The 2025 Japan World Expo will be holding an event with Pokémon GO from Sunday, April 13th, 2025 to Monday, October 13th, 2025 where players can encounter event-related and rare Pokémon like Unown (E), Unown (X), Unown (P) and Unown (O).

Enjoy Pokémon GO at the Osaka, Kansai Expo! Take commemorative photos with Pokémon at the venue! Meet Pikachu and friends!

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is pleased to announce that The Pokémon Company will be holding an event where you can enjoy Pokémon GO at venues every day during the 2025 World Expo.

When you play the Pokémon GO app at the Expo venues, various Pokémon will appear. You can enjoy taking commemorative photos with Pokémon using the "AR Snapshot" feature in the app. In addition, several 3D photo spots of Pokémon will be set up at Expo venues. The locations of the 3D photo spots will become PokéStops in the Pokémon GO app, and you can encounter Pokémon related to this event and rare Pokémon in the surrounding area.

While touring the Osaka, Kansai Expo site with Pokémon GO, which has the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", you can encounter Pokémon and enjoy memorable experiences that can only be had at the Osaka, Kansai Expo.

Period: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 to Monday, October 13th, 2025 (Planned)
Location: Specific areas within the Osaka-Kansai Expo site

■ Event-related and rare Pokémon that will appear: Pikachu, Snorlax, Meowth, Unown (E), Unown (X), Unown (P), Unown (O).
■ Three-dimensional photo spots of Pokémon will be installed in several locations within the Expo site. Take commemorative photos with Pokémon using the AR Snapshot feature in the Pokémon GO app.
■ Photo spot locations will be turned into PokéStops, and you can encounter the aforementioned Pokémon in the surrounding areas.

大阪・関西万博会場で『Pokémon GO』を楽しもう！会場内でポケモンと記念撮影！ピカチュウたちとも出会える！

公益社団法人２０２５年日本国際博覧会協会は、株式会社ポケモン（東京都港区　代表取締役社長石原　恒和）が2025年日本国際博覧会（大阪・関西万博）の会期中毎日、会場内で『Pokémon GO』が楽しめるイベントを実施することを、下記のとおりお知らせします。
万博会場内で『Pokémon GO』のアプリをプレイするとさまざまなポケモンが登場します。アプリ内の「ARスナップショット」を使用し、ポケモンたちと記念撮影を楽しむことができます。また、万博会場内にポケモンたちの立体フォトスポットを数か所設置します。立体フォトスポット設置場所は『Pokémon GO』のアプリ内で「ポケストップ」となり、その周辺では本イベントにちなんだポケモンや珍しいポケモンと出会えます。
「いのち輝く未来社会のデザイン」をテーマに掲げる大阪・関西万博の会場内を『Pokémon GO』で巡りながら、ポケモンたちと出会い、大阪・関西万博でしかできない貴重な体験や思い出作りを楽しむことができます。

開催期間：2025年4月13日（日）〜2025年10月13日（月）（予定）
開催場所：大阪・関西万博会場内の特定エリア
内容：
■イベントにちなんだポケモンや珍しいポケモンなどが登場。（一例）「ピカチュウ」「カビゴン」「ニャース」「アンノーン (E)」「アンノーン (X)」「アンノーン (P)」「アンノーン (O)」など
■ポケモンたちの立体的なフォトスポットを万博会場内数カ所に設置。『Pokémon GO』のアプリ内で「ARスナップショット」を使ったポケモンたちとの記念撮影。
■フォトスポット設置場所などの「ポケストップ」化と、その周辺での前出のポケモンたちとの出会い。

注意事項：
■大阪・関西万博会場に入場するには、入場チケットが必要です。入場チケットについての詳細は大阪・関西万博のホームページをご確認ください。
■『Pokémon GO』を遊ぶ際は、周囲の安全に注意のうえ、国や自治体等の法令や方針等に従ってお楽しみください。
■当イベントの開催が中止、または内容が変更になる可能性があります。今後の最新情報は、ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイトなどをご確認ください。
■当イベントへの参加において、特別な申し込みは不要です。万博会場内で『Pokémon GO』アプリを起動するだけで、イベントに参加できます。

Source: https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20250213-04/

Batter up, Trainers! Niantic has announce a partnership between Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball! From new PokéStops to Official Routes, it’s going to be a whole new ball game!

Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball knock it out of the park with a new partnership!

Get ready to step up to the plate, Trainers–we’re excited to announce a partnership between Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball! During the 2025 season, all MLB ballparks will feature all-new, official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms so Trainers can play Pokémon GO from wherever they’re sitting in the ballpark. Trainers can also check out newly created Official Routes at the ballparks!

During the season, Trainers can continue the fun by attending Pokémon GO–themed ball games! Here are a few things Trainers can expect during these themed games.

• Pokémon GO and club-branded merchandise
• Exclusive in-game avatar items
• Timed Research awarding exciting Pokémon encounters
• Raid Battles where Trainers have a chance to catch Pokémon with a Location Background

These thrilling themed games will take place during the following clubs’ home games.

• Cleveland Guardians – Friday, May 9, 2025
• Seattle Mariners – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
• Miami Marlins – Friday, July 18, 2025
• Milwaukee Brewers – Friday, July 25, 2025
• San Diego Padres – Monday, July 28, 2025
• Arizona Diamondbacks – Sunday, August 10, 2025
• Chicago White Sox – Monday, August 11, 2025
• Baltimore Orioles – Wednesday, August 13, 2025
• New York Mets – Monday, August 25, 2025
• Boston Red Sox – Friday, August 29, 2025
• San Francisco Giants – Friday, August 29, 2025
• Minnesota Twins – Sunday, August 31, 2025
• Texas Rangers – Sunday, September 7, 2025

Please note that dates are subject to change and additional dates may be added—stay tuned to the blog for the latest updates!

Enjoy a baseball game at your local MLB ballpark while playing Pokémon GO with your friends and family. Batter up!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/mlb-2025

Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon, will appear more frequently during the Pokémon GO Community Day on March 8th, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

March 2025 Community Day: Fuecoco

March 2025 Community Day: Fuecoco - Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon, will be featured during March Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Fuecoco will appear more frequently in the wild.
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured Attack

Evolve Crocalor (Fuecoco’s Evolution) during the event or up to a week afterward to get a Skeledirge that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.

Blast Burn - Trainer Battles: 110 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Attack Availability Updates

Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Skeledirge will be able to learn the Charged Attack Torch Song.

Torch Song - Trainer Battles: 70 power and increases the user’s Attack by one stage. Gyms and raids: 100 power.

Community Day Special Research

• For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Fuecoco Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete the research for even more rewards including a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, additional encounters with Fuecoco, and three encounters with Fuecoco that have a Seasonal Special Background.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research go live.
• Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.
• To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal and will not feature a story.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Community Day Special Background Timed Research

Keep Community Day going with a Timed Research opportunity that will last for a week following the event! Trainers that log in during March Community Day will receive Timed Research that awards an encounter with a Fuecoco that has a Seasonal Special Background. You’ll even have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny Fuecoco when you complete these Timed Research tasks!

Plus, you can evolve Crocalor (Fuecoco’s Evolution) during the week following the event to get a Skeledirge that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day.*
: Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

March Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Fuecoco to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with Fuecoco, and more! If you GO out and explore with your community, you may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Fuecoco that have a Seasonal Special Background—if you’re lucky!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Fuecoco Community Day!

Event Bundles

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.
For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.
For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module. Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-march-2025-fuecoco

This event may blow you away! Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon make their Shiny debuts during the Scattered to the Winds event in Pokémon GO! The event takes place from February 18th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to February 20th, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Connect with Trainers around the world during the Scattered to the Winds event!

Scattered to the Winds - Tuesday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 2× XP for spinning a PokéStop.
• 5× XP for spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
• Open up to 40 Gifts per day.
• Open up to 60 Gifts per day if you have purchased the Eggs-pedition Access: February ticket.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pidgey.

Vivillon flutters in! Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon make their Shiny debuts in Pokémon GO! Pin postcards from Trainers around the world to earn encounters with Scatterbug. You’ll have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Scatterbug—if you’re lucky!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Caterpie
Pidgey
Spearow
Wurmple
Starly

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Rare Candy and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following.

