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 held in three iconic cities:

• 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 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated!

This annual event offers trainers worldwide exclusive items, unique gameplay, and incredible bonuses. In-person events provide a truly immersive experience, with city-specific features and activities. Tickets are required for participation.

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

In-person attendees can look forward to exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed goodies, community hubs, and team lounges for socializing with fellow trainers. While specifics for 2025 remain under wraps, expect a similar level of excitement and engagement as previous years.

January Events: Fashion Week & Shadow Raid Day

Beyond Pokémon GO Fest, Niantic announced two thrilling January events:

• Fashion Week: Taken Over: January 15th (12:00 pm) - January 19th (8:00 pm) local time. Rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni! Shroodle and Grafaiai debut, hatching from 12 km Eggs. Other Shadow Pokémon, like Snivy and Tepig, will also appear. Keep an eye out for a fashionable Croagunk in snapshots!

• Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): January 19th (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) local time. Challenge Five-Star Shadow Raids to capture 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 an increased appearance rate, and 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 on all these events!