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July 4, 2026
10th Anniversary Party - Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO's 10th Anniversary Party runs July 4-6, 2026: 4x catch XP & Stardust, Cake Hat Pikachu, Eevee, Party Hat Wurmple, and the Gimmighoul Coin debut.
July 1, 2026
GO Pass: July 2026 - Rank Rewards, Milestones & Ho-Oh Encounter
GO Pass: July 2026 guide — Ho-Oh at Rank 100, Gimmighoul at Rank 101 & 200, milestone bonuses, weekly and daily tasks. Runs July 7 to August 4.
June 26, 2026
Ozone Ascent - Pokemon GO
Complete Timed Research to encounter Rayquaza and earn Meteorites for Dragon Ascent during the Ozone Ascent event, July 25–26, 2026.
June 26, 2026
Happy Birthday, Professor Willow! - Pokemon GO
Celebrate Professor Willow's birthday on July 21, 2026! Find his assistant Pikachu in raids, Field Research, and snapshots. Shiny available!
June 24, 2026
Kyurem Raid Hour - July 2026
Kyurem Raid Hour on July 29, 2026 from 6–7 PM local time. Increased 5-star raids with a chance at shiny Kyurem.
June 24, 2026
Mega Aggron Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (July 2026)
Best counters for Mega Aggron Mega Raids in Pokémon GO (July 29–August 4, 2026). Top 20 attackers, CP ranges, weaknesses, and shiny availability.
June 24, 2026
Kyurem Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (July 2026)
Best counters for Kyurem 5-star raids in Pokémon GO (July 29–August 4, 2026). Top 20 ranked attackers, CP ranges, weather boosts, and shiny info.
June 24, 2026
Solgaleo Raid Hour - July 2026
Solgaleo Raid Hour on July 22, 2026 from 6–7 PM local time. Increased 5-star raids with a chance at shiny Solgaleo.
June 24, 2026
Mega Salamence Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (July 2026)
Best counters for Mega Salamence Mega Raids in Pokémon GO (July 22–28, 2026). Top 20 attackers, CP ranges, weaknesses, and shiny availability.
June 24, 2026
Solgaleo Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (July 2026)
Best counters for Solgaleo 5-star raids in Pokémon GO (July 22–28, 2026). Top 20 ranked attackers, CP ranges, weather boosts, and shiny info.
June 24, 2026
Kyogre Raid Hour - July 2026
Kyogre Raid Hour on July 15, 2026 from 6–7 PM local time. Increased 5-star raids with a chance at shiny Kyogre.
June 24, 2026
Mega Sceptile Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (July 2026)
Best counters for Mega Sceptile Mega Raids in Pokémon GO (July 15–21, 2026). Top 20 attackers, CP ranges, weaknesses, and shiny availability.
June 24, 2026
Kyogre Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (July 2026)
Best counters for Kyogre 5-star raids in Pokémon GO (July 15–21, 2026). Top 20 ranked attackers, CP ranges, weather boosts, and shiny info.
June 24, 2026
Mega Lucario Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (July 13, 2026)
Mega Lucario returns to Mega Raids July 13–14, 2026. Best counters, CP ranges, weaknesses, and shiny availability for this short window.
June 24, 2026
July Event (July 21) - Pokemon GO
A Pokémon GO event runs from July 21 to July 27, 2026. Details on spawns, bonuses, and research tasks are to be announced.
June 24, 2026
Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration - Pokemon GO
Celebrate three costumed Pikachu events from July 13–20, 2026! Find unique costumed Pikachu in the wild, raids, and Field Research tasks.
June 24, 2026
Trubbish Max Monday - 20 July 2026
Dynamax Trubbish is the featured Max Battle boss on July 20, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM local time. Team up at Power Spots to earn Max Particles.
June 24, 2026
Deino Max Monday - 13 July 2026
Dynamax Deino is the featured Max Battle boss on July 13, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM local time. Team up at Power Spots to earn Max Particles.
June 24, 2026
Feebas Max Monday - 27 July 2026
Dynamax Feebas is the featured Max Battle boss on July 27, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM local time. Team up at Power Spots to earn Max Particles.
June 24, 2026
Chansey Max Monday - 06 July 2026
Dynamax Chansey is the featured Max Battle boss on July 06, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM local time. Team up at Power Spots to earn Max Particles.
