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 in three global cities across different dates in 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 about the event will be released in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated.

This annual event offers trainers exclusive items, enhanced gameplay, and incredible bonuses. In-person attendees can experience unique city-specific features and participate in various activities. Tickets are required for both in-person and online participation.

A key highlight is the chance to encounter rare Pokémon unavailable through standard gameplay. Expect exciting additions, similar to the 2024 event's Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow appearances. Shiny Pokémon will also have increased appearance rates, varying by location.

In-person events offer exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed sets, community hubs, and team lounges for trainer interaction.

While specifics remain under wraps, expect a similar structure and excitement to previous Pokémon GO Fests.

January Events: Fashion Week and Shadow Raid Day

Beyond the Pokémon GO Fest announcement, Niantic revealed two additional events for January 2025:

Fashion Week: Taken Over: Rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni. Shroodle and Grafaiai debut, hatching from 12km Eggs. Other Shadow Pokémon, like Snivy and Tepig, will also appear. Look out for a fashionable Croagunk in snapshots!

• Dates: January 15th, 2025, 12:00 pm - January 19th, 2025, 8:00 pm (local time)

Shadow Raid Day: Challenge Five-Star Shadow Raids to capture Shadow Ho-Oh. A $5 USD ticket grants eight additional Raid Passes, increased Rare Candy XL chances, 2x Stardust, and 50% more XP from Raids. Shiny Ho-Oh will have increased appearance rates, and lucky trainers can teach their captured Ho-Oh the signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

• Dates: January 19th, 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (local time)

Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete event details. Get ready for a year filled with exciting Pokémon adventures!