5 things to look forward to in Pokemon GO in July 2024

Niantic revealed the content roadmap for July 2024 for Pokemon GO on their social media platforms on June 27, 2024. The upcoming updates will feature eight Ultra Beasts as 5-star Raid Bosses at Gyms. In addition, numerous Shadow and Mega Pokemon will emerge in their respective raids, where you can battle with Pocket Monsters like Shadow Entei and Mega Swampert.

For those eager to capture powerful Pokemon, including Legendaries and Beasts, and participate in exciting events, here's a list of the five things to look forward to in Pokemon GO in 2024.

Note: This list is subjective and based on the author's opinion.

Necrozma, GO Battle League, and other highlights to watch out for in Pokemon GO in July 2024

1) The return of Ultra Beasts in Inbound from Ultra Space

Blacephalon, Guzzlord, and Buzzwole (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Fans will have the chance to obtain eight Ultra Beasts for the first time with the beginning of the Inbound from Ultra Space event in July 2024. Shiny variants will also be available. This event includes an Inbound from Ultra Space Ticket, a special Timed Research Task providing the following resources upon completion:

10 Cosmog Candy
5 Nihilego Candy XL
5 Buzzwole Candy XL
5 Pheromosa Candy XL
5 Xurkitree Candy XL
5 Celesteela Candy XL
5 Kartana Candy XL
5 Guzzlord Candy XL
5 Stakataka Candy XL
5 Blacephalon Candy XL
2024 Stardust
1 Star Piece

The Inbound from Ultra Space Pokemon GO event will begin on July 8, 2024, at 10 am local time until July 13, 2024. Remember to mark the following dates on your calendar to meet these Ultra Beasts:

Guzzlord 5-star raids on Monday, July 8.
Nihilego 5-star raids on Monday, July 9.
Celesteela 5-star raids on Monday, July 10, in the Southern Hemisphere.
Kartana 5-star raids on Monday, July 10, in the Northern Hemisphere.
Stakataka 5-star raids on Monday, July 11, in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Blacephalon 5-star raids on Monday, July 11, in the Western Hemisphere.
Buzzwole 5-star raids on Monday, July 12, in the Americas and Greenland.
Xurkitree 5-star raids on Monday, July 12, in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India.
Pheromosa 5-star raids on Monday, July 12, in Asia-Pacific.

2) The end of Pokemon GO Fest 2024

The official cover image of the GO Fest 2024 event (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Pokemon GO Fest 2024 event will conclude with the Global event. Before this, there will be a local event in New York, USA, which will bring back the Mythical Pokemon Marshadow via the Special Research storyline that was previously available to encounter in Sendai, Japan. The fest will also introduce the Shiny Jangmo-o family line: Shiny Jangmo-o, Shiny Hakamo-o, and Kommo-o.

With two more Fest events to partake in in July 2024, players will have the opportunity to obtain Necrozma. Lucky GO Fest: New York City ticket holders may encounter a Shiny Necrozma. The Prism Pokemon has two forms: Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings. To get a Dusk Mane Necrozma, fuse Necrozma with Solgaleo. For a Dawn Wings Necrozma, fuse Necrozma with Lunala.

The Global Fest in Pokemon GO in July 2024 will offer multiple opportunities to come across different types of Pokemon, such as Costumed critters, including Day Scarf Espeon and Night Scarf Umbreon, Shinies, rare Pokemon, PvP/PvE picks, and much more.

3) All featured Pokemon in the July 2024 Spotlight Hour events

The Spotlight Hour in July. (Image via Niantic)

With the contents of July 2024 being revealed, trainers will want to learn the names and dates of the spotlighted Pokemon for the Spotlight Hour events. Each Tuesday, from 6 PM local time until 7 PM in the next month, these Pokemon will spawn in high frequency in the wild in Pokemon GO:

Cake Hat Pikachu, with a 2x Catch XP Bonus on July 2 (Shiny availability).
Spheal, with a 2x Catch Candy Bonus on July 9 (Shiny availability).
Binacle, with a 2x Transfer Candy Bonus on July 16 (Shiny availability).
Diglett and Alolan Diglett, with a 2x Evolution XP Bonus on July 23 (Shiny availability).
Togedemaru, with a 2x Catch Stardust Bonus on July 30 (Shiny unavailability).

4) Community Day July 2024

The upcoming Community Day event in Pokemon GO in July 2024 will feature Tynamo and Shiny Tynamo, also known as the EleFish Pokemon. The event provides bonuses such as 1/4 Hatch Distance, 3-hour Incense effect, and 3-hour Lure Module effect.

The Electric-type Pokemon will appear in the wild, while its evolved form, Eelektrik, will take over Gyms as a 4-star Raid boss. However, trainers will only be able to join these raids when the main event of the Community Day concludes. The July Community Day event in 2024 is divided into two halves, where the first half is the main attraction and only important things will be celebrated during this phase.

Additionally, the second half of this Pokemon GO event will hold 4-star Eelektrik Raid Battles from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm local time. And if you evolve your Elektrik into Eelektross during the run, you’ll get an Eelektross that knows the Featured Attack Volt Switch.

5) GO Battle League rotations

The GO Battle League (GBL) will receive new updates in the Shared Skies season of Pokemon GO in July 2024. The first one is called the Ultra League and Great League Remix, which will run from July 6 to 13. Trainers will not be able to use 17 different types of Pocket Monsters in the Great League. Moreover, the new rotation restricts the use of 20 Ace Pokemon often sent out in this League.

From July 20 to 27, the GO Battle League will undergo another change. It will start the league in the normal way without limiting the use of Pokemon. Winners of the league battle will get Stardust and other valuable items as rewards.

As the final update for the GBL platform, Niantic will bring back the Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition. In this format, you will only be allowed to use Dragon, Fairy, and Steel-type Pokemon.

That’s it for the five things to look forward to in Pokemon GO in July 2024. Trainers should grab the opportunity to get the returning Ultra Beasts, new debutants, Shiny Pokemon, and many more exciting pieces of stuff.