NIANTICAfter getting through Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris, the Pokemon Go Fest 2025 event will kick off its Global celebration, which will include the debut of the Mythical Volcanion and many incredible surprises.
The Pokemon Go Fest involves physical events in specific cities – this year, Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris – across multiple days, all followed by a global event where everyone can participate, despite their location.
In the past, these have included the debut of new creatures, such as Mega Rayquaza and Diancie in 2023 or Dawn Wings & Dusk Mane Necrozma in 2024. This time around, it’s the return of the Mythical Volcanion.
We’ve gathered all the information revealed so far, so diehard and local fans can prepare for some of the biggest celebrations in the game‘s calendar.
Pokemon marked with an (*) can appear as Shiny.
Pokemon Go Fest 2025: Dates & time
This year’s Go Fest Global event will be celebrated from Saturday, June 28, 2025, until Sunday, June 29, 2025. Each day, the event will be active from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM local time.
The in-person events will take place on previous weekends, and while the main features are the same as the Global event, some spawns, Raids, and bonuses may vary between cities.
Which Pokemon are debuting in Go Fest 2025?
For the first time in Pokemon Go, trainers will be able to encounter the elusive Steam Pokemon, the Mythical Volcanion.
NIANTICTicket holders can complete exclusive Special Research to learn more about this impressive creature and try to catch it.
It’s worth noting that no matter how many Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Special Research stories a player acquires and completes, they will only be able to encounter Volcanion once. The rest will reward them with Volcanion Candy instead.
Additionally, Skiddo and Klefki will appear globally. Previously, Skiddo only spawned during City Safaris, and Klefki was region-locked to France.
Carbink and Frigibax will also finally get their Shiny versions during this year’s Go Fest.
Crowned Sword Zacian & Crowned Shield Zamazenta
Even though the ticket holders of the in-person events got the first glance at the Legendaries Zacian and Zamazenta’s alternative forms, all players in the Global event will get to do the same when the time comes.
Both Crowned Shield Zamazenta and Crowned Sword Zacian will appear in 5-Star Raids. The first one will appear only on Saturday, while the second one will do the same but on Sunday. However, keep in mind that after defeating them, they’ll return to their standard Hero of Many Battles forms.
Trainers can then change their forms by using x1,000 Crowned Energy (each) – as long as they know the move Iron Head. This Charged Move will then change to Behemoth Blade (Crowned Sword Zacian) and Behemoth Bash (Crowned Shield Zamazenta)
Crowned Energy
To turn Zacian and Zamazenta into their Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield variations, players will have to gather two new rare sources of power called Crowned Sword Energy and Crowned Shield Energy for each of them, respectively.
Both types of Crowned Energy can be obtained by battling the Crowned forms of Zacian and Zamazenta in 5-Star Raids or by completing ticketed Special Research.
After the first transformation, trainers will be able to toggle between Hero of Many Battles and Crowned forms without requiring any more Energy.
Moreover, even though they cannot Dynamax or Gigantamax, both Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta will be allowed to participate in Max Battles.
Featured Pokemon
Even though the Egg hatches have not yet been revealed, you can check the day-long encounters that trainers can benefit from:
| SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|
| – Chansey* – Skarmory* – Larvitar* – Shieldon* – Shelmet* – Vullaby* – Oranguru* – Goomy* | – Galarian Farfetch’d* – Cubone* – Ralts* – Karrablast* – Pawniard* – Deino* – Passimian* – Jangmo-o |
Moonless Volcano Habitat
From 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM local time
Houndour*  | Numel*  | Duskull*  |
Gothita*  | Golett*  | Fletchling*  |
Flabébé (Red-Flower)*  | Skrelp*  | Fuecoco*  |
Carbink*  | Torkoal* (Ticket holders and by Incense only)  |
Galvanic Dojo Habitat
From 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM local time
Machop*  | Electabuzz*  | Teddiursa*  |
Scraggy*  | Chespin*  | Flabébé (Yellow-Flower)*  |
Pancham*  | Dedenne*  | Crabrawler*  |
Mienfoo*  | Skiddo* (Ticket holders and by Incense only)  |
Hypnotic Tundra Habitat
From 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time
Alolan Sandshrew*  | Swinub*  | Spheal*  |
Piplup*  | Snover*  | Munna*  |
Elgyem*  | Flabébé (Blue-Flower)*  | Bergmite*  |
Frigibax*  | Pachirisu* (Ticket holders and by Incense only)  |
Fae Swamp Habitat
From 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM local time
Clefairy*  | Tentacool*  | Mawile*  |
Gulpin*  | Venipede*  | Popplio*  |
Mareanie*  | Morelull*  | Togetic*  |
Flabébé (Orange-Flower)*  | Klefki (Ticket holders and by Incense only)  |
Ticket holders
Those who buy event tickets will be able to attract the following Pokemon with Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense):
| SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|
| – Unown D* – Unown E* – Unown H* – Unown I* – Unown L* – Unown S* | – Unown D* – Unown O* – Unown R* – Unown S* – Unown W |
Ultra Unlock
During each habitat hour, ticket holders around the world can work together to complete a Global Challenge. If they succeed, a special bonus will be unlocked for the remainder of the hour.
