GO Fest Guide
GO Fest Raid Weather Boost Guide
GO Fest is one of the best moments to pay attention to weather boost in Pokémon GO. During a major event, many players focus on raids, legendary rotations and limited-time opportunities. If a raid boss is weather boosted, it can be caught at a higher level, which can save Stardust and Candy later.
This guide explains how to think about weather boost during GO Fest and how to use PogoWeather to find cities where important raid bosses may be boosted.
Why weather boost matters during GO Fest
During GO Fest, time matters. Players often move between raids quickly, and boosted catches can be more valuable than regular catches. Weather boost does not guarantee better IVs, but it increases the catch level. For legendary Pokémon, that can be useful if you plan to power them up.
For example, Windy weather can be important for Rayquaza, Necrozma and Mewtwo. Rainy weather is useful for Kyogre. Clear weather is useful for Groudon. Fog is rare, but it can matter for Darkrai or Ghost-type targets.
Best GO Fest raid weather targets
| Weather | Boosted types | Useful raid examples |
|---|---|---|
| Windy | Dragon, Flying, Psychic | Rayquaza, Necrozma, Mewtwo |
| Rainy | Water, Electric, Bug | Kyogre, Xurkitree, Water-type bosses |
| Clear | Fire, Grass, Ground | Groudon, Heatran, Ground-type bosses |
| Fog | Dark, Ghost | Darkrai, Giratina, Ghost-type bosses |
| Cloudy | Fairy, Fighting, Poison | Fighting and Fairy raid targets |
Encounter boost and move boost: what is the difference?
When planning the encounter after a raid, check the Pokémon’s types and matching weather. During battle, a weather boost to an attack concerns the move’s type, so inspect your team’s moves as well. Matching weather does not guarantee a catch or the boss’s availability.
These examples illustrate types; they do not mean every boss is available during the event. Source: official Pokémon GO support.
How to use PogoWeather for GO Fest raids
Start by searching the raid boss you care about. PogoWeather will identify the weather types that boost that Pokémon and compare important cities. You can then focus on cities with a stronger match and verify the in-game weather.
For Windy targets, pay attention to the results and weather details. Windy weather can be difficult because Pokémon GO may follow forecast windows rather than live wind values.
Best strategy
Do not rely on only one city. Compare multiple cities, especially during event hours. Several results let you compare locations, but each estimate still needs an in-game check. Keep in mind that Pokémon GO weather can update by hourly blocks, so results can change quickly.