Pokémon GO Fest 2025

Valiant Trainers are cordially invited to partake in grand global revels this summer at Pokémon GO Fest 2025!


Volcanion Makes Its Inaugural Appearance in Pokémon GO!

Who goes there? It’s Volcanion! For the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers will be able to encounter the elusive Steam Pokémon.

Ticket-holding Trainers will be able to complete exclusive Special Research to learn more about the Steam Pokémon—and have an opportunity to encounter it!

  • Volcanion

Note: Ticket-holding Trainers will only encounter Volcanion once no matter how many Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Special Research stories they acquire and complete. If you obtain more than one Special Research story that leads to Volcanion by attending multiple GO Fest events, all of the Special Research stories after the first one will award Volcanion Candy instead of an additional encounter with Volcanion.


Venture into the Enchanting Realm of Pokémon GO

The most momentous Pokémon GO spectacle of the year returns, replete with merriment and fresh revelations. Experience three splendid in-person gatherings throughout the season, and thereafter unite with millions of Trainers across the globe in a worldwide fete—Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global. Prepare for exclusive gameplay, community celebrations, and a thrilling foray into the wondrous realm of Pokémon GO.


Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Real-World Locations

The most delightful manner in which to experience Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is in person, so Trainers are invited to join the festivities this summer at the following locales.


May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Osaka, Japan

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 returns to Osaka, Japan, in the iconic Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park. Stroll through splendid gardens and partake in the annual summer revelry throughout the inaugural weekend. Osaka is renowned for its delectable street fare and the historic Osaka Castle.

Tickets Available Here

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Osaka, Japan

Pokémon that appear in the promotional image above from left to right.

  • Chimecho
  • Snorlax
  • Unown S
  • Komala
  • Pikachu
  • Carbink
  • Hawlucha
  • Drampa

June 6–8, 2025 | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Greetings to the fair Garden State! Pokémon GO Fest 2025 shall grace the delightful domain of Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. This illustrious park lies adjacent to historic Ellis Island and the venerable Statue of Liberty.

Tickets Available Here

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Pokémon that appear in the promotional image above from left to right.

  • Unown S
  • Bombirdier
  • Chimecho
  • Golett
  • Pikachu
  • Skiddo
  • Beldum
  • Hawlucha

June 13-15, 2025 | Paris, France

Bienvenue! Pokémon GO Fest 2025 arrives in style at the elegant Parc de Sceaux just outside of Paris, France. Marvel at the City of Lights, as Pokémon GO Fest contributes to the region’s luminescence throughout the weekend.

Tickets Available Here

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Paris, France

Pokémon that appear in the promotional image above from left to right.

  • Hawlucha
  • Unown S
  • Gothita
  • Skorupi
  • Pikachu
  • Sandile
  • Chimecho
  • Greavard

June 28 and 29, 2025 | Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global

Trainers hailing from all corners of the globe may prepare themselves for an extraordinary escapade during the illustrious Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global, which will take place for two fleeting days! Unite with millions of other Trainers and partake in merriment from any location during this remarkable GO Fest 2025 occasion.

Global event tickets will be available for purchase in-game shop shortly in the coming hours after this announcement goes live! They’ll 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!

Global Event Ticket Includes:

  • An encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion
  • A higher chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon during the event
  • Up to 9 free Raid Passes each day from spinning Gym Photo Discs
  • Event-themed Pokémon hatching from 5 km Eggs
  • Incense may attract special Pokémon
  • Branching Special Research focused on Zacian or Zamazenta
  • Additional Special Trades for a daily total of 6
  • 50% Stardust cost for trades
  • A Collection Challenge for each habitat
  • Additional daily snapshot surprises
  • Double the buddy hearts
  • Hourly Global Challenges to unlock additional bonuses

Purchase by April 15 and play between April 8 and April 15 for Timed Research that awards an encounter with Skiddo!

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Global

Pokémon that appear in the promotional image above from left to right.

  • Vullaby
  • Klefki
  • Frigibax
  • Cubone
  • Pikachu
  • Skiddo
  • Falinks
  • Carbink

Get Your Ticket Early to Enjoy Additional Rewards!

Trainers who purchase global event tickets by April 15—and play between April 8 at 10:00 a.m. and April 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time—will receive Timed Research that awards an encounter with Skiddo.

Timed Research with Skiddo encounter


Early Access to Crowned Shield and Crowned Sword Forms at In-Person Events

Ticket holders for 2025’s in-person Pokémon GO Fest events will get the first chance to discover Zacian and Zamazenta’s different forms in Pokémon GO!

  • Zacian (Crowned Sword)
  • Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)

Official Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Collection

Preorder Your GO Fest Merchandise!

Trainers will have a wider selection than ever before of apparel and accessories at Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in-person events. All items are available via preorder only, and they must be picked up at the event park during the ticketed event day.