| GLOBAL CHALLENGE | MISSION | EFFECT | EVENT TIME & DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Unlock, Part 1: Hisui Celebration | Complete 15 hourly Global Challenges | A boost to the Hisui Celebration event | From July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM until July 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time |
| Ultra Unlock, Part 2: Steel and Scales | Complete a total of 30 Global Challenges | A boost to the Steel and Scales event | From July 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM until July 27, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time |
| Ultra Unlock, Part 3: Origin Raid Day | Complete a total of 45 Global Challenges | A boost to the Origin Raid Day event | Sunday, August 10, 2025 |
Eggs
All trainers will be able to hatch these creatures from event-exclusive Eggs:
2km
POKEMON | CAN IT BE SHINY? |
|---|---|
Karrablast  | Yes |
Shelmet  | Yes |
5km
POKEMON | CAN IT BE SHINY? |
|---|---|
Togepi  | Yes |
Torkoal | Yes |
Raids
These are the Pokemon that will appear as Raid bosses during the Go Fest 2025 Global event:
1-Star Raids
- Frigibax*
- Dapper Pikachu with red accents*
- Dapper Pikachu with blue accents*
- Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents*
3-Star Raids
- Falinks wearing a train conductor costume*
5-Star Raids
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta* (Saturday)
- Crowned Sword Zacian* (Sunday)
Timed Research
A Timed Research opportunity will be available for trainers. Hardcore players who manage to complete it will get a special encounter with the Mythical Volcanion.
Those who purchase their Global ticket before April 15 will also receive a Timed Research that awards an early-access encounter with Skiddo.
| TASK | REWARD | |
|---|---|---|
| Explore 1km |  | x1 Super Incubator |
| Complete 5 Field Research tasks |  | x3 Golden Razz Berry |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gym Photo Discs |  | x672 XP |
| Power up Grass-type Pokemon 10 times |  | x1 Lucky Egg |
| Catch 25 different species of Pokemon | | x2025 XP |
Rewards: x25 Skiddo Candy, x25 Skiddo Candy XL, a Skiddo encounter
DEXERTORemember that, as the name says, Timed Research has a limited time. So be careful, complete, and claim everything before the expiration date.
Field Research
A fun event-themed Field Research task will be available for all players who participate in the Pokemon Go Fest 2025: Global.
We will update this guide with the Research details once they are revealed by Niantic.
Event bonuses
All trainers will benefit from the following bonuses during the Go Fest days between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time:
- Surprise encounters in GO Snapshot when taking snapshots during the event
- One-hour Lure Module duration
- Party Play duration increased from three to eight hours
- Field Research themed around the different Pokemon habitats
Ticket holders will get these extra bonuses during the same time window:
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokemon
- Special Research leading to an encounter with Volcanion
- Special Research with branching paths: Sword or Shield
- Different Pokemon will be attracted to Incense
- Hourly Global Challenges with exciting rewards
- Habitat-themed Collection Challenges
- x3 surprise encounters in GO Snapshot per day
Ticket holders will get these other bonuses between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM local time on event days:
- Buddy Pokemon will gain more hearts for all friendship activities
- Up to 9 free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
- Open up to 40 Gifts per day
- Up to 6 Special Trades per day
- 1/2 Stardust cost for Trades
Go Fest 2025 merchandising
The majestic Warrior Pokemon – Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta – will grace the official Pokemon Go Fest 2025 commemorative T-shirts, along with other items like hoodies and bags.
NIANTICAll trainers will get a free Go Fest 2025 Tee by completing the first step of the free Go Pass: Ancients Recovered.
Those who purchase tickets and complete the Trainers’ Special Research story will get:
- Go Fest 2025 Avatar Pose
- Volcanion T-Shirt
Additionally, the in-game shop will have new items for sale, such as:
- Go Fest 2025 Pants
- Go Fest 2025 Top (Red)
- Go Fest 2025 Top (Blue)
- Go Fest 2025 Top (Yellow)
- Go Fest 2025 Hat (Red)
- Go Fest 2025 Hat (Blue)
- Go Fest 2025 Hat (Yellow)
NIANTICGlobal event ticket
All players from around the world can participate in the Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Global event for free. However, those hardcore players who want to exploit the celebration to the maximum can purchase an event ticket from the Web Store or the in-game shop.
The ticket costs US$ 14,99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees), and players who purchase it through the Web Store will also receive:
- x5 Max Revive
- x5 Rare Candy
- x3 Premium Battle Pass
- x180 Reward Points
More so, if you get your ticket before April 15 – play between April 8 at 10:00 AM and April 15 at 10:00 AM – you will receive a Timed Research that awards an encounter with Skiddo.
How to purchase tickets
On the web:
- Open the Pokemon Go website
- Scroll down to the promotional box
- Log in to your Pokemon Go account
- Press the green button where the box’s price appears
- Introduce the payment details
- Pay up, and that’s it!
On the game app:
- Open Pokemon Go on your phone
- On the main screen, tap the Main Menu button (Poke Ball)
- Tap ‘Shop’ right in the middle
- Scroll down to ‘Global Events’
- Tap the Pokemon Go Fest 2025: Global Ticket option
- Scroll down and press ‘Buy’
- Confirm the purchase
- Pay up, and you’re done!
Players can purchase and gift event tickets to any of their Pokemon Go friends. However, to do so, first, they must achieve a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher.
That’s all there is to know about the Global Go Fest 2025 event in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check the other events like the Spotlight Hour schedule and all of the Raid Bosses and Shadow Raid bosses available.
