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 taking place across three international cities in June 2025. Mark your calendars!
- Osaka, Japan: May 29 - June 1
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: June 6 - June 8
- Paris, France: June 13 - June 15
Further details will be revealed in March, but expect the same thrilling experience as previous years, including rare Pokémon encounters, special bonuses, and unique in-person event features. Remember, event details are subject to change.
This annual event offers exclusive items, gameplay, and bonuses for both in-person and remote participants. In-person attendees can look forward to exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed activities, community hubs, and team lounges. Previous years have featured rare Pokémon like Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow, and a high chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon.
Two More January Events!
In addition to the Pokémon GO Fest announcement, Niantic revealed two exciting events for January 2025:
- Fashion Week: Taken Over: January 15th (12:00 pm) - January 19th (8:00 pm) local time. Rescue Shadow Palkia, encounter new Pokémon Shroodle and Grafaiai (from 12km Eggs), and more! Keep an eye out for a fashionable Croagunk.
- Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): January 19th (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) local time. Take on Five-Star Shadow Raids for a chance to catch Shadow Ho-Oh. A $5 ticket grants eight Raid Passes, increased chances for Rare Candy XL, 2x Stardust, 50% more XP, and a boosted Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rate. Lucky trainers can teach their captured Ho-Oh the signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.
Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete details and stay tuned for updates!
