Pokémon GO is gearing up for an exciting journey towards the global GO Fest 2025, packed with thrilling events and the return of legendary giants, including some Gigantamax Pokémon. Here's what you can look forward to:
The festivities kick off with the Serene Retreat event, running from May 30th to June 3rd, 2025. During this event, you'll have the chance to encounter Pokémon like Chansey, Marill, Furfrou, Cutiefly, Morelull, Komala, and Hatenna. Keep your eyes peeled for the possibility of finding shiny Snorlax or Chimecho.
Making its debut in Pokémon GO, Gigantamax Rillaboom will appear in six-star Max Battles from May 31st to June 1st, 2025. This marks the first time Gigantamax Rillaboom will be available in the game.
The pinnacle of the celebration, Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Global, is scheduled for June 28th and 29th. This worldwide event is free to join from anywhere, inviting millions of trainers to participate. Don't miss the reveal by watching the video below.
Purchasing a ticket for Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Global grants you access to exclusive features, including an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion, which is making its global debut after appearances in Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.
Before the global fest, there's another exciting event, Ancients Recovered, set to take place from June 23rd to June 27th, 2025. This event brings back the Legendary Titans and their elemental counterparts. Each day will feature a new five-star raid boss, with a special Raid Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time:
Legendary Pokémon caught during Ancients Recovered will have exclusive moves:
Additionally, six-star Max Battles during Ancients Recovered will feature not only Rillaboom but also Gigantamax Cinderace and Inteleon. Dive into these events by downloading Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store.