Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global
Pokémon GO FestPartake in a gathering with millions of Trainers for the auspicious occasion of Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global! Trainers can participate in this global event at no cost from anywhere in the world!
You can also upgrade your experience with an event ticket, available now via the in-game shop or the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Trainers with an event ticket will receive special bonuses and rewards, including an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion!
Tickets will be available to purchase up until the last day of the event. Unlike the in-person experiences, Trainers don’t need to worry about the global event selling out! Trainers who purchase their ticket on the Pokémon GO Web Store will also receive 3 Premium Battle Passes, 5 Rare Candies, and 5 Max Revives at no additional cost.
*All Trainers will receive the following bonuses and rewards between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m local time on event days!
**Ticket-holding Trainers will receive the following bonuses and rewards between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m local time on event days!
***Ticketholding Trainers will also receive the following bonuses and rewards between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m local time on event days!
Bonuses
Surprise encounters in GO Snapshot—when taking snapshots during the event, you never know who might show up!*
One-hour Lure Module duration*
Party Play duration increased from three hours to eight hours*
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon**
Special Research leading to an encounter with Volcanion**
Special Research with branching paths: Sword or Shield**
Different Pokémon will be attracted to Incense**
Hourly Global Challenges with exciting rewards (Saturday and Sunday)**
Habitat-themed Collection Challenges**
Three surprise encounters in GO Snapshot per day**
Buddy 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***
Special Research: Volcanion
Following the discovery of Volcanion during the in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2025 events in Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris, Trainers around the world will also be able to encounter Volcanion!
Skiddo and Klefki encounters
During Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global, ticket-holding Trainers will be able to encounter Skiddo and Klefki in Pokémon GO for the first time globally. Make the most of this fortuitous occasion—Skiddo was previously only found during City Safaris, and Klefki is typically only found in France.
Shiny Pokémon Debuts
Trainers may encounter Shiny Carbink and Shiny Frigibax during GO Fest: Global—if they’re lucky!
Don’t let the pressure get to you—the Jewel Pokémon Carbink will appear in the Moonless Volcano habitat on both Saturday and Sunday.
And stay cool! The Ice Fin Pokémon Frigibax will appear in the Hypnotic Tundra habitat on both Saturday and Sunday.
These Shiny Pokémon previously made their debut during the in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2025 events in Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.
One-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in One-Star Raids.
Frigibax
Three-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in Three-Star Raids.
Five-Star Raids on Saturday
The following Pokémon will appear in Five-Star Raids on Saturday.
Update Friday, May 16, 2025: Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta will debut during the Season of Shared Skies! Transform them using new Crowned Forme Energy—first available during Pokémon GO Fest 2025.
View article^ Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta will revert to their Hero of Many Battles forms when you encounter them after defeating them in a raid. Stay tuned for more information on how Trainers who join GO Fest 2025 will be able to transform their Zacian or Zamazenta into these forms for the first time in Pokémon GO!
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)
Five-Star Raids on Sunday
The following Pokémon will appear in Five-Star Raids on Sunday.
^ Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta will revert to their Hero of Many Battles forms when you encounter them after defeating them in a raid. Stay tuned for more information on how Trainers who join GO Fest 2025 will be able to transform their Zacian or Zamazenta into these forms for the first time in Pokémon GO!
Wild Encounter - Moonless Volcano
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in rotating habitats during both days of the event! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Carbink or Shiny Frigibax in the wild—if you’re lucky!
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time
Wild Encounter - Galvanic Dojo
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in rotating habitats during both days of the event! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Carbink or Shiny Frigibax in the wild—if you’re lucky!
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time
Wild Encounter - Hypnotic Tundra
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in rotating habitats during both days of the event! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Carbink or Shiny Frigibax in the wild—if you’re lucky!
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Wild Encounters - Fae Swamp
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in rotating habitats during both days of the event! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Carbink or Shiny Frigibax in the wild—if you’re lucky!
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
Wild Encounters - Day Long (Sunday)
On Sunday, sword-themed Pokémon will appear throughout the day in addition to the rotating habitats.
Field Research
Trainers may receive special event-themed Field Research during Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global!
Collection Challenges
Ticket-holding Trainers will have Habitat-themed Collection Challenges.
About Pokémon GO Fest
Pokémon GO Fest is a yearly global event full of exclusive Pokémon spawns, special research, and unique challenges. Players can catch rare Pokémon, enjoy increased shiny rates, and take part in special raids and interactive gameplay.
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