Pokémon GO Fest: Global was the penultimate part of Pokémon GO Fest 2025.[1][2] The event is part of Global Challenge.
Purchasing a ticket to the global event before April 15th, 2025, would grant the Timed Research GO Fest 2025: Early Bird Timed Research.
- Main article: GO Fest 2025: Early Bird Timed Research
Three in-person regional events took place in the following cities:
- Main article: Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka
- Main article: Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Jersey City
- Main article: Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Paris
Free features[]
Featured Pokémon[]
New Shiny PokémonThese Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules. There were four themed habitats featuring different Pokémon on both days, as well as two different sets of non-habitat spawns on both days.
Moonless Volcano10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time
Galvanic Dojo11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time
Hypnotic Tundra12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Fae Swamp1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday
These Pokémon could photobomb during the event. One photobomb per day for non-ticket holders. Three photobombs per day for ticket holders.
2-km EggsThese Pokémon would hatch from 2-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event:
These Raid Bosses were available during the event. All Raids appeared with no eggs, and the Raid time was 25 minutes.
1st Tier
3rd Tier
5th TierOn June 28th:
Zamazenta is caught in its Hero of Many Battles form
On June 29th:
Zacian is caught in its Hero of Many Battles form
Exclusive move[]
The following moves were available by catching or evolving into the following Pokémon the event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attacks.
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Field Research event tasks[]
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event:
Both Days
GO Pass[]
GO Pass: Ancients Recovered was available during the event.
- Main article: GO Pass: Ancients Recovered
PokéStop Showcase[]
PokéStop Showcases were available during the event:
| June 28th, 10 a.m. - 29th, 8 p.m. | Biggest Size |
Avatar items[]
New avatar itemsThese avatar items were released at the start of the event:
Shop special offer[]
Special shop offersThese offers were available from the shop during the event:
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Special Backgrounds[]
These Special Backgrounds were available for the following Pokémon during the event:
Ticketed features[]
Featured Pokémon[]
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates from Incense. There were four themed habitats featuring different Pokémon.
Moonless Volcano
Galvanic Dojo
Hypnotic Tundra
Fae Swamp
5-km EggsThese Pokémon would hatch from 5-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event:
Special Research[]
GO Fest 2025: Hero's JourneyGO Fest 2025: Hero's Journey Special Research was available during the event with the ticket:
The following choices were available for this part:
Choose this to pursue Crowned Sword Zacian.
Choose this to pursue Crowned Shield Zamazenta.
Crowned Sword Journey
Power up Fighting-type Pokémon 5 times
Crowned Shield Journey
Professor Willow dialogue GO Fest 2025: Full Steam AheadGO Fest 2025: Full Steam Ahead Special Research was available during event with the ticket:
Professor Willow dialogueCollection Challenges[]
Collection ChallengesTo complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:
Global Challenge Arena and Ultra Unlock[]
Similarly to the previous GO Fest editions and their Ultra Bonus Events, this year there was an Ultra Unlock series of events planned to occur after players completed a number of challenges in the Global Challenge Arena.[3]
| Region and Goal | Reward |
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Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Valiant Trainers are cordially invited to partake in grand global revels this summer at Pokémon GO Fest 2025!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2025-03-14.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2025-04-19.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2025 details revealed: Ultra Unlock, habitat times, and more!. Pokémon GO. Retrieved on 2025-07-07.
