2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Guide - All Event Bonuses, Pokemon Debuts, Wild Spawns, Best Tips and Tricks, and More

The 2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration event is here, and Pokemon GO is joining the excitement with a three-day in-game celebration packed with exclusive spawns, shiny opportunities, PvP-focused perks, and special rewards.

From August 15 at 10:00 a.m.

to August 17 at 8:00 p.m. local time, Trainers can immerse themselves in an event that blends competitive spirit with shiny hunting fun.

Key 2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Event Details

• Dates: August 15, 10:00 a.m. – August 17, 8:00 p.m. (local time) • New Pokemon Debut: Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket (shiny available) • Special Bonuses: Extra trades, boosted shiny rates, and GO Battle League enhancements • PvP & Raid Focus: Exclusive moves, PvP-themed encounters, and high-value raid rewards • Premium Content: Paid Timed Research featuring rare PvP Pokemon and valuable resources

2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Event Bonuses

Trainers can enjoy the following bonuses during the 20256 Pokemon World Championships Celebration event: • Up to 5 Special Trades Daily – Perfect for swapping shinies or rare Pokemon. • GO Battle League Perks – Increased encounter rewards, special Worlds-themed music, and a new battle arena. • Shiny Boosts – Higher odds for Pikachu (Varsity Jacket). • Paid Timed Research ($5) – Rewards include a Premium Battle Pass, 25,000 Stardust, and rare encounters. • GO Battle Weekend (Aug 15–17) – 4× Stardust from PvP wins and 20 daily battle sets.

2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Wild Encounters

A PvP-oriented spawn pool will appear more frequently in the wild (shiny available where marked): • Nidoran♀* • Mankey* • Marill* • Paldean Wooper* • Spoink* • Inkay* • Rookidee* • Fuecoco • Male Frillish* • Vullaby*

Raid Battles

• One-Star: Pikachu (Varsity Jacket)*, Honedge • Three-Star: Lapras*, Dusclops, Diggersby(*Shiny available)

Field Research Rewards during the 2025 World Championship Celebration Event

Event tasks can award: • Pikachu (Varsity Jacket)* • Marill* • Paldean Wooper* • Honedge

2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Exclusive Event Moves

Paid Timed Research Rewards

For $5 (or local equivalent), Trainers receive:

• 1× Premium Battle Pass • 25,000 Stardust • Encounters with Lickitung*, Lapras*, Azumarill, Sableye*, Swalot, Claydol, Carbink*, Guzzlord*, Lokix(*Shiny available)

Extras and Merchandise

• Avatar Items: 2025 Worlds Jersey, Visor, and a free Worlds Tee (White) via Twitch broadcast code.

• Themed Stickers: Available from PokéStops and Gifts. • New Battle Arena: Worlds-themed GO Battle League stage.

Tips to Get the Most Out of the 2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Event

You can follow these special tips to make the most out of the World Championships Celebration event: • Focus on catching and evolving PvP-relevant Pokemon for exclusive moves. • Use all five Special Trades daily for shiny or regional swaps. • Prioritize shiny hunting for Pikachu (Varsity Jacket), Lapras, Marill, and Paldean Wooper. • Mega evolve a Pokemon of event types to boost candy gains. • Take full advantage of GO Battle League Stardust boosts. • Grab the Paid Timed Research if you want competitive resources. • Tune in to Worlds broadcasts for free avatar item codes.

Worlds 2025 in Anaheim

The real-world Pokemon GO World Championship will crown a global champion in Anaheim, California. In-person attendees will have access to exclusive research tasks, special spawns, and themed activities.Also read: How to Get Shiny Ho-Oh in Pokemon GO: Availability, Odds, Appearance, and TipsWith PvP rewards, shiny hunts, and competitive thrills, the 2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration is one of the year’s biggest events for Trainers. Whether you’re aiming for the top of the leaderboard or chasing that rare shiny Pikachu, it’s time to stock up on Poké Balls and get ready for an action-packed weekend.