Global

2 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 11

Summary

  • Pokémon Go players can unlock the Special Research "A Thunderous Discovery" by logging in between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time on July 11 or 12 during Go Fest 2026: Global.
  • 8 quest stages lead to a Zeraora encounter in Step 6, and once unlocked the research has no deadline, letting players finish it after the event.
  • Step rewards include 26 Zeraora Candy, 6 Candy XL, a Zeraora T-shirt and Poké Ball Shades, with tasks spanning raids, throws, walking, buddy hearts and catching Pokémon on 7 different days.
  • Players who attended the in-person 2026 Go Fest events in Tokyo, Chicago or Copenhagen get Zeraora Candy instead of a second Zeraora, extending this year's free global event to a wider audience.

Insights

With a free mythical for everyone, are rare Pokémon in Go Fest losing the prestige that once defined them?
After a decade of play and a free Go Fest, what new innovations can keep millions of players exploring the real world?
As Scopely marks one year of ownership, is this free Zeraora a celebration or a strategic reset for Pokémon Go's monetization?