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Legendary Giants Return in Pokémon Go Before Global Go Fest 2025

Author:Kristen Update:Jun 29,2025

The *Ancients Recovered* event in Pokémon GO is set to begin on June 23rd, bringing with it a fresh wave of legendary challenges and exciting rewards. This week-long celebration leads up to this year’s Go Fest: Global, offering trainers the perfect opportunity to reunite their raid teams and take on some of the most iconic titans in the Pokémon universe.

Each day of the event will highlight one of the six legendary giants—Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regigigas, Regieleki, and Regidrago—in special five-star raids. These aren't your average encounters; during the event, these ancient behemoths will appear with exclusive signature moves like Zap Cannon for Registeel and Thunder Cage for Regieleki, giving you a rare chance to test your team against powerful combinations. The reunion reaches its peak on June 27th when all six legends will be available in rotation across global raids.

Elevate Your Game with Max Battles and Exclusive Rewards

If you're looking for an even greater challenge, prepare for Max Battles featuring fully Gigantamaxed versions of the Galar starters—Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon. These formidable foes bring high stakes and thrilling combat dynamics that are sure to test even the most seasoned trainers.

For those who enjoy completing research tasks, the event introduces repeatable Timed Research focused on the legendary giants. Complete the series to earn a special twist—and unlock a surprise encounter of your choosing.

Unlock More with the Fleeting Legends Ticket

For $7.99, players can purchase the *Fleeting Legends Ticket*, granting access to exclusive content including a unique Timed Research path that leads directly to an encounter with your choice of Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres. It's a limited-time opportunity to add one of these elusive birds to your Pokédex with a guaranteed catch.

Team Up for the Global Challenge

From June 22nd through June 27th, the Global Challenge invites trainers worldwide to contribute toward unlocking collective bonuses. Reach milestones and reap benefits such as stronger Premier Balls and accelerated Party Power charging—making every raid count not just for your progress, but for the entire global community.

Collect New Visual Rewards

As a bonus, certain raid catches during the event may grant new Pokémon Backgrounds—visual collectibles similar to those seen during in-person festival events. While they don’t affect gameplay, they serve as stylish mementos of your participation in *Ancients Recovered*.

Pokémon Go Ancients Recovered Event Preview

Shop for Special Bundles in the Web Store

The Pokémon GO Web Store is also getting an update for the event, featuring new battle pass bundles and a premium $99.99 raid-and-hatch box designed for dedicated players who want maximum value and content during the festivities.

Don’t forget to redeem your [ttpp] today to claim exclusive free items and make the most of this epic event. Whether you're chasing legendaries, testing your skills in Max Battles, or collecting visual rewards, *Ancients Recovered* offers something for every kind of trainer.