Great news for Pokémon GO trainers! The Sunkissed Shores event is officially kicking off on August 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, and will run through August 31, 2025, ending at 8:00 p.m. This tropical-themed, week-long celebration brings a wave of new and exciting Pokémon to the shores of your favorite mobile adventure.
🐟 Dondozo Makes Its Pokémon GO Debut!
For the first time ever in Pokémon GO, Dondozo, the massive Water-type fish Pokémon from the Paldea region, is joining the battle. Known as the "Big Catfish Pokémon," Dondozo has a striking color scheme:
- Light blue on top
- Dark blue midsection
- White accents on its upper lip, belly, and fins
Battle Facts:
- Weaknesses: Grass and Electric-type moves
- No evolution
- Loves to eat – it’s said to follow Tatsugiri around, always hungry!
How to Encounter Dondozo:
- Wild spawns across beaches and coastal areas
- Three-star Raid Boss – a must-join for strong trainers
- 2× XP bonus for defeating Dondozo in raids (don’t miss it!)
🌴 Beachside Pokémon Lineup
The event features a fun, sunny roster of beach-dwelling Pokémon:
- Psyduck
- Shellder
- Marill
- Shuckle
- Wingull
- Tepig
- Helioptile
- Bounsweet
- Sandygast
- Lechonk
These Pokémon will be more common in the wild during the event, perfect for catching, evolving, and using in raids.
🌺 Oricorio – Regional Forms Shine
Oricorio returns with region-specific forms, making it a global favorite:
- Baile Style – Europe, Middle East, Africa
- Pom-Pom Style – Americas
- Pa’u Style – Africa, Asia, Pacific, Caribbean
- Sensu Style – Asia-Pacific region
Each form brings unique flair and stats, so check your region to catch the right one!
🐙 Tatsugiri – Regional Raid Forms
The long, wiggly Pokémon returns in raid battles with regional forms:
- Curly Form – Europe, Middle East, Africa
- Droopy Form – Americas
- Stretchy Form – Asia-Pacific
Plus, three-star raids will feature:
- Alolan Raichu
- Alolan Marowak
- Dondozo (new!)
🔁 Event Flow: Dark Skies → Sunkissed Shores
The Sunkissed Shores event follows immediately after the Dark Skies event, running August 18–23, 2025, which spotlighted Dynamax Pokémon and Max Raid Battles.
With back-to-back events packed with exclusive Pokémon, new raid bosses, and boosted rewards, now’s the perfect time to:
- Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store (if you haven’t already)
- Join raids, catch Dondozo, and collect exclusive event items
- Prepare your team for the beachside showdown!
📱 Stay Updated
Don’t miss a beat — keep an eye on:
- Pokémon GO’s official app
- Niantic’s social media (Twitter/X, Facebook)
- Our gaming news section for updates on Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and more!
🌊 Grab your swim trunks, pack your Poké Balls, and dive into the Sunkissed Shores event — Dondozo is waiting!
