Get ready to catch the rhythm of adventure as Pokémon Go’s Instrumental Wonders event strikes up a symphony of surprises-featuring the global debut of Gigantamax Cinderace in raids, boosted shiny rates for elusive favorites, and limited-time research rewards perfect for trainers eager to make some summer noise.
This event encourages players to raid, with the main perk of this event being an extra 5,000 XP per finished raid. Just like the last event, there will be bonuses with Max Particles as well. You can grab up to 1,600 per day and 800 from Power Spots – which is timed nicely, as Gigantamax Cinderace will be making its debut during the weekend portion of the event.
Below we list the other perks of Pokémon Go’s “Instrumental Wonders” event, including the premium research, Collection Challenges, spawns, and more.
Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ premium Timed Research and reward
The Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ premium Timed Research is a paid event feature available for $1.99 (or local equivalent) during the Instrumental Wonders event, running from June 7 to June 11, 2025. This Timed Research includes two sets of tasks focused on catching Pokémon, using berries, transferring Pokémon, spinning PokéStops or Gyms, and winning raids. Completing these tasks rewards players with encounters with rare Pokémon like Ferroseed and Falinks, along with valuable prizes such as Premium Raid Passes and Stardust. Players must complete all the Timed Research tasks and claim their rewards before the event ends at 8:00 p.m. local time on June 11, 2025.
Just like the last event, there’s another ticket you can buy for $1.99 to get a Timed Research. If you’re stocking up on raid passes ahead of Go Fest, this ticket is actually a decent buy – so long as you finish the research before the event ends on June 11.
The other thing that may tip the scales in the value of this pass is if you’re shiny hunting for Ferroseed and Falinks, two Pokémon with increased shiny rates during this event. If you want one of those, then this pass ain’t too shabby!
If you complete the research, you’ll also get doubled raid Stardust until the event ends.
Step 1 of 2
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Ferroseed encounter)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Ferroseed encounter)
- Transfer 5 Pokémon (Ferroseed encounter)
- Catch 20 Pokémon (Ferroseed encounter)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Ferroseed encounter)
- Transfer 10 Pokémon (Ferroseed encounter)
- Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms (Ferroseed encounter)
Rewards: Ferroseed encounter, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 500 Stardust
Step 1 of 2
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Falinks encounter)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Falinks encounter)
- Transfer 5 Pokémon (Falinks encounter)
- Catch 20 Pokémon (Falinks encounter)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Falinks encounter)
- Transfer 10 Pokémon (Falinks encounter)
- Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms (Falinks encounter)
Rewards: Falinks encounter, 3 Premium Battle Passes, 500 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ event Collection Challenges
The Pokémon Go ‘Instrumental Wonders’ event features three Collection Challenges that players can complete for rewards like XP, encounters with Falinks and Ferroseed, and Premium Raid Passes. These challenges involve catching specific Pokémon, such as Tadbulb, Hoppip, Galarian Stunfisk, and Beldum, and completing various event-themed tasks. Completing these Collection Challenges not only grants valuable rewards but also enhances the event experience by encouraging participation in the unique activities of the Instrumental Wonders event, which runs from June 7 to June 11, 2025. Additionally, Premium Timed Research and field research offer further opportunities to encounter event Pokémon and earn bonuses.
The following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:
’Instrumental Wonders’ Collection Challenge 1
- Catch a Tadbulb
- Catch a Hoppip
- Catch a Galarian Stunfisk
- Catch a Beldum
Rewards: 2,000 XP, Falinks encounter
’Instrumental Wonders’ Collection Challenge 2
- Catch a Golett
- Catch a Ferroseed
- Catch a Chimecho
- Catch a Falinks
Rewards: 2,000 XP, Ferroseed encounter
’Instrumental Wonders’ Collection Challenge31
- Catch a Ferroseed
- Catch a Galarian Stunfisk
- Catch a Falinks
- Catch a Beldum
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1 Premium Battle Pass
Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ event Field Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ event, players can complete Field Research tasks to encounter event-themed Pokémon such as Meowth, Chimecho, Ferroseed, and Falinks, with a chance of encountering their Shiny forms. Tasks include catching Pokémon, exploring, and winning raids, and completing these rewards players with encounters, XP, and items. Additionally, a premium Timed Research is available for purchase, offering more encounters with Ferroseed and Falinks, along with Premium Raid Passes and Stardust. Completing these research tasks enhances chances to catch rare Pokémon and earn special rewards throughout the event. The event runs from June 7 to June 11, 2025, with both free and paid research options to maximize rewards and encounters.
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
- Catch 7 different species of Pokémon (Ferroseed or Falinks encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Meowth, Chimecho, Ferroseed, or Falinks encounter)
- Explore 2 km (Ferroseed or Falinks encounter)
- Win a raid (2 Rare Candy)
Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ event boosted spawns
During the Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ event, select Pokémon appear much more frequently in the wild, raids, and as research rewards. Notable boosted spawns include Meowth, Hoppip, Ferroseed, Galarian Stunfisk, Golett, Tadbulb, Beldum, Chimecho, and Falinks, with Ferroseed and Falinks receiving especially increased chances of appearing both in the wild and through event tasks. Players also enjoy heightened Shiny rates for these featured Pokémon, particularly Ferroseed and Falinks, making this event an excellent opportunity for Shiny hunters. These boosted spawns are accessible through regular play, Field Research, and optional Premium Timed Research, ensuring a wide range of encounter methods throughout the event window.
