Pokémon GO Arrives at IIT-Bombay Techfest 2025

Pokémon GO is making its debut at Asia's largest science and technology festival, IIT-Bombay Techfest 2025, from December 22-24, 2025. Trainers attending the Mumbai campus can enjoy exclusive in-game bonuses,…

By Hardik Dhamija

December 18, 2025

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Pokémon GO is making its debut at Asia’s largest science and technology festival, IIT-Bombay Techfest 2025, from December 22-24, 2025. Trainers attending the Mumbai campus can enjoy exclusive in-game bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and an official Pokémon GO booth.

Pokémon GO Techfest 2025 Event Details

Element	Details	Duration
Event Dates	Dec 22-24, 2025	10 AM – 8 PM daily
Wild Pokémon	Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle	Plus Shiny variants
Rare Spawns	Lapras, Snorlax	Increased frequency
Lure Duration	3 hours	Event-exclusive
Research Deadline	Dec 31, 8 PM	Timed completion

Special Wild Pokémon Encounters

During Techfest, Trainers can encounter increased spawns of starter Pokémon including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, and Eevee. Lucky Trainers may also find Lapras and Snorlax, with chances to catch Shiny variants of all featured Pokémon.

Exclusive Event Bonuses

The event offers powerful in-game advantages:

Extended Lure Modules: Lures activated during the event last three hours instead of the standard 30 minutes, perfect for maximizing campus exploration.

Bonus Trade Candy: Additional Candy rewards from trades encourage Trainer collaboration during the festival.

Elite Evolution Moves: Evolving Ivysaur yields Venusaur with Frenzy Plant, Charmeleon evolves into Charizard with Blast Burn, and Wartortle becomes Blastoise with Hydro Cannon—exclusive legacy moves typically unavailable.

Free Timed Research Rewards

All Trainers receive complimentary Timed Research featuring XP, Stardust, Lure Modules, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Tasks must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 8 PM local time.

Catch Cup Tournament

Nearby Trainers across Mumbai are invited to visit the IIT-Bombay campus and participate in the Catch Cup tournament, fostering community engagement beyond festival attendees.

This collaboration reinforces Pokémon GO’s focus on exploration, social connection, and outdoor play in iconic academic settings. For more gaming news, visit TechnoSports.