Pokémon GO’s Patterns of the Wild event will introduce Pikachu wearing a batik shirt with a Special Background for the first time on Oct. 2, 2026, exclusively in Indonesia. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, with Trainers able to encounter the costumed Pikachu in the wild, through Timed Research and … Continue reading Pokémon GO Patterns of the Wild adds batik-shirt Pikachu with Special Background
Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston will take over the city on Sept. 26 and 27, giving Trainers two days to explore Boston, collect Pokémon and complete event-exclusive activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Trainers can explore nine themed zones spanning Beacon Hill, the North End, Back Bay, the Financial District, Seaport, Fenway-Kenmore, … Continue reading Pokémon GO City Safari Boston adds Eevee Stamp Rally and exclusive event activities
Pokémon GO’s Mega Squads event will introduce Maschiff and Mabosstiff to the game for the first time, with Maschiff available through Eggs, Field Research and the GO Pass before evolving into Mabosstiff with 50 Maschiff Candy. The event runs from Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. through Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. local time and also … Continue reading Pokémon GO Mega Squads event debuts Maschiff and Mabosstiff
Pokémon GO will feature Weedle, Kakuna and Beedrill during Spotlight Hour on Sept. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. local time, with their Shiny variants also available to encounter. The event will offer 2× Transfer Candy, giving Trainers an ideal opportunity to clear out unwanted Pokémon while earning extra Candy. Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Pokémon GO will host its Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day on Oct. 3, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. local time, featuring six-star Max Battles against Gigantamax Cinderace and the first chance to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace. During the event, the Max Particle collection limit will increase to 1,600, all Power Spots will host Gigantamax … Continue reading Pokémon GO Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day brings Shiny debut and major bonuses
Pokémon GO Wild Area is returning in 2026, with in-person events scheduled for Nov. 6-8 in Sendai, Japan, and Mexico City, Mexico, followed by a global event on Nov. 14-15. Niantic announced the return Sept. 9, confirming that tickets for the in-person Pokémon GO Wild Area events are now on sale. The annual event gives … Continue reading Pokémon GO Wild Area returns with in-person events in November 2026
Pokémon GO Battle League: Twilight Trails is now underway, introducing Mega Evolution to GO Battle League alongside a new Season of competitive formats, rewards and move updates. From Sept. 8 through Sept. 15, Trainers can compete in the Great League: Mega Edition, Ultra League: Mega Edition and Master League: Mega Edition, all of which allow … Continue reading Pokémon GO Battle League: Twilight Trails now underway with Mega formats and new Ryme rewards
Pokémon GO’s GO Pass: September is now available, giving Trainers a new progression track featuring Latios encounters, Rare Candy XL, Premium Battle Passes and other rewards through Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. local time. The free GO Pass is automatically available to all Trainers, while GO Pass Deluxe offers upgraded rewards and faster progression for … Continue reading Pokémon GO September GO Pass now available with Latios encounter and new bonuses
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