News, Events, Guides and Pokédex Pokemon GO
The Ultra Unlock Water Festival 2026 event will take place from August 18th to 24th. During the Water Festival event, Cramorant, as well as Arrokuda and its evolution Barraskewda—all-new and previously unseen Pokémon from the Galar region—will debut in the game. Additionally, various themed Pokémon will be encountered in the wild, in raids, and during Field Research. The event date is scheduled for … 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 →
On August 16th, Community Day will feature the Gen 8 Pokémon, Nickit. Community Day will last three hours, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. At the event, you can earn more Stardust and get an exclusive move for Thievul, Icy Wind ICE. You'll also have the chance to encounter Shiny Nickit. Community Day is scheduled for the following time: Start: Sunday, 16th … Read more →
On August 8th, Hatch Day will feature two baby Pokémon from Generation 2 – Smoochum and Magby. The event will begin at 11:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM local time. During this event, Smoochum and Magby will hatch much more frequently from 2 km Eggs. The chance of Shiny Smoochum and Shiny Magby appearing will also be increased. The event is scheduled for the following time: Start: … Read more →
The Summer Marathon Arctic Embers event will take place from August 4th to 10th. During this event, Shiny Snom and its evolution, Shiny Frosmoth, new Shiny Pokémon from the Galar region, will debut in the game. Additionally, various themed Pokémon will be encountered in the wild and during field research. The event is scheduled for the following dates: Start: Tuesday, August 4th, at … Read more →
On August 1st, the fearsome Gigantamax Pokémon, Gigantamax Rillaboom, will return, and so many Max Battles featuring it will be held that day. You can encounter Gigantamax Rillaboom in level 6 Max Battles from 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM local time. Don't miss out on battling it and adding this Pokémon to your collection. The event is scheduled for … Read more →
This post presents all the events taking place in August 2026. Here you'll find the exact schedule of current and future events, as well as guides in separate articles. Therefore, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the detailed schedule of the most interesting activities of the month. Current Events Schedule and event descriptions are below: Forever Forward Season (June 2 – September 8) Forever Forward GO Battle League (2) … Read more →
The Ozone Ascent event will take place on July 25-26. During the Ozone Ascent event, Timed Research will be available in the game, allowing you to encounter the Generation III Legendary Pokémon, Rayquaza, and obtain a Meteorite. This will allow you to evolve Rayquaza into Mega Rayquaza. The event is scheduled for the following time: Start: Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 AM local time. … Read more →
The Ultra Unlock — 10th Anniversary Edition event will take place from July 21st to 27th. During this event, starter Pokémon from all generations will spawn in the game, and their final evolutions will have the opportunity to gain unique legacy attacks. Additionally, paid Masterwork Research will be available, which can lead to the encounter of the Gen 4 mythical Pokémon, Shiny Shaymin. The event date is scheduled for … Read more →
On July 21st, an event called Willow's Birthday Research will take place, dedicated exclusively to the Pokémon Pikachu in a professorial outfit. Research Day will run from 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM local time. There are plenty of Shiny Professor Willow's Pikachu to catch. The event is scheduled for the following times: Start: Tuesday, July 21st, at 10:00 AM local time End: Tuesday, July 21st … Read more →