Pokemon GO FEST Preview

<audio controls="controls"><source src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pokeproblemspodcast/PokeProblemsPodcast218.mp3" type="audio/mpeg"></source><embed height="80px" width="100px"></embed></audio><br/><br />Episode 218: the Slugma episode of the PokeProblemsPodcast! This week is our Pokemon Go Fest preview! Before we get into it, we talk about the other things happening in Pokemon GO: <br/><br />The <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/post/jul-2021-events/?hl=en" target="_blank">July Research Breakthrough</a> encounter is Rufflet. As an extra bonus throughout July, you’ll also receive a free Remote Raid Pass when you achieve a Research Breakthrough. In raids, the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in its Defense Forme through today, July 16, at which point Mewtwo will be appearing July 16 to July 23. Mega Houndoom is here until today, July 16, followed by Mega Gengar July 16 to July 23, and Mega Charizard X July 23 to August 6. Wednesday raid hours feature Mewtwo July 21 and TBA!?!?! July 28. Tuesday spotlight hours are on, too, July 20 is Squirtle and July 27 is Natu. <br/><br />And now for Pokemon GO FEST! It's happening <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-ultraunlock/?hl=en" target="_blank">July 17 and 18</a> - 10am to 6pm local time!!! Tickets are $5 instead of the usual $15, and there are sooooo many features, even if you do not get a ticket. The musical theme is super exciting! Will you pick Pop or Rock? Are you excited for <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-raidday" target="_blank">raid day</a>? There are all kinds of <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-printathome/?hl=en" target="_blank">print at</a> <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/events/fest/2021/#print" target="_blank">home activites</a>, too! <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-googleplay/?hl=en" target="_blank">Android users</a> get some special perks! In addition, <a href="https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongofest2021-cityactivations/?hl=en" targ