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 upcoming festivities!

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: A Global Celebration

Get ready for a three-day Pokémon GO Fest extravaganza hitting three major cities in June 2025:

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

More details are promised for March 2025, but expect the same thrilling experience as previous years. Remember, event details are subject to change, so stay tuned for updates!

This annual event offers trainers exclusive items, special gameplay, and incredible bonuses. In-person attendees can explore city-wide habitats, discover unique Pokémon encounters, and enjoy exclusive merchandise.

Rare Pokémon appearances are a major highlight. Think along the lines of Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow (as seen in 2024). Shiny Pokémon will also be more frequent, appearing in location-specific habitats.

In-person events offer even more: exclusive merchandise, themed locations, community hubs, and team lounges for trainer meetups.

January Events: Fashion Week & Shadow Raid Day

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

• Fashion Week: Taken Over: January 15th (12:00 pm) - January 19th (8:00 pm) local time. Rescue Shadow Palkia, encounter new Pokémon like Shroodle and Grafaiai (from 12 km Eggs), and discover Shadow Pokémon like Snivy and Tepig. Snapping a photo might even reveal a fashionable Croagunk!

• Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): January 19th (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) local time. Take on 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, 50% more XP from Raids, and a boosted Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rate. Lucky trainers can even teach their captured Ho-Oh the exclusive move, Sacred Fire!

For complete event details, visit the official Pokémon GO website. Get ready for an action-packed year of Pokémon GO adventures!