How to catch Shaymin during Pokémon Go Fest 2022

Niantic typically themes Pokémon Go Fest around one core mechanic or Pokémon, with a few wrinkles thrown in to keep things fresh. With Go Fest 2022, the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin will be at the center of attention as it makes its Pokémon Go debut. 

Just like with previous events, Go Fest 2022 will be the only method to obtain Shaymin and it will be exclusively available to players who purchase an event ticket. This Pokémon was first discovered in the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, where it could be encountered after expressing strong feelings of gratitude near a mysterious white rock next to Victory Road. It has recently been available in the return to the Sinnoh region with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as well as the first visit to the Sinnoh of old in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Players can purchase their tickets for Go Fest 2022 from the in-game shop, which costs $14.99 and gives them access to the event on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. Ticketed players will gain access to a customizable Special Research story on June 4 that will include a guaranteed encounter with Land Forme Shaymin, not needed to be completed within the two-day event duration.

Related: How to purchase your Pokémon Go Fest 2022 ticket

You will need to complete all of the research tasks up to a certain point to earn that encounter, but once you do, the spawn will be available once you claim your reward. And because this is a research reward, Shaymin won’t run away, which means you are guaranteed to catch it as long as you have enough Poké Balls. 

Players who don’t purchase the Go Fest 2022 event ticket will likely be able to catch Shaymin for themselves later this year in Special Research similar to this one. This research may also be similar to previous ones where those who have already captured the research’s Mythical Pokémon can complete this new research for more candy of that Pokémon.

Sky Forme Shaymin has not been confirmed for the event yet, but it is likely that this Shaymin will be the only one available for quite some time regardless.