• 16,500 Stardust
• Three Rare Candies
• An event-themed avatar pose
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• And more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenge

An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming! Complete an evolution-focused Collection Challenge to receive XP, Stardust, and an encounter with Scyther.

A lucky exchange!

The number of guaranteed Lucky Pokémon a Trainer can receive in a trade has been increased from 25 to 35! And starting Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, if you trade a Pokémon that has been in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since 2019, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon until the limit is reached! This change is permanent.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store - Scattered to the Winds Ultra Ticket Box

Starting February 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST, Trainers can purchase the Scattered to the Winds Ultra Ticket Box via the Pokémon GO Web Store. For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), this box includes the paid Timed Research ticket plus one bonus Star Piece and one Incubator at no additional cost!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/scattered-to-the-winds-2025

February brings another Eggs-pedition Access ticket in Pokémon GO! Starting January 31st, 2025, you can purchase an Eggs-pedition Access: February ticket for the latest Season of Pokémon GO, Dual Destiny!

Eggs-pedition Access: February is here!

Eggs-pedition Access: February - Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Starting January 31, 2025, Trainers will be able to purchase Eggs-pedition Access tickets for the latest Season of Pokémon GO, Dual Destiny. This ticket will help Trainers to get the most out of Dual Destiny by granting bonuses, such as receiving a single-use Incubator for the first PokéStop or Gym spin of the day.

Eggs-pedition Access: February Ticket

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access bonuses and Timed Research opportunities throughout February.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Eggs-pedition Access: February will only be available in the in-game shop until February 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Eggs-pedition Access: February Bonuses

The following bonuses will be available every day from when the ticket is purchased to Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

• One single-use Incubator awarded for your first PokéStop or Gym spin of the day.
• 3× XP awarded for your first catch of the day.
• 3× XP awarded for your first PokéStop or Gym spin of the day.
• Open up to 50 Gifts per day.
• Receive up to 150 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs.
• Hold up to 40 Gifts in your Item Bag.

Eggs-pedition Access: February Timed Research

Saturday, February 1, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following rewards.

• 15,000 XP
• 15,000 Stardust

Pokémon GO Web Store – Eggs-pedition Access Ultra Ticket Box

Starting January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST, Trainers can purchase the Eggs-pedition Access Ultra Ticket Box via the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$4.99 to receive Eggs-pedition Access: February as well as early access to the Egg Incubator Backpack avatar item!

Please note that purchases are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Eggs-pedition Access Ultra Ticket Box will be available on the web store until February 10, 2025, at 7:59 p.m. PST.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/eggs-pedition-access-february-2025

True power is unleashed! Hoopa Unbound, the Djinn Pokémon, returns in a Pokémon GO Raid Day event on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Update: February 12th, 2025

Attention: Trainers!
Beginning with Hoopa Unbound Pokémon GO Raid Day, you can change Hoopa’s form regardless of whether you completed the Mischief Unbound Special Research. You can even transfer Hoopa Unbound to Pokémon HOME!

Source: https://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1889675984640557511

Hoopa Unbound unleashes its true power in a new Raid Day!

Hoopa Unbound Raid Day - Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• Hoopa Unbound will appear more frequently in five-star raids.
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of seven).
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Friday, February 14, at 5:00 p.m. PST to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PST.

Event Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 15)
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles
• 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store: Hoopa Unbound Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Hoopa Unbound Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), which includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/hoopa-raid-day-2025

Karrablast, the Clamping Pokémon, and Shelmet, the Snail Pokémon, will appear more frequently during Pokémon GO Community Day on February 9th, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

February 2025 Community Day: Karrablast and Shelmet

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Karrablast, the Clamping Pokémon, and Shelmet, the Snail Pokémon, will be featured during February Community Day!

February 2025 Community Day: Karrablast and Shelmet

Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Karrablast and Shelmet will appear more frequently in the wild.

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured Attack

Evolve Karrablast from the beginning of the event until February 16, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time to get an Escavalier that knows the Charged Attack Razor Shell.

Razor Shell - Trainer Battles: 35 power. Gyms and raids: 55 power.

Evolve Shelmet from the beginning of the event until February 16, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time to get an Accelgor that knows the Charged Attack Energy Ball.

