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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 held in three global cities across June:

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

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

This annual event offers exclusive items, enhanced gameplay, and special bonuses for trainers worldwide. In-person events provide unique city-specific experiences. Ticket purchase is required for both in-person and online participation.

Expect rare Pokémon encounters unavailable through standard gameplay, similar to past events (e.g., Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Marshadow in 2024). Shiny Pokémon will also have increased appearance rates, varying by location.

In-person attendees can look forward to exclusive merchandise, habitat-themed collections, community hubs, and team lounges for socializing with fellow trainers.

January Events: Fashion Week and 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 debuting Pokémon Shroodle and Grafaiai (from 12km Eggs), and other Shadow Pokémon (Snivy, Tepig, etc.). A fashionably dressed Croagunk might even appear in your snapshots!

• Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): January 19th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (local time). Participate in Five-Star Shadow Raids to capture Shadow Ho-Oh. A $5 USD ticket grants eight extra Raid Passes, increased chances for Rare Candy XL, 2x Stardust, and 50% more XP from Raids. Shiny Ho-Oh encounters are boosted, and lucky trainers can teach their captured Ho-Oh the signature move, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

Visit the official Pokémon GO website for complete event details!