Pokemon GO Festival

My 5 Tips for Pokemon GO Festival

Posted on by gamerangel301

I’ve been an avid player of Pokémon GO since 2018 (played it when it was first released in 2016, left for a while, then came back to before Pokémon Sword and Shield were released. Now I play it every day thanks to COVID and anxiety issues). Pokémon GO Festivals started in 2017 as in-person events, but eventually moved to digital events for everyone since 2020 which include various pokémon found in certain biomes, themes and Legendary/Mythical pokémon to catch.

Depending on what version you choose (Silver or Gold) will depend on what pokémon you can catch for the upcoming Johto Tour

Pokemon GO Johto Tour is happening this Saturday all across the world from 9:00 a.m. to 21:00 p.m. (local time). Here are my top tips for enduring this event, along with future Pokémon GO events.

Tip #1 – Check for Updates!

I personally use both Android (phone) and Apple (tablet) to play Pokemon GO

Whether you’re Apple, Android or don’t care, all mobile devices and alike need updates and they pop up when you least expect it. Take mine for instance – just the other day, I was travelling via bus to get to an important meeting in another town and halfway there, my phone needed an update. No warnings but thankfully I could choose when to update it. 

Most settings on phones and tablet devices (use whichever, I don’t discriminate) allow you to check for updates and choose when to install them. Personally, I would do it a day or two before the event in case something goes wrong.

Tip #2 – Storage is Your Best Friend!

Duplicate pokemon can take up space so get rid of what you don’t need

Pokémon GO does limit the amount of pokemon and items you can hold at any given time (the maximum for pokémon is 5,500 and for items it’s 4,500. This was updated recently). You can buy storage with pokécoins (which you earn by leaving pokémon in gyms or buying them with real money) but it’s always worth checking your storage for duplicate pokémon and/or the amount of items you have. It’s worth stocking up too! Items can be earned by opening gifts from friends, spinning pokéstops and gyms as well as buying them from the shop. Free and discounted-priced items will be available before and on the day of the event.

Tip #3 – Cheese it!

I’m one who often runs out of space

Going off limited space for items, did you know you can go over the limit? However, when you do you cannot open gifts or receive items from spinning pokéstops. The only way to overstock on purpose is by completing tasks (either field or special research tasks) and by completing your weekly research for Research Breakthrough (you do this by completing and turning in a field research task everyday for a week. You are rewarded with pokéballs, items and a pokémon encounter). You can sometimes earn up to 20 items from the Research Breakthrough, so it might be a good idea to wait until the day before or day of the event to turn your research in.

Tip #4 – Comfort is Key in Dressing Best!

These shoes are a no-no!

Having gone to conventions and such, I know that comfort is the most important thing when walking around for hours on end. The weather is another important factor in this. Thanks to technology, we can predict the weather ahead of time (if you’re in the UK like me, this Saturday looks to be good weather – fingers crossed!) so it’s always good to pack what is needed. 

Shoes are just as important, especially when Pokémon GO encourages exercise. I recommend trainers with comfortable soles that do not rub but are also waterproof. This may seem silly but if the weather is bad (like Storm Eunice kind of bad), don’t force yourself to go out! Likewise, if it’s sunny, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses can go a long way.

Tip #5 – Pack your Bag the Night Before!

At least for Pokemon GO festivals, you don’t have to worry about being at the airport 5 hours early

You will need a bag if you plan on walking around outside for the festival. Here’s a small checklist for things to include:

  • A water bottle
  • Snacks/food
  • A power bank
  • Weather-appropriate clothing/items (such as an umbrella, raincoat, a hat, sunglasses, etc., etc.)
  • Tissues (hay fever season)

Optional items can be a notebook to jot down timings (the festival rotates which pokémon appear during a certain time in different ‘cities’ or biomes, depending on the festival) and a map to plan what areas you want to go to.

I’d also recommend meeting up with friends to make it more fun and to make sure you’re safe. 

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed and hopefully I’ve given you some helpful advice to use for the upcoming Johto Tour and other future Pokemon GO festivals. Until next time!