The Pokémon GO October 2026 events schedule is here! In October, featured Pokémon are Mega Sableye, Gigantamax Cinderace, Shadow Zekrom and Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus. A variety of different Pokémon will be featured throughout the month, and there is a whole host of in-game events to look forward to!
Here are all the major events happening in October 2026 in Pokémon GO, as well as details on Raid Hours, Max Battles, Community Days, Spotlight Hours, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy this month. We are currently in the Twilight Trails Season.
Pokémon GO October 2026 Event Calendar
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Tier 5 Raids during October 2026
Raid Bosses change at 10:00 a.m. on these dates.
| Dates | Raid Bosses | Guides |
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| September 30 – October 6 |
Xerneas
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Xerneas |
| October 7-13 |
Yveltal
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Yveltal |
| October 14-20 |
Dialga
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Dialga |
| October 21-27 |
Palkia
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Palkia |
| October 28 – November 3 |
Origin Giratina
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Origin Forme Giratina |
Shadow Raids in October
Shadow Incarnate Forme Thundurus will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends from September 9 to October 6!
Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends from October 7 to November 3!
Mega Raids during October 2026
Raid Bosses change at 10:00 a.m. on these dates.
| Dates | Mega Boss | Guides |
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| September 30 – October 6 |
Mega Victreebel
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Mega Victreebel |
| October 7-13 |
Mega Blastoise
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Mega Blastoise |
| October 14-20 |
Mega Dragonite
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Mega Dragonite |
| October 21-27 | ||
| October 28 – November 3 |
Mega Sableye
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Mega Sableye |
October Raid Hours
Here is the complete October 2026 Raid Hours schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in Five Star Raids on these dates in October:
| Date | Pokémon | Guides |
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| October 7 |
Yveltal
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Yveltal |
| October 14 |
Dialga
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Dialga |
| October 21 |
Palkia
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Palkia |
| October 28 |
Origin Giratina
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Origin Forme Giratina |
October 2026 Max Battles
These Dynamax Pