Pokémon GO Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event now underway with Bramblin debut and Super Max Mega Manectric

The Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event is now underway in Pokémon GO, running from Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. to Oct. 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. local time, with the debut of Bramblin, new Mega Manectric upgrades and a range of event bonuses. Bramblin can appear through GO Pass tasks and Incense, while Mega Manectric can reach the new Super Max Mega Level for the first time, unlocking the Charged Attack Discharge+, which deals 50 power in Trainer Battles and 150 power in raids, with its strength increasing alongside Mega Level. Wild encounters include Ponyta, Doduo, Electrike, Blitzle and Skarmory, with increased Shiny Electrike odds throughout the event and boosted Shiny Hisuian Growlithe odds from Incense from Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. through Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Incense encounters rotate on Oct. 16, with Galarian Ponyta, Hoppip, Electrike, Dwebble and Bramblin featured during the first phase, followed by Hisuian Growlithe, Nincada, Electrike, Helioptile and Bramblin. Trainers can also complete free Timed Research to earn 16,800 XP and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor, alongside event-themed Field Research offering Pokémon encounters, Manectric Mega Energy and Rare Candy. The free GO Pass: Fall Marathon is available throughout the event, while GO Pass Deluxe costs $4.99 and the Deluxe + 6 Ranks upgrade costs $6.99, offering additional rewards and faster progression. Reaching Rank 10 extends regular Incense duration to two hours, while Rank 20 unlocks five times the Mega Energy from walking with Electrike or Manectric as a buddy after Mega Evolving Manectric at least once. GO Pass rewards must be claimed by Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. local time, and players purchasing upgrades through the Pokémon GO Web Store can also receive bonus items, including Ultra Balls, Max Revives, Max Potions and Premium Battle Passes.