The Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Taipei event has begun in the gorgeous Da’an Forest Park! The event will last a few days, ending on the 23rd of this weekend. Are you prepared?

Check out the Safari Zone official announcement on Twitter!

The Safari Zone: Taipei event officially started on Friday, October 21st, 2022. It’ll end on the weekend, Sunday, October 23rd. It is an in-person event, taking place in the city of Taipei.

For those unaware, the Safari Zone are ticketed Pokémon GO events that are tied to real-world locations. Not only is it great fun, it’s an excellent way to meet other players, and boost tourism!

In the Taipei Safari Zone event, you’ll encounter Pokémon spawns themed around Pokémon Air Adventures! Such as Flying Pikachu, Snorlax, and Pachirisu.

Along with that, for the first time in Pokémon GO—you will be able to encounter Shiny Finneon! The Pokémon is finally making its Shiny debut.

You can find an in-depth rundown of the Taipei event on the Pokémon GO website. You can also find links to purchase the Early Access and General Admission tickets.

Other Safari Zone Features:

  • Increased Shiny Rate Spawn Chances
  • Event-Exclusive Special Research Story
  • Extra Special Trades
  • All Ticket Holders Will Receive An Event Medal
  • Increased Incense and Lure Module Duration
  • Real-World Elements

Some of the other featured Pokémon include the Unowns, a special green T-shirt Pikachu, and Togetic.

Not located in Taipei or can’t make it to the event? Don’t worry! Niantic is running so many other Pokémon GO events, like the upcoming Teddiursa Community Day.


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By Camellia Hao Ren

Camellia Hao Ren is an Australian journalist and editor. When they aren't writing, they are usually playing games or reading.

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