Pokémon GO’s Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration runs July 8–13, 2025. This event features the debut of Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark, increased Shiny odds for Hisuian Voltorb and Qwilfish, and powerful event bonuses including 4× XP and Stardust.
Additionally, Space-Time Anomalies will be happening during this event and spawn Pokémon from the distant past. This guide lists all the bonuses, wild encounters, raids, and shiny-boosted Pokémon you can encounter during the Hisui Celebration in Pokémon GO.
Quick event overview:
- 📅 Dates: July 8 (10 a.m.) – July 13 (8 p.m.) local time
- ⭐ Bonuses: 4x XP, 4x Stardust, Space-Time Anomalies
- ✨ Shiny: Increased chance to encounter Shiny Hisuian Voltorb and Shiny Hisuian Qwilfish, plus Unown U
- 🆕 Debuts: Hisuian Zorua, and Hisuian Zoroark
Date & Time 📅
Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration event runs from July 8 to July 13, 2025.
Tuesday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses ⭐
The following bonuses will be active during the Hisuian Celebration event:
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Hisuian Voltorb
and Shiny Hisuian Qwilfish
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Increased chance to encounter Shiny Unown U from
raids
4× XP for catching Pokémon
4× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Debut of Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark
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Debut of Gimmighoul holding a special 9th anniversary coin
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Space-Time Anomalies may appear, and you might encounter different Pokémon when they are active
Pokémon Debuts
Hisuian Zorua
Hisuian Zorua, the Spiteful Fox Pokémon, makes their Pokémon GO debut during the Hisui Celebration! You can use 50 Zorua Candy to evolve Hisuian Zorua into Hisuian Zoroark.
Space-Time Anomalies
Keep an eye on the sky for mysterious phenomena appearing during this event—space-time anomalies are connecting our world to the distant past, and you might encounter different Pokémon when they appear.
Note: When active, these anomalies spawn different Pokémon tied to the ancient Hisui region.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Rare Spawns
Some trainers may even encounter the following:
Raids
1-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will be featured in one-star raids:
3-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will be featured in three-star raids:
Related raid guides: Hisuian Braviary Raid Guide, Hisuian Avalugg Raid Guide, Wyrdeer Raid Guide and Kleavor Raid Guide
5-Star Raids
Related guides: Solgaleo Raid Guide
Mega Raids
Related guides: Mega X Charizard Raid Guide
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon | |
| Catch 20 Pokémon | |
| Follow a Route |
Collection Challenge
Complete Collection Challenges to receive XP, Stardust, and encounters with Hisuian Zorua.
Collection Challenge: Space Time Distortion
Rewards:
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2500×
Stardust
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Hisuian Avalugg
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5000×
XP
Collection Challenge: Shock, Flame and Spike
Rewards:
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2500×
Stardust
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Hisuian Zorua
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5000×
XP
During the event it will only take one raid with Hisuian Qwilfish as your Buddy to evolve into Overqwil! It will revert to 10 Raids at 10 a.m. PDT on July 14, 2025.
Collection Challenge: Evolution in Flight
Rewards:
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2500×
Stardust
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Hisuian Zorua
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5000×
XP
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the dates for the Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration event in Pokémon GO?
The Hisui Celebration event runs from July 8 at 10:00 a.m. local time to July 13 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Which Pokémon have boosted Shiny rates during the Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration?
Hisuian Voltorb and Hisuian Qwilfish have increased Shiny encounter rates throughout the event in the wild. Unown U has an increased shiny rate when encountered from Raids.
How can I find Hisuian Zorua in Pokémon GO?
Hisuian Zorua will be available as an encounter in the wild during the event. It can be evolved into Hisuian Zoroark.
