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Water Festival Sparks Arrokuda and Cramorant Debuts as Mega Starmie Arrives in Forever Forward Week
events8 days ago

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.

Storm Lala Triggers Island-by-Island Shutdowns Across Hawaii
weather11 days ago

Storm Lala Triggers Island-by-Island Shutdowns Across Hawaii

As Tropical Storm Lala approaches, Hawaii releases an island-by-island list of closures and cancellations. On Hawaii Island, events are rescheduled or canceled (including a youth car show, volleyball exhibition, and a Saturday shutdown of solid-waste facilities), early releases from a school, rolling park closures, camping permits suspended, and UH campuses closing Aug. 15–16. Oahu sees a postponed Makalana Celebration, Saturday driver’s-license center shutdowns, a rescheduled Waipahu High School alumni event, and Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim moved to Aug. 22. Other listed items include a canceled drag-strip event and various local activities. More advisories are expected as the storm nears.

August 2026 Pokémon GO Event Calendar: Shadow Raids, Gigantamax Debuts, and More
events1 month ago

August 2026 Pokémon GO Event Calendar: Shadow Raids, Gigantamax Debuts, and More

Pokémon GO’s August 2026 schedule features a packed lineup: Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day on Aug 1 (including shiny), Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers (Aug 4–10), Fire and Ice Hatch Day (Aug 8), Nickit Community Day (Aug 16) with exclusive Nickit evolution and shiny odds, Ultra Unlock: Water Festival (Aug 18–24), and a Super Mega Starmie Raid Day (Aug 22). Raid content includes rotating Five-Star Raids (Uxie, Groudon, Lunala, Regirock/Regice/Registeel) and Shadow Raids on weekends Aug 5–Sept 8, plus Mega Raids (Aggron, Blaziken, Garchomp, Swampert, Gyarados) across the month. Max Battles and Forever Forward bonuses continue, with Max Monday, Showcase Tuesday, Raid Hour, GO Battle Thursdays/Spotlight Hour, Friendship Friday, and Scenic Sunday expanding 중 daily discoveries and Power Spots. The article also notes Forever Forward season changes, Power Spot availability, and new GO Passes tied to ongoing events and updates.

Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day: Shiny Debut and Bonuses Arrive August 2026
events1 month ago

Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day: Shiny Debut and Bonuses Arrive August 2026

Pokémon GO's Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day arrives on August 1, 2026, introducing the first shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom. The event brings boosted Max Particles and Power Spots (up to 1,600 and 8× from Power Spots), more Power Spots, three Special Trades, and a temporary Remote Raid cap lift. From July 31 5:00 PM PDT to Aug 1 8:00 PM PDT the remote raid limit increases to 20. On Aug 1 local time (12:00 AM–5:00 PM) players earn 2× Max Particles from exploring and extra Adventuring distance. Timed Research priced at $4.99 grants 1 Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP and 6,400 Max Particles, plus 2× XP from Max Battles; an Ultra Ticket Box ($4.99) includes the Timed Research and a Premium Battle Pass. Max Battles happen at Power Spots and are easier to coordinate via the in-game Map and community meetups.

Water Festival 2026 Dives Deep: Arrokuda and Cramorant Debuts, Plus GO Pass Boosts
events1 month ago

Water Festival 2026 Dives Deep: Arrokuda and Cramorant Debuts, Plus GO Pass Boosts

Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 runs Aug 18–24 and brings Arrokuda (and its Barraskewda evolution) and Cramorant to Pokémon GO, alongside boosted Shiny odds for select species, Rainy Lure Modules for Arrokuda, and escalating XP and Stardust bonuses. The event features wild encounters, raids, and Field Research, plus GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe with free and paid progression tracks that unlock encounters, items, and milestone rewards (including reduced Egg Hatch distance and extra candy). Cramorant appears in GO Battle League reward tracks during the event, while Deluxe adds extra rewards and faster progression.

Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary: Pokémon GO Dials Up Bonuses for a Week
events1 month ago

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
events1 month ago

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
events1 month ago

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
events1 month ago

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
events1 month ago

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
events1 month ago

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
events1 month ago

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.