Following thrilling weekend events worldwide, trainers everywhere can unite for Pokémon GO Fest: Global. This premier annual gathering offers rare creature captures and interactive experiences. Whether you participate casually or hold a premium pass, numerous creatures await discovery.
Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Worldwide schedule
Mark your calendars for June 28-29, with festivities running 10 AM to 6 PM daily in local timezones. Exclusive creature debuts include Volcanion, obtainable through premium research tasks. Legendary raid bosses Zamazenta and Zacian return with special forms on respective days, offering Shiny potential.
Global trainers gain first access to previously regional species Skiddo and Klefki during the event.
Habitat rotations and creature appearances
Four themed environments cycle hourly across both days:
- Moonlit Lava (10AM/2PM): Houndour*, Numel*, Golett*, Fuecoco* + Incense-exclusive Torkoal*
- Electric Arena (11AM/3PM): Pancham*, Dedenne*, Mienfoo* + Incense-lured Skiddo*
- Frozen Wastes (12PM/4PM): Bergmite*, Frigibax* + Incense-attracted Pachirisu*
- Enchanted Marsh (1PM/5PM): Popplio*, Togetic* + Incense-only Klefki*
Premium pass holders enjoy additional creature appearances:
Saturday: Shieldon*, Vullaby*, Goomy*
Sunday: Passimian*, Jangmo-o*
Unown letters spawn via Incense with varying daily patterns.
Raid encounters include:
- Basic Raids: Frigibax*, Stylized Pikachu variants*
- Mid-tier Raids: Training-themed Falinks*
- Legendary Raids: Crowned Zamazenta* (Saturday), Crowned Zacian* (Sunday)
Event pass details and perks
The $14.99 pass unlocks:
- Enhanced Shiny encounter rates
- Exclusive Volcanion research mission
- Choice-based Sword/Shield questline
- Global collaborative challenges
- Increased friendship advancement speed
- Reduced trading costs and limits
- Bonus raid passes and gift capacity
Tickets remain available through in-game purchases or Niantic’s ticketing portal during event hours.
For complete details, visit the official event hub.