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Forever Forward Week: World Championships, Regis Raids, and Mega Gyarados Highlight Pokémon GO
news2 days ago

Forever Forward Week: World Championships, Regis Raids, and Mega Gyarados Highlight Pokémon GO

Pokemon GO’s August 24–30, 2026 slate kicks off the Forever Forward season with the Water Festival winding down, the World Championships events running Aug 25–30, and a raid rotation that brings back Regirock, Regice, and Registeel plus Mega Gyarados. Lunala Five‑Star Raids wrap up by Aug 25, Mega Swampert leaves (Mega Gyarados arrives Aug 26–Sept 8), and special Week events include Max Monday with Dynamax Hitmontop, Spotlight Hour (Mankey) on Aug 27, and a Raid Hour on Aug 26. The Worlds celebration adds two costumed Pikachu, exclusive Timed Research, and Twitch Drops, while GO Pass: August and Season 27 GO Battle League continue alongside Egg hatches and Adventure Sync rewards as the Forever Forward season progresses.

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.

Forever Forward Week: Nickit Community Day, Groudon Raids, and Shadow Giratina Arrivals (Aug 10–16, 2026)
games16 days ago

Forever Forward Week: Nickit Community Day, Groudon Raids, and Shadow Giratina Arrivals (Aug 10–16, 2026)

Pokémon GO moves into the Forever Forward season with the tail end of the Summer Marathon Arctic Embers. The week features Nickit Community Day on Aug 16 (Shiny Nickit, 3x Catch Stardust, evolve Nickit into Thievul with Icy Wind), plus the usual rotation of events: Max Battles run Dynamax Beldum (Aug 10–16); Spotlight Hour on Aug 13 is Wurmple with 2x Evolution XP; Raid Hour on Aug 12 features Groudon. Five-Star Raids shift from Mesprit/Uxie/Azelf (through Aug 11) to Groudon (Aug 12–18); Mega Raids are Blaziken (Aug 5–11) then Garchomp (Aug 12–19). Shadow Raids run daily 1–3 stars, with weekend 5-stars and Forever Forward bringing Shadow Altered Forme Giratina (possible Shiny). The August GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe include Lugia encounters and bonuses; GO Battle League Season 27 (Memories in Motion) continues with active Cups (Ultra, Master, Evolution Great League editions) and 4x Stardust from wins. Egg and Adventure Sync rewards for Forever Forward are highlighted, along with seasonal changes to eggs and research rewards.

Forever Forward Week Brings Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom and Rotating Raids to Pokémon GO
gaming1 month ago

Forever Forward Week Brings Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom and Rotating Raids to Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO’s Forever Forward season runs through September 8, 2026, and the July 27–August 2 week features a packed slate: Dynamax Feebas in Max Battles (July 27–Aug 2), Spotlight Hour with Bidoof (July 30) and 2× Transfer Candy, Raid Hour featuring Kyurem (July 29), and the return of Kyurem and Mega Aggron in Five‑Star/Mega Raids; August 1 brings Gigantamax Rillaboom back for a Max Battle Day with a shiny appearance. The week also ties into the 10th Anniversary Ultra Unlock bonuses, GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe rewards, and ongoing GO Battle League Season 27 content as Forever Forward emphasizes Mega/Dynamax Pokémon and seasonal bonuses.

Forever Forward Kicks Off with Sobble Day and 10th Anniversary Festivities in Pokémon GO
events1 month ago

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.

Forever Forward: Lock-On Shadow Gigalith Leads the Raid Meta Shake-Up
gaming2 months ago

Forever Forward: Lock-On Shadow Gigalith Leads the Raid Meta Shake-Up

Forever Forward's move-availability updates reshape Pokémon GO Raids: Shadow Gigalith gains Lock-On, boosting its Rock DPS and making it a top pick against common raid bosses; Shadow Conkeldurr with Force Palm adds a ~4.3% DPS boost, elevating it above Lucario/Megaheroes in Fighting DPS; Quaquaval earns Low Kick and Close Combat for lower-tier raids; Shadow Swanna with Gust improves Flying DPS; however, some changes (Galarian Zapdos with Low Kick, Sylveon with Fairy Wind) can reduce effectiveness. Overall, Shadow Gigalith and Shadow Conkeldurr are the biggest winners of this Forever Forward update.

Forever Forward Lights Up June with GO Fest Chicago and Reshiram Raids
events2 months ago

Forever Forward Lights Up June with GO Fest Chicago and Reshiram Raids

Pokémon GO's June 1–7 lineup kicks off the Forever Forward season and GO Fest season, highlighted by GO Fest 2026: Chicago (June 5–7) with Mega Mewtwo X/Y, Zeraora, and shiny Paldean Tauros, plus Spark's Caretaking Quest. The week also features Max Battles with Dynamax Inkay, Raid Hour focused on Reshiram in five-star raids, ongoing Five-Star and Mega Raids (including Reshiram and Mega Audino/Mega Medicham), and Shadow Dialga in Forever Forward. GO Pass: June and GO Pass Deluxe unlock exclusive rewards, while GO Battle League Season 27 begins June 2.

Forever Forward: Mega Mewtwo Arrives with GO Fest 2026 and Dynamax Updates
games3 months ago

Forever Forward: Mega Mewtwo Arrives with GO Fest 2026 and Dynamax Updates

Pokemon GO’s Forever Forward season runs June 2 to September 8, 2026, introducing Mega Mewtwo X and Y during GO Fest 2026, along with new Dynamax Pokémon and a slate of bonuses such as Daily Discoveries, GO Pass rewards (and a Deluxe option), updated egg hatches, community day dates, and GO Battle League updates. The season features a global GO Fest 2026 event (free for players logging in during the event) plus three in-person events (Tokyo, Chicago, Copenhagen), with enhanced in-game calendars and a Today View to help plan participation and progression.