What’s coming to Pokémon GO in March 2025?

Tom Bull

Tom Bull

March 2025 has a lot in store for Pokémon GO Trainers.

March 2025 looks set to be great start to the new year in Pokémon GO. We have the brand new season, Might & Mastery which brings a new set of spawns, Eggs and Raids to the game. In addition, there are some super exciting debuts this month, including Dynamax Raikou and Kubfu.

So, what should you be looking out for in Pokémon GO in March 2025?

Pokémon GO March 2025 events

March 2025 will see a wide array of Pokémon GO events. Here are the dates for your calendars this month:

Event Name
Event Date
Event Time (Local)
Powerful PotentialMarch 5 - 1010:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
March Community DayMarch 82 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Festival of ColoursMarch 13 - 1710 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Dynamax Raikou Max Battle WeekendMarch 15 - 166:00 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Catch Mastery: ArchenMarch 1610:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Deep DepthsMarch 19 - 2410:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
March Community Day ClassicMarch 222:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Raid Day: Mega AbsolMarch 232:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bug OutMarch 26 - 3010:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fuzzy Buddy Research DayMarch 292:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

March 2025 brings several exciting Pokémon GO events. We've got the Community Day for Fuecoco, and the Classic Community Day for Totodile. There is a the return of the Festival of Colors which will debut shiny Bruxish.

There is also a Max Battle Weekend for Dynamax Raikou. Having this powerful Dynamax Pokémon avaliable across an entire weekend should help Trainers have time to meet up with some friends and get out there to grab this brand new Dynamax 'mon.

Finally, there is the return of both Bug Out and Mega Absol. Mega Absol features in a special Raid Day, which will be a great chance for newer players to get their hands on this Mega Pokémon.

March 2025 Max Battles

March 2025 gives us more Max Battles. These will run from all month long. The following Pokémon will be in Max Battles:

March 4 - 10:

  • Gastly
  • Beldum
  • Pidove
  • Darumaka
  • Sobble

March 10 - 17:

  • Krabby
  • Beldum
  • Drilbur
  • Darumaka

March 17 - 24:

  • Machop
  • Chansey
  • Scorbunny
  • Falinks

March 24 - 31:

  • Charmander
  • Caterpie
  • Chansey
  • Pidove

This month will also see the continuation of Max Monday's, a weekly event with a featured Dynamax Pokémon.

What Pokémon would you like to see in Max Battles next?

Pokémon GO March 2025 Raids

Five Star Raids

Articuno
March 4 - 13
Zapdos
March 4 - 13
Moltres
March 4 - 13
Tapu Koko
March 13 - 22
Heatran
March 22 - 31

March 2025 is a great month in Pokémon GO, with some great Raids. There is the return of Articunio, Zapdos and Moltres. These are the three most iconic Legendary Pokémon in the game, being the mascot of the games teams.

In addition, there is the return of Tapu Koko this month. This Pokémon will be returning with its special move, Natures Madness which makes this a great chance to Raid for this Pokémon.

March 2025 Mega Raids

Mega Lucario
March 4 - 13
Mega Swampert
March 13 - 22
Mega Pinsir
March 22 - 31

March 2025 Mega Raids in Pokémon GO see the return of the very popular and powerful Mega Lucario. This top Fighting-type Pokémon hasn't been avaliable since it debuted in a special Mega Raid Day, so is a great chance to catch up for newer players or those who missed it.

Additionally, both Mega Swampert and Mega Pinsir return, with neither being avaliable in the game too recently.

Shadow Raids

Pokémon GO Shadow Raids in March 2025 will see Shadow Regice back in Raids.

Other highlights this month

As always, there will be a range of Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours in March 2025. This includes an amazing Shellder Spotlight Hour, which has the 2x Stardust Bonus. This is exciting because Shellder is a boosted Pokémon, with 1000 Stardust per catch. This will be 2000 during the Spotlight Hour, and 3000 if you use a Star Piece.

Enjoy everything March 2025 has in store for you, Trainers!

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