Energy Ball - Trainer Battles: 90 power. Gyms and raids: 90 power.

Community Day Special Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Karrablast and Shelmet Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete this research for even more rewards including two encounters each with Karrablast and Shelmet with Dual Destiny–themed Special Backgrounds, additional encounters with Karrablast and Shelmet, a Premium Battle Pass, and a Rare Candy XL.

• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research go live.
• Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.
• To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal and will not feature a story.

*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Community Day Special Background Timed Research

Keep Community Day going with a new Timed Research that will last for a week following the event! Trainers that log in during February Community Day will receive Timed Research awarding one encounter each with Karrablast and Shelmet that have a Dual Destiny–themed Special Background. You’ll even have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Karrablast and Shiny Shelmet when you complete these Timed Research tasks!

Don’t forget, Trainers, you can evolve Karrablast or Shelmet during the week following the event to get an Escavalier or an Accelgor that know the Charged Attacks Razor Shell or Energy Ball respectively!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. local time.

Event Bonuses

: 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day.*
: Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

February Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Karrablast and Shelmet to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with both featured Pokémon, and more!

GO out and explore with your community, and you may even find Field Research that yields more encounters with Karrablast and Shelmet that have Dual Destiny–themed Special Backgrounds—if you’re lucky!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Karrablast and Shelmet Community Day! Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Community Day Box

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 10 Ultra Balls, one Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This web store deal will be available starting February 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST, three days before the ticket is available in the in-game shop!

Event Bundles

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.
For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.
For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.
Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-february-2025-karrablast-shelmet/

Big things come in small packages during the Small Yet Strong event in Pokémon GO!

Big things come in small packages during the Small Yet Strong event!

Small Yet Strong - Wednesday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
• Increased chance to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Nymble—if you’re lucky!

Flabébé with differently colored flowers will also be appearing in the wild depending on where you are in the world:

• Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
• Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas

If you’re lucky, you might encounter White Flower Flabébé and Orange Flower Flabébé, no matter what region you’re in.

Paras
Natu
Plant Cloak Burmy
Sandy Cloak Burmy
Trash Cloak Burmy
Joltik
Tynamo
Red Flower Flabébé
Blue Flower Flabébé
Yellow Flower Flabébé
Nymble

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

White Flower Flabébé
Orange Flower Flabébé

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

Five-Star Raids:
Dialga until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) beginning February 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Mega Raids:
Mega Medicham until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Tyranitar beginning February 6 at 10:00 a.m.

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Togepi
Azurill
Budew
Chingling
Espurr
Dedenne

: If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with Burmy and Nymble.

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Catch Pokémon to earn XP, Poké Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Collection Challenge

An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust and an encounter with Nymble.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store

Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/small-yet-strong-2025/

Trainers, while you’re preparing for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, keep the adventures going with the Road to Unova event which takes place from February 24th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to March 1st, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Get ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova with the Road to Unova event!

Trainers,
Start spreading the news—the Road to Unova event is on its way! Before Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global kicks off for Trainers around the world, get yourself into a Unova state of mind during the Road to Unova event!

Trainers attending the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Unova events in New Taipei City and Los Angeles can jump into the Unova-inspired fun even sooner! Check out the event site for more details on how to attend. Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global is a free event available to all Trainers on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Learn more about the event here!

Plus, to get you ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, a visual update is coming to your Pokédex soon!

Road to Unova

Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Get your Tour Pass ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global!

The Tour Pass is a free, limited-time progression track during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova that offers ranked rewards and bonuses. By completing Pass Tasks and collecting Tour Points, you can collect rewards, increase your rank, and improve your event bonuses.

All Trainers will automatically receive their Tour Pass at no cost on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect Tour Points and rank up for additional rewards through the end of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

A paid version of the Tour Pass, called Tour Pass Deluxe, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression. When you upgrade to Tour Pass Deluxe, you’ll earn an automatic encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Victini! All Trainers can encounter Victini with a Tour Pass Deluxe, even if they’ve caught it before!

Trainers with the Tour Pass Deluxe will also have the chance to rank up to the highest tier where they can earn a brand new item, the Lucky Trinket! Learn more about Tour Pass here.

