Pokémon GO's Festival of Colors is set to make a dazzling return in 2025, running from March 13th to March 17th. This vibrant event promises trainers worldwide an array of colorful Pokémon spawns and exciting bonuses. Dive into the details below to ensure you don't miss out on the festivities.
Celebrate the Festival of Colors with Pokémon GO
As you explore your local area, keep an eye on PokéStops for a special treat that will add a splash of color to your day. During the event, Lure Modules will last an impressive three hours, turning your favorite spots into bustling Pokémon hubs for longer periods.
If you're on the hunt for the vibrant fish Pokémon, Bruxish, activating Incense will boost your chances of encountering it. Incense during the event will last for two hours, with the exception of Daily Adventure Incense. Additionally, by taking a snapshot each day, you might be pleasantly surprised by a guest appearance from a Shiny Smeargle photobombing your pictures.
The charming Floral Flabébé will make its debut in various regional colors. 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. If you're in the Americas, keep an eye out for the Yellow Flower Flabébé. Meanwhile, White Flower and Orange Flower Flabébé can appear anywhere globally. Alongside these floral friends, expect to see increased spawns of Drowzee, Magikarp, Natu, Aipom, Meditite, and Dwebble.
Mega Raids during the Pokémon GO Festival of Colors will feature Mega Swampert, adding an exciting challenge to the event. Moreover, Field Research tasks will offer event-themed rewards, including Stardust and encounters with some of the special Pokémon featured during the festival.
Special Bonuses for Holi Players
In celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colours in India, Pokémon GO offers unique bonuses for trainers in India. These include access to regional exclusives through branching Timed Research, one-star raids featuring Pikachu adorned in a kurta, and an additional Candy for catching Pokémon in raids.
For those eager to join the celebration, you can download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store. Don't forget to stay tuned for our upcoming coverage on Netflix's Rise of the Golden Idol and its first DLC, 'The Sins of New Wells.'