Water Festival Sparks Arrokuda and Cramorant Debuts as Mega Starmie Arrives in Forever Forward Week

This Week in Pokémon GO covers the Forever Forward season continuing through September, with Ultra Unlock: Water Festival (Aug 18–26) bringing Arrokuda and Cramorant, Lunala returning to Five‑Star Raids and Lunala Raid Hour, Mega Starmie debuting in Super Mega Raids on Aug 22, and ongoing Five‑Star/Mega Raids (Groudon this week; Lunala Aug 19–25; Mega Garchomp and Mega Swampert cycles). Shadow Raids run daily, including a potential shiny Shadow Altered Giratina, while GO Pass: August adds Lugia encounters and premium rewards. GO Battle League Season 27 continues with a rotating Cup schedule and Stardust bonuses. Weekly events include Max Monday’s Dynamax Magikarp (Aug 17–23), Spotlight Hour featuring Magikarp (Aug 20) with 2x XP, and Lunala Raid Hour (Aug 19). Adventure Sync rewards, egg hatches, and Mateo Gift Exchange activities also feature as Forever Forward expands its content.