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Water Festival Sparks Arrokuda and Cramorant Debuts as Mega Starmie Arrives in Forever Forward Week
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GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Goes Global
Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale has been announced for September 5–6, 2026 as a global event to cap off the GO Fest season. Details are scarce for now, but the organizers promise a world-wide celebration likely featuring Mega Pokémon to mark Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary, with more information to be revealed soon.
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Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary: Pokémon GO Dials Up Bonuses for a Week
Pokémon GO’s Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition runs July 21–27, 2026, offering rotating XP bonuses (6x, 8x, then 10x), regional first-partner Pokémon encounters, Lure Module encounters and themed raids, a Masterwork Research story to chase Shiny Shaymin, and GO Pass options (free, Deluxe, and Deluxe + 6 ranks) with exclusive rewards and milestones. The event also introduces themed avatar items, in-store bundles, and field research, plus evolving first-partner Pokémon with special Charged Attacks.
Global GO Fest 2026: Sunday Raids Dazzle with Hourly Boss Shuffle
Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 runs July 11–12 (10:00–19:00 local). The weekend is free to join, with bonuses and Special Research to celebrate 10 years. Sunday (July 12) features hourly rotations of Mega and 5-Star raid bosses across Habitat windows, including Mega Mewtwo X and Y and Zeraora, with regional availability for certain bosses. Plan around the three habitat blocks (Earthforged Domain, Verdant Anomaly, Twilight Battlefield) as raids shift throughout the day.
Global GO Fest 2026: Saturday Raids Unfold Across Three Habitats
Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 runs July 11–12 and is free to join; Saturday’s raids (10:00–19:00 local) feature hourly rotations of five‑star raid bosses across three habitats and hourly Mega Raids, with Mega Mewtwo X and Y making their debut. The event also includes bonuses, Special Research, and an increased chance to encounter shiny Pokémon for Trainers who log in during the weekend.
Road of Legends Day 5 unlocks massive raids ahead of GO Fest Global
Road of Legends runs July 6–12, 2026, delivering a dense raid lineup ahead of GO Fest Global: Five-Star Raids feature Origin Dialga, Origin Forme Dialga, Origin Palkia, and Origin Forme Palkia; Mega Raids highlight Mega/Raid Bosses; Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon join the roster. Event bonuses include no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL on trades for Trainers 31+, special stickers, more effective Premier Balls, and faster Party Power in raids. Raid Hours run daily (6–7 pm local) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 pm local), with a Friday Primal Raid Hour, concluding GO Fest prep on July 12, 2026.
Road of Legends Day 4: Crowned Zacian & Zamazenta in Five‑Star Raids with Mega Gengar
Road of Legends Day 4 (July 9–12, 2026) brings Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta to Five‑Star Raids and Mega Gengar to Mega Raids, with daily Raid Hours (6–7 pm) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 pm) local time. Global event bonuses include no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL on trades for Trainers 31+, sticker rewards, Premier Balls catch boosts, and faster Party Power, plus a Road of Legends bonus of up to three free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs. This is a lead‑up prep event for GO Fest Global weekend, with Thursday’s raid lineup highlighted in the article.
Road of Legends Day 2 Brings Five-Star Raids, Mega Tyranitar and Big Bonuses
Road of Legends Day 2 runs July 6–12, 2026, featuring Five-Star Raid bosses White Kyurem, Zekrom, and Dawn Wings Necrozma, plus Mega Tyranitar in Mega Raids. Daily Raid Hours (6–7 p.m. local) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 p.m.) are planned, with a Friday Primal Raid Hour. The event also brings a Road of Legends Bonus (up to three free Raid Passes from Photo Discs) and Global bonuses such as no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL when trading, and improved Premier Balls; Pokémon caught from raids during the event may have a special background. A GO Fest 2026 prep week continues, and Tuesday July 7 raid guides are provided.
Road of Legends, GO Fest Global, and Forever Forward Define Pokémon GO’s Epic July Week
Pokémon GO’s July 6–12, 2026 week centers on the Forever Forward season and kicks off with Road of Legends (July 6–10) ahead of GO Fest Global (July 11–12), plus daily Raid Hours, Mega and Shadow raids, and the revival of the 10th Anniversary Party earlier in the month. The week also introduces GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe rewards, the GO Battle League Season 27, season-long Egg Adventure Sync bonuses, and extensive raid guides and event bonuses, delivering a packed schedule of bonuses, encounters, and catch opportunities for trainers.
Forever Forward Kicks Off with Sobble Day and 10th Anniversary Festivities in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO's June 29–July 5 week launches Forever Forward Season 27 with July 4–6's 10th Anniversary celebrations and Sobble Community Day on July 4, plus weekly rotations: Max Monday Dynamax battles, Spotlight Hour (July 2) with Pidgey and 2× Evolution XP, and Raid Hour (July 1) featuring Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. Flying Taxi events wrap up (Squawkabilly debut) and Flying Taxi: Taken Over runs through June 29 with Shadow Reshiram and Rocket lineups; Five-Star Raids shift from Kartana/Celesteela (through June 30) to Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres (July 1–5), Mega Raids move from Mega Pidgeot (through June 30) to Mega Lucario (July 1–5), and Shadow Raids continue daily with possible Shadow Palkia during Forever Forward. GO Pass/Deluxe rewards return, and Adventure Sync eggs and Research Breakthrough encounters are highlighted as Forever Forward expands Mega/Dynamax content and GO Fest-related activities, plus GO Battle League Season 27.
Willow’s Birthday Research Brings Pikachu Spotlight to Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO is hosting Professor Willow’s Birthday Research on July 21, 2026, from 10:00 to 20:00 local time, introducing a costumed Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu across free Timed Research, Field Research tasks, snapshot surprises, and raids with a possible shiny encounter. A free Timed Research will reward encounters with Pikachu, Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and more, but all tasks must be claimed by July 27, 2026, 8:00 PM local time.
Mega Rayquaza Timed Research Ignites Weekend Event
From July 25, 10:00 a.m. to July 26, 8:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO runs a free Timed Research awarding a Meteorite that enables Mega Evolving Rayquaza (Dragon Ascent must be learned via Meteorite); a paid Timed Research priced at $4.99 is also available with similar rewards. Complete the tasks and claim rewards before the deadline. The article also lists Mega Rayquaza’s stats and moves, noting some require special items (Elite TM or Meteorite).