Legendary Giants Return to Pokémon Go Before Go Fest 2025

The legendary giants are stirring as Pokémon Go invites all raiders, collectors, and lore enthusiasts back into the field. Just ahead of this year's Go Fest: Global, a thrilling week-long event named Ancients Recovered will kick off on June 23rd. This is your golden opportunity to dust off your raid teams and embark on a quest to challenge some truly monumental titans.

Each day of the event will spotlight one of the six legendary giants in five-star raids, running from Regirock to Regigigas, with a grand reunion on June 27th. These aren't just reruns; catch them during the event, and they'll come equipped with signature attacks like Zap Cannon on Registeel and Thunder Cage on Regieleki, adding a fresh twist to your collection.

For those ready to tackle a real challenge, Max Battles are on the schedule too. The fully Gigantamaxed Galar starters, Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, will be stepping into the six-star arena. And for those looking for more than just raid trophies, Timed Research offers repeatable tasks focused on the legendary giants, culminating in a surprise choice upon completion.

For a premium experience, consider purchasing the Fleeting Legends Ticket for $7.99. This ticket includes a Timed Research path that leads to an encounter with your choice of Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres. It's essentially a one-time bird hunt with a guaranteed catch.

Don't miss out on the Global Challenge running from June 22nd to 27th, where trainers worldwide can contribute to unlock global bonuses like enhanced Premier Balls and faster Party Power charging, which will persist through the end of Go Fest. Every raid counts toward these collective goals.

If luck is on your side, some of your raid catches might feature new Pokémon Backgrounds, visual souvenirs unique to the event, akin to Location Backgrounds from in-person festivals. These don't affect gameplay but serve as a stylish flex.

Lastly, don't forget to visit the Pokémon Go Web Store, where you can find new battle pass bundles and a comprehensive $99.99 raid-and-hatch box designed for the most dedicated trainers.