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 spanning three global cities:
- Osaka, Japan: May 29th - June 1st
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: June 6th - June 8th
- Paris, France: June 13th - June 15th
Further event specifics will be revealed in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated.
A World of Pokémon Awaits
Pokémon GO Fest is renowned for its exclusive in-game content, including rare Pokémon encounters, boosted Shiny rates, special items, and gameplay bonuses. In-person attendees enjoy unique city-specific experiences, exclusive merchandise, themed areas, and community gatherings.
Past events have featured legendary Pokémon like Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow, setting high expectations for 2025's lineup.
January Events: Fashion Week and Shadow Raid Day
Beyond Pokémon GO Fest, Niantic has announced two exciting January events:
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.
- Debut of Shroodle and Grafaiai from 12 km Eggs.
- Appearances of Shadow Snivy, Tepig, and other Shadow Pokémon.
- Fashionable Croagunk snapshot encounters.
Shadow Raid Day: Shadow Ho-Oh: (January 19th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm local time)
- Five-Star Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Ho-Oh.
- $5 USD ticket grants eight Raid Passes, increased Rare Candy XL chances, 2x Stardust, and 50% XP bonus from Raids.
- Increased Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rate.
- Opportunity to teach Ho-Oh its signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.
Stay tuned to the official Pokémon GO website for the latest updates and details on all these exciting events!
