Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the Paris Experience, Spawns, Shinies, and More

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is in full swing, and one of its most anticipated destinations is Paris, France, happening from June 13 to June 15, 2025. Whether you're traveling across the world to participate in person or you're tracking the latest updates globally, Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris is setting the tone for this summer’s most thrilling gameplay experience.

From the debut of shiny Frigibax and Carbink to exclusive PvP-viable and raid-worthy Pokémon, this year's event features more than 50 high-value spawns. Here’s a deep dive into everything trainers need to know about Pokémon GO Fest 2025, including the best Pokémon to catch, new shiny debuts, and why this event is more than just a game—it's a cultural movement.

📍 Event Overview: What Is Pokémon GO Fest 2025?

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is a global celebration of all things Pokémon GO, and the Paris edition promises a one-of-a-kind experience. With a park and city split format, trainers alternate between exploring the lush Parc de Sceaux and roaming urban Paris. Despite the different settings, spawns remain the same, ensuring fair access to all featured Pokémon.

This three-day festival offers:

• Themed habitats with unique Pokémon rotations

• Shiny debuts (Frigibax and Carbink)

• PvP and Raid-ready Pokémon for all leagues

• Special Research, Global Challenges, and new Raids

• Real-world player meetups and even unique surprises like weddings!

🌿 Habitat Breakdown: Which Pokémon Should You Catch?

Each themed habitat offers Pokémon perfect for different playstyles, whether you’re into PvP, raiding, or shiny hunting. Below is a curated guide of top Pokémon to catch during Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Paris:

🦖 Ancient Habitat: Grounded Powerhouses & PvP Legends

1. Rhyhorn → Rhyperior

   • Rhyperior remains one of the top Rock and Ground-type raid attackers, especially in its Shadow form.

2. Sableye (Shadow)

   • A Great League staple with only one weakness (Fairy). Shadow Sableye is extremely potent.

3. Drilbur → Excadrill

   • Excadrill shines as a dual-type Master League Pokémon and Ground-type raid attacker.

4. Jangmo-o → Kommo-o

   • Rare and powerful, Kommo-o is PvP gold for Ultra and Master League and performs well in raids.

5. Golett → Golurk

   • Golurk in Shadow form can bridge both raid and PvP needs.

6. Skorupi → Drapion

   • A solid pick for Great and Ultra League, with strong Dark/Poison typing.

7. Chimecho

   • Offers bonus Stardust, a must for grind-focused trainers.

   
   

🎪 Carnival Grounds: Versatile Fighters & Collector's Treats

1. Teddiursa → Ursaluna

   • Master League viable and a top Ground-type raid attacker.

2. Frillish → Jellicent

   • Tanky PvP specialist with amazing dual-typing (Water/Ghost).

3. Heracross (Regional)

   • Rare bug/fighting-type ideal for raid usage.

4. Frigibax → Baxcalibur (Shiny Debut)

   • Valuable across PvP and raids, Baxcalibur can be a core team member. Its shiny debut makes it extra collectible.

5. Togedemaru

   • A spice pick in Great League, notable for its Electric/Steel typing.

6. Dewpider → Araquanid

   • A disruptive pick in Little Cup and Great League formats.

   
   

🌾 Noble Fields: Fighting Giants and PvP Core Breakers

1. Timburr → Conkeldurr

   • One of the top Fighting-type raid attackers—a must-catch.

2. Dunsparce

   • Underrated anti-meta choice for Great League PvP.

3. Flabébé → Florges

   • Master League-tier Fairy-type Pokémon with PvP and raid relevance.

4. Karrablast → Escavalier

   • Reliable Bug/Steel attacker and PvP contender.

5. Shelmet → Accelgor

   • Nice-to-have spice pick for Little Cup formats.

   
   

🌊 Sunken Treasure: Water and Ghost-Type Depths

1. Totodile → Feraligatr

   • One of the few Pokémon great for all three PvP leagues and an outstanding water-type raid attacker in its shadow form.

2. Carbink (Shiny Debut)

   • Known for its immense bulk in Great League; shiny form debuts here.

3. Inkay → Malamar

   • Great typing and strong energy generation make it meta in GL and UL.

4. Skrelp → Dragalge

   • Poison/Dragon type with unique resistances, best used in Ultra League.

5. Clauncher → Clawitzer

   • Offers decent Water DPS with Crabhammer.

6. Wimpod → Golisopod

   • Performs well across PvP leagues and has strong spammability.

   
   

💍 Pokémon GO Fest 2025: A Real-Life Love Story

One of the most heartwarming stories from Pokémon GO Fest 2025 comes from New Jersey, where two players tied the knot during the event. Sandra Maroszek and Les Dorgo, who met through Pokémon GO, celebrated their wedding in front of thousands of fellow trainers.

Their story, from catching Klefki in France to saying “I choose you” under a Pokémon-themed altar, highlights how GO Fest is much more than gameplay—it’s a celebration of real-world friendship, love, and community.

🔥 Raids and Global Events During Pokémon GO Fest 2025

While Paris hosts its in-person celebration, trainers worldwide can join global events and raids, ensuring that everyone gets a taste of GO Fest magic.

Notable Dates & Raids:

• June 9: Dynamax Machop – Max Battles

• June 11: Groudon Raid Hour

• June 14–23: Kyogre & Mega Manectric Raid Rotation

• June 14–18: Phantom Ruins Global Event – Shiny Phantump & Gothita, debut of G-Max Inteleon

PvP and GO Battle League

• Season 23 brings Sunshine Cup, Fossil Cup, and extra stardust for winners!

• Shadow Registeel is also available in raids—possible shiny chance!

🎉 Shiny Debuts and Regional Rarities

A Pokémon GO Fest wouldn’t be complete without new shiny Pokémon and region-locked exclusives:

• Shiny Frigibax & Baxcalibur

• Shiny Carbink

• Fan Rotom (snapshot encounter)

• Hawlucha (global debut outside Mexico)

• Unown Forms (S, W, O, R, D, etc.) with shiny variants

• Spinda with unique habitat patterns

For shiny collectors, Pokémon GO Fest 2025 offers a once-in-a-year opportunity to chase rare shinies and complete your collection.

🎁 Bonuses & Season of Delightful Days

The ongoing Season of Delightful Days brings daily and seasonal bonuses during GO Fest, including:

• One extra Special Trade per day

• Increased XP for first catch

• Double Daily Adventure Incense duration

• Region-themed spawns from Galar, Hisui, and Paldea

💡 Final Tips for GO Fest 2025 Trainers

To make the most out of Pokémon GO Fest 2025, keep these in mind:

1. Bring enough Poké Balls and use a Star Piece for stardust-heavy Pokémon like Chimecho.

2. Prioritize PvP and raid-relevant Pokémon, especially those with Shadow or shiny potential.

3. Maximize your trades for regional and shiny Pokémon using your daily special trades.

4. Participate in global events like Phantom Ruins for special raids and increased shiny chances.

5. Keep an eye on Photo Discs for snapshot encounters like Fan Rotom.

   
   

🎯 Ready to Join Pokémon GO Fest 2025?

Whether you’re in the heart of Paris or participating globally, Pokémon GO Fest 2025 promises an unforgettable experience full of shiny Pokémon, intense raids, global community, and even life-changing memories.

Start your adventure now and catch 'em all.

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