The Festival of Colors 2025 event in Pokémon GO is just around the corner, and trainers worldwide are gearing up for a vibrant celebration filled with colorful surprises, rare spawns, and exciting bonuses. One of the most anticipated highlights of this event is the debut of Kurta Pikachu, a special variant of the beloved Electric-type Pokémon dressed in traditional Indian attire. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the event, including how to catch this exclusive Pikachu, event bonuses, spawns, and more.

Festival of Colors 2025 Event Overview

The Festival of Colors 2025 event will run from Thursday, March 13, at 8:00 a.m. local time to Monday, March 17, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This four-day celebration is inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi, known for its vibrant colors and joyous atmosphere. Pokémon GO is embracing this theme with colorful Pokémon spawns, unique bonuses, and special research tasks.

Event Bonuses

During the Festival of Colors 2025 event, trainers can enjoy the following bonuses:

• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for 3 hours.
• Incense activated during the event will last for 2 hours (excluding the Daily Adventure Incense).
• Increased chances of encountering Shiny Smeargle through snapshots.
• Colorful surprises around PokéStops when trainers get close to them.
• Showcases featuring event-themed Pokémon.

How to Get Kurta Pikachu

The star of the Festival of Colors 2025 event is undoubtedly Pikachu wearing a Kurta. This special Pikachu variant is dressed in a traditional Indian kurta, making it a must-have for collectors and fans of the franchise. Here’s how you can get it:

1. Pikachu  Kurta Wearing in One-Star Raids

• Availability: Pikachu wearing a Kurta will be available in One-Star Raids during the event.
• Region-Specific: This Pikachu variant is exclusive to India, meaning it will only appear in raids for trainers located in India.
• Shiny Chance: There is a chance to encounter a Shiny Pikachu wearing a Kurta, so keep raiding to increase your odds!

Tips for Raiding

• Use Remote Raid Passes to join raids hosted by trainers in India if you’re not located in the region.
• Join online communities, such as Discord servers or social media groups, where trainers may host raids for this exclusive Pikachu.

2. Branching Timed Research (India-Exclusive)

Trainers in India will also have access to a special Branching Timed Research during the event. Completing this research will reward encounters with Pikachu wearing a Kurta, along with other bonuses like additional candy for catching Pokémon.

3. Hosting and Joining Raids

If you’re not in India, don’t worry! Many trainers and content creators will be hosting raids for Pikachu wearing a Kurta. Here’s how you can participate:

• Join Discord Servers: Look for Pokémon GO communities that organize raids for exclusive Pokémon.
• Follow Content Creators: Many YouTubers and streamers host raids during events. For example, Raya (as mentioned in the video) will be hosting raids daily for this Pikachu variant.
• Use Raid Apps: Apps like PokeGenie or Go Raid Party can help you join remote raids for Pikachu wearing a Kurta.

Event Spawns and Shiny Debuts

The Festival of Colors 2025 event will feature a variety of colorful Pokémon spawns, including some with increased Shiny odds. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

Wild Spawns

• Common Spawns: Drowzee, Magikarp, Natu, Aipom, Meditite.
• Event-Themed Spawns:
  • Red Flower Flabébé
  • Blue Flower Flabébé
  • Yellow Flower Flabébé
  • Bruxish (making its Shiny debut during this event).

Incense Spawns

Using Incense during the event will increase your chances of encountering Bruxish and other rare spawns like:

• White Flower Flabébé
• Orange Flower Flabébé

All Flabébé variants can be Shiny, so make sure to catch as many as possible!

Raid Pokémon

• One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing a Kurta (India-exclusive), Togetic, and other event-themed Pokémon.
• Three-Star Raids: Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon.
• Five-Star Raids: Tapu Koko.
• Mega Raids: Mega Swampert.

Field Research Tasks

Completing Field Research tasks during the event will reward you with:

• Stardust
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• Rare Candies
• Incense and Lure Modules

Timed Research

The event will feature a Timed Research with the following rewards:

• Free Track: 1 Incense, Rare Candies, and encounters with event Pokémon.
• Paid Track: 2 Lure Modules, 4 Incense, 2,000 Stardust, and encounters with Bruxish.

Shiny Smeargle Returns

Shiny Smeargle will be available during the Festival of Colors 2025 event. To encounter Smeargle:

• Take snapshots of your party Pokémon during the event.
• Smeargle will photobomb your snapshots, giving you a chance to encounter it.
• Note: Smeargle will only appear in snapshots a limited number of times per day, so make the most of your opportunities!

Tips for Maximizing Your Event Experience

1. Stock Up on Items: Make sure you have plenty of Poké Balls, Incense, and Lure Modules before the event begins.
2. Use Incense and Lures: Activate Incense and Lure Modules to increase your chances of encountering rare spawns like Bruxish and Flabébé.
3. Participate in Raids: Join as many raids as possible to catch Pikachu wearing a Kurta and other raid-exclusive Pokémon.
4. Complete Research Tasks: Focus on completing Field Research and Timed Research tasks to earn valuable rewards.
5. Trade with Friends: If you’re unable to catch Pikachu wearing a Kurta, consider trading with friends who participated in the event.

Conclusion

The Festival of Colors 2025 event in Pokémon GO is shaping up to be one of the most exciting celebrations of the year. With the debut of Pikachu wearing a Kurta, the introduction of Shiny Bruxish, and a plethora of colorful spawns and bonuses, there’s something for every trainer to enjoy.

Whether you’re in India or joining raids remotely, this is your chance to add a unique and culturally inspired Pikachu to your collection. Don’t forget to take advantage of the event bonuses, complete research tasks, and explore the vibrant world of Pokémon GO during this festive season.

Good luck, trainers, and may your Festival of Colors 2025 be filled with Shiny encounters and unforgettable memories!

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