Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global Gaming Extravaganza Unveiled

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 specifics.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: A Global Celebration

The Pokémon GO Fest 2025 will be a three-day extravaganza hitting three major cities:

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

Further details will be released in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated.

What to Expect at Pokémon GO Fest

Pokémon GO Fest is renowned for its exclusive in-game items, special gameplay mechanics, and bonuses. In-person events offer unique experiences within each host city. Tickets are required for both in-person and online participation.

Expect the appearance of rare Pokémon typically unavailable through standard gameplay. Past events have featured legendary Pokémon like Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow. Shiny Pokémon encounters will be boosted, strategically distributed across event locations based on their natural habitats.

In-person attendees can look forward to exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed collections, community hubs, and team lounges for socializing with fellow trainers.

January Events: Fashion Week & Shadow Raid Day

Beyond Pokémon GO Fest, Niantic has announced two exciting January events:

• Fashion Week: Taken Over: January 15th, 2025 (12:00 pm) – January 19th, 2025 (8:00 pm) local time. Rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni. Shroodle and Grafaiai debut, hatching from 12km Eggs. Other Shadow Pokémon will appear, and you might even spot a fashionable Croagunk!

• Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): January 19th, 2025 (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm) local time. Participate in Five-Star Shadow Raids to catch Shadow Ho-Oh. A $5 USD ticket grants eight Raid Passes, increased chances for Rare Candy XL, 2x Stardust, and 50% more XP from Raids. Shiny Ho-Oh will have increased appearance rates, and lucky trainers can teach their Ho-Oh the signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete event details. Get ready for an exciting year of Pokémon GO adventures!