Overview
- The in-person kickoff runs Feb. 20–22 in Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl area and Tainan’s Metropolitan Park with admission required.
- The worldwide finale runs Feb. 28–March 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time and remains free, with an optional global ticket offering extra perks.
- In-person tickets are listed at $25, while the paid global option adds exclusive research, increased shiny chances and other bonuses.
- Confirmed shiny debuts include Diancie via paid Masterwork Research, Hawlucha and Klefki from 10 km eggs and Honedge in one-star raids, plus costumed Pikachu and increased odds for the Kalos starters.
- Event play features One-Star, Five-Star and Mega Raids with Xerneas and Yveltal in five-star slots, global bonuses for all players, three themed habitats, and expanded Furfrou trims available in the Americas.