Pokémon Horizons Celebration 2025 Recap: Tinkatink Debut, Captain Pikachu and Easy Raids
By Matt · Published · Updated The Pokémon Horizons Celebration ran from 16 to 22 April 2025. Tinkatink debuted in 7km Eggs, then moved to 10km Eggs from 23 April. Captain Pikachu and Floragato with a hat appeared in the wild with boosted shiny odds, and Charizard and Metagross were in 3-star raids, which were easy solos.
| Pokémon | Where | Hundo CP | Weather boosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinkatink | 7km Eggs | 491 | n/a |
| Charizard | 3-star raids | 1651 | 2064 Sunny or Windy |
| Metagross | 3-star raids | 2166 | 2708 Snow or Windy |
The Pokémon Horizons Celebration marked the new season of the anime with a great mix of Pokémon.
What was in the event
- Tinkatink debuted in 7km Eggs from 16 to 22 April, a Steel and Fairy type that evolves into Tinkatuff and Tinkaton. From 23 April it moved to 10km Eggs and stayed in the game.
- Captain Pikachu and Floragato wearing a hat appeared in the wild, both with boosted shiny odds.
- Charizard and Metagross were in 3-star raids, so they were easy to solo, and both have awesome shinies.
Yes, some of these were mostly new hats, but they tie in with the anime, so it makes sense.
Hundos
- Tinkatink from Eggs: 491 CP.
- Charizard from 3-star raids: 1651 CP, or 2064 weather boosted in Sunny or Windy weather.
- Metagross from 3-star raids: 2166 CP, or 2708 weather boosted in Snow or Windy weather.
FAQ
When was the Pokémon Horizons Celebration in Pokémon GO?
16 to 22 April 2025.
How did Tinkatink debut?
In 7km Eggs during the event. From 23 April it moved to 10km Eggs and stayed in the game.
What is Tinkatink's egg hundo?
491 CP.
Which raids were in the Horizons Celebration?
Charizard and Metagross in 3-star raids, both easy to solo and both with great shinies.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.