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Pokémon GO has revealed its full August 2026 content schedule, outlining the month's featured Pokémon, five-star Raids, Mega Raids, Max Battles, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours and limited-time in-game events. The update confirms the return of Shadow Giratina in Shadow Raids alongside a rotating lineup of Legendary Pokémon in five-star Raids, new Mega Evolution bosses and … Continue reading Pokémon GO August 2026 events include Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day, Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers, Fire and Ice Hatch Day, August Community Day, Ultra Unlock: Water Festival, Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day and PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds

Pokémon GO has revealed its full August 2026 content schedule, outlining the month's featured Pokémon, five-star Raids, Mega Raids, Max Battles, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours and limited-time in-game events. The update confirms the return of Shadow Giratina in Shadow Raids alongside a rotating lineup of Legendary Pokémon in five-star Raids, new Mega Evolution bosses and … Continue reading All major featured Pokémon, Max Battles, five-star Raids, Mega Raids, Shadow Giratina, Spotlight Hours, in-game events and Raid Hours revealed as part of Pokémon GO’s August 2026 content update

Pokémon GO has introduced Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu as part of a special birthday celebration for Professor Willow, with the new costumed Pokémon available from July 21 at 10 a.m. to July 27, 2026, at 8 p.m. local time through Field Research, free Timed Research, snapshot encounters and raids. Players may also encounter a Shiny … Continue reading Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu debuts in Pokémon GO for limited-time birthday celebration

Pokémon GO's Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition event is now live and runs from July 21 through July 27, 2026, bringing a week of rotating bonuses highlighted by catch XP increasing from 6× to 8× before reaching 10× during the final stretch of the celebration. Starter Pokémon from every main series generation will rotate through … Continue reading Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition event launches with 10× Catch XP, starter Pokémon and new Professor Willow Pikachu

Pokémon GO players will receive the free GO Pass: August beginning Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. local time, with progression available through Sept. 8 and rewards claimable until Sept. 10, while the paid GO Pass Deluxe returns for $7.99 alongside a $9.99 bundle that starts players at Rank 11. The season's featured rewards include an … Continue reading Pokémon GO Pass: August brings Latias encounter and Lucky Trinket returns in Deluxe rewards

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global’s special Sunday raid event has been expanded worldwide after technical issues affected Trainers attempting to join Raid Battles during the original event. The makeup event will take place on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, featuring raid bosses from the original GO Fest Sunday lineup, … Continue reading Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global Sunday raid event expanded worldwide after raid issues