Pokémon GO: Dark Skies
Pokémon GO Dark Skies is a special worldwide event that runs from August 18, 2025 to August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. During this time, Trainers level 13 and above can brave a weeklong gauntlet of raids, Max Battles, and more for the chance to battle and catch every Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon that has appeared in Pokémon GO so far.
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Max Finale happens after the Dark Skies event, and introduces the newly arrived Legendary Pokémon Eternatus.
Event Bonuses
Trainers will receive the following bonuses between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m local time on event days!
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Max Particle collection limit will increase -
Power Spots will refresh daily. -
More Power Spots than usual will be active. -
The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 30 from Monday, August 18, to Friday, August 22, 2025.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Dynamic Dynamax days
The following Pokémon will appear in Max Battles for one day each on the following schedule.
Dynamax Battles: Monday, August 18
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one! There will be no Max Monday on this date.
Dynamax Battles: Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Dynamax Battles: Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
5-Star Raids
August 18 – August 20
August 21
August 22
3-Star Raids
1-Star Raids
Special Raid Hours
Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta will return in five-star raids for special Raid Hours on the following schedule. Crowned Sword Energy and Crowned Shield Energy will also be available during these Raid Hours.
Thursday, August 21, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time
Friday, August 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time
Timed Research
Timed Research focused on winning Max Battles will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn Zacian Candy, Zamazenta Candy, and encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
Timed Research code: GOFESTMAX
In celebration of Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale, Trainers can use the code GOFESTMAX on the Pokémon GO Web Store to redeem branching Timed Research focused on Max Battles and Buddy Pokémon. The code will expire on August 3, 2025, at 00:00 UTC.
Complete the research tasks to earn rewards and encounter a Gigantamax Pokémon of your choice—either Rillaboom, Cinderace, or Inteleon—with a Seasonal Special Background!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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