Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Dates, Locations, and More!
Niantic has unveiled the exciting details for Pokémon GO Fest 2025, along with two additional January events. 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 across three global cities in May and June 2025:
- Osaka, Japan: May 29th - June 1st
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: June 6th - June 8th
- Paris, France: June 13th - June 15th
Further details regarding specific in-game events and activities will be released in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change.
This annual event offers exclusive in-game items, gameplay enhancements, and bonuses. In-person attendees can expect unique experiences, including city-specific features and special merchandise. Rare Pokémon encounters, increased Shiny Pokémon rates, habitat-themed activities, and community hubs are all hallmarks of the event.
January Events: Fashion Week and Shadow Raid Day
Beyond the Pokémon GO Fest announcement, Niantic revealed two exciting events for January 2025:
Fashion Week: Taken Over (January 15th - 19th, 2025):
This event introduces Shadow Palkia, rescuable from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni. Shroodle and Grafaiai will debut, hatching from 12km Eggs. Other Shadow Pokémon, including Snivy and Tepig, will also appear. Keep an eye out for a fashionably dressed Croagunk during snapshots!
Shadow Raid Day (January 19th, 2025):
Trainers can battle Shadow Ho-Oh in five-star Shadow Raids. A $5 USD ticket grants eight additional Raid Passes, increased Rare Candy XL chances, 2x Stardust, and a 50% XP bonus from Raids. Shiny Ho-Oh will have an increased appearance rate, and lucky trainers can teach their captured Ho-Oh the exclusive move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.
For complete details on all events, visit the official Pokémon GO website. Get ready for an exciting year of Pokémon GO adventures!
