Bouffalant and Tropius, two Pokémon that are typically exclusive to specific real-world regions, will be available worldwide during the Go Fest 2026: Global event. This presents an opportunity for players to add these rare creatures to their collection.
Both Bouffalant and Tropius can be encountered by using Incense during Go Fest 2026: Global. Additionally, players can obtain them by progressing through the event's "Genetic Mastery" questline, with Bouffalant available from Step 1 and Tropius from Step 3.
Using Incense during the event also increases the chances of encountering all forms of Unown, potentially aiding players in completing their Unown Pokédex. However, players should be aware that regular Incense should be used for these special encounters, as the Daily Adventure Incense is excluded from this bonus.
While using Incense, players may encounter other Pokémon. Continuing to play the game will cause the Incense spawns to rotate, increasing the likelihood of finding Bouffalant and Tropius. Players are advised to keep an eye out for these specific Pokémon, as well as potential shiny versions of both, alongside their pursuit of Unown forms.
The Go Fest 2026: Global event is preceded by the "Road to Legends" event and is part of the ongoing "Forever Forward" season. Players can also engage with other features in Pokémon Go, such as the Go Battle League, Remote Trading, PokéStop Showcases, Routes, and Max Battles, in addition to catching rare Pokémon.