Pokémon GO Water Festival 2025: Tatsugiri Debuts, shiny Staryu and Tirtouga boost, Bonuses & Raids
The Pokémon GO Water Festival 2025 is a global event running from July 15 to July 20, 2025. This event introduces Tatsugiri to Pokémon GO, in all three forms as regional exclusives, and boosted Shiny rates for Staryu and Tirtouga. On top of that, enjoy bonuses like Rainy Lure Modules lasting two hours, and Lapras wearing a Scarf!
This guide lists all the wild spawns, raids, bonuses, research and shiny-boosted Pokémon you can encounter during the Water Festival 2025 event in Pokémon GO.
Quick event overview
Dates: July 15 (10 a.m.) – July 20 (8 p.m.) local time
Bonuses: Rainy Lure Modules last 2 hours, increased candy for nice throws or better
Shiny: Increased chance to encounter shiny Staryu and Tirtouga
Debuts: Curly Form Tatsugiri, Droopy Form Tatsugiri and Stretchy Form Tatsugiri
Event Details
The Water Festival is a recurring themed event in Pokémon GO that celebrates Water-type Pokémon. First introduced in 2017, it typically features increased Water-type spawns, exclusive avatar items, and the debut of rare or regional Pokémon. In 2025, the Water Festival brings the debut of Tatsugiri in all three forms, Shiny Staryu and Tirtouga boost, and rare Water-type raids.
Date & Time
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Pokémon GO Water Festival (2025) event runs from Tuesday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the Water Festival event:
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Debut of all three Tatsugiri forms -
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Staryu and Shiny Tirtouga -
Rainy Lure Modules will last for two hours. -
Lapras wearing a scarf caught from raids may have a Seasonal special background—if you’re lucky!
Pokémon Debuts
Tatsugiri debut in Pokémon GO
Tatsugiri, the Mimicry Pokémon, makes their Pokémon GO debut during the Water Festival event!
How to get all forms of Tatsugiri
- Curly Form Tatsugiri (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
- Droopy Form Tatsugiri (Americas)
- Stretchy Form Tatsugiri (Asia-Pacific)
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Rare Spawns
Some Trainers may even encounter the following:
Raids
One-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will be featured in one-star raids:
Three-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will be featured in three-star raids:
Related raid guides: Gyarados Raid Guide, Kingler Raid Guide, Azumarill Raid Guide and Lapras Raid Guide
Field Research
Complete Event-themed Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Collection Challenge
Complete Collection Challenges to receive XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed
Pokémon.
Paid Timed Research
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- One Rainy Lure Module
- An event-themed avatar pose
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Gyarados, Lapras wearing a scarf, and more.
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
New Avatar Items
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends:
- Curly Form Tatsugiri Backpack
- Droopy Form Tatsugiri Backpack
- Stretchy Form Tatsugiri Backpack
Water Festival Ultra Ticket Box
The Water Festival Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket plus one Star Piece at no additional cost.
Tips for the Water Festival Event
- Do nice throws or better to maximize the candy boost bonus.
- Mega Evolve a Water type Pokémon to optimise candy during any event grinds.
- Click on every Staryu and Tirtouga you see!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the dates for the Water Festival event in Pokémon GO?
The Water Festival event runs from July 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time to July 20 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Which Pokémon have boosted Shiny rates during the Water Festival?
Staryu and Tirtouga have increased Shiny encounter rates throughout the event in the wild.
How can I find Tatsugiri in Pokémon GO?
Tatsugiri can be found in Tier 1 raids during the Water Festival event, each featured in their own region. Curly Form Tatsugiri in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Droopy Form Tatsugiri in the Americas. Stretchy Form Tatsugiri in the Asia-Pacific region. You can use a remote raid pass to raid the Tatsugiri that are not featured in your own region.
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