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 specifics.
Pokémon GO Fest 2025: A Global Celebration
The Pokémon GO Fest 2025 will be a three-day extravaganza held in three distinct locations across May and June:
- Osaka, Japan: May 29th - June 1st
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: June 6th - June 8th
- Paris, France: June 13th - June 15th
Further details regarding event specifics will be revealed in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated.
This annual event offers trainers worldwide exclusive items, enhanced gameplay, and incredible bonuses. In-person events, requiring ticket purchases, provide unique experiences within each host city.
Expect the appearance of rare Pokémon unavailable through standard gameplay, increased Shiny Pokémon encounter rates, exclusive merchandise, themed sets, community hubs, and team lounges for in-person attendees. While specifics remain under wraps, expect a similar format to previous years.
Two More Pokémon GO Events in January 2025
Beyond Pokémon GO Fest, Niantic announced two additional events for January 2025:
Fashion Week: Taken Over:
This event runs from January 15th, 12:00 pm to January 19th, 8:00 pm (local time). Key features include:
- Rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni.
- Debut of Shroodle and Grafaiai, hatching from 12 km Eggs.
- Appearances of Shadow Snivy, Tepig, and others.
- Chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk via snapshots.
Shadow Raid Day: Shadow Ho-Oh:
This event takes place on January 19th, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (local time). Highlights include:
- Five-Star Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Ho-Oh.
- $5 USD ticket offering eight additional Raid Passes, increased Rare Candy XL chances, 2x Stardust, and 50% more XP from Raids.
- Increased Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rate.
- Opportunity to teach a captured Shadow Ho-Oh its signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.
Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete event details. Get ready for an exciting year of Pokémon GO adventures!
