Event
Nov 9, 10 AM – Nov 13, 8 PM
Into the Wild: Raid Hours and Dynamax Regidrago debut
From November 9 to 13, Zacian and Zamazenta star in raids, Dynamax Regidrago debuts in Max Battles, and the Remote Raid limit rises to 30.
Pokémon GO news
Raid Day
Oct 31, 2 PM – 5 PM
Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day: Mega Chandelure on October 31
On Saturday, October 31, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Mega Chandelure debuts in Super Mega Raids and can reach Super Max Level.
Raid Hour
Oct 28, 6 PM – 7 PM
Giratina (Origin Forme) Raid Hour on Wednesday, October 28
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Giratina (Origin Forme) takes over gyms in 5-star raids.
Raid Hour
Oct 21, 6 PM – 7 PM
Palkia Raid Hour on Wednesday, October 21
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Palkia takes over gyms in 5-star raids.
Spotlight Hour
Oct 22, 6 PM – 7 PM
Morelull Spotlight Hour on Thursday, October 22
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Morelull appears in abundance. Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching.
Spotlight Hour
Oct 15, 6 PM – 7 PM
Stufful Spotlight Hour on Thursday, October 15
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Stufful appears in abundance. Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring.
Max
Oct 12, 6 AM – 9 PM
Max Monday: Dynamax Rookidee on Monday, October 12
From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Dynamax Rookidee appears at Power Spots in Max Battles.
Max
Oct 26, 6 AM – 9 PM
Max Monday: Dynamax Sableye on Monday, October 26
From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Dynamax Sableye appears at Power Spots in Max Battles.
Max
Oct 19, 6 AM – 9 PM
Max Monday: Dynamax Sneasel on Monday, October 19
From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Dynamax Sneasel appears at Power Spots in Max Battles.
Raid Hour
Oct 14, 6 PM – 7 PM
Dialga Raid Hour on Wednesday, October 14
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Dialga takes over gyms in 5-star raids.
Spotlight Hour
Oct 29, 6 PM – 7 PM
Gastly Spotlight Hour on Thursday, October 29
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Gastly appears in abundance. Bonus: 2× XP for evolving.
Research
Oct 24
Pokémon Night Out: Timed Research codes on Twitch
On October 24, watch 30 minutes of the Pokémon Night Out stream on Twitch to get a Timed Research code and an avatar baseball jersey.
News
until Wed, Oct 21
Pokémon GO: five gameplay and quality-of-life updates
Zygarde Cells now arrive when you finish a Route, a warning protects ★ 100% Pokémon, and the map is easier to read. Here is what changed.
Event
Nov 1, 10 AM – Nov 5, 8 PM
Halloween 2026 Part II: Mega Sableye reaches Super Max Level
From November 1, Mega Sableye can reach Super Max Level and learns Night Shade+, 160 power in raids. Shiny Greavard also debuts.
Singapore hosts PokéXciting! on November 7–8, 2026, with Gigantamax Battles, the blue PokéXciting! Pikachu, and citywide bonuses.
Event
Oct 27, 10 AM – Nov 1, 10 AM
Halloween 2026 Part I: costumed Pikachu and Sinistea in raids
From October 27 to November 1, Pikachu and Sinistea in costumes appear in one-star raids, shiny available. GO Pass bonuses and what to prepare.
Regional
Oct 1 – Dec 31
Asia-Pacific: Pokémon GO comes to malls for Pokémon's 30th
Asia-Pacific: starting October 1, 2026, participating malls offer Timed Research and Lure Modules that last 4 hours.
Regional
until Wed, Oct 7
Boston: City Safari postponed due to an incoming storm
Boston: City Safari Boston is moving to a later date because of a severe incoming storm. Ticket sales are now closed.
Max
Oct 24, 2 PM – 5 PM
Dynamax Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf debut on October 24
On Saturday, October 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Dynamax Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf debut in five-star Max Battles.
Event
Nov 6, 10 AM – Nov 8, 8 PM
India: Pikachu in a saree and a kurta return to raids
India: from November 6 to 8, Pikachu wearing a saree or a kurta appears in raids for the Festival of Lights, with a shiny chance.
Event
Sep 27, 10 AM – Oct 20, 10 PM
United States: Mega Gengar in Mega Raids at select stores
United States: until October 20, Mega Gengar appears more often in Mega Raids at participating stores, and Gengar can be shiny.
Event
Oct 19, 5 PM – Oct 24
Minior debuts with meteor showers starting October 19
Minior debuts during the Orionids, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. to October 24 at 11:59 p.m. local time, with extra Stardust for catching it.
Event
Oct 17, 11 AM – 5 PM
Sandile Hatch Day on Saturday, October 17
On Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Sandile hatches much more often from 2 km Eggs, with better shiny odds.
Event
Oct 13, 10 AM – Oct 19, 8 PM
Fall Marathon: Mega Manectric reaches Super Max Level
Starting October 13, Mega Manectric can reach Super Max Level and learns Discharge+, with 150 power in raids. Here’s what to prepare.
News
Sep 25 – Jan 15
Pokémon and adidas: adidas outfit items for your avatar
Until January 15, 2027, visit a participating adidas store for Timed Research that awards an adidas jacket and cap for your avatar.
GO Pass
Oct 6, 10 AM – Nov 3, 10 AM
GO Pass: October brings Kyogre and the Lucky Trinket
From October 6 to November 3, GO Pass: October offers a Kyogre encounter. The US$7.99 GO Pass Deluxe adds a Lucky Trinket.
GO Tour
Feb 19 – Feb 21
Pokémon GO Tour 2027 celebrates Alola in February
Pokémon GO Tour 2027 celebrates Alola in Kaohsiung and Los Angeles from February 19 to 21, then worldwide on February 27 and 28.
Event
Oct 4 – Oct 10
World Space Week: Astronaut Pikachu debuts in one-star raids
From October 4 to 10, Astronaut Pikachu debuts in one-star raids and in free Timed Research, with a chance of encountering a shiny one.