We’re just a week away from the much-anticipated Pokémon Go Fest 2024: New York City, bringing the beloved in-person event to the heart of the Big Apple. If you're in NYC between July 5th and 7th, don't miss out on the exciting festivities at Randall’s Island Park. Alongside this, an enthralling Aquatic Paradise event is scheduled for fans worldwide during the same period.

The Aquatic Paradise event in Pokémon Go is set to run from July 6th to 9th, offering a taste of the water-type Pokémon excitement from the NYC event to players globally. During this time, you can look forward to encountering a variety of themed Pokémon in the wild, such as Horsea, Staryu, Wingull, Ducklett, and more.

Using Incense during the event will attract exclusive Pokémon like Shellder, Lapras, Finneon, and Frillish. Keep an eye out for Shiny variants, which some lucky trainers might encounter. Additionally, you'll earn 2x XP for catching Pokémon, so make sure to throw Poké Balls at every Pokémon you see.

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Engage in Field Research tasks to encounter Pokémon like Corphish, Clamperl, Finneon, and Frillish. All trainers can participate in the Collection Challenge, which offers additional rewards and encounters.

For those seeking even more excitement, consider purchasing the paid Timed Research for $1.99. This will unlock special quests focused on exploration and catching Pokémon, rewarding you with encounters with Ducklett, four Lucky Eggs, two Incense, and 20 Ducklett Candy.

If you've secured a ticket for the NYC event, don't forget to use the GOFEST2024 code at the Pokémon Go Web Store to receive a free Premium Battle Pass and Incubator with any purchase.