Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration has ended. It ran July 8–13, 2025, and introduced Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark to Pokémon GO. During the event, catching Pokémon earned 4× XP and 4× Stardust; the event also featured wild encounters, raids, Field Research, and a Collection Challenge.
When was Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration?
The event ran from Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. It is a past event, not an active opportunity to claim its bonuses or encounters.
For current and upcoming events, check the in-game event calendar. Niantic says tapping an event there shows its duration and bonuses, and its details may link to the official blog announcement: Niantic Help Center.
What were the event bonuses?
- 4× XP for catching Pokémon.
- 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- An increased chance of encountering shiny Hisuian Voltorb and shiny Hisuian Qwilfish.
- An increased chance of encountering shiny Unown U in raids.
The announcement did not publish numerical shiny odds, so these bonuses do not establish a percentage chance or a measured rate.
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How did Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark debut?
Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark made their Pokémon GO debuts during the event. The announced evolution requirement was 50 Zorua Candy to evolve Hisuian Zorua into Hisuian Zoroark.
Which Pokémon appeared in the wild?
The announced wild encounter pool included:
- Zubat
- Hisuian Voltorb
- Magikarp
- Hisuian Qwilfish
- Starly
- Croagunk
- Petilil
- Hisuian Zorua
- Rufflet
- Bergmite
Trainers might also encounter Sneasel, Larvitar, and Bagon. The announcement indicated that shiny forms could be encountered where available; it did not give a numerical shiny rate.
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Which Pokémon were in raids?
| Raid tier | Announced Pokémon |
|---|---|
| One-star | Hisuian Growlithe, Unown U, Hisuian Sneasel |
| Three-star | Hisuian Braviary, Hisuian Avalugg, Wyrdeer, Kleavor |
The announcement marked raid Pokémon as potentially shiny where available but did not state numerical odds.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What were the research features?
Event-themed Field Research could award XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. The Collection Challenge was tied to Pokémon emerging from returning space-time anomalies and offered XP, Stardust, and encounters with Hisuian Zorua.
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The announcement said space-time anomalies could bring different Pokémon when they appeared; it did not provide actual player-observed spawn rates.
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