Shiny Meloetta makes its Pokémon GO debut!

It’s music to our ears—for the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers will be able to encounter Shiny Meloetta! A ticket for Masterwork Research that leads to an encounter with Shiny Meloetta will be made available to purchase globally at the start of the Road to Unova event!

Tickets will be available for purchase in the in-game shop for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).

*Masterwork Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace!

Road to Unova Paid Tickets

Enhance your Unova adventure with event tickets! Enjoy additional bonuses, event-themed Timed Research, and new avatar items—perfect for Trainers who want to make the most of this Unova celebration. Trainers taking part in Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global on March 1 and 2 can take advantage of these ticket bonuses throughout the event weekend!

Plus, don’t forget that you can gift tickets to your Pokémon GO friends and share the fun!

These tickets will be available for purchase from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Trainers can purchase either one or both of these tickets. Each ticket features Timed Research tasks, rewards, and bonuses.

Road to Unova: Raids

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research and other raid-themed bonuses.

Timed Research rewards for Road to Unova: Raids include the following.

5 Cobalion Candy XL
5 Terrakion Candy XL
5 Virizion Candy XL
5 Tornadus Candy XL
5 Thundurus Candy XL
10 Reshiram Candy
10 Zekrom Candy
5 Landorus Candy XL
25 Genesect Candy XL
Black and White Joggers avatar item

Plus, enjoy the following bonuses.

Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
1 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
1 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids (Trainers 31+)
2× Stardust from Raid Battles
1 additional Raid Pass from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms each day

Road to Unova: Hatch

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research and other Egg hatching–themed bonuses.

Timed Research rewards for Road to Unova: Hatch include encounters with the following Pokémon.

Maractus
Sigilyph
Bouffalant

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research rewards for Road to Unova: Hatch will also include the following avatar item.

Black and White Hoodie

Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy the following bonuses.

2× Hatch XP
2× Hatch Candy
2× Hatch Stardust

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with these Timed Research opportunities must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Road to Unova tickets will only be available for purchase from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Bonuses will remain active until Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Servine
Pignite
Dewott

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Pokémon appearing in five-star raids will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for one day each on the following schedule.
One-Star Raids:
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott

Three-Star Raids:
Druddigon

Five-Star Raids: Monday, February 24, 2025:
Genesect*
Genesect (Shock Drive)
Genesect (Burn Drive)
Genesect (Chill Drive)
Genesect (Douse Drive)

Genesect encountered in raids will know the Normal-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Normal): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Shock Drive) encountered in raids will know the Electric-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Electric): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Burn Drive) encountered in raids will know the Fire-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Fire): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Chill Drive) encountered in raids will know the Ice-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Ice): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Douse Drive) encountered in raids will know the Water-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Water): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Five-Star Raids: Tuesday, February 25, 2025:
Cobalion
Terrakion
Virizion

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Sacred Sword.
Sacred Sword: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 50 power.

Five-Star Raids: Wednesday, February 26, 2025:
Therian Forme Tornadus
Therian Forme Thundurus
Therian Forme Landorus

Tornadus encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Bleakwind Storm.
Bleakwind Storm: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 150 power.

Thundurus encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Wildbolt Storm.
Wildbolt Storm: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 150 power.

Landorus encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Sandsear Storm.
Sandsear Storm: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 150 power.

Five-Star Raids: Thursday, February 27, 2025:
Reshiram*

Reshiram encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Fusion Flare.
Fusion Flare, 2025: Trainer Battles: 90 power. Gyms and raids: 140 power.

Five-Star Raids: Friday, February 28, 2025:
Zekrom*

Zekrom encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Fusion Bolt.
Fusion Bolt: Trainer Battles: 90 power. Gyms and raids: 140 power.

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

New Special Backgrounds!

Trainers who participate in five-star raids during the Road to Unova event will have a chance of receiving new Special Backgrounds after making a successful catch. These souvenir backgrounds will appear on the Pokémon’s summary page, showing when the Pokémon was caught and commemorating your adventures leading up to Pokémon GO Tour!

The Road to Unova event will feature two Special Backgrounds for you to collect—one inspired by Pokémon Black Version and one inspired by Pokémon White Version.

• Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Therian Forme Landorus, and Genesect can have either background.
• Therian Forme Tornadus and Reshiram can have a background inspired by Pokémon Black Version
• Therian Forme Thundurus and Zekrom can have a background inspired by Pokémon White Version.

Plus, when you fuse a Zekrom or Reshiram that has a Special Background with a Kyurem that has a Special Background of the opposite color, available during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, the fused Black Kyurem or White Kyurem will have its own variant background!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Roggenrola
Timburr
Karrablast
Shelmet
Larvesta

: If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28, 2025.
• There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Saturday, March 1, to Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Timed Research

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed Timed Research will be available. Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon, obtained in the following order.

Terrakion
Cobalion
Virizion
Therian Forme Tornadus
Therian Forme Thundurus
Therian Forme Landorus
Genesect
Genesect (Burn Drive)
Genesect (Douse Drive)
Genesect (Shock Drive)
Genesect (Chill Drive)

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

Note: Pokémon obtained from this Timed Research won’t have Special Backgrounds.

Field Research Tasks

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following Pokémon.

Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott
Roggenrola
Timburr
Karrablast
Shelmet

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

New Avatar Items and Stickers

The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

Black Kyurem Wings
White Kyurem Backpack

The following new avatar item will be available for free as a Tour Pass reward!

GO Tour 2025 Tee

All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Monday, February 24, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. local time. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

A Visual Update to the Pokédex

Get ready for a new way to navigate and experience the Pokédex in Pokémon GO! The Pokédex is getting a comprehensive visual update just in time for your GO Tour: Unova collection adventures!

These changes are aimed at helping Trainers more easily identify which Pokémon they already possess and which Pokémon they’ve yet to collect. Take advantage of the updates to help make sure you’ve caught all available Pokémon during GO Tour: Unova—and beyond!

Update to Pokémon Encounters

Prepare for more Pokémon encounters ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova! In efforts to improve access to gameplay for Trainers in the lead up to GO Tour: Unova, you may notice Pokémon appearing in a greater variety of areas.

With this update, Pokémon will appear in even more places than before. In densely populated, rural, suburban, or rapidly expanding areas, this may increase the number of both Pokémon encounters and areas where Pokémon appear overall.

As you prepare for GO Tour: Unova, we hope this update will make your Pokémon GO journey even more exciting. Thank you for continuing to explore with us!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/road-to-unova-event/

Take your Pokémon GO Tour: Unova adventures to the next level with a Tour Pass! The Tour Pass is a free, limited-time progression track during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova that offers ranked rewards and bonuses.

YouTube Clip - Take your Pokémon GO Tour: Unova adventures to the next level with Tour Pass!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foO6L9Ei0-M

Rank up and earn rewards for your GO Tour victories with the all-new Tour Pass!

Trainers,
Ready to take your Pokémon GO Tour: Unova adventures to the next level during the global event? A Tour Pass is a new way to maximize your rewards during Pokémon GO Tour. The more you play, the more rewards and bonuses you’ll unlock! From February 24 to March 2, 2025, you can earn Tour Points and work your way up to bigger and bigger victories.

And speaking of victories—all Trainers who upgrade to the Tour Pass Deluxe will earn an encounter with Victini, the Victory Pokémon, and the chance to collect a brand-new item, the Lucky Trinket! Read on to learn more about this exciting new pass.

Tour Pass

Earn rewards in a whole new way during this year’s global Pokémon GO Tour event! From Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time, the new Tour Pass and Tour Pass Deluxe will be available in Pokémon GO!

What is Tour Pass?

The Tour Pass is a free, limited-time progression track during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global. By collecting Tour Points, you can unlock rewards, increase your rank, and improve your event bonuses.

All Trainers will automatically receive their Tour Pass at no cost on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect Tour Points and rank up to get additional rewards through the end of the event on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Rewards unlocked in the Tour Pass will expire on Sunday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

What is Tour Pass Deluxe?

A paid version of the Tour Pass, called Tour Pass Deluxe, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression. When you upgrade to a Tour Pass Deluxe, you’ll get an immediate encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Victini! All Trainers can encounter Victini by purchasing a Tour Pass Deluxe, even if they’ve caught it before!

