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Niantic Rolls Out Complete Framework and Ticket Options for Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Global

Special Research for Volcanion alongside the Crowned Zacian/Zamazenta quest is now accessible via early ticket purchases.

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Overview

  • The event features hourly rotations across four themed habitats—Moonless Volcano, Galvanic Dojo, Hypnotic Tundra and Fae Swamp—with unique species appearing at specific local times each day.
  • All trainers gain weekend bonuses such as extended Party Play, GO Snapshot surprises and one-hour lure modules plus access to five-star Zamazenta raids on Saturday and Zacian raids on Sunday.
  • Ticket holders benefit from increased shiny odds (estimated 1 in 128 for wild encounters, 1 in 20 for legendary raids) and exclusive Incense-only spawns including Torkoal, Skiddo, Pachirisu and Klefki.
  • Two Special Research storylines—Full Steam Ahead for Volcanion and Hero’s Journey for Crowned Zacian/Zamazenta—are available upon ticket purchase.
  • Trainers can now review habitat schedules, spawn rosters and shiny-rate estimates and purchase tickets in advance of the August 28–29 weekend event.