Pokémon GO: Your Ultimate Guide to the Instrumental Wonders Event

Instrumental Wonders is the newest event in Pokémon GO, introducing a new Gigantamax Pokémon as a raid boss along with several other unique encounters. During this limited-time event, players can catch a range of highlighted Pokémon and take part in exclusive raids to expand their collection of formidable creatures. Players can also complete various Research tasks throughout the event to earn different rewards by finishing specific missions.

As the second of four special events in June 2025, Instrumental Wonders is a free-to-play experience that runs for a limited time. As soon as this event begins, special bonuses will be accessible to all players, opening up new chances to catch rare Pokémon or receive exclusive items. Based on the previous Delightful Days event in Pokémon GO, there’s going to be plenty for you to explore.

Schedule for Instrumental Wonders

Know Your Time Frame to Participate

The Instrumental Wonders event kicks off on June 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time and continues until June 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time. This gives you about five days to get involved, spanning from Saturday to the following Wednesday. With almost half a week to explore what the event offers, you should have time to experience a lot.

As the event unfolds, various in-game bonuses will roll out, including:

• 5,000 extra XP for winning raids.
• 8x more Max Particles from Power Spots.
• A boosted Max Particle collection limit of 1,600.
• Increased likelihood of encountering specific Shiny Pokémon.

These bonuses are not limited to the content featured in Instrumental Wonders, but will enhance your gaming experience while the event is active. This includes ongoing event content, such as Max Monday battles or challenges against Team Rocket leaders in Pokémon GO.

All Wild Spawns & Debuts During Instrumental Wonders

Discover a New Variant and More Débuts

During the Instrumental Wonders event, certain Pokémon will appear more frequently in wild encounters, providing opportunities to collect ones that are typically harder to find. Exploring Poké Stops will yield a greater variety of these highlighted Pokémon, while some may also be obtained by completing Field Research tasks. Participating in exclusive Timed Research can also lead to chance encounters with event-based Pokémon.

Here’s a list of Pokémon that will spawn more frequently throughout the Instrumental Wonders event:

• Meowth
• Hoppip
• Ferroseed
• Galarian Stunfisk
• Golett
• Tadbulb
• Beldum
• Chimecho
• Falinks

Note that Beldum, Chimecho, and Falinks will appear less frequently than the other featured Pokémon. All of these Pokémon have a chance to be Shiny, and the odds are boosted during the event. Don’t miss your chance to snag rare Shiny variants!

The only Pokémon debuting outside of wild encounters is Gigantamax Cinderace. This Gigantamax form of Scorbunny’s final evolution will only appear in a 6-Star Max Battle, where a group of four trainers using Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon can challenge it. You’ll need to gather enough Max Particles to take on this Pokémon and try to catch it.

All Pokémon Raid Bosses During Instrumental Wonders

Face Special Pokémon in Unique Battles

Some of the wild Pokémon during Instrumental Wonders will also serve as special Raid Bosses that you can battle. Defeating these Pokémon will unlock opportunities to catch them, just like catching Pokémon in the wild. However, Raid Boss Pokémon are typically much stronger, making them valuable for training in future battles.

Below is a table showing all the Raid Bosses in the Instrumental Wonders event, along with their difficulty levels and weaknesses for trainers aiming to defeat them more efficiently:

As with the wild encounters, every Raid Boss besides Gigantamax Cinderace has the potential to be Shiny. Collecting Candy from these Raid Bosses will aid in evolving them faster, so hunting for Shiny variants is beneficial for building your arsenal.

Rewards from Instrumental Wonders

Opportunities to Capture Event’s Rarest Pokémon

Completing Field Research or Paid Research tasks grants you additional chances to encounter featured Pokémon from the Instrumental Wonders event. Field Research is free and allows players to begin tackling unique event-specific tasks immediately. Tasks may include catching specific Pokémon multiple times, defeating a Raid Boss, or visiting a set number of Poké Stops.

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Completing Field Research will yield numerous encounters with the following Pokémon, all of which can also be Shiny:

• Ferroseed
• Falinks
• Chimecho
• Meowth

Opting for Paid Research, which costs around $1.99, will provide additional tasks for more encounter opportunities. Paid Research notably increases your chances of encountering Ferroseed and Falinks, two of the rarest Pokémon showcased during Instrumental Wonders. You will also be able to earn five Premium Battle Passes through this option, which might interest some players.

Paid Research is time-sensitive, meaning there is a set period within the event to complete it. In contrast, free Field Research has no deadline, allowing you to earn all the rewards from Instrumental Wonders in Pokémon GO at your own pace before the event concludes.