Phantom Ruins Pokémon GO Event Guide: Shiny Boosts, G-Max Inteleon (June 2025)

Pokémon GO Phantom Ruins is a global, free-to-play event, that takes place during Pokémon GO Fest: Paris, France, from June 14 to June 18, 2025. Phantom Ruins features boosted Shiny odds for Gothita and Phantump, and debuts Gigantamax Inteleon in Max Battles. This guide lists all the bonuses, wild encounters, raids, and shiny-boosted Pokémon you can encounter during the Phantom Ruins.

Date & Time 📅

The Phantom Ruins Pokémon GO event runs from June 14 to June 18, 2025. It includes global bonuses, Shiny boosts, and exclusive Gigantamax Inteleon raids.

Event Bonuses – Global & Ticketed ⭐

Global Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active from Saturday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, June 18, at 8:00 p.m. local time:

Ticket-Holder Bonuses

The paid Phantom Wilds ticket provides access to additional bonuses during the Phantom Ruins event. Trainers with a Phantom Wilds ticket will also receive the following bonus for the duration of the event:

Gigantamax Inteleon Raids

Gigantamax Inteleon will make its Pokémon GO debut in six-star Max Battles during the Phantom Ruins:

Gigantamax Inteleon

You can read our Gigantamax Inteleon counters guide for a complete list of best G-Max Inteleon counters, teams, and strategies. If you are in a hurry, here is the best team to use in a Gigantamax Inteleon fight:

G-Max Inteleon will be available during the Phantom Ruins Pokémon GO event.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

Rare Spawns

And if you’re lucky, you may encounter:

Incense Encounters

The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense:

Pokémon to Hunt for during the Phantom Ruins Event

Good for Raids

• Rhyhorn evolves into Rhyperior, one of the best Ground and Rock types in the game. Although there are better non-Shadow Pokémon of both types, Shadow Rhyperior is a pure DPS monster, well worth farming Candy to evolve. 
• Shadow Excadrill performs slightly worse than Shadow Rhyperior, but it is still an S Tier Ground and Steel attacker, and not something that is easily dismissed.

Good for PvP

• Dusknoir is a monster in the Great League, and it requires no Candy XL to obtain. Just go ahead and catch as many Duskull as you can, and then get yourself powerful GL team member. Available in Wild Encounters.
• Drapion is a situational, but very well performing, GL Pokémon. With Crunch and Aqua Tail for coverage, Drapion is a flexible and surprisingly spammy Pokémon worth farming. No Candy XL requirement as well.
• Golruk also a strong contender for GL and UL, and requires no Candy XL. Available in Wild Encounters. Available in Wild Encounters.
• Sableye is on par with Dusknoir in GL, an absolute spammy monster that can make your opponent surrender if left unchecked. Candy XL is recommended, but not required, which means this is your time to get a good Sableye! Also, Mega Evolution potential is always exciting. Available in Wild Encounters and Incense Encounters.

Collection Challenge

Complete event-themed Collection Challenges to receive reward encounters and more!

Phantom Ruins Collection Challenge 1

Phantom Ruins Collection Challenge 2

Phantom Ruins Collection Challenge 3

Field Research

Phantom Ruins Field research tasks are available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

Unlock Premium Timed Research for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Phantom Ruins Timed Research features tasks focused on exploration and catching Pokémon. It will reward the following:

Phantom Ruins Premium Timed Research (1/2)

Task	Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon	Phantump
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon	Phantump
Transfer 5 Pokémon	Phantump
Catch 20 Pokémon	Phantump
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon	Phantump
Transfer 10 Pokémon	Phantump
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms	Phantump

Rewards

Phantom Ruins Premium Timed Research (2/2)

Task	Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon	Gothita
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon	Gothita
Transfer 5 Pokémon	Gothita
Catch 20 Pokémon	Gothita
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon	Gothita
Transfer 10 Pokémon	Gothita
Win a raid	Gothita

Rewards

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Phantom Wilds Ultra Ticket Box

The Phantom Ruins Ultra Ticket Box will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) starting June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. It includes an event ticket and five Ultra Balls at no additional cost!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the dates for the Phantom Ruins event in Pokémon GO?

The Phantom Ruins event runs from June 14 at 10:00 a.m. to June 18 at 8:00 p.m. local time in 2025.

Which Pokémon have boosted Shiny rates during Phantom Ruins?

Gothita and Phantump have increased Shiny encounter rates throughout the event.

How can I battle Gigantamax Inteleon in Pokémon GO?

Gigantamax Inteleon appears in six-star Max Battles during the event. You’ll need a 800 Max Particles (and a Remote Raid Pass for remote raiders) to challenge it.

What’s included in the Phantom Wilds ticket?

The Phantom Wilds ticket unlocks bonus rewards such as 2× Catch Stardust, exclusive Incense spawns, and Premium Timed Research.

Which Pokémon should I prioritize catching for PvP?

Focus on Sableye, Duskull, Skorupi, and Golett — all have strong performance in Great League and don’t require XL Candy.

Is the Phantom Ruins event free?

Yes, the base event is free. However, additional content like ticketed bonuses and timed research is paid.

Phantom Ruins features strong PvP Pokémon, Shiny boosts, and the debut of Gigantamax Inteleon. Make the most of your encounters before the event ends on June 18.