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On August 19th, Legendary Raid Hour will take place, and this time, you'll need to defeat the Gen 7 Pokémon Lunala. The event will begin at 18:00 PM local time and run until 19:00 PM local time. This event will increase the number of five-star Lunala raids. Raid Hour is scheduled for the following times: Start: Wednesday, August 19th, at 18:00 PM local time End: … Read more →
Lunala will participate in five-star raid battles from August 19th to 25th, 2026. There will also be a chance to encounter Shiny Lunala. Dates: Raids are scheduled for the following times: Start: Wednesday, August 19th, at 00:00 AM local time End: Tuesday, August 25th, at 23:59 PM local time. Lunala in 5-star raids: Shiny. If you're lucky, you might encounter Shiny Lunala: … Read more →
Mega Swampert will participate in four-star Mega Raid battles from August 19th to 25th, 2026. There will also be a chance to encounter Shiny Swampert. Date Raids are scheduled for the following times: Start: Wednesday, August 19th, at 00:00 AM local time End: Tuesday, August 25th, at 23:59 PM local time Raids Mega Swampert in 4-star Mega Raids: Shiny If you're lucky, … Read more →
Lunala is a Generation 7 Legendary Pokémon and a Level 5 Raid Boss, and in this guide, we'll look at the best opponents to defeat it. The best counters for Lunala are strong Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon, such as Tyranitar, Darkrai, Lunala, Hydreigon, Gholdengo, Incineroar, Absol, and others. Two very strong trainers can defeat this Legendary Pokémon. However, … Read more →
Mega Swampert is a mega Pokémon and a level 4 Raid Boss, and in this guide, we'll look at the best opponents to defeat Swampert's new evolution. Its best counters are strong Grass-type Pokémon, such as Kartana, Shaymin Sky, Zarude, Roserade, Tangrowth, Celebi, Torterra, Venusaur, Leafeon, and others. A party with … Read more →
From August 18th to 25th, the GO Battle League will host Great League and Scroll Cup Great League Edition competitions. The battles are scheduled for the following times: Start: Tuesday, August 18th End: Tuesday, August 25th Leagues The following restrictions will apply to active leagues. Great League Pokémon must have no more than 1500 CP. Scroll Cup Great League Edition Pokémon must … Read more →
The Mega Ascension event will run from August 31st to September 4th. This event will serve as a prelude and preparation for the upcoming Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale. Expect plenty of raids with Mega Pokémon. Plus, great bonuses and GO Pass quests await everyone. Event Date: Monday, August 31st, at 10:00 AM local time. … Read more →
On August 22nd, the new mega Pokémon, Mega Starmie, will debut, and so many mega raids featuring it will be held on that day. Mega Starmie can be encountered in level 7 super raids from 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM local time. Don't miss out on battling it and adding the new Pokémon to your collection. The event is scheduled for … Read more →
Mega Starmie is a mega Pokémon and a Raid Boss of difficulty levels 4 and 7, and in this guide, we'll look at the best opponents to defeat Starmie's new evolution. Its best counters are strong Bug, Grass, Dark, Ghost, and Electric-type Pokémon, such as Darkrai, Zekrom, Chandelure, Thundurus Therian, Raikou, Gengar, Giratina Origin, and others. Defeat it. … Read more →
10th Anniversary Celebration is Professor Willow's new free Timed Research, available at the end of the Forever Forward season. This research will allow you to find and obtain the Gen 1 Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, as well as earn its Mega Energy and Master Ball. The special quest, 10th Anniversary Celebration, begins with Stage 1. 10th Anniversary Celebration … Read more →