Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Dates, Locations, and More Details Revealed

Pokemon GO developer Niantic has announced the full details for the upcoming Pokemon GO Fest. GO Fest is an annual celebration of Pokemon GO, and those participating in the event can receive boosts to stardust, extra candies, unique Pokemon to catch that appear during the event, and many more benefits in-game. Pokemon GO Fest first started in 2017, initially held in Chicago, but eventually spread to multiple parts of the world. Global events also happen annually, as well as the in-person festivities held in multiple cities worldwide.

It’s important to note that Pokemon GO is currently in the process of being sold to Scopely, along with the development studio Niantic. Scopely, like Niantic, is another American video game publisher and development studio based in California, known for making games like Monopoly GO. Niantic’s sale for $3.5 billion has worried some fans who are concerned about changes that may be made to Pokemon GO and Niantic’s other AR games. However, Scopely has vowed to prioritize player experiences after the sale, easing some concerns from players hoping for less aggressive monetization. Pokemon GO Fest shows no signs of stopping after the purchase goes through, so trainers can still enjoy the annual festivities without worry.

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Pokemon GO Fest 2025’s in-person events are set to begin on May 29 in Osaka, Japan, move to Jersey City, USA on June 6, and end in Paris, France on June 15. A global event will also be happening on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. Several Pokemon are set to exclusively appear in these Pokemon GO Fest locations, each with a different set of Pokemon to catch. Some of the Pokemon appearing in Osaka are fan favorites like Chansey and Snorlax, while Jersey City is set to feature Meowth and Beldum, and Paris will have Sableye and Rhyhorn, with many more appearing in each location. Torkoal, Pachirisu, and Klefki will also be available and are three regional exclusive spawns that players should seek out with incense during the global event.

Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Dates and Locations

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

Live Event Exclusive Pokemon

Osaka

• Chansey, Snorlax, Marill, Corsola, Chimecho, Munna, Furfrou, Swirlix, Cutiefly, Morelull, Komala, Jangmo-o, Drampa and Hatenna

Paris

• Rhyhorn, Sableye, Duskull, Chimecho, Skorupi, Drilbur, Archen, Gothia, Golett, Rufflet, Phantump, Jangmo-o, Greavard, and Sandile

Jersey City

• Meowth, Hoppip, Chimecho, Beldum, Ferroseed, Klink, Galarian Stunfisk, Golett, Heatmor, Durant, Jangmo-o, Tadbulb, and Bombirdier

All Locations (in different habitats)

• Heracross, Teddiursa, Scraggy, Solosis, Vanillite, Frillish, Elgyem, Dewpider, Togedemaru, Cetoddle, Frigibax, Slugma, Turtonator
• Galarian Farfetch’d, Dunsparce, Timburr, Karrablast, Shelmet, Pawniard, White Flower Flabébé, Skiddo, Fomantis, Skwovet, Wooloo,. Falinks, Smoliv, Druddigon
• Totodile, Corphish, Finneon, Basculin, Inkay, Binacle, Skrelp, Clauncher, Carbink, Wimpod, Sandygast, Rockruff and Wiglett
• Unown – S, H, I, E, L, D, S, W, O, R, D, ?, !

Global

• Saturday
  • Chansey, Skarmory, Larvitar, Shieldon, Shelmet, Vullaby, Oranguru, and Goomy.
  • Incense: Unown – S, H, I, E, L, D
• Sunday
  • Galarian Farfetch’d, Cubone, Ralts, Karrablast, Pawniard, Deino, Passimian, Jangmo-o
  • Incense: Unown – S, W, O, R, D
• Both Days
  • Houndour, Numel, Duskull, Gothita, Golett, Fletchling, Flabébé, Skrelp, Carbink, Fueococo, Machop, Electabuzz, Teddiursa, Scraggy, Chespin, Flabébé Yellow Flower, Pancham, Dedenne, Crabrawler, Mienfoo, Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, Spheal, Piplup, Snover, Munna, Elgyem, Blue Flower Flabébé, Bergmite, Frigibax, Clefairy, Tentacool, Mawile, Gulpin, Venipede, Popplio, Mareanie, Morelull, Togetic, and Orange Flower Flabébé
  • Incense: Torkoal, Skiddo, Pachirisu, and Klefki

In addition to the Pokemon exclusively found with incense during the event, new shiny Pokemon will also appear in Pokemon GO during GO Fest. Shiny Carbink and Shiny Frigibax will make their debut, with the Frigibax locked to raids similar to how previous Dragon-type shinies have debuted. Hawulcha will also spawn at all live events, and Fan Rotom will appear in Snapshots. Two legendary Pokemon from Pokemon Sword and Shield, Zacian and Zamazenta, will also appear in 5-star raids.

Pokemon GO fans in certain parts of the world may have access to a new rewards feature they can utilize in preparation for GO Fest in May. Pokemon GO is testing its GO Pass starting, and can reward players who pay for the deluxe pass with incense, which will be handy for the incense-exclusive Pokemon during GO Fest. Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Thursday, May 8, at 10 AM local time, so trainers should make sure to claim their rewards before time is up.

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July 6, 2016

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