Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Essential Details Revealed

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Dates, Locations, and More!

Niantic has just unveiled the exciting details for Pokémon GO Fest 2025, along with two additional January events. Let's dive into the details!

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

More details are promised for March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated!

This annual event offers exclusive items, gameplay, and bonuses. In-person attendees can expect unique experiences, including city-specific features, exclusive merchandise, themed sets, and community hubs. Rare Pokémon, not typically available, will make an appearance, alongside increased Shiny Pokémon encounter rates.

January Events: Fashion Week & Shadow Raid Day

Beyond the Pokémon GO Fest announcement, Niantic revealed two exciting January events:

Fashion Week: Taken Over (January 15th - 19th, 2025, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm local time)

This event features the debut of Shroodle and Grafaiai, available from 12km Eggs. Rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni. Expect encounters with Shadow Pokémon like Snivy and Tepig, and even a stylish Croagunk!

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

Take on Five-Star Shadow Raids to capture Shadow Ho-Oh! A $5 USD ticket unlocks 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 captured Ho-Oh the signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

For more details on all these events, visit the official Pokémon GO website! Get ready for an exciting year of Pokémon GO adventures!