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 different cities:

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

Further details regarding specific in-game events and activities will be revealed in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, so stay tuned for updates!

A World of Pokémon Awaits

Pokémon GO Fest is renowned for its exclusive in-game content, including rare Pokémon encounters, increased Shiny rates, special bonuses, and unique gameplay experiences. Past events have featured legendary Pokémon like Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow. In-person attendees can also enjoy exclusive merchandise and community events.

While specific Pokémon and bonuses for 2025 remain a mystery, expect a similar level of excitement and exclusive rewards.

January Events: Fashion Week and Shadow Raid Day

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

• Fashion Week: Taken Over: January 15th (12:00 pm) - January 19th (8:00 pm) local time. Catch Shadow Palkia, encounter the debuting Shroodle and Grafaiai (from 12km Eggs), and discover other Shadow Pokémon like Snivy and Tepig. 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 Rare Candy XL chances, 2x Stardust, 50% more XP from Raids, and a boosted Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rate. Lucky trainers can teach their captured Ho-Oh the exclusive move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

Visit the official Pokémon GO website for comprehensive details on all these exciting events!