The Pokémon World Championships 2025 will take place from August 15–17 in Anaheim, California, and Pokémon GO is joining the celebration with a massive in-game event packed with activities, bonuses, raids, and exclusive appearances.
Top Pokémon GO players from around the globe will face off to claim the title of World Champion. The winner will receive a 2025 World Champion outfit and pose for their avatar. Meanwhile, fans tuning in online can snag a redeemable code to unlock a special in-game t-shirt.
Pokémon World Championships 2025 Brings Exclusive Content to Pokémon GO
Debut Pokémon
- Varsity Jacket Pikachu (shiny available)
Event Bonuses
- Up to 5 Special Trades per day
- More rewards in GO Battle League encounters
- Increased chance of finding shiny Varsity Jacket Pikachu
Raids
- 1-Star: Varsity Jacket Pikachu, Honedge
- 3-Star: Lapras, Dusclops, Diggersby
Field Research Rewards
- Varsity Jacket Pikachu, Marill, Paldean Wooper, Honedge
Wild Encounters
- Common: Nidoran♀, Mankey, Marill, Paldean Wooper, Spoink, Inkay, Rookidee, Fuecoco
- Rare: Male Frillish, Vullaby
Paid Timed Research ($5 USD or local equivalent)
Includes a Premium Battle Pass, 25,000 Stardust, and encounters with Pokémon such as Lickitung, Lapras, Sableye, Carbink, and Guzzlord (all with shiny potential). Must be completed by August 17 at 8 PM local time.
Featured Attacks During the Event
- Lapras (caught during the event): Ice Beam
- Primeape & Annihilape (via evolution): Rage Fist
- Clodsire (via Paldean Wooper evolution): Megahorn
More World Championships Content Coming to Pokémon GO
Not enough? Don’t worry—Pokémon GO has more surprises in store.
- New avatar items themed around the 2025 Pokémon World Championships (including a t-shirt and visor).
- Themed stickers available from PokéStops, Gifts, and the in-game shop.
- From August 11–18, GO Battle League will feature a brand-new stadium design and exclusive music.
- From August 15–17, the GO Battle Week: Glad Tidings event will be live, offering:
- 4× Stardust from wins
- Up to 20 daily sets
- New Timed Research
Pokémon GO is pulling out all the stops to make the Pokémon World Championships 2025 an unforgettable celebration for Trainers worldwide.