June 24, 2026
Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres Raid Hour - July 2026
Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres Raid Hour on July 1, 2026 from 6–7 PM local time. Increased 5-star raids with a chance at shiny Kanto birds.
June 24, 2026
Shadow Palkia Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (July 2026)
Best counters for Shadow Palkia Shadow Raids in Pokémon GO (July 1–August 4, 2026). Top attackers, CP ranges, weaknesses, and shiny availability.
June 24, 2026
Mega Lucario Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (July 2026)
Best counters for Mega Lucario Mega Raids in Pokémon GO (July 1–5, 2026). Top 20 attackers, CP ranges, weaknesses, and shiny availability.
June 24, 2026
Moltres Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (July 2026)
Best counters for Moltres 5-star raids in Pokémon GO (July 1–5, 2026). Top 20 ranked attackers, CP ranges, weather boosts, and shiny info.
June 24, 2026
Zapdos Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (July 2026)
Best counters for Zapdos 5-star raids in Pokémon GO (July 1–5, 2026). Top 20 ranked attackers, CP ranges, weather boosts, and shiny info.
June 24, 2026
Articuno Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (July 2026)
Best counters for Articuno 5-star raids in Pokémon GO (July 1–5, 2026). Top 20 ranked attackers, CP ranges, weather boosts, and shiny info.
June 19, 2026
Road of Legends - Pokemon GO
Road of Legends runs July 6–10, 2026. Gear up for GO Fest with legendary raids every day, free raid passes, and GO Pass rewards.
June 16, 2026
Raichu Super Mega Raid Day - July 2026
Mega Raichu X & Y debut in Super Mega Raids on July 18, 2026, 2-5 PM local. Best counters, CP, bonuses, $4.99 ticket and Timed Research.
June 12, 2026
Twitch Drops for 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships - Pokemon GO
Watch the 2026 Pokémon NAIC stream for Twitch Drops: a Seaking that knows Icy Wind, plus TMs and Candy XL. Claim your codes by June 26, 2026.
June 10, 2026
Choose Your Path: Venom and Vines - Pokemon GO
Choose Your Path: Venom and Vines runs August 11-17, 2026. Pick Explore, Catch, or Battle to shape your Timed Research.app.
June 10, 2026
Choose Your Path: Fairy Trail - Pokemon GO
Choose Your Path: Fairy Trail runs July 28 - August 3, 2026. Pick Explore, Catch, or Battle to shape your Timed Research.app.
June 10, 2026
Choose Your Path: Charged Embers - Pokemon GO
Choose Your Path: Charged Embers runs June 30 - July 3, 2026. Pick Explore, Catch, or Battle to shape your Timed Research.app.
June 10, 2026
Choose Your Path: Fossil Fun - Pokemon GO
Choose Your Path: Fossil Fun runs June 17-21, 2026. Pick Explore, Catch, or Battle to shape your Timed Research.app.
June 10, 2026
Bidoof Spotlight Hour - July 30, 2026
Bidoof Spotlight Hour is July 30, 2026, 6-7 PM local time, featuring 2x Transfer Candy. Shiny Bidoof available.app.
June 10, 2026
Eevee Spotlight Hour - July 23, 2026
Eevee Spotlight Hour is July 23, 2026, 6-7 PM local time, featuring 2x Catch Candy. Shiny Eevee available.app.
June 10, 2026
Zubat Spotlight Hour - July 16, 2026
Zubat Spotlight Hour is July 16, 2026, 6-7 PM local time, featuring 2x Catch XP. Shiny Zubat available.app.
June 10, 2026
Pidgey Spotlight Hour - July 2, 2026
Pidgey Spotlight Hour is July 2, 2026, 6-7 PM local time, featuring 2x Evolution XP. Shiny Pidgey available.app.
June 10, 2026
Wingull Spotlight Hour - June 25, 2026
Wingull Spotlight Hour is June 25, 2026, 6-7 PM local time, featuring 2x Catch Stardust. Shiny Wingull available.app.
June 10, 2026
Swinub Spotlight Hour - June 18, 2026
Swinub Spotlight Hour is June 18, 2026, 6-7 PM local time, with 2x Transfer Candy. Shiny Swinub available.app.
June 9, 2026
GO Battle League Season 27: Forever Forward - Full Guide
GO Battle League Season 27: Forever Forward (June 2-Sep 8, 2026) - full rotation schedule with all cups, CP limits, eligibility rules, and season rewards.
