Dondozo Makes Waves in Pokémon GO: Debuting in the Sunkissed Shores Event

The Big Catfish Pokémon Dondozo splashes into Pokémon GO for the first time, headlining the week‑long Sunkissed Shores event with three‑star raids, shiny potential, and beach‑themed bonuses from August 25–31, 2025.

Here’s the TL;DR…

• Dondozo debuts in three‑star raids during Sunkissed Shores, running August 25 at 10 a.m. → August 31 at 8 p.m. local time, with a chance to be shiny.

• Event bonuses include double XP for winning raids, plus region‑specific Tatsugiri forms in one‑star raids.

• Free and paid Timed Research offer XP, Stardust, and a Pinap Berry Bag avatar item, with wild spawns like Wingull and Sandygast to set the seaside vibe.

The Event Announcement

Pokémon.com’s August 25, 2025 news post unveils Sunkissed Shores, a sunny, week‑long event from 10 a.m. local time on August 25 to 8 p.m. on August 31. The headline act is Dondozo’s debut— a Water‑type from Paldea—appearing in three‑star raids. Leek Duck’s event guide confirms lucky trainers may encounter shiny Dondozo, while Pokémon GO Hub highlights the beachy theme and 2× XP for winning Raid Battles.

Dondozo in the Spotlight

Dondozo, the Big Catfish Pokémon, is known in the main games for its synergy with Tatsugiri. In GO, it’s set in three‑star raids, making it feasible for solo trainers or small groups.

Other Event Features

Sunkissed Shores packs a wide roster of wild spawns, including Psyduck, Shellder, Alolan Exeggutor, Marill, Shuckle, Wingull, Tepig, Helioptile, Oricorio forms (region‑specific: Baile in Europe/Middle East/Africa, Pom‑Pom in the Americas, Pa’u in African/Asian/Pacific/Caribbean islands, Sensu in Asia‑Pacific), Bounsweet, Sandygast, and Lechonk. One‑star raids feature Slakoth wearing a visor and Tatsugiri forms (Curly in Europe/Middle East/Africa, Droopy in the Americas, Stretchy in Asia‑Pacific). Three‑star raids include Alolan Raichu, Alolan Marowak, and Dondozo.

Research and Rewards

Free Timed Research offers 10,000 XP, 7,000 Stardust, and encounters with event Pokémon. The paid track ($1.99) adds 4,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and a Pinap Berry Bag avatar item. Both lines must be completed by August 31 at 8 p.m. local time. (Note: Pokémon GO Hub mentions a 1 p.m. start time for the event window.)

News compiled and edited by Derek Gibbs and Steven Bubbles on August 25, 2025. Follow us on ClownfishTV.com for more gaming, pop culture and tech news, and consider subscribing for only $5 per month to get access to exclusive podcasts and other content.

Sources

• Pokémon.com, “Dondozo Debuts in Pokémon GO’s Sunkissed Shores Event,”

• Pokémon GO Hub, “Pokémon GO Sunkissed Shores (August 2025),”

• Leek Duck, “Sunkissed Shores — Pokémon GO,”

• Eurogamer, “Pokémon Go Sunkissed Shores Timed Research quest steps, tasks and rewards,”