Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Details Unveiled

Niantic has just unveiled the thrilling details for Pokémon GO Fest 2025, along with two exciting events slated for January. Dive in to discover all you need to know about these upcoming festivities.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Dates and Locations Revealed

On January 6, 2025, Niantic announced the eagerly awaited dates and locations for Pokémon GO Fest 2025. This three-day extravaganza will take place in three different cities on separate dates. Here's your complete guide to the event:

• Osaka, Japan: May 29 - June 1
• Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: June 6 - June 8
• Paris, France: June 13 - June 15

Niantic promises more detailed information in March 2025, and they remind players that event details are subject to change. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this much-anticipated event.

A Global Celebration for Pokémon GO Enthusiasts

Pokémon GO Fest is a global phenomenon that offers trainers exclusive items, gameplay enhancements, and special bonuses. The event features both in-person and remote participation, with tickets required for both. In-person events in different cities provide unique experiences, allowing players to explore the hosting city.

The highlight of Pokémon GO Fest is the opportunity to encounter rare Pokémon that are not available through regular gameplay. For example, the 2024 event introduced Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow. Additionally, certain Pokémon have an increased chance of being Shiny, spread across various habitats in the hosting city.

For those attending the in-person event, expect exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed sets, and community hubs to enhance your experience. Team lounges also offer a chance to mingle with fellow trainers. While specific details for 2025 are still forthcoming, the event promises to be similar to its predecessors.

Two More Pokémon Events Coming in January

In addition to Pokémon GO Fest 2025, Niantic has announced two more events for January: Fashion Week: Taken Over and Shadow Raid Day.

During Fashion Week: Taken Over, players can rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni. The event also introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, obtainable by hatching 12 km Eggs. Other Shadow Pokémon such as Snivy and Tepig will appear, and players might encounter a fashion-week-costumed Croagunk when taking snapshots.

Shadow Raid Day offers the chance to catch Shadow Ho-Oh through Five-Star Shadow Raids. A $5 USD ticket provides eight additional Raid Passes, an increased chance of obtaining Rare Candy XL, double Stardust, and a 50% XP boost from Raid Battles. Lucky players might encounter Shiny Ho-Oh and can teach it the signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

Here are the scheduled dates for these events:

• Fashion Week: Taken Over: January 15, 2025, at 12:00 pm to January 19, 2025, at 8:00 pm (local time)
• Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day: January 19, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (local time)

For further details on these events, be sure to visit the Pokémon GO website!