The Pokémon GO Summer Concert is back for 2025, bringing music, shiny hunts, and limited-time research to Trainers worldwide. This celebration isn’t just about melodies—it’s also packed with exclusive encounters and gameplay bonuses tied to Lure Modules and field research tasks. Here’s your complete guide to everything you can earn and experience during the event.
Event Schedule
Dates: Saturday, July 19 – Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (local time) each day
Theme: A tribute to legendary Pokémon composer Junichi Masuda, with a special in-game soundtrack curated by him.
What Makes the Summer Concert Special?
The main attraction of this event is the custom background music played during event hours, featuring iconic compositions selected by Masuda himself. But beyond the audio, the gameplay shines with special Lure Module mechanics, rare spawns, and field research.
Event Bonuses
Here’s what to expect during the Summer Concert event:
- Lure Modules last for 1 hour during event hours.
- Special Pokémon spawns around Lured PokéStops.
- Shiny Chatot has increased spawn rates via Lures.
- Field Research tasks reward Spinda—with a shiny chance.
Note: Heart-pattern Spinda will not be available during this event.
Only standard pink Lure Modules activated after 5:00 p.m. will spawn the event Pokémon. Elemental lures (e.g., Mossy, Glacial) do not produce the boosted spawns and retain their normal behavior.
Pokémon Spawns from Lure Modules
Only PokéStops with active normal (pink) Lure Modules will attract the featured Pokémon below. These are the confirmed spawns:
| Pokémon | Shiny Available |
|---|---|
| Jigglypuff | Yes |
| Lotad | Yes |
| Kricketot | Yes |
| Chatot | Yes (boosted) |
| Audino | Yes |
| Noibat | Yes |
| Popplio | Yes |
Elemental Lure Modules, including Mossy, Glacial, Rainy, and Magnetic, continue to spawn their usual biome-specific Pokémon and do not benefit from the Summer Concert event spawns or duration bonuses. Only standard pink Lures consistently attract the featured Pokémon and last for one hour. While Golden Lure Modules are not explicitly excluded in the event details, there is currently no confirmed evidence that they activate event spawns or receive the extended duration.
Field Research Tasks and Rewards
Event-themed tasks can be picked up by spinning PokéStops during the event window. Here’s the confirmed Field Research:
| Field Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Make 5 great curveball throws in a row | Encounter with Spinda (Pattern #1–#8)* |
Spinda encounters during the event have a chance to be shiny, though the heart-pattern variant will not appear. Several patterns are available through research tasks, including #3 and #5, making this event a valuable opportunity for pattern collectors.
Trainer Tips and Reports
Community feedback has been mixed, particularly around the spawn rate of Chatot:
- Some Trainers report encountering just one or two Chatot per hour, even with multiple overlapping Lures.
- Others note moderate success with up to 20 Chatot in two hours when using multiple pink Lures in hotspot zones.
- Chatot spawns seem to vary by location and weather conditions. Some Trainers saw better results in partly cloudy areas where Chatot is a native spawn.
- Event Pokémon do not begin spawning from Lures activated before 5:00 p.m.—be sure to place or refresh Lures after the event window begins.
Event Overlap and Planning
This event directly follows Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day and leads into July Community Day, making for a packed weekend. Players should plan around potential grind fatigue or limited inventory space.
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This event is both a celebration of Pokémon’s musical history and a strategic opportunity for collectors and shiny hunters. With a limited time frame each day and exclusive research rewards, it’s a great chance to enhance your Pokédex while vibing to a unique soundtrack.
If you’re targeting Shiny Chatot or Spinda patterns, try clustering at areas with three or more overlapping pink Lures and arrive just before 5 p.m. to maximize value.
