India, October 06, 2025 – Niantic is bringing back the much awaited Festival of Lights events for its Trainers. It is a time to strengthen bonds with those around you including your Pokémon! Celebrate with us by exploring and keeping an eye out for the Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta. Alongside the in-game festivities, Trainers can also experience special and exciting Festival of Lights themed on-ground activations at Nexus Mall Koramangala in Bengaluru and Nexus Select CityWalk in New Delhi. The Trainers can visit the malls on October 18 and 19 and witness Festival of Lights spirit come to life beyond the screen.
What’s more! During the event, Pokémon from previous seasons of the Festival of Lights, such as Ponyta, Chinchou, Volbeat, Litwick, and Morelull are also joining the celebration once again, making this year’s event a nostalgic and exciting experience for Trainers across India. These Pokémon will appear more frequently drawn to Trainer’s Incense adding a magical touch to the in-game adventure.
The Festival of Lights event is a part of Niantic’s continuous efforts to enhance the Pokémon GO experience for millions of Trainers in India. Over the recent years, it has introduced exclusive India-themed Pokémon like Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta, expanded local events with on-ground activations at India’s popular venues, and added new PokéStops to improve accessibility for Trainers across cities. These initiatives reflect Niantic’s commitment to creating more engaging, inclusive, and memorable experiences for the Indian Pokémon GO community with even more exciting activities planned for the future!
Festival of Lights 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM
Event Bonuses
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- 2× Incense duration (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
- Get stickers featuring Pikachu in a saree or kurta when spinning PokéStops
Increased Incense Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense:
- Ponyta*
- Chinchou*
- Volbeat*
- Litwick*
- Morelull*
- Tadbulb
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids:
- Pikachu wearing a saree*
- Pikachu wearing a kurta*
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Encounters
Festival of Lights–themed Field Research tasks will reward encounters with:
- Pikachu wearing a saree*
- Pikachu wearing a kurta*
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Collection Challenge
Complete Festival of Lights–themed Collection Challenges to earn Premium Raid Pass, Stardust and XP
Timed Research
Branching Timed Research will be available, rewarding Trainers with:
- Stickers
- An encounter with Pikachu in festive attire (based on the path you choose)
- Premium Raid Pass, Rare Candy, and Poké Balls
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