June 9, 2026
Raid Day - August 2026
A Raid Day takes place August 22, 2026. Featured Raid Boss and bonuses to be announced.
June 9, 2026
Hatch Day - August 2026
Hatch Day takes place August 8, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM local time. The featured Pokémon and details are to be announced.
June 9, 2026
Weekend Event - July 2026
A Weekend Event takes place on July 18, 2026. Details are to be announced.
June 9, 2026
August Community Day - August 2026
August Community Day takes place August 15, 2026 from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. The featured Pokémon and details are to be announced.
June 9, 2026
July Community Day - July 2026
July Community Day takes place July 4, 2026 from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. The featured Pokémon and details are to be announced.
June 9, 2026
Flying Taxi: Taken Over - Pokemon GO
Flying Taxi: Taken Over is a Team GO Rocket event running June 25-29, 2026. Details are to be announced.
June 9, 2026
Flying Taxi 2026 - Pokemon GO
The Flying Taxi 2026 event runs June 23-29, 2026. Featured Pokémon, bonuses, and research details are to be announced.
June 9, 2026
Season: Forever Forward
Pokémon GO: Forever Forward (June 2-Sep 8, 2026) - egg pools, Research Breakthrough, GO Pass milestones, Daily Discoveries, GO Fest and Mega Mewtwo debuts.
June 9, 2026
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Pokemon GO
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global (July 11-12) is free for all: Mega Mewtwo X/Y debut, Zeraora research, hourly habitats and a huge legendary raid lineup.
June 9, 2026
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Copenhagen - Pokemon GO
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Copenhagen (June 12-14) guide: Zeraora debut, Mewtwo & Mega Mewtwo, Shiny Wash Rotom, spawns, raids and ticket bonuses.
June 9, 2026
Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day - June 2026
Mega Skarmory debuts in Super Mega Raids on June 27, 2026, 2-5 PM local. Best counters, CP, bonuses, $4.99 ticket and Timed Research.
June 9, 2026
GO Pass: June 2026 - Rank Rewards, Milestones & Lugia Encounter
Full GO Pass: June 2026 guide (June 2-July 7): all 100 rank rewards, milestone bonuses, daily/weekly tasks, Deluxe pricing, and a Lugia encounter.
June 9, 2026
Candela's Quest for Victory - Pokemon GO
Candela's Quest for Victory runs June 9-15, 2026: Fire/Fighting spawns, themed 1-3 star raids, field research and a free GO Pass with a Candela Ponyta.
June 9, 2026
Frigibax Community Day - June 2026
Frigibax Community Day runs June 20, 2026, 2-5 PM local. Evolve to Baxcalibur for Glaive Rush, plus shiny Frigibax, bonuses and research.
June 9, 2026
Pidove Max Monday - June 29, 2026
Dynamax Pidove headlines Max Monday on 2026-06-29. Max Battles 6 AM-9 PM local, more Power Spots, and a shot at shiny Pidove.
June 9, 2026
Hoothoot Max Monday - June 22, 2026
Dynamax Hoothoot headlines Max Monday on 2026-06-22. Max Battles 6 AM-9 PM local, more Power Spots, and a shot at shiny Hoothoot.
June 9, 2026
Roggenrola Max Monday - June 15, 2026
Dynamax Roggenrola headlines Max Monday on 2026-06-15. Max Battles 6 AM-9 PM local, more Power Spots, and a shot at shiny Roggenrola.
June 9, 2026
Celesteela & Kartana Raid Hour - June 2026
Celesteela (South) and Kartana (North) Raid Hour hits Pokemon GO June 24, 2026, 6-7 PM local, with increased 5-star raids and shiny chances.
June 9, 2026
Kartana Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (June 2026)
Kartana is in Pokemon GO 5-star raids June 24-30, 2026 (Northern Hemisphere). Best counters, CP ranges, weaknesses and shiny odds.
June 9, 2026
Celesteela Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (June 2026)
Celesteela is in Pokemon GO 5-star raids June 24-30, 2026 (Southern Hemisphere). Best counters, CP ranges, weaknesses and shiny odds.
June 9, 2026
Shadow Dialga Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (June 2026)
Shadow Dialga appears in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids weekends through June 30, 2026. Best counters, CP range, weaknesses and shiny odds.
