Pokémon GO has another packed week ahead from July 27 through August 2, 2026. The schedule includes the final day of the 10th Anniversary Ultra Unlock event, a new shiny opportunity for Gigantamax Rillaboom, rotating raids, and several timed bonuses.
The game’s Forever Forward season continues through September 8, keeping Mega Pokémon, Dynamax encounters, GO Fest content, and seasonal rewards in rotation.
Pokémon GO schedule for July 27–August 2
- Monday, July 27: Dynamax Feebas appears in Max Battles from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Feebas remains available in Max Battles through August 2.
- Wednesday, July 29: Kyurem takes over Five-Star Raids during Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Thursday, July 30: Bidoof is the featured Pokémon during Spotlight Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Transferring Pokémon awards 2× Candy.
- Saturday, August 1: Gigantamax Rillaboom returns for a Max Battle Day and can appear in its shiny form for the first time.
Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day
Gigantamax Rillaboom will appear at all Power Spots during the August 1 event. Trainers will also receive an increased Max Particle limit and access to three special trades during the day.
The shiny form is the main prize for collectors, giving Trainers a fresh reason to visit Power Spots when the event begins.
Raids from July 27 through August 2
Solgaleo remains in Five-Star Raids through July 28, and its shiny form is available. Starting July 29, Kyurem takes over the Five-Star Raid rotation and remains there through August 4. Kyurem can also be shiny.
Mega Raids feature Mega Salamence through July 28. Mega Aggron enters the rotation on July 29 and stays through August 4.
One-Star and Three-Star Shadow Raids are available daily. Five-Star Shadow Raids run on Saturdays and Sundays unless a different schedule is announced. During the Forever Forward season, Five-Star Shadow Raids can feature Shadow Altered Forme Giratina, including its shiny form.
10th Anniversary Ultra Unlock ends July 27
The 10th Anniversary Ultra Unlock event continues through Monday, July 27, at 8:00 p.m. local time. First Partner Pokémon with special backgrounds are part of the event, which also features a different bonus each day.
July GO Pass and GO Battle League
The July 2026 GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe remain available with rewards such as an encounter with Ho-Oh, XP and Stardust bonuses, and PokéCoins. Trainers earn GO Points by completing Pass Tasks and unlock more rewards as they rank up. The Deluxe version is available through the Pokémon GO Web Store.
GO Battle League: Memories in Motion continues with 4× Stardust from win rewards, excluding end-of-set rewards. Great League, Ultra League, and Master League run through July 28. From July 28 through August 4, the active options are Great League and Master Premier.
Eggs, Research Breakthroughs, and seasonal rewards
Forever Forward Egg pools include Exeggcute, Corphish, and Wynaut from 2 km Eggs. Riolu, Mantyke, and Flittle can hatch from 5 km Eggs, while Mawile, Absol, and Frigibax are among the highlighted 10 km Egg encounters. Seven-kilometer Eggs can contain Alolan Diglett, Galarian Darumaka, and Galarian Corsola.
Adventure Sync rewards include Tyrogue, Budew, and Sableye from 5 km Eggs, plus Bagon, Drampa, and Druddigon from 10 km Eggs. Routes can provide 7 km Eggs from Mateo Gift Exchanges, with Hisuian Sneasel, Hisuian Growlithe, and White-Striped Basculin among the listed encounters.
Research Breakthrough encounters can include Dragonite, Honedge, Axew, Jangmo-o, Female Indeedee, and Klawf. These rewards come from completing Field Research throughout the week.
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Pokémon Go
Developed by Niantic Labs, The Pokémon Company
Travel between the real world and the virtual world of Pokémon with Pokémon Go for iPhone and Android devices! With Pokémon Go, you'll discover Pokémon in a whole new world, your own! Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them.
- Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
- Platforms: Android, iOS
- Modes: Single player, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
- Release: 2016-07-06
- Publisher: Niantic Labs
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Age Rating:
ESRB E10+ / PEGI 3 / CLASS_IND L / USK 6
- IGDB Rating: 66.4/100
