Pokémon GO Fest returns on June 28–29, 2025 with its biggest global livestream yet—open to all Trainers worldwide. With rotating habitat spawns, unique Special Research, and the first-ever global debut of Crowned Zacian, Zamazenta, and Volcanion, this year’s Fest is shaping up to be a must-play celebration 🎉
🌎 When & How to Join
The event runs daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. local time. No ticket is needed for the basic experience, which includes community challenges and habitat rotations. For $14.99, ticket holders unlock exclusive bonuses—like Volcanion access, legacy moves, regionals (Klefki, Skiddo), and exclusive Field Research.
🌀 Rotating Habitats & Shiny Hunt
Four habitat biomes—Moonless Volcano, Galvanic Dojo, Hypnotic Tundra, and Fae Swamp—rotate every hour and repeat twice daily. With increased shiny rates in each zone (except Klefki), it’s the perfect opportunity to catch rare color variants and strategize your wild patch hunts.
⚔️ Legendary Raid Line-Up
Saturday, June 28 features Zamazenta raids, while Sunday is Zacian day—both in their Crowned “Hero of Many Battles” forms. Equipped with Crowned Energy tokens (earned via raids, codes, and Special Research), Trainers can activate their Apex forms to unlock signature moves and max-battle utility.
🧭 “A Hero’s Journey” Special Research
Ticket holders get a branching 6-step quest line themed around Zacian or Zamazenta. Each path includes Stardust, Candy rewards, Premium Raid Passes, and culminating Crowned Energy—plus tips for picking your champion based on PvP utility.
🔥 Volcanion & “Full Steam Ahead” Research
The mythical Volcanion arrives globally through the new “Full Steam Ahead” Special Research. Across six painstaking steps, players earn XL Candy, Lures, Super Incubators, Poffins—and ultimately a Volcanion encounter and sweet candy rewards.
🎁 Free Crowned Energy Codes
Niantic is dropping daily reward codes for Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield Energy to help even non-ticketed Trainers power up Zacian/Zamazenta. These time-limited gifts are ideal for prepping ahead of main Fest battles.
🛡️ Beyond the Loot: Community & Strategy
Community fans on Reddit’s Silph Road are already optimizing strategies—balancing which badges to pursue, when to raid, and doubling down on your chosen legendary path. Expect live stream groups synchronizing raid times and habitat rotations—keeping that festival buzz alive virtually.
💡 Why This Fest Matters
- First global launch of Crowned Zacian, Zamazenta & Volcanion—high-profile additions to your pokédex.
- Accessible to everyone, with bonus content for ticket holders.
- Massive community engagement—habitat-based gameplay, raid strategies, new shiny hunts.
- Perfect time to start or refill your roster with rare entries and max-battle-ready Legendaries.
🎯 Final Take
With a seamless mix of free and premium content, Pokémon GO Fest 2025 lives up to its hype. Even if you’re not raiding Crowned beasts, the rotating habitats, free codes, and vibrant shinies make this an event worth marking—and talking about. I’ll be live streaming raid tactics Sunday—see you in the virtual park!
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