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The Ultra Unlock: Water Festival event runs from August 18 to 24, 2026, introducing Cramorant, Arrokuda, and Barraskewda to Pokémon GO. The event features escalating XP and Stardust bonuses, a new GO Pass, and a Magikarp Spotlight Hour. On August 22, Mega Starmie makes its debut in Super Mega Raids, offering shiny opportunities and exclusive research rewards.
Cramorant, a Generation 8 Flying/Water-type Pokémon, debuted in Pokémon GO during the August 2026 'Ultra Unlock: Water Festival' event. The Pokémon features a unique battle mechanic where it switches between 'Gulping' and 'Gorging' forms based on its HP level when using Surf or Dive. Players can obtain Cramorant via 5km eggs, Go Battle League rewards at Rank 16, or the event-specific Go Pass. Shiny Cramorant is not currently available in the game.
Pokémon GO's weekly schedule from July 14-20, 2025, features the Water Festival with Tatsugiri debut, boosted shiny rates, and Lapras return, along with Max Battle Day, Spotlight Hour, Raid events including Terrakion and Mega Blastoise, and the Summer Concert. The season also includes special bonuses, new Pokémon from various regions, and ongoing Battle League seasons.