The Phantom Ruins event offers worldwide Pokémon Go festivities linked to Go Fest 2025 in Paris, allowing players unable to attend physically to engage remotely. Participants can tackle special challenges and encounter Gigantamax Inteleon while enjoying enhanced gameplay perks.
Temporary bonuses include amplified XP gains, extended Max Particle storage, and improved Incense efficacy. Event-specific research objectives and digital collectibles provide fresh opportunities to expand your Pokédex.
Phantom Ruins Highlights
This limited-time campaign concludes Wednesday, 18th June at 8pm local time, featuring:
- Double experience points for captures
- 1,600 Max Particle capacity
- Boosted Shiny odds for Gothita/Phantump
- Enhanced Incense effectiveness
Gigantamax Inteleon Appearance
The reptilian marksman debuts in six-star Max Battles from June 14th-15th, requiring strategic team coordination for successful captures.
Field Research Objectives
- Capture Phantump → Gothita encounter
- Obtain Gothita → Phantump reward
- Collect 10 Pokémon → Various encounters
- Hatch egg → Chimecho chance
Special Collection Challenges
Challenge 3 Requirements
- Ghost-type Phantump (wild/research spawns)
- Psychic-type Gothita (various encounters)
- Ethereal Chimecho (egg hatching task)
- Dark-type Sableye (natural habitats)
Completion rewards include XP boosts and Incense items.
Challenge 2 Objectives
- Ground-type Drilbur (natural spawns)
- Rock-type Rhyhorn (wild encounters)
- Fossil Pokémon Archen (rare appearance)
Challenge 1 Targets
- Battle-ready Golett (ground spawns)
- Venomous Skorupi (wild locations)
- Ghostly Duskull (frequent appearances)
Event Pokémon Encounters
Incense Attractions
- Spooky Greavard
- Winged Rufflet
- Psychic Gothita
Wild Spawn Increases
- Mineral-collecting Drilbur
- Crystalline Sableye
- Ancient Archen
Premium Features
Optional $1.99 questline provides:
- Five Incense bundles
- Guaranteed Gothita/Phantump encounters
- Exclusive research tasks