Pokemon GO Fashion Week 2025: Costumed Pokemon, Bonuses & Raids To Make A Comeback
Catch costumed Pokémon, enjoy double Stardust, complete Field Research, and tackle themed raids. Learn about the event bonuses, Shiny Pokémon, and exclusive rewards, including a new pose and avatar items!
Fashion Week is making a stylish comeback in Pokémon GO as one of the first major events of 2025! With costumed Pokémon, exciting bonuses, and plenty of Field Research tasks, this event is packed with rewards for Trainers.
The event kicks off on Friday, January 10, and runs until Sunday, January 19. If you’re ready to strut your stuff and catch some dazzling Pokémon, here’s everything you need to know.
Fashion Week Event Highlights
- Double Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Double the chance to earn Candy XL for players level 31 and up.
- Increased spawn rates of costumed Pokémon, including the chance to encounter Shiny variants of some fan-favorites.
Pokémon Spotlight
During Fashion Week, players will see these fashionable Pokémon in the wild and in raids:
- Costumed Butterfree
- Costumed Dragonite
- Costumed Minccino and Cinccino
- Costumed Diglett
- Costumed Kirlia (with a Shiny variant!)
- Costumed Blitzle
- Costumed Shinx
- Furfrou
- Skitty
- Buneary
- Bruxish
Completing Fashion Week Field Research tasks can also reward encounters with these Pokémon.
Raids and Paid Timed Research
Fashion Week will feature one-star and three-star raids, offering a better chance to catch the event’s costumed Pokémon, including Shiny variants. Trainers can use Remote Raid Passes to join from afar.
A special Paid Timed Research is available for $5, offering rewards such as:
- 3,500 XP
- 3,500 Stardust
- A Fashion Week-themed pose
- Additional encounters with featured Pokémon.
Pro tip: Be sure to complete and claim all Timed Research rewards before the event ends!
Extra Perks and Challenges
- A Fashion Week Collection Challenge with bonus XP and a guaranteed encounter with a costumed Shinx.
- New Plaid Top and Plaid Pants avatar items in the in-game shop (available beyond the event).
- Participate in PokéStop Showcases to show off your fashionable Pokémon and earn more rewards.
Why Fashion Week Matters
Fashion Week in Pokémon GO isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s an opportunity to load up on Stardust, Candy XL, and rare Pokémon. Plus, the introduction of costumed Pokémon adds a playful twist to your collection, and the event-themed pose will let your Trainer stand out in style.
Don’t miss out—January 2025’s Fashion Week promises to be an unforgettable event for Trainers of all levels. Dust off those Poké Balls, get ready to raid, and catch them all in style!
