Pokémon GO, one of the world’s most popular augmented reality mobile games, is all set to arrive at IIT-Bombay for Asia’s largest science and technology festival—Techfest 2025. From Monday, December 22 to Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Trainers attending Techfest at the IIT-Bombay campus in Mumbai can look forward to an exciting lineup of in-game bonuses, special Pokémon encounters and an official Pokémon GO booth designed to bring the community together.
Pokémon GO Arrives at IIT-Bombay Techfest 2025
As part of Pokémon GO’s continued focus on encouraging exploration, social connection, and outdoor play, the Techfest 2025 collaboration offers a unique opportunity for students, visitors and Trainers across Mumbai to experience the game in an iconic academic and innovation-led setting. Nearby Trainers are also invited to visit the campus and take part in the Catch Cup tournament.
Read More about BGMI
- Smriti Mandhana Praises BGMI Star Jonathan at a Mobile Launch Event
- BGMI 4.2 Update Release Date (Expected), Theme Mode, And More
- BGIS 2026 Grand Finals Dates Confirmed — The Countdown to India’s Biggest BGMI Event Begins
- BGIS 2026 THE GRIND: Everything You Need To Know
- BGIS 2026 Registrations Are Now Live. Here’s How to Sign Up for India’s Biggest BGMI Esports Event
- BGMI 4.2 Update Leaks Reveal Prime Wood Genesis Mode and New Features
Pokémon GO at Techfest 2025
The Pokémon GO Techfest 2025 experience will be livefrom 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 22, to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (local time), with a host of special in-game features available throughout the event period.
Wild Pokémon Encounters
During the event, Trainers may encounter Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild – Bulbasaur*, Charmander*, Squirtle*, Pikachu*, and Eevee*. Trainers may also encounter Lapras* and Snorlax*. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
Trainers can also enjoy the following in-game bonuses:
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours
- Trainers will earn additional Candy from trades
- Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) to obtain a Venusaur that knows Frenzy Plant
- Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to obtain a Charizard that knows Blast Burn
- Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to obtain a Blastoise that knows Hydro Cannon
Timed Research
A free Timed Research opportunity will also be available to all Trainers during the event. Completing the Timed Research tasks will unlock a range of exciting rewards, including:
- XP
- Stardust
- Lure Modules
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- And more
Please note that the Timed Research will expire, and all associated tasks must be completed and rewards claimed by Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
