The Pokémon GO Festival of Colors is set to make a dazzling return in 2025, running from March 13th to March 17th. This event promises an explosion of vibrant Pokémon and exciting bonuses for trainers around the globe. Dive in to discover everything you need to know about this colorful celebration.
Celebrate the Festival of Colors with Pokémon GO
As you explore your local area, be sure to visit PokéStops where a special surprise awaits to add a splash of color to your day. During the event, Lure Modules will remain active for an impressive three hours, turning your favorite spots into bustling Pokémon hubs for longer periods.
If you're on the hunt for the vibrant Bruxish, activating Incense will boost your chances of encountering this flashy fish. Incense will last for two hours, except for the Daily Adventure Incense. Additionally, don't miss the chance to take daily snapshots; you might catch a surprise appearance from a Shiny Smeargle photobombing your pictures.
The charming Floral Flabébé is set to grace the event in various colors, depending on your region. Trainers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will encounter the Red Flower Flabébé, while those in the Asia-Pacific region will find the Blue Flower Flabébé. In the Americas, keep an eye out for the Yellow Flower Flabébé, and you might even spot the White Flower and Orange Flower Flabébé anywhere around the world. Alongside these floral friends, expect to see Drowzee, Magikarp, Natu, Aipom, Meditite, and Dwebble making frequent appearances.
For those interested in challenging raids, Mega Swampert will be featured in Mega Raids during the Pokémon GO Festival of Colors. Additionally, completing Field Research tasks will reward you with event-themed goodies, including Stardust and encounters with some of the special Pokémon appearing during the event.
Special Bonuses for Holi Players
In celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colours in India, Pokémon GO is offering exclusive bonuses for Trainers in India. Look forward to regional exclusives, such as branching Timed Research, one-star raids featuring Pikachu dressed in a kurta, and an additional Candy for catching Pokémon in raids.
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