Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event preparation guide – All bonuses, featured Pokemon, shinies, best tips and tricks, and more

The Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event is almost here, bringing exciting bonuses, rare spawns, and the debut of Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark in Pokemon GO! From July 8 to July 13, 2025, Trainers will enjoy boosted XP, increased Shiny odds, and mysterious space-time anomalies.

Let’s break down everything happening during the Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event to make the most out of it.

Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event details

Date & Time of the Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event

- Starts: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM Local Time - Ends: Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM Local Time The Hisui region takes center stage, with Hisuian Zorua making its first appearance in Pokemon GO. Plus, space-time anomalies will shake up spawns, giving Trainers a chance to encounter rare Pokemon from the past.

Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event bonuses

Trainers can take advantage of these limited-time boosts: - 4× XP for catching Pokemon - 4× Stardust for catching Pokemon

Increased Shiny odds for:

- Hisuian Voltorb - Hisuian Qwilfish - Unown U (from raids)

Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event featured Pokemon

Which Pokemon will make their debuts during the Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event?

The Spiteful Fox Pokemon, Hisuian Zorua, arrives in Pokemon GO alongside its evolution, Hisuian Zoroark.

How to Evolve Hisuian Zoroa into Hisuian Zoroark

You can evolve this critter by using 50 Zorua Candy to evolve Hisuian Zorua → Hisuian Zoroark.

Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event Wild Spawns

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently, with increased Shiny odds for Hisuian Voltorb and Hisuian Qwilfish:

Common Spawns

- Zubat - Hisuian Voltorb - Magikarp - Hisuian Qwilfish - Starly - Croagunk - Petilil - Rufflet - Bergmite

Rare Spawns (Shiny Available)

- Sneasel - Larvitar - Bagon Hisuian Zorua will also appear in the wild! You will get shinies for all critters except for this one.

Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event Raids

Unown U will have boosted Shiny odds in raids.

1-Star Raids

- Hisuian Growlithe (Shiny available) - Unown U (Shiny available) - Hisuian Sneasel (Shiny available)

3-Star Raids

- Hisuian Braviary (Shiny available) - Hisuian Avalugg (Shiny available) - Wyrdeer (Shiny available) - Kleavor (Shiny available)

Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event Research

Field Research Tasks

Complete event-themed tasks for: - XP - Stardust - Encounters with event Pokemon

Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event Collection Challenges

- Earn XP, Stardust, and Hisuian Zorua encounters by completing challenges. - A special Collection Challenge will require catching Pokemon from space-time anomalies.

Pokemon Spotlight during the Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration evnt

The following Pokemon have higher Shiny rates during the event:- Hisuian Voltorb and Hisuian Electrode - Hisuian Qwilfish and Overqwil - Unown U The Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration is packed with rewards, rare spawns, and the debut of Hisuian Zorua. Don’t miss out on the 4× XP and Stardust bonuses, and keep an eye out for those space-time anomalies for extra surprises! Will you be hunting for Shiny Unown U or evolving your first Hisuian Zoroark? Let us know your plans! (Event details are subject to change. Be sure to check the official Pokemon GO app for updates.)