These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:
- Meowth
- Hoppip
- Chimecho
- Beldum
- Ferroseed*
- Galarian Stunfisk
- Golett
- Falinks*
- Tadbulb
*There is an “increased chance” of finding this shiny in the wild as part of the event.
Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders event raid targets
The Pokémon Go ’Instrumental Wonders’ event features a special raid lineup with varied difficulty tiers. One-star raids include Meowth, Galarian Stunfisk, Beldum, and Ferroseed, while three-star raids feature Galarian Stunfisk and Falinks. Notably, Ferroseed and Falinks have increased shiny rates during the event. Additionally, the event introduces the debut of Gigantamax Cinderace as a powerful 6-star Max Battle raid boss. This diverse raid roster offers trainers opportunities to encounter and catch strong Pokémon with boosted shiny chances throughout the event duration from June 7 to June 11, 2025.
The following changes to the raid schedule will take place as part of the event:
’Instrumental Wonders’ raid line-up
The ’Instrumental Wonders’ event introduces a unique raid line-up, featuring Meowth, Beldum, and Ferroseed in one-star raids, while Galarian Stunfisk and Falinks take center stage in three-star raids. Additionally, the event marks the global debut of Gigantamax Cinderace as a six-star Max Battle raid boss, available for a limited time. Several of these raid bosses-most notably Ferroseed and Falinks-have an increased chance of being encountered in their Shiny forms, making this line-up particularly valuable for collectors.
One-star raids |
Three-star raids |
|---|---|
| Meowth | Galarian Stunfisk |
| Beldum | Falinks* |
| Ferroseed* |
What secret strategies can help me catch Gigantamax Cinderace more easily
To catch Gigantamax Cinderace more easily, use the following expert strategies: join a full team for Max Battles, focus on Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attackers like Gigantamax Inteleon, and use Pokémon with the fastest possible fast moves to quickly charge Dynamax or Gigantamax status. Dodge Cinderace’s Focus Blast by watching for attack warnings, coordinate your team with assigned attackers, defenders, and healers, and consider challenging at urban Power Spots for larger, more effective teams. After defeating Cinderace, maximize your catch rate with Golden Razz Berries and excellent curveball throws.
Key secret strategies:
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Use Pokémon with 0.5s fast moves (like Mud Shot or Metal Claw) to fill the Dynamax meter quickly and unleash maximum attacks.
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Prioritize Gigantamax Inteleon, Kingler, and Excadrill for their high damage output against Fire-type Cinderace.
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Assign team roles: two attackers, one healer (such as Blissey), one defender (like Omastar), and coordinate strategy in advance.
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In-game, always swipe to dodge charged attacks, especially Focus Blast.
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Raid in populous areas to ensure enough trainers can participate for efficient clears.
Combining these advanced tactics will increase both your battle efficiency and your odds of successfully catching Gigantamax Cinderace.
What are the most effective team compositions for catching Gigantamax Cinderace
The most effective team compositions for catching Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokémon Go focus on leveraging its Fire-type weaknesses-primarily Water and Ground attacks-and balancing offense, defense, and healing within a four-player group. The optimal setup is:
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Two Attackers: Use high-DPS Water or Ground-types such as Gigantamax Inteleon (G-Max Hydrosnipe), Gigantamax Kingler (G-Max Foam Burst), or Excadrill (Max Quake). These Pokémon should use fast moves (like Water Gun, Mud Shot, or Mud Slap) to quickly charge up their Dynamax status, maximizing overall team damage and keeping the fight efficient.
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One Defender: Choose a tanky Pokémon resistant to Fire, such as Omastar, Blastoise (Water Gun), Charizard (Dragon Breath), or Dynamax Latias (Dragon Breath). The defender’s role is to absorb damage, use the Max Guard move to apply shields, and “draw fire,” protecting other teammates.
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One Healer: Have a sturdy healer, like Blissey, Snorlax, Lapras, or Greedent, to provide sustain for the group through tough phases. The healer ensures the group stays up during extended battles, especially when taking focused hits from Cinderace’s powerful charged attacks.
Key tactical advice:
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Communicate roles before the battle and ensure balanced assignments so that no group has multiple healers or defenders at the expense of attackers.
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Prioritize filling the Max meter fast-use Pokémon with 0.5s fast moves for power cycling.
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Have the defender be the only player applying Max Guard shields at a time; the rest focus on offense and healing.
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Dodge Focus Blast and other powerful charged moves on cue to minimize teamwide damage.
A typical high-performing team of four might be:
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Gigantamax Inteleon (Attacker)
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Gigantamax Kingler or Excadrill (Attacker)
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Omastar or Blastoise (Defender)
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Blissey or Snorlax (Healer).
This balanced and coordinated team composition gives you the best chance to efficiently defeat-and then catch-Gigantamax Cinderace.
