This Pokémon Go season is called "Forever Forward", and this would be its first month. That month is also coming to a close, so before that happens, I want and need to make the rollup of its events... plus a related one from the prior month and season. It would then be the first month of making new forward steps - if Pokémon Go and other (Pokémon) matters may be of any indication - and as such, getting on with it just becomes pertinent.
Now, the first couple events of this month and that related previous one are all related to (or more appropriately, accompany) the regional Go Fest events that occur on their weekends. They each featured a Team Leader and their costumed "mascot" Pokémon along with a Kanto first partner and "Eeveelution", plus a distinctly strong Pokémon and one of a regional form. Other Pokémon of characteristic types and related interests also joined in through Field Research encounters. Each of the related events also had a Go Pass of 60 ranks associated with them that contained interest-related bonuses as well as encounters with some of the Pokémon as described above, with it having no points limit during the Go Fest weekend. Evidently, as they all have a similar structure, summarizing them in this way makes things easier... or should.
Blanche was up first with her "Quest for Knowledge" from May 26 to June 1, accompanying the edition in Tokyo. Her "mascot" is a Lapras with a bandanna, and the accompanying species are Squirtle, Vaporeon, Larvitar, and Galarian Zigzagoon, along with others of the Water type. As it was oriented to "knowledge", the Field Research tasks involved the completion of those very tasks, with additional Candy and Incense bonuses furnished by the Go Pass. Certainly, that would reflect the cool and clear blue water that is so associated with the Team Leader.
Spark was next with his "Caretaking Quest" from June 2 to 8, accompanying the edition in Chicago. His "mascot" is an Elekid with a sleeve, and the accompanying species are Bulbasaur, Jolteon, Dratini, and Alolan Raichu, along with others of the Grass and Electric types. For the "caretaking", that would mean hatching Eggs, which became the focus of the Field Research tasks, and the Go Pass furnished bonuses that assist with those efforts. Spark is a warm guy, and so is essentially this "yellow" quest with its focus.
Candela was the last with her "Quest for Victory" June 9 to 15, accompanying the edition in Copenhagen. Her "mascot" is a Ponyta with a necklace, and the accompanying species are Charmander, Flareon, Mankey, and Hisuian Growlithe. "Victory" certainly implies battling, and that is reflected in the tasks demanding to win raids; the Go Pass has bonuses related to this endeavor, not to mention the items needed. It can therefore be a demanding week with such a quest, whether or not one is participating in the Go Fest event on its weekend.
Meanwhile, the remaining event of the month that isn't related to Go Fest is the Flying Taxi event from June 23 to 29. The "flying taxi" in question is not the one in Galar, but in Paldea, which is powered by Squawkabilly, making its debut here. Still, Rookidee and other Pokémon of the Flying type appeared during this event, especially in Field Research encounters and raids. The event's Go Pass of 60 ranks started out light but progressively got darker, since this event had a Taken Over portion from June 25 onwards featuring Shadow Reshiram from Giovanni (who is now PokéStop-only) and as always, the rotation of Shadow Pokémon, removal of Frustration by TM, and frequent Grunt appearances with varied IVs. It is also the only week with a "Community Saturday" apart from the Go Fest events as above and Community Day, with a Super Mega Raid Day for Mega Skarmory with the usual fixings and a presentation of sky-high take on going places with the event overall.
With all that went on within this month and a little bit from the previous one, there is something for the fans who can make it to a Go Fest event and fans elsewhere, and sky-high aspirations can apply in either case. It may be just a matter of getting there and moving forward, as the season suggests.
One year ago: Pokémon Go Fest 2025 (Global), Day 2
Two years ago: Cosplay: Grill Summer Festival
Three years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 6/29/2023
Four years ago: Pokémon Adventures: Sword and Shield Manga, Volume 1
Five years ago: Blogging on Blogs: Jurnal Otaku Indonesia
Six years ago: Tournament: Raid Group Sorcerous Cup
Seven years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 6/29/2019
Eight years ago: Monotype (of) Sorts
Nine years ago: 3DS Circle Pad and Pokémon Games... Plus My Experience
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