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Pokémon GO Hub has published a new guide detailing PvE strategies for the upcoming Zorua Community Day event. The article provides actionable advice for players looking to optimize their gameplay during the event, focusing on the specific mechanics and rewards associated with Zorua. This release coincides with the ongoing Twilight Trails season and precedes the Halloween 2026 event.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International have launched a major collaboration to promote space exploration during World Space Week (October 4–10, 2026). The partnership features a temporary exhibition across ESA sites and major European museums, exclusive merchandise, and a Pokémon GO event. A key highlight is a Pikachu plush that spent 67 days in orbit on the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, completing approximately 1,040 orbits.
A Pikachu plush that spent 67 days on the International Space Station has returned to Earth, triggering a limited-time collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company. Players can now catch 'Astronaut Pikachu' in Pokémon GO at specific European science and space museums until October 10, 2026. The event includes one-star raids and timed research tasks, with potential Shiny variants. This initiative is part of a broader World Space Week 2026 campaign featuring exhibitions across Europe through April 2027.
Niantic has announced the first phase of its Halloween 2026 event for Pokémon GO, running from October 27 to November 1. The update introduces costumed versions of Pikachu, Zubat, and Sinistea, alongside a new GO Pass and spooky-themed raids. This event marks the second month of the Twilight Trails season, following a busy October filled with Community Day and other seasonal activities.
Pokémon GO has rescheduled its City Safari: Boston event due to severe weather, converting it into a global event for ticket holders on October 24-25, 2026. Refunds are available until October 20, 2026, but will forfeit event access. The original in-person stamp rally is cancelled, replaced by remote research tasks.
Pokémon GO Hub outlines the upcoming Minior Shower event, detailing specific dates, core requirements, and bonus rewards for players.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International have launched a major collaboration to promote space exploration during World Space Week (October 4–10, 2026). The partnership features a temporary exhibition across ESA sites and major European museums, exclusive merchandise, and a Pokémon GO event. A key highlight is a Pikachu plush that spent 67 days in orbit on the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, completing approximately 1,040 orbits.
Pokémon GO is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA) for an October 4, 2026–April 30, 2027 event featuring Astronaut Pikachu. One-star raids will run at participating museums, with Timed Research and Field Research available Oct 4–10 and boosted wild encounters around venues. Shiny Astronaut Pikachu will be available, and ESA sites (HQ Paris; ESRIN; ESOC; ESAC; ESTEC; ESEC; ECSAT) will host activities and exclusive ESA × Pokémon merchandise, with exhibition dates and World Space Week tie-ins across Europe.
Pokémon GO’s September 14–20, 2026 week kicks off Twilight Trails with the end of Mega Squad and a busy slate of events: Dynamax Rhyhorn in Max Battles, Zamazenta in Five‑Star Raids (Raid Hour Sept 16), Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration featuring Charmander in Friede’s Goggles with boosted Kecleon spawns, and a Super Mega Staraptor Raid Day (Sept 19). The Pokémon Horizons event runs Sept 16–22, and Twilight Trails continues through Dec 1 with ongoing Shadow Raids, GO Pass/Deluxe bonuses (Latios encounter and Timed Incubators), and GO Battle League Season 28 cups. A rotating schedule of eggs and Adventure Sync rewards accompanies the season’s progression and raid rotations across the week.
Pokémon GO Hub rounds up this week’s news: in-person Pokémon Night Out events in Los Angeles (Oct 24) and London (Nov 10) with exclusive merchandise; a trailer for Pokopia Expansion Part 2 showcasing new accessories and Pokémon; an upcoming feature-length film called Pokémon: Wild Card; 30th Celebration T‑shirts expanding across regions; new Comfy Cuddlers plushies and limited XP/Worlds merchandise now available at the Pokémon Center, plus ongoing event details and merch drops.
Mabosstiff, a Paldea-born pure Dark-type, enters Pokémon GO during the Mega Squads event but brings only modest stats and a limited moveset. In PvE it’s best with Snarl + Crunch, yet still trails stronger Dark attackers, and in PvP it offers only a few niche wins (Bite + Crunch with Psychic Fangs) across Great/Ultra/Master Leagues. Overall it’s not meta-relevant, better viewed as a dex entry or event collectible rather than a raiding or ranked-battle asset.
From Oct 2–5, 2026, Harvest Festival lets you rescue Shadow Zekrom, chase Giovanni with a Super Rocket Radar via the GO Pass, and encounter event-themed Pokémon (with a chance for Shiny versions). Wild spawns include Koffing, Slugma, Numel, Magmar, and more, with Shiny Shroodle debuting and increased Shiny Slugma odds. You can use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon, and 1-star/3-star Shadow Raids will have wider stat variance. Complete Field Research for Fast/Charged TMs and Mysterious Components. Shadow and Purified Pokémon cannot fuse, and GO Pass rewards run until Oct 7, 2026. Be mindful of your surroundings while playing.
Pokémon GO's Harvest Festival 2026 runs Sept 29–Oct 5 and introduces Shiny Applin, boosts Shiny Smoliv odds, and Mossy Lures that only attract apples. A GO Pass (standard and Deluxe) offers event encounters, Tart/Sweet/Syrupy Apples as rewards, and a three-path Timed Branching Research; wild encounters include Skwovet, Smoliv, Lechonk. Applin can evolve to Flapple, Appletun, Dipplin, and Hydrapple using specific candy/apple requirements. GO Pass rewards expire Oct 7.
Twilight Trails brings a broad slate of new moves, but the raid meta centers on a few winners. Shadow Darkrai with Foul Play and Mega Greninja with Brutal Swing are highlighted as top performers, with Shadow Darkrai delivering the most raw damage and Mega Greninja offering strong DPS and lower power-up costs. Mega Darkrai is presented as the overall best Dark-type attacker due to higher energy efficiency and greater DPS, plus its immunity to Ghost-type damage, making it a key pick against Ghost/Psychic bosses. Mega Gallade with Sacred Sword provides a solid Fighting option, particularly against Rock-type raids, while some other megas/shadows (Chandelure, Houndoom, Zeraora) fall short of the leaders. In short, Twilight Trails cements Shadow Darkrai and Mega Greninja as the raid leaders this season, with Mega Darkrai as the strongest overall Dark-type choice; trainers should consider investing in Shadow Darkrai now.
The piece analyzes Niantic’s Mega Ascension event (Aug 31–Sep 4, 2026) that brings back Mega Raid bosses and provides a PvE tier list to help players prioritize. It ranks Mega Victreebel and Mega Raichu Y as S-Tier for dual Grass/Poison and top Electric damage, respectively; Mega Dragonite, Mega Raichu X, and Mega Latios are A-Tier for their strong roles; Mega Malamar, Mega Falinks, Mega Skarmory, Mega Starmie, and Mega Latias sit in B-Tier or lower. The guide emphasizes practical farming, noting the need for 5,000 Mega Energy to max a Mega, and recommends focusing on Victreebel for dual-type value and Raichu Y for peak Electric power, then filling gaps based on roster needs. It serves as a concise, actionable PvE reference for raiders during the event and beyond.