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Upcoming Pokémon GO Event: Raids, Research, and Exciting Offers

Event Schedule and Raid Pokémon

From June 23 at 10:00 a.m. to June 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon trainers can participate in a thrilling series of five-star raids. Each day will feature a specific lineup of Pokémon, with an additional Raid Hour scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time daily. The five-star raid schedule is as follows:

  • Monday, June 23: Regirock*, Regice*, Registeel*
  • Tuesday, June 24: Regieleki*
  • Wednesday, June 25: Regidrago*
  • Thursday, June 26: Regigigas*
  • Friday, June 27: Regirock*, Regice*, Registeel*, Regigigas*, Regieleki*, Regidrago*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Special Abilities for Raid Pokémon

Trainers who catch certain Pokémon during this event will find that these Pokémon will come equipped with unique attacks:

  • Regirock: Charged Attack Earthquake
  • Regice: Charged Attack Thunder
  • Registeel: Charged Attack Zap Cannon
  • Regieleki: Charged Attack Thunder Cage
  • Regidrago: Fast Attack Dragon Breath and Charged Attack Dragon Energy
  • Regigigas: Charged Attack Crush Grip

Max Battles and Timed Research

During this event, trainers will also have the chance to engage in six-star Max Battles featuring Gigantamax Rillaboom, Gigantamax Cinderace, and Gigantamax Inteleon. To further enrich the experience, Legendary giants raid-themed Timed Research tasks will be available to guide players through encounters with key Pokémon, including:

  • Regirock*
  • Regice*
  • Registeel*
  • Regigigas*
  • Regieleki*
  • Regidrago*

Completing this Timed Research will allow trainers to make surprise choices and provides the opportunity to repeat the research tasks multiple times.

Ticket Purchasing and Exclusive Offers

Tickets for the event will be available for purchase from June 23 at 10:00 a.m. to June 29 at 6:00 p.m. local time. For a fee of US$7.99 (or equivalent), trainers can access event-exclusive Timed Research leading to encounters with a choice of Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, or Galarian Moltres. Additionally, trainers can purchase and gift tickets to friends they’ve attained a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher. It is important to note that all purchases are non-refundable, and tickets cannot be bought using PokéCoins.

The Fleeting Legends Ultra Ticket Box will also be available for US$7.99, which includes an event Timed Research ticket, a bonus Premium Battle Pass, one Max Particle Pack, and five Ultra Balls.

Special Backgrounds and Global Challenges

As part of this event, catching certain Pokémon from Raid Battles may grant trainers Special Backgrounds, which will be showcased on a Pokémon's summary page, similar to Location Backgrounds at in-person events.

Moreover, a Global Challenge will be available for trainers worldwide, running from June 22 at 1:00 p.m. PDT to June 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Successful completion may offer bonuses accessible until the end of 2025's global GO Fest event.

Special Offers on Pokémon GO Web Store

Starting June 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, a variety of deals will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store:

  • For US$4.99: GO Fest Ultra Storage Box including one Item Bag upgrade, one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Remote Raid Pass, and more.
  • For US$7.99: GO Fest Battle Box with 10 Premium Battle Passes, three Remote Raid Passes, and bonuses.
  • For US$19.99: Ultra Raid Box offering 40 Premium Battle Passes and three Remote Raid Passes.
  • For US$39.99: Hatcher Box containing 25 Incubators, 30 Super Incubators, and additional items.
  • For US$99.99: GO Fest Ultimate Box featuring 60 Incubators, 30 Premium Battle Passes, and assorted other items.

All prices may also vary based on local currency equivalents.

Staying Safe While Playing

As trainers prepare for this exciting event, it is vital to be aware of your surroundings and adhere to local health guidelines when playing Pokémon GO. Be sure to stay informed by following social media updates, opting in for push notifications, and subscribing to emails.

—The Pokémon GO team

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