Time to go fishing 🎣
The weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour is set for Thursday, August 20, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. ⏰
During the hour, an increased number of Magikarp will appear in the wild 🐟, and you'll earn double XP from catching Pokémon. ⭐
Pokémon GO's September 2026 schedule is here! 📅
GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale ⚡
6 different Mega Raid bosses throughout the month
Shadow Incarnate Forme Thundurus
Zacian & Zamazenta
** Xerneas returns to raids
• Ultra Beasts return
Community Day Classic, Super Mega Raid Day, Catch Mastery & more
* MEGA ASCENSION AND GO FEST 2026: MEGA FINALE IS THIS WEEK! 🚀
Here's everything happening in Pokémon GO this week:
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
Mega Ascension begins at 10:00 a.m. ⏰
Choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie in Timed Research 📝
GO Pass: Mega Finale opens 🎟️
Mega Victreebel, Mega Dragonite, and Mega Malamar arrive in Mega Raids 💥
Mega Latias and Mega Latios appear in Mega Raids all week 🐉
& TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Mega Falinks arrives in Mega Raids 🤺
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Mega Skarmory arrives in Mega Raids 🛡️
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Mega Starmie arrives in Mega Raids ⭐
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y arrive in Mega Raids ⚡
Mega Ascension ends at 11:59 p.m. 🌙
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 🎉
Habitats rotate every hour 🔄
Mega Mewtwo X appears in Super Mega Raids 🌌
Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie appear in the wild all day 🌿
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale continues from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 🎊
Armored Mewtwo returns during Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale! 🚀 Armored Mewtwo will appear in five-star raids on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. 📅
Armored Mewtwo was last available in 2020 as part of the Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution movie promotion. 🎬
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Armored Mewtwo makes its long-awaited return to 5-star raid battles during Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale 🐾. It will be available Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026 📅.
Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global 🌍
November 14-15, 2026 📅
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time ⏰
Dynamax Dialga, Dynamax Palkia, costumed Machamp and more are coming! 🐉💪
Remember: big events are usually announced in parts, so we should see more updates about this event in the future. 📢
Sendai/Mexico graphic later! 🇯🇵🇲🇽
PokéXciting! kicks off in Kuala Lumpur on September 12-13! 🇲🇾📅
Turquoise PokéXciting! Pikachu debut ✨🐭
GO Stamp Rallies with Location Background encounters 📍📸
* Gigantamax Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise 🌿🔥💧
Trainers, prepare for 31 days of adventure and celebrations! 🗓️
October in #PokemonGO features events such as Harvest Festival: Applin Picking 🍂🍎, Halloween 2026 Parts 1 and 2 🎃, and more! 🤩
Which festivities are you most excited for?