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Pokemon GO Ultra Beasts Making a Big Comeback in July

by Audrey Jan 22,2025

Pokemon GO Ultra Beasts Making a Big Comeback in July

Get ready for the Pokémon GO "Inbound from Ultra Space" event! This five-day extravaganza, running from July 8th to 13th, brings back a host of Ultra Beasts. These interdimensional Pokémon, initially introduced in Generation VII, will appear in five-star raids and Timed Research.

Ultra Beasts Return – Regional Exclusives Included:

This event offers another chance to catch these rare Pokémon, but be prepared to travel! Many Ultra Beasts will be region-locked:

  • Asia-Pacific: Xurkitree
  • EMEA & India: Pheromosa
  • Americas & Greenland: Buzzwole
  • Eastern Hemisphere: Stakataka
  • Western Hemisphere: Blacephalon
  • Southern Hemisphere: Celesteela
  • Northern Hemisphere: Kartana

Event Details:

  • Dates: July 8th, 10:00 a.m. – July 13th, 10:00 a.m. (local time)
  • Raids: Five-star raids featuring different Ultra Beasts daily, with a Raid Hour (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time) each day. Shiny versions are possible!
  • Timed Research: Rewards include encounters with all featured Ultra Beasts. Stakataka and Blacephalon boast special Pokédex backgrounds. New backgrounds are also obtainable from raids and wild catches.
  • Bonuses: Increased Remote Raid Pass limits (20 daily, unlimited July 12th-14th) and guaranteed Candy XL for trading (Trainers level 31+).

Raid Schedule:

  • July 8th (Monday): Guzzlord
  • July 9th (Tuesday): Nihilego
  • July 10th (Wednesday): Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere), Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)
  • July 11th (Thursday): Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere), Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)
  • July 12th (Friday): Buzzwole (Americas & Greenland), Pheromosa (EMEA & India), Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific)

Timed Research:

Timed Research tasks will award encounters with all featured Ultra Beasts, with Stakataka and Blacephalon receiving special backgrounds.

Inbound from Ultra Space Ticket:

A paid ticket ($5 USD or equivalent) unlocks additional bonuses:

  • 5,000 XP from completed raids
  • 2x Stardust from winning Ultra Beast Raids
  • Extra Candy and Candy XL from five-star raid catches
  • Up to 2 free Raid Passes daily (up to 10 daily with Pokémon GO Fest 2024 ticket)
  • Various Candy XL and other rewards

Global Challenge:

A global challenge runs from July 7th (4:00 p.m. PDT) to July 12th (12:00 p.m. PDT). Completion unlocks Beast Balls for Pokémon GO Fest 2024 and faster Party Power charging.

Pokémon GO Web Store Offers:

Special bundles are available on the Pokémon GO Web Store, including storage upgrades, Raid Passes, and Incubators. PTC accounts are now supported. A 15% discount applies to first purchases over $9.99.

New Special Backgrounds:

New special backgrounds will be available for Pokémon caught in raids.

Remember, Timed Research expires on July 14th (8:00 p.m. local time). Don't miss this chance to catch these Ultra Beasts!