The Pokémon GO Festival of Colors is set to dazzle trainers around the globe once again in 2025, running from March 13th to March 17th. This vibrant event promises an array of colorful Pokémon spawns and exciting bonuses to enhance your gaming experience. Dive in to discover everything you need to know about this colorful extravaganza.

Celebrate the Festival of Colors with Pokémon GO

As you wander near PokéStops during the Festival of Colors, keep your eyes open for a special surprise that will add a splash of joy to your day. Lure Modules will extend their effect to three hours, transforming your favorite PokéStops into bustling hubs of Pokémon activity for an extended period.

If you're on the hunt for the dazzling Bruxish, make sure to use Incense, as it increases your chances of encountering this flashy fish. The Incense will last for two hours, with the exception of the Daily Adventure Incense. Additionally, don't miss the opportunity to take daily photos, where you might be surprised by a guest appearance from a Shiny Smeargle photobombing your snapshots.

The beautiful Floral Flabébé will make a striking appearance in various regional colors. Trainers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will encounter the Red Flower Flabébé, while those in the Asia-Pacific region will find the Blue Flower Flabébé. In the Americas, keep an eye out for the Yellow Flower Flabébé. Meanwhile, the White and Orange Flower Flabébé can appear anywhere. Alongside these floral friends, you'll also see an increased presence of Drowzee, Magikarp, Natu, Aipom, Meditite, and Dwebble.

Mega Raids during the event will feature Mega Swampert, adding an extra layer of excitement. Additionally, Field Research tasks will offer event-themed rewards, including Stardust and encounters with some of the special Pokémon appearing during the festival.

Special Bonuses for Holi Players

In celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colours in India, Pokémon GO offers exclusive bonuses for trainers in India. These include access to regional exclusives, branching Timed Research, one-star raids featuring Pikachu in a kurta, and an additional Candy for catching Pokémon in raids.

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