🌊 Splash into the Water Festival 2025!
Pokémon GO's Water Festival 2025 has made a big splash with fans around the world. Running July 15 to July 20, this event is packed with exciting features—from shiny scarf Lapras to the stylish debut of Tatsugiri, one of the most unique Pokémon from the Paldea region.
Whether you're a collector, shiny hunter, or battling pro, here's your ultimate guide to everything this event offers—and how your shop or community can get involved.
🆕 Tatsugiri Debuts — All Three Forms!
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you can catch Tatsugiri in Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy forms—each with distinct looks and vibrant colour palettes. They are appearing in:
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3-Star Raids
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Special Research
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Timed Challenges
✅ Tip: Each form spawns in different raid groups, so coordinate with your local community or raid groups to catch all three!
🎀 Scarf Lapras is Back (and It’s Shiny!)
Lapras returns—but this time sporting a fashionable scarf! Better still, its shiny version is available in raids, making it a must-catch for shiny collectors and screenshot lovers.
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Found in 3-Star Raids
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Comes with a unique Water Festival background
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Increased shiny odds reported by players
🧊 Pro Tip: Use Electric- or Rock-type Pokémon to take it down quickly. Think Zekrom, Raikou, or Rampardos.
🎁 Event Bonuses to Watch For
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🧲 Rainy Lure Modules last for 2 hours
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🍬 Double Candy from Nice/Great/Excellent Throws
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✨ Increased Shiny chances for:
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Staryu
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Tirtouga
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Buizel
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📦 Timed Research and Collection Challenges are available with exclusive rewards, including XP, Stardust, and encounters with rare Water-types.
👥 How to Make the Most of It
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Stack Lucky Eggs and Lure Modules before raid hour (Wednesday, July 17).
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Walk with a Water-type buddy for more candy and better IV finds.
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Join or host local raids—great way to bring your Pokémon GO community together.
🛍️ What Shops and Communities Can Do
If you’re running a Pokémon-focused shop or hosting community events:
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Offer discounts on raid passes or Pokémon merch during the event.
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Host an in-store Lapras raid hour with drinks, prizes, or giveaways.
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Create social media content: Tatsugiri form polls, shiny Lapras sightings, or Water-type trivia.
You could even offer a Water Festival bundle—themed sleeves, badges, or Water-type card packs!
| Feature | Details |
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| Event Dates | July 15–20, 2025 |
| Debuts | Tatsugiri (all forms), Scarf Lapras |
| Shinies | Staryu, Tirtouga, Lapras |
| Bonuses | Double Candy, longer Lures, boosted shiny rates |
| Best Counters | Zekrom, Magnezone, Rampardos, Electivire |
📣 Final Thoughts
The Water Festival is one of Pokémon GO’s most joyful events—and 2025 is no exception. With stylish new debuts, boosted shinies, and unique bonuses, there’s never been a better time to grab your Poké Balls and dive in.
Looking to stock up or share your shiny catches? Let us know or tag us on social media during the event!
