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:

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

Further event specifics will be revealed in March 2025. Remember, event details are subject to change, but we'll keep you updated!

This annual event offers exclusive in-game items, gameplay features, and bonuses. In-person attendees will experience unique city-specific activities and encounters. Tickets are required for participation.

Expect rare Pokémon appearances, increased Shiny rates for specific Pokémon, exclusive merchandise, themed locations, community hubs, and team lounges for in-person events. The experience will closely mirror previous successful GO Fests.

January Events: Fashion Week and Shadow Raid Day

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

Fashion Week: Taken Over

This event features:

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

Dates: January 15th, 2025, 12:00 pm - January 19th, 2025, 8:00 pm (local time)

Shadow Raid Day: Shadow Ho-Oh

This event allows trainers to:

• Encounter Shadow Ho-Oh in Five-Star Shadow Raids.
• 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 Ho-Oh its signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

Date: January 19th, 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (local time)

For complete details on all events, visit the official Pokémon GO website. Get ready for a year filled with exciting Pokémon GO adventures!