Get ready, Trainers! Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, and this year brings an electrifying debut—Volcanion, the Steam Pokémon, is making its first-ever appearance in Pokémon GO!
Whether you’re attending in person or joining the festivities globally, there’s plenty to look forward to, from exclusive encounters to exciting gameplay opportunities. Let’s dive into all the details!
Volcanion debuts in Pokémon GO!
Volcanion makes its inaugural appearance in Pokémon GO! Who goes there? It’s Volcanion! For the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers will be able to encounter the elusive Steam Pokémon. Ticket-holding Trainers will be able to complete exclusive Special Research to learn more about the Steam Pokémon—and have an opportunity to encounter it!
Ticket-holding Trainers will only encounter Volcanion once, no matter how many Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Special Research stories they acquire and complete.
If you obtain more than one Special Research story that leads to Volcanion by attending multiple GO Fest events, all of the Special Research stories after the first one will award Volcanion Candy instead of an additional encounter with Volcanion.
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Real-World Locations
Experience three splendid in-person gatherings throughout the season, and thereafter unite with millions of Trainers across the globe in a worldwide fete—Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global. Prepare for exclusive gameplay, community celebrations, and a thrilling foray into the wondrous realm of Pokémon GO.
The most delightful manner in which to experience Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is in person, so please join us this summer at the following locales.
May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Osaka, Japan
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 returns to Osaka, Japan, in the iconic Expo ’70 Commemorative Park. Stroll through splendid gardens and partake in the annual summer revelry throughout the inaugural weekend. Osaka is renowned for its delectable street fare and the historic Osaka Castle.
| Ticket price | ¥3,600 |
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| Early bird price | ¥3,100 |
| Early bird until | Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2 |
| Location | Osaka, Japan Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park |
| Dates | May 29, 2025 May 30, 2025 May 31, 2025 June 1, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. JST |
| Park Session | Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. local time Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. local time |
June 6–8, 2025 | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Greetings to the fair Garden State! Pokémon GO Fest 2025 shall grace the delightful domain of Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. This illustrious park lies adjacent to historic Ellis Island and the venerable Statue of Liberty.
| Ticket price | US$30.00 |
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| Early bird price | US$25.00 |
| Early bird until | Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2 |
| Location | Jersey City, NJ, United States Liberty State Park |
| Dates | June 6, 2025 June 7, 2025 June 8, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET |
| Park Session | Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. local time Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. local time |
June 13-15, 2025 | Paris, France
Bienvenue! Pokémon GO Fest 2025 arrives in style at the elegant Parc de Sceaux just outside of Paris, France. Marvel at the City of Lights, as Pokémon GO Fest contributes to the region’s luminescence throughout the weekend.
| Ticket price | €27.00 |
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| Early bird price | €22.00 |
| Early bird until | Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2 |
| Location | Paris, France Parc de Sceaux |
| Dates | June 13, 2025 June 14, 2025 June 15, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CEST |
| Park Session | Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. local time Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. local time |
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Ticket Bonuses
Ticket holders can expect the following bonuses:
An encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion
A higher chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon during the event
Up to 9 free Raid Passes each day from spinning Gym Photo Discs
Event-themed Pokémon hatching from 5 km Eggs
Incense may attract special Pokémon
Additional Special Trades for a daily total of 6
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50% Stardust cost for trades
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A Collection Challenge for each habitat
Additional daily snapshot surprises
Branching Special Research focused on Zacian or Zamazenta
Double the buddy hearts
Hourly Global Challenges to unlock additional bonuses
Early Access to Crowned Shield and Crowned Sword Forms at in-person events
Ticket holders for 2025’s in-person Pokémon GO Fest events will get the first chance to discover Zacian and Zamazenta’s different forms in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global
Trainers hailing from all corners of the globe may prepare themselves for an extraordinary escapade during the illustrious Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global, which will take place for two fleeting days, June 28–29!
Unite with millions of other Trainers and partake in merriment from any location during this remarkable GO Fest 2025 occasion.
Global event tickets will be available for purchase in-game shop shortly in the coming hours after this announcement goes live! They’ll be available to purchase up until the last day of the event. Unlike the in-person experiences, Trainers don’t need to worry about the global event selling out!
Get your ticket early to enjoy additional rewards!
Purchase your global event tickets by April 15—and play between April 8 at 10:00 a.m. and April 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time—to receive Timed Research that awards an encounter with Skiddo.
Official Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Collection
Preorder your GO Fest merchandise!
Niantic is thrilled to offer Trainers a wider selection than ever before of apparel and accessories at Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in-person events. All items are available via preorder only, and they must be picked up at the event park during your ticketed event day.
- Purchased your ticket already and forgot to add merchandise? No need to worry, you can go back and complete additional purchases for add-ons while supplies last.
- Quantities are limited, and preorders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed.
Check back soon for additional info!
Note: Lapel pin is exclusive for Jersey City and Paris. Not available in Osaka.
Check out a new, limited-edition backpack!
Get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2025 with a new, limited-edition backpack! Choose between a Pikachu, Gengar, or Wobbuffet backpack to level up your in-person adventure.
Trainers who purchase this backpack will also receive a matching avatar item in the game to match the physical item!
Note: Exclusive for Jersey City and Paris. Not available in Osaka.
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Ticket Add-Ons
Niantic is also offering several add-ons as optional bonuses for attendees. It’s possible to add these to your ticket after your initial order, so if you can’t decide right away, you can always come back to purchase an add-on later!
Ticket add-ons will be active for the full event weekend. That means you can take advantage of these bonuses all weekend, even when you aren’t at the venue!
Egg-thusiast
US$15.00 | €15.00 | ¥1,900
1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*
3× Hatch XP
3× Hatch Candy
3× Hatch Stardust
(*) 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance does not stack with other similar bonuses
Raid Lover
US$15.00 | €15.00 | ¥1,900
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Up to 18 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
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Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
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6 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
3 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids (Trainers level 31+)
Citywide Gameplay Add-Ons
US$20 | €18.00 | ¥2,600
Extend the GO Fest fun and enjoy a city experience throughout the host city and it’s surrounding area on the extra event day—or days—of your choice! This add-on provides an additional day of the citywide gameplay experience that is available on your primary event day, with a few restrictions.
These add-ons only enable additional citywide gameplay. The Park event experience is only available on your primary event day at the time indicated on your ticket.
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Event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild
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Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon
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Up to 6 Special Trades per day
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1/2 Stardust Cost for all trades
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1/2 Hatch Distance
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Up to 9 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
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Event-themed Field Research tasks
Restrictions for the Citywide Gameplay add-on apply. Trainers will only receive the ticketed event Special Research once per in-person GO Fest event.
Choose Your Adventure Order
Trainers who purchase a ticket will split their day between exploring the event park and adventuring throughout the host city, enjoying special exclusive event gameplay during both parts of the day.
Both the Morning Park Experience and the Afternoon Park Experience are the same—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.
Morning Park Experience
With a Morning Park Experience ticket, you’ll spend the first part of your day within the event park before heading into the host city to experience a second event-exclusive gameplay experience.
Please note: You will only be able to play Pokémon GO within the event park during the Park Experience hours listed on your ticket.
Afternoon Park Experience
With an Afternoon Park Experience ticket, you’ll spend the first part of your day exploring the host city before heading to the event park for a second event-exclusive gameplay experience.
Note: You will only be able to play Pokémon GO within the event park during the Park Experience hours listed on your ticket.
