Pokémon GO Fest 2025 details revealed: Ultra Unlock, habitat times, and more!
Trainers,
Are you ready for the biggest Pokémon GO event of the year? Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global is almost here, and we’re excited to share some final details.
Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global
Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day
Hear ye, hear ye! Get your tickets now!
Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global are here!
The grand global revel known as Pokémon GO Fest has returned for a new year of splendid activities! Team up with Trainers near and far to discover new Pokémon and partake in the summer merriment.
On June 28 and 29, 2025, Trainers can gear up for a worldwide adventure during Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global. No ticket is required to participate in this global event, but Trainers can upgrade their experience with an event ticket that grants additional bonuses and Special Research that leads to an encounter with Volcanion!
Do make haste, and commence your arrangements before it’s too late!
Learn more on the Pokémon GO Fest 2025 website.
Upgrade your experience with an event ticket!
You can purchase an event ticket now via the in-game shop or the Pokémon GO Web Store. Trainers with an event ticket will receive special bonuses and rewards—including Special Research leading to an encounter with Mythical Pokémon Volcanion!
Learn more about ticket holder perks here.
Habitat Rotations
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in rotating habitats during both days of the event! Enjoy each habitat hour twice during event hours. 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!
Moonless Volcano: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time
Galvanic Dojo: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time
Hypnotic Tundra: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Fae Swamp: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
Event-themed Pokémon
On Saturday, shield-themed Pokémon will appear throughout the day in addition to the rotating habitats.
Chansey*
Skarmory*
Larvitar*
Shieldon*
Shelmet*
Vullaby*
Oranguru*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Goomy*
On Sunday, sword-themed Pokémon will appear throughout the day in addition to the rotating habitats.
Galarian Farfetch’d*
Cubone*
Ralts*
Karrablast*
Pawniard*
Deino*
Passimian*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Jangmo-o*
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Avatar Items
The following avatar items will be included in GO Pass: Ancients Recovered
- GO Fest 2025 Tee
The following pose and avatar item will be available as a part of ticket-holding Trainers’ Special Research story for the global event.
- GO Fest 2025 Pose
- Volcanion T-Shirt
You can purchase the following avatar items from the in-game shop starting June 28
- 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)
Event Stickers
All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Fest 2025–themed stickers in the in-game shop from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, June 29, 2025! These stickers will also be available via PokéStops and Gifts during event hours from Monday, June 23, to Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Hop aboard! New Costumed Pokémon at GO Fest 2025: Global
Dapper Pikachu and Falinks in train-ing will make their global debuts in Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global.
Special Backgrounds during Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global
The Zacian and Zamazenta that Trainers can catch after completing Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta raids might have a unique Special Background!
Learn more about Special Backgrounds here!
Map out your adventure on Campfire!
Using Campfire, you can preview event locations via an interactive event map to plan your path in advance and make the most out of your day of exploring!
Global Challenges & Ultra Unlocks
During each habitat hour on Saturday and Sunday, ticket-holding Trainers around the world can work together to complete a Global Challenge! If the challenge is completed in time, a special bonus will be unlocked for the remainder of the hour for ticket-holding Trainers.
Trainers can activate upgraded versions of upcoming events by completing hourly Global Challenges during GO Fest 2025: Global. A new Ultra Unlock event will activate at 15, 30, and 45 successful Global Challenges!
Ultra Unlock, Part 1: Hisui Celebration
If Trainers complete 15 hourly Global Challenges, they’ll boost Hisui Celebration, an event that will take place from Tuesday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Ultra Unlock, Part 2: Steel and Scales
If Trainers complete a total of 30 Global Challenges, they’ll boost Steel and Scales, an event that will take place from Tuesday, July 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Ultra Unlock, Part 3: Origin Raid Day
If Trainers complete a total of 45 Global Challenges, they’ll boost Origin Raid Day, an event that will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025!
Stay tuned for more details about these events after Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
