Pokémon GO Gears Up for Global GO Fest 2025 with Ancients Recovered and Phantom Ruins Events
Get ready, Trainers! Pokémon GO is rolling out a series of exciting events to prepare for the global GO Fest 2025. This includes the Ancients Recovered event, a raid extravaganza featuring the legendary Regi Pokémon, and Phantom Ruins, an event packed with increased shiny chances and the debut of Gigantamax Inteleon. Let's dive into what these events have to offer!
Ancients Recovered: A Raid Lover's Dream
From June 23 to June 27, 2025, the Ancients Recovered event will bring back all the “Regi” Pokémon - Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki, and Regidrago - to 5-star raids. Not only will their shiny forms be available, but each Pokémon will also have a guaranteed featured attack. Regirock will know Earthquake, Regice will know Thunder, Registeel will know Zap Cannon, Regieleki will know Thunder Cage, and Regidrago will know Dragon Breath and Dragon Energy. Plus, Regigigas will also make an appearance, armed with the Charged Attack Crush Grip.
Key Highlights of Ancients Recovered:
- Remote Raid Pass Limit: Increased to 30 from June 23-26, and no limit from June 27-29.
- Candy XL Bonus: Trainers level 31 and up will receive guaranteed Candy XL for trading Pokémon from June 23-29.
- Global Challenge: Complete the challenge to make Premier Balls more effective and charge Party Power faster in raids until the end of GO Fest 2025.
Timed Research themed around legendary giants raids will also be available, offering encounters with various Pokémon. A paid version offers encounters with the Galarian birds - Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno.
Web Store Deals: Several tiered boxes will be available for purchase, offering advantageous items like Remote Raid Passes, Premium Battle Passes, and Incubators.
Phantom Ruins: Shiny Hunting and Gigantamax Battles
Before the Regi-onslaught, the Phantom Ruins event runs from June 14 to June 18, 2025. This event focuses on increased chances to encounter Shiny Gothita and Shiny Phantump, and marks the exciting debut of Gigantamax Inteleon in six-star Max Raid Battles.
Event Highlights:
- Shiny Encounters: Increased chance to find Shiny Gothita and Shiny Phantump.
- Gigantamax Inteleon: Face off against this powerful Pokémon in six-star Max Raids.
- Wild Encounters: Look out for Pokémon like Duskull, Drapion, and Golurk appearing more frequently in the wild.
- Incense Encounters: Sableye will be attracted to Incense, providing another chance to snag this popular Pokémon.
- Collection Challenges: Complete these challenges for reward encounters and more.
Timed Research will also be available, offering encounters with Gothita and Phantump, as well as Incense.
What to Expect Overall
These events build up anticipation for the main event, GO Fest 2025. With increased raid opportunities, shiny chances, and the debut of Gigantamax Inteleon, Trainers have a lot to look forward to. Keep an eye on the Pokémon GO Web Store for special offers, and don't forget to participate in the Global Challenge for bonus rewards!
What are you most excited about in these pre-GO Fest events? Which Regi Pokémon are you hoping to catch? Share your thoughts and strategies in the comments below!
