As anticipation builds for the upcoming Pokémon GO Fest: Global, players can look forward to an exciting free-to-play raid event called Ancients Recovered. This unique event will feature all of the beloved “Regi” Pokémon, complete with special attacks and shiny variants available through raids. Mark your calendars for this thrilling adventure!
The Ancients Recovered event will take place from Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During this time, trainers will have the opportunity to engage in raid battles and capture various Pokémon.
Throughout the Ancients Recovered event, trainers can participate in 5-star raids featuring the following Pokémon, each with guaranteed access to unique charged moves:
Regirock - Charged Attack: Earthquake Regice - Charged Attack: Thunder Registeel - Charged Attack: Zap Cannon Regieleki - Charged Attack: Thunder Cage Regidrago - Fast Attack: Dragon Breath & Charged Attack: Dragon Energy Regigigas - Charged Attack: Crush GripAdditionally, trainers can take on 6-star max raid battles featuring the formidable Gigantamax Galar Starters, enhancing the event’s challenges and excitement.
During the Ancients Recovered event, trainers worldwide will have the chance to participate in a Global Challenge. If the community successfully completes this challenge, all trainers will enjoy bonuses until the end of the 2025 global GO Fest. These bonuses include:
Enhanced effectiveness of Premier Balls for catching Pokémon post-raids. Faster Party Power charge-ups in raids.The Global Challenge will commence on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (20:00 UTC) and conclude on June 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (20:00 UTC).
Throughout the event, trainers will have access to raid-themed Timed Research tasks. Completing these tasks will lead to encounters with various Pokémon, with an added surprise choice upon completion. Trainers can repeat the research multiple times to maximize their Pokémon encounters.
For those looking for an enhanced experience, a paid Timed Research option will be available for US$7.99 (or equivalent local pricing). This research will emphasize exploration and catching Pokémon, rewarding participants with:
Encounters with Galarian Zapdos Encounters with Galarian Moltres Encounters with Galarian ArticunoIt’s important to note that all timed research tasks come with deadlines and must be completed before the event concludes.
Starting from June 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PDT, trainers can take advantage of exciting offers in the Pokémon GO Web Store. These include:
GO Fest Ultra Storage Box - US$4.99 (includes Item Bag upgrade, Pokémon Storage upgrade, Remote Raid Pass, Premium Battle Pass, Incubator, Super Incubator) GO Fest Battle Box - US$7.99 (includes 10 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Remote Raid Passes, Max Particle Pack, Silver Pinap Berry) GO Fest Ultra Raid Box - US$19.99 (includes 40 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Remote Raid Passes) GO Fest Hatcher Box - US$39.99 (includes 25 Incubators, 30 Super Incubators, 2 Poffins) GO Fest Ultimate Box - US$99.99 (includes 60 Incubators, 60 Super Incubators, 30 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Remote Raid Passes, 3 Max Particle Packs)All prices may vary based on local currency equivalents.
As part of the Ancients Recovered event, trainers will also have the chance to earn special backgrounds by catching certain Pokémon. Additionally, unique event stickers will be available at Pokéstops and gyms, enhancing the overall experience.
Prepare for an action-packed adventure filled with thrilling raids, exciting bonuses, and the chance to capture rare Pokémon during the Ancients Recovered event leading up to Pokémon GO Fest: Global!
