Pokémon Go is bringing back the legendary giants ahead of the global leg of the Go Fest 2025
And some Gigantamax Pokémon too
- The Ancients Recovered event kicks off June 23rd
- One of the six giants will be featured each day of the event
- Purchase an event ticket to make the most of your adventure
The legendary giants are stirring as Pokémon Go is calling all raiders, collectors, and lore chasers back into the field. Ahead of this year’s Go Fest: Global, a week-long event titled Ancients Recovered kicks off June 23rd, giving you the perfect excuse to dust off your raid teams and chase down some serious titans.
From Regirock to Regigigas, each day will spotlight one of the six legendary giants in five-star raids, with a full reunion on June 27th. These aren't just reruns, either - catch them during the event and they’ll come equipped with signature attacks, including Zap Cannon on Registeel and Thunder Cage on Regieleki.
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If your squads are built for a real challenge, Max Battles are on deck too. The fully Gigantamaxed Galar starters, Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, will be stepping into the six-star arena. And for those chasing more than raid trophies, Timed Research brings repeatable tasks centred on the legendary giants, with a twist - finish it, and you’ll unlock a surprise choice.
There’s also a premium path if you shell out $7.99 for the Fleeting Legends Ticket. It includes a Timed Research that leads to an encounter with your choice of Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres. Think of it as a one-time bird hunt with a guaranteed payout.
Don’t skip the Global Challenge, either. From June 22nd to 27th, trainers worldwide can chip in to unlock global bonuses like stronger Premier Balls and faster Party Power charging through the end of Go Fest. That means every raid matters.
Lastly, if you’re lucky, certain raid catches might feature new Pokémon Backgrounds, visual souvenirs tied to the event, similar to Location Backgrounds from in-person festivals. They don’t change gameplay, but they make a great flex.
And of course, don’t forget to check out the Pokémon Go Web Store, which features new battle pass bundles as well as a stacked $99.99 raid-and-hatch box for the hardcore trainers.
