Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Dates, Locations, and More!
Niantic has unveiled the exciting details for Pokémon GO Fest 2025, along with two additional events kicking off this January. Let's dive into the upcoming festivities!
Pokémon GO Fest 2025: A Global Celebration
The Pokémon GO Fest 2025 will be a three-day extravaganza held in three different cities across the globe:
- Osaka, Japan: May 29 - June 1
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: June 6 - June 8
- Paris, France: June 13 - June 15
More details about the event will be revealed in March. Remember, event specifics are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated.
This annual event offers exclusive items, unique gameplay, and fantastic bonuses. In-person attendees can expect city-wide activities and unique features. Tickets are required for both in-person and online participation.
A key attraction is the chance to encounter rare Pokémon not typically available through standard gameplay. Think along the lines of the 2024 event's Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow. Shiny Pokémon will also appear with increased frequency, their locations tied to their natural habitats within each city.
In-person attendees can look forward to exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed goodies, community hubs, and team lounges – perfect for connecting with fellow trainers!
While specifics remain under wraps, expect this year's event to closely resemble past successes.
January Events: Fashion Week & Shadow Raid Day
Beyond the Pokémon GO Fest announcement, Niantic unveiled two exciting January events:
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Fashion Week: Taken Over: January 15th (12:00 pm) - January 19th (8:00 pm) local time. Rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni! Shroodle and Grafaiai debut, hatching from 12 km Eggs. Other Shadow Pokémon like Snivy and Tepig will also appear, and keep an eye out for a fashionable Croagunk!
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Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): January 19th (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) local time. Challenge Five-Star Shadow Raids to capture Shadow Ho-Oh. A $5 USD ticket grants eight Raid Passes, increased chances for Rare Candy XL, 2x Stardust, and 50% more XP from Raids. Shiny Ho-Oh has increased appearance rates, and lucky trainers can teach their Ho-Oh the signature move Sacred Fire using a Charged TM.
Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete details on these events!