Trainers who have purchased tickets already and forgot to add merchandise can go back and complete additional purchases for add-ons while supplies last.

Quantities are limited, and preorders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed.

Note: Lapel pin is exclusive for Jersey City and Paris. Not available in Osaka.

GO Fest Merchandise

Check Out a New, Limited-Edition Backpack!

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 features a new, limited-edition backpack! Trainers can choose between a Pikachu, Gengar, or Wobbuffet backpack to level up their in-person adventure.

Trainers who purchase this backpack will also receive a matching avatar item in the game to match the physical item!

Note: Exclusive for Jersey City and Paris. Not available in Osaka.

GO Fest Merchandise Backpack


Tickets Available Now for Pokémon GO Fest 2025!

Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025 are officially on sale! This year’s event features exciting in-person experiences in three major cities:

  • Osaka, Japan
  • Jersey City, United States
  • Paris, France

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2

  • Live Event Ticket: ¥3,100 (Early Bird) / ¥3,600 (Regular)

Location: Osaka, Japan - Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park
Dates: May 29, 30, 31, and June 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. JST

  • Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. local time
  • Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time

Evolve Your Experience—Upgrade with Special Ticket Add-ons!

Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are ¥3,600 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Fest website.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Osaka Tickets Available Here


Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Jersey City

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2

  • Live Event Ticket: US$25.00 (Early Bird) / US$30.00 (Regular)

Location: Jersey City, NJ, United States - Liberty State Park
Dates: June 6, 7, and 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET

  • Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. local time
  • Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time

Evolve Your Experience—Upgrade with Special Ticket Add-ons!

Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Jersey City include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are US$30.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Fest website.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Jersey City Tickets Available Here


Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Paris

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2

  • Live Event Ticket: €22.00 (Early Bird) / €27.00 (Regular)

Location: Paris, France - Parc de Sceaux
Dates: June 13, 14, and 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CEST

  • Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. local time
  • Afternoon Park Session: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. local time

Evolve Your Experience—Upgrade with Special Ticket Add-ons!

Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Paris include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are €27.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Fest website.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Paris Tickets Available Here


Evolve Your Gameplay with Ticket Add-ons

Trainers can purchase several add-ons as optional bonuses for their event experience. It’s possible to add these to your ticket after your initial order, so if you can’t decide right away, you can always come back to purchase an add-on later!

Ticket add-ons will be active for the full event weekend. This means Trainers can take advantage of these bonuses throughout the weekend, even when not at the venue!


Egg-thusiast

Price: US$15.00 | €15.00 | ¥1,900

1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*
1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*
3× Hatch XP
3× Hatch XP
3× Hatch Candy
3× Hatch Candy
3× Hatch Stardust
3× Hatch Stardust

*1/4 Egg Hatch Distance does not stack with other similar bonuses


Raid Lover

Price: US$15.00 | €15.00 | ¥1,900

Up to 18 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
Up to 18 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
6 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
6 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
3 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids (Trainers level 31+)
3 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids (Trainers level 31+)

Citywide Gameplay Add-Ons

Price: US$20 | €18.00 | ¥2,600

Trainers can extend their GO Fest fun and enjoy a city experience throughout the host city and its surrounding area on the extra event day—or days—of their choice! This add-on provides an additional day of the citywide gameplay experience that is available on the primary event day, with a few restrictions.

These add-ons only enable additional citywide gameplay. The Park event experience is only available on the primary event day at the time indicated on the ticket.

Benefits include:

Event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild
Event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon
Up to 6 Special Trades per day
Up to 6 Special Trades per day
1/2 Stardust Cost for all trades
1/2 Stardust Cost for all trades
1/2 Hatch Distance
1/2 Hatch Distance
Up to 9 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
Up to 9 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
Event-themed Field Research tasks
Event-themed Field Research tasks

Restrictions for the Citywide Gameplay add-on apply. Trainers will only receive the ticketed event Special Research once per in-person GO Fest event.

Ticket Add-ons Available Here


Choose Your Adventure Order

Trainers who purchase a ticket will split their day between exploring the event park and adventuring throughout the host city, enjoying special exclusive event gameplay during both parts of the day.

Both the Morning Park Experience and the Afternoon Park Experience are the same—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Morning Park Experience

With a Morning Park Experience ticket, you’ll spend the first part of your day within the event park before heading into the host city to experience a second event-exclusive gameplay experience.

Please note: You will only be able to play Pokémon GO within the event park during the Park Experience hours listed on your ticket.

Afternoon Park Experience

With an Afternoon Park Experience ticket, you’ll spend the first part of your day exploring the host city before heading to the event park for a second event-exclusive gameplay experience.

Note: You will only be able to play Pokémon GO within the event park during the Park Experience hours listed on your ticket.


Stay tuned for more information!

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