Pokemon GO Fest 2025: What, Where and When

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 iconic cities across different dates in May and June 2025:

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

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!

This annual event offers trainers worldwide exclusive items, gameplay enhancements, and exciting bonuses. In-person attendees will enjoy unique city-specific features and experiences. Ticket purchase is required for both in-person and remote participation.

Expect the appearance of rare Pokémon unavailable through standard gameplay, increased Shiny Pokémon encounter rates, and location-based habitat variations. In-person events will also include exclusive merchandise, themed sets, community hubs, and team lounges. The 2025 event promises a similar structure and excitement to previous years.

January Events: Fashion Week and Shadow Raid Day

Beyond the Pokémon GO Fest announcement, Niantic revealed two additional 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 will appear, and you might even spot a fashionably dressed Croagunk!

• Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): January 19th (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) local time. Participate in Five-Star Shadow Raids to capture Shadow Ho-Oh. A $5 USD ticket grants eight extra Raid Passes, increased Rare Candy XL chances, 2x Stardust, and 50% more XP from Raids. Shiny Ho-Oh encounters will be boosted, 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 these exciting events!