While progressing through the Tour Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free Tour Pass and Tour Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a Tour Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked tiers.

Trainers with the Tour Pass Deluxe can also earn a brand new item, the Lucky Trinket, when they reach the highest tier!

Rewards unlocked in the Tour Pass Deluxe will expire on Sunday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

Collecting Tour Points

While you’ll begin your Tour Pass with no points, your first reward will already be unlocked—the GO Tour 2025 Tee avatar item! You can collect Tour Points to reach larger rewards, unlocking items and ranking up as you go.

You can earn Tour Points in two ways. Activities like catching Pokémon, completing raids, and hatching Eggs will each earn you a small amount of points. The more you play, the more you earn!

Want to earn points faster? A new type of task, Pass Tasks, will be available, and completing them will award you even more points! Completing these quick, event-themed tasks will help you collect more points and rank up, getting you to more rewards in less time.

Pass Tasks refresh daily from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time. During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, Pass Tasks will refresh every hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time each day.

Ranking Up

By collecting Tour Points, you’ll see yourself progress through the Tour Pass tiers, made up of Minor and Major Milestones. On your way to Minor and Major Milestones, you can unlock small rewards like Pokémon encounters, Pokémon Candy, Poké Balls, and more. Milestones yield even larger rewards, like stickers, avatar items, and even a special Pokémon encounter.

Each time you reach a Major Milestone, you’ll also increase your event bonuses. During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, you’ll increase your Catch XP bonus for each major milestone you hit.

• 1.5× Catch XP upon reaching Tier 2
• 2× Catch XP upon reaching Tier 3
• 3× Catch XP upon reaching Tier 4

And research is showing that even more bonuses may be increased by ranking up your Tour Pass…stay tuned for more details!

For Trainers with the free Tour Pass, reaching the final Major Milestone will award you with a special encounter with a Zorua* that has a Special Background!

For Trainers who upgrade to the Tour Pass Deluxe, reaching the final Major Milestone will reward you with a new item, the Lucky Trinket!

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

Earn a Lucky Trinket, a brand-new item in Pokémon GO!

It’s your lucky day! The Lucky Trinket, a new item in Pokémon GO, will debut as the final reward in the Tour Pass Deluxe during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global.

A Lucky Trinket is a one-time-use item that can be used to turn one friend from your Friend List into a Lucky Friend. When used, the Lucky Trinket will set the status of you and your chosen friend to Lucky, even if you aren’t Best Friends yet! When you’re Lucky Friends with someone, the next time you trade with each other, both Pokémon will become Lucky Pokémon. After the trade, your Lucky Friend status will be cleared.

This exciting item will only stay in your Item Bag for a limited time, so don’t forget to use it! The Lucky Trinket earned as a part of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global will expire on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time, regardless of when you claimed it.

You must be at least Great Friends with the Trainer you wish to apply your Lucky Trinket to. You cannot use a Lucky Trinket with a Trainer you are currently Lucky Friends with. Using a Lucky Trinket on a friend does not change the distance at which you can complete a trade. If you do not want to allow other Trainers to use their Lucky Trinkets on you, you can disable this permission in your Settings page.

During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global

All Trainers will automatically receive their free Tour Pass on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect Tour Points and rank up to unlock rewards through the end of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Tour Pass Deluxe and Bundles

Tour Pass Deluxe
Available on the Pokémon GO Web Store and in the in-game shop from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

For US$14.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Tour Pass Deluxe track. Rewards from this track include the following.

• An encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Victini^
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• An event-themed avatar item
• One Lucky Trinket
• And more!

^All Trainers can encounter Victini via Tour Pass, even if they’ve caught it before!
Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks Available on the Pokémon GO Web Store from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

For US$19.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Tour Pass Deluxe track with a number of ranks already unlocked. The Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks includes the Tour Pass Deluxe, plus enough Tour Points to automatically unlock ten ranks of rewards. You can collect the rewards from the 10 ranks you jumped immediately upon purchase.

Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Please note that rewards unlocked in the Tour Pass Deluxe expire. Rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/tour-pass-2025