Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Epic In-Person Experience Returns

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 held across three international 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 revealed in March 2025. Remember, event dates are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated.

This annual event offers exclusive in-game items, gameplay enhancements, and bonuses. In-person attendees enjoy unique city-specific experiences and exclusive merchandise. Expect rare Pokémon encounters, increased Shiny Pokémon rates, and themed activities. Past events featured legendary Pokémon like Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow.

In-person events include exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed activities, community hubs, and team lounges for socializing with fellow trainers.

January Events: Fashion Week and Shadow Raid Day

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

Fashion Week: Taken Over (January 15th - 19th, 2025, local time):

This event features Shadow Palkia, the debut of Shroodle and Grafaiai (hatchable from 12km Eggs), other Shadow Pokémon encounters (Snivy, Tepig, etc.), and a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.

Shadow Raid Day (January 19th, 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, local time):

This event centers around five-star Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Ho-Oh. A $5 USD ticket grants eight extra 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 Shadow Ho-Oh the exclusive move, Sacred Fire.

Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete event details and stay tuned for more Pokémon GO Fest 2025 updates!