Pokémon Go Fest 2025 Unveils 9th Anniversary Plans

Pokémon Go Marks Milestone Ninth Anniversary with Special Event

As Pokémon Go approaches its ninth birthday, Niantic prepares a celebration that continues its legacy of bringing augmented reality adventures to players worldwide. From July 1-6, trainers can discover anniversary-themed Pokémon variants featuring exclusive accessories.

Special Anniversary Features

• Ivysaur and Venusaur wearing festive party hats
• Gimmighoul appearing with a commemorative 9th anniversary coin

The celebration includes enhanced gameplay mechanics to reward active players:

• Higher Lucky Friends encounter rates
• Increased Lucky Pokémon appearances
• Gold PokéStop activations without Golden Lure Modules

Go Fest 2025 Preview

Beyond the anniversary event, Niantic revealed initial details about Go Fest 2025 (August 28-29):

• Free participation option with premium ticket upgrades available
• Different Pokémon lineups featured each day
• Steampunk-themed avatar items and shop merchandise

Complementing these events, a new selection of timed challenges and bonus rewards will activate throughout the celebration period. Trainers should also check current Pokémon Go promo codes for additional free benefits before participating.