June 9, 2026
Mega Pidgeot Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (June 2026)
Mega Pidgeot is in Pokemon GO Mega Raids June 24-July 1, 2026. Best counters, CP range, weaknesses, shiny odds and Mega Energy.
June 9, 2026
Mega Scizor Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (June 2026)
Mega Scizor is in Pokemon GO Mega Raids June 17-24, 2026. Best counters, CP range, weaknesses, shiny odds and Mega Energy.
June 9, 2026
Mega Audino Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (June 2026)
Mega Audino is in Pokemon GO Mega Raids June 3-10, 2026. Best counters, CP range, weaknesses, shiny odds and Mega Energy.
June 9, 2026
Reshiram Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (June 2026)
Reshiram is in Pokemon GO 5-star raids June 3-9, 2026. Best counters, CP ranges, weaknesses and shiny odds for this Fire/Dragon legendary.
June 9, 2026
Necrozma Raid Hour - June 2026
Necrozma Raid Hour hits Pokemon GO on June 17, 2026, 6-7 PM local. Increased 5-star raids, best counters, and a shot at shiny Necrozma.
June 9, 2026
Necrozma Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (June 2026)
Necrozma returns to Pokemon GO 5-star raids June 17-23, 2026. Best counters, CP ranges, weaknesses, shiny odds and Raid Hour details.
June 9, 2026
Mega Lopunny Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (June 2026)
Mega Lopunny is in Pokemon GO Mega Raids June 10-17, 2026. Best counters, CP range, weaknesses, shiny odds and Mega Energy rewards.
June 9, 2026
Zekrom Raid Hour - June 2026
Zekrom Raid Hour hits Pokemon GO on June 10, 2026, 6-7 PM local. Increased 5-star raids, best counters, and a shot at shiny Zekrom.
June 9, 2026
Zekrom Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (June 2026)
Zekrom returns to Pokemon GO 5-star raids June 10-16, 2026. Best counters, CP ranges, shiny odds, weaknesses and Raid Hour details.
March 10, 2026
GO Pass: March 2026 - Rank Rewards, Milestones & Raikou Encounter
Rank up to earn rewards including a Timed Incubator (GO Pass Deluxe), an encounter with Raikou, and more!
March 10, 2026
Pokemon 30th Anniversary Event (March 2026)
Celebrate 30 years of Pokemon with a massive Kanto-themed event! All 151 original Pokemon appear in the wild, with a GO Pass progression system offering 80 ranks of rewards including Mewtwo, Legendary Birds encounters, and boosted Candy and XP bonuses.
March 10, 2026
Pokemon 30th Anniversary: All Out Event (March 2026)
Celebrate 30 years of Pokemon with the ultimate event! Almost every Pokemon that has debuted in Pokemon GO will appear in the wild. Encounter Legendary Pokemon through Incense, battle costumed Pikachu in raids, and hatch Baby Pokemon from 2 km Eggs. This is the biggest spawn event in Pokemon GO history!
March 10, 2026
A Shockingly Good Time Event Guide: Spawns, Research & Bonuses (March-April 2026)
A Shockingly Good Time features Electric-type Pokemon taking center stage with boosted wild spawns, daily Spotlight Hours, event Field Research, and GO Pass rewards including 2x Catch Candy and 2x Catch Stardust!
March 10, 2026
Pokemon Pokopia Celebration Event (March 2026)
Celebrate the world of Pokemon Pokopia with costumed Ditto debuts, boosted shiny rates for Sudowoodo and Zorua, 2x XP from PokeStops, exciting 3-Star raids featuring Lapras, Snorlax, and Dragonite, plus Collection Challenges and Timed Research!
February 25, 2026
GO Pass: Road to Kalos - Rewards, Ranks & Milestones (February 2026)
A free, limited-time progression track where by collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards leading up to Pokemon GO Tour: Kalos - Global.
February 25, 2026
GO Pass: February 2026 - Rank Rewards, Milestones & Giratina Encounter
A lovely reward returns! Earn PokéCoins for progressing in GO Pass: February!
February 25, 2026
GO Battle League Season 25: Precious Paths - Full Guide
February 25, 2026
Woobat Max Monday - March 30, 2026
Dynamax Woobat appears in Max Battles during Max Monday!
February 25, 2026
Regice Max Monday - March 23, 2026
Dynamax Regice appears in Max Battles during Max Monday!
