With Pokemon GO Fests worldwide ending soon, the big Finale event for 2022 will make every Ultra Beast available to catch!
The Pokedex for Pokemon GO is constantly expanding, with many Pokemon being added continuously.
And while the Ultra Beasts that have been added so far have been limited, many players will get the opportunity very soon to catch these amazing Pokemon!
So, if you missed out on Nihilego in June, or want to catch the other Ultra Beasts, you’ll be able to very soon!
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Pokemon GO: When is the GO Fest Finale Event 2022?
The Pokemon GO Fest Finale 2022 starts on August 27 and will be available between 10 AM and 6 PM local time.

This is when the Ultra Beasts will be available to all players across the globe. Three of the four were only available via Pokemon GO Fests in other regions.
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The news of the Ultra Beasts becoming available as part of the Pokemon Presents on August 3, which brought new updates on many Pokemon games.
So, if you missed out on going to any of the Pokemon GO Fests, you’ll want to catch the Ultra Beasts while they’re around.
Pokemon GO: How Much Do Tickets for GO Fest Finale 2022 Cost?
Tickets for the Pokemon GO Fest Finale will cost $10.99, or the equivalent pricing tier in your region.
Update: You won’t need to purchase a ticket to take part in the raids, however, they give players lots of great content during the event!
You’ll need to purchase a ticket to be able to take part in the GO Fest Finale event. However, those who bought a ticket for the global GO Fest in June, you’ll have access to the Pokemon GO Fest Finale event free of charge.

But even if you don’t want to, or can’t purchase a Pokemon GO Finale ticket, there are plenty of events happening in August! Check out the Pokemon GO Raid Hour schedule for August 2022!
Pokemon GO Fest Finale: Ultra Beast Raid Times
Players can start playing raids for each of the Ultra Beasts at the following times during the GO Fest Finale:
- Pheromosa – 10 AM to 12 PM
- Buzzwole – 12 PM to 2 PM
- Xurkitree – 2 PM to 4 PM
- Nihilego – 4 PM to 6 PM
As per usual, all of these times are local to your time zone.
Pokemon GO: How to Catch Ultra Beasts – Counters & Weaknesses
Pokemon GO’s Ultra Beasts will be available to fight and catch in raids for the duration of the Pokemon GO Fest Finale.
Here are all of the Ultra Beasts that you’ll be able to catch during the event, as well as what they’re weak to:
Ultra Beast Pokemon | Design | Type | Weakness | Best Counters |
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Nihilego | ![]() | Rock Poison | Steel Water Psychic Ground | Excadrill Garchomp Landorus Groudon Rhyperior |
Pheromosa | ![]() | Bug Fighting | Fire Fairy Psychic Flying | Staraptor Moltres Yveltal Rayquaza Braviary |
Buzzwole | ![]() | Bug Fighting | Fire Psychic Fairy Flying | Staraptor Moltres Yveltal Rayquaza Braviary |
Xurkitree | ![]() | Electric | Ground | Landorus Garchomp Excadrill Groudon Rhyperior |
More Ultra Beasts are likely to come to Pokemon GO at some point in the future, along with all of the legendary pokemon currently in Pokemon GO!
And while you’re here, find out how to catch Galarian Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno in Pokemon GO!