Pokemon GOFest 2025 kicked off in late May with exciting events for participating players in-person and online. Now that the festivals in Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris have concluded, it’s time for the rest of the world to join the fun through thePokemon GOFest 2025: Global event. This festival lasts from June 28 to June 29, with a plethora of nice rewards for ticket holders and F2P players alike.
ThePokemon GOFest has been the game’s flagship live event since 2017, with its first iteration reaching over 20,000 players in attendance in Chicago. While this event was plagued with mobile network issues, developer Niantic improved on its future festivals. Multi-day events and three locations across different continents became the norm to ensure that all participants could get the best experience inPokemon GO. Global events have also become commonplace to give every player a chance to get the rare critters they can only get fromPokemon GOFest.
Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Debuts New Pokemon and Shinies Through Boosted Encounters and Research
Everyone with the game and account can participate in the festivities. However, players can also purchase aPokemon GoFest 2025: Global Ticket for US$14.99 to gain access to limited Special Research and boosted encounters for newPokemon.
Volcanion Makes its Debut in Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Global’s Special Research
Volcanion is a Mythical Fire/Water-type Pokemon with a Fire and WaterGen Six Pokemon roster. Only ticket-holders can go on a Special Research task on the first day to catch it through a one-time encounter.
Klefki, Skiddo, and Some Shiny Pokemon Debut in Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Global
All trainers can encounter Shiny versions of Frigibax and Carbink during the event. The former will appear in the Hypnotic Tundra, while the latter can be encountered in the Moonless Volcano habitat. Meanwhile, ticket-holders have the chance to catchPokemon GO’sSkiddo and Klefki.
Sword and Shield-Themed Pokemon Get Boosted All-Day Encounters
Trainers will encounter moreSword and Shield-themed Pokemon from June 28 to 29.
Trainers Can Catch Event-Themed Critters in Rotating Habitats
Players can visit the following habitats at set local times to encounter some event-themed critters:
Incense Boosts Specific Encounters for Ticket-Holders
Ticket-holding trainers can use their Incense to attract the following critters in specific habitats:
They can also attractUnown D, E, H, I, L, O, R, S, and Wby using Incense from June 28 to June 29.
Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Global’s Raids Feature Exciting Pokemon Forms
Trainers with access toPokemon GOraidsfor the event can encounter these Pokemon:
Additional Bonuses for All Trainers and Ticket-Holders
Every trainer will get special bonuses like surprise encounters in snapshots, eight-hour party play duration, and one-hour lure modules. Meanwhile, ticket-holders get boosted shiny chances, Special Research access, and Global Challenges. Other rewards from ticket-holders include halved Stardust cost for trades, up to nine daily freeRaid Passes from Photo Discs, more hearts from friendship activities, up to six special Trades, and a maximum of 40 Gift openings per day.