February 25, 2026
Falinks Max Monday - March 16, 2026
Dynamax Falinks appears in Max Battles during Max Monday!
February 25, 2026
Pikachu Max Monday - March 9, 2026
Dynamax Pikachu appears in Max Battles during Max Monday!
February 25, 2026
Rookidee Max Monday - March 2, 2026
Dynamax Rookidee appears in Max Battles during Max Monday!
February 25, 2026
Kanto Starters Max Monday - February 23, 2026
Dynamax Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle appear in Max Battles during Max Monday!
February 25, 2026
Regieleki Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Zamazenta (Hero) Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Totodile Spotlight Hour - February 24, 2026
February 25, 2026
Regieleki Raid Hour - March 25, 2026
Regieleki will be appearing in five-star raids during this week's Raid Hour. All Gyms will have active raids for one hour. Regieleki is weak to Ground-type attacks, so bring your best Ground-type attackers to take down this Electric-type Legendary Titan!
February 25, 2026
Zacian (Hero) Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Values (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Zamazenta Raid Hour - March 18, 2026
Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) will be appearing in five-star raids during this week's Raid Hour. All Gyms will have active raids for one hour. Zamazenta is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attacks, so assemble your strongest counters!
February 25, 2026
Zacian Raid Hour - March 11, 2026
Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) will be appearing in five-star raids during this week's Raid Hour. All Gyms will have active raids for one hour. Zacian is weak to Poison and Steel-type attacks, so bring your best counters to take down this Fairy-type Legendary!
February 25, 2026
Research Day - March 2026
February 25, 2026
Max Battle Day - April 2026
February 25, 2026
Max Battle Day - March 2026
February 25, 2026
Raid Day - May 2026
February 25, 2026
Shadow Raid Day - May 2026
February 25, 2026
Raid Day - April 2026
February 25, 2026
May Community Day Classic 2026
Community Day Classic returns! A previously featured Pokemon comes back with its exclusive move.
February 25, 2026
May Community Day 2026
May Community Day! Featured Pokemon and details to be announced.
February 25, 2026
Hatch Day - April 2026
Hatch Day event! Earn bonuses for hatching Eggs.
February 25, 2026
Kanto Birds Raid Hour - March 4, 2026
All three Kanto Legendary birds appear in 5-star raids during Raid Hour. Articuno (Ice/Flying), Zapdos (Electric/Flying), and Moltres (Fire/Flying) rotate throughout the hour.
February 25, 2026
April Community Day 2026
April Community Day! Featured Pokemon and details to be announced.
February 25, 2026
Bug Out! - March 2026
The Bug Out event returns! Bug-type Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild.
February 25, 2026
Season Event - March 2026
A seasonal event in Pokemon GO. Details coming soon!
February 25, 2026
Lunala Raid Hour - February 25, 2026
Lunala will be appearing in five-star raids during this week's Raid Hour. All Gyms will have active raids for one hour, making it the perfect time to team up with fellow Trainers and stock up on Lunala Candy. Lunala is weak to Ghost and Dark-type attacks, so bring your best counters!
February 25, 2026
Moltres Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Zapdos Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Articuno Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Lunala Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (February 2026)
February 25, 2026
Scorbunny Community Day
February 25, 2026
Season: Memories in Motion
Celebrate 10 years of Pokemon GO and 30 years of Pokemon with the Memories in Motion season, featuring Volcanion Special Research, evolved shiny Pokemon in the wild, Daily Discoveries, and a revamped event structure from March to June 2026.
February 25, 2026
Road to Kalos Event Guide – Pokemon GO (February 2026)
A week-long celebration leading up to Pokemon GO Tour: Kalos featuring daily region-themed rotations from Kanto through Unova, Legendary raid bosses, costumed Pikachu debuts, half egg hatch distance, and Frustration removal with Charged TMs.
February 25, 2026
Season of Precious Paths
The Season of Precious Paths brings new Pokemon debuts, Max Pokemon encounters, Community Days, the GO Pass progression system, and a 12-part Special Research featuring Paldean starters throughout December 2025 to March 2026.
February 25, 2026
Shadow Latias Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Shadow Regigigas Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Mega Houndoom Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Mega Slowbro Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Mega Steelix Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Mega Pinsir Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026
Mega Absol Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & CP Range (March 2026)
February 25, 2026