The Pokémon GO Festival of Colors is set to make a dazzling return in 2025, scheduled from March 13th to March 17th. Trainers around the globe are in for a treat with an array of vibrant Pokémon spawns and exciting in-game bonuses. Dive into the details of what to expect during this colorful celebration.
Celebrate the Festival of Colors with Pokémon GO
As you wander near PokéStops, keep an eye out for a special surprise designed to add a splash of joy to your day. During the event, Lure Modules will last for an extended period of three hours, turning your favorite locations into bustling Pokémon hotspots for longer than usual.
If you're on the hunt for the vibrant fish Pokémon, Bruxish, activating Incense will significantly increase your chances of encountering it. The Incense will last for two hours, with the exception of Daily Adventure Incense. Additionally, don't miss the chance to take daily snapshots; you might just catch a surprise guest, including the elusive Shiny Smeargle, photobombing your pictures.
Floral Flabébé is set to make a grand entrance, with its color variations determined by your region. Trainers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will encounter the Red Flower Flabébé, while those in the Asia-Pacific region can find the Blue Flower Flabébé. If you're located in the Americas, keep an eye out for the Yellow Flower Flabébé. White and Orange Flower Flabébé could appear anywhere. Alongside these floral companions, expect to see increased spawns of Drowzee, Magikarp, Natu, Aipom, Meditite, and Dwebble.
Mega Raids during the Pokémon GO Festival of Colors will feature Mega Swampert, offering trainers a chance to battle and catch this powerful Pokémon. Additionally, completing Field Research tasks will reward you with event-themed bonuses, including Stardust and encounters with some of the special Pokémon appearing during the festival.
Special Bonuses for Holi Players
In celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colours in India, Pokémon GO has prepared special bonuses exclusively for trainers in India. You'll have access to regional exclusives, including branching Timed Research, one-star raids featuring Pikachu wearing a kurta, and an additional Candy for catching Pokémon in raids.
To join in the festivities, download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store. And stay tuned for more exciting updates, including our upcoming coverage on Netflix's 'Rise of the Golden Idol' and its first DLC, 'The Sins of New Wells.'