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 taking place across three global 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 released in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated.

This annual event offers exclusive in-game items, unique gameplay, and bonuses for trainers worldwide. In-person events feature city-specific activities and require ticket purchases. Expect rare Pokémon encounters, increased Shiny Pokémon rates, and themed merchandise.

In-person attendees can also look forward to exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed sets, community hubs, and team lounges. While specifics are still under wraps, the event will largely mirror previous years' successes.

Two More Pokémon GO Events in January

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

Fashion Week: Taken Over:

This event runs from January 15th, 12:00 pm to January 19th, 8:00 pm (local time). Highlights include:

• Rescue Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni.
• Debut of Shroodle and Grafaiai, obtainable from 12 km Eggs.
• Appearances of Shadow Pokémon like Snivy and Tepig.
• Chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk via snapshots.

Shadow Raid Day: Shadow Ho-Oh:

This event takes place on January 19th, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (local time). Key features:

• Five-Star Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Ho-Oh.
• A $5 USD ticket grants eight Raid Passes, increased Rare Candy XL chances, 2x Stardust, and 50% more XP from Raids.
• Increased Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rate.
• Opportunity to teach a captured Shadow Ho-Oh its signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete event details and further information. Get ready for a fantastic year of Pokémon GO adventures!