Pokémon GO Sunkissed Shores event runs from August 25, 2025, to August 31, 2025. This event features the debut of Dondozo, along with some valuable raid Pokémon! This guide lists all the bonuses, research, and raid Pokémon you can encounter during the Sunkissed Shores event in Pokémon GO.

Event Details

Date & Time 

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active during the Sunkissed Shores event:

Dodonzo debuts

Dondozo

Dondozo, the Big Catfish Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut! If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one! Dodonzo will be available in the 3-Star Raids during the event. Dodonzo is a pure Water-type Pokémon.

Regular and Shiny Dodonzo comparison

How to get Dodonzo in Pokémon GO?

Complete event specific 3-Star Raids from Wednesday, August 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 31, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time to catch a Dodonzo. Shiny Dodonzo is also available, with unknown odds.

Raids

One Star Raids

• Curly form of Tatsugiri will be available in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa regions.
• Droopy form of Tatsugiri will be available in the Americas.
• And the Stretchy form of Tatsugiri will be available in the Asia-Pacific regions.

Three Star Raids

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

Oricorio availability

• Oricorio Pom-Pom will be available in the Americas,
• Oricorio Pa’u will be available in the African, Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean islands.
• Oricorio Baile will be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa, 
• Oricorio Sensu will be available in Asia-Pacific.

Rare Alolan Exeggutor spawn

If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following:

Timed Research

Free Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include the following.

• 10,000 XP
• 7,000 Stardust
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon

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Pinap Berry Paid Timed Research

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

• 4,000 XP
• 3,000 Stardust
• Pinap Berry Bag avatar item
• And more!

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Slakoth and Dodonzo Paid Timed Research

For US$1.99 (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:

• 3,000 Stardust
• Two Premium Battle Passes
• Encounters with Slakoth wearing a visor and Dondozo

Field Research

Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Web Store

Sunkissed Shores Ultra Ticket Box

The Sunkissed Shores Ultra Ticket Box will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event! This deal will include an event ticket and three bonus Max Revives for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)!

Berry Chic Ultra Ticket Box

A Berry Chic Ultra Ticket Box will also be available during the event! This deal will include an event ticket and five bonus Ultra Balls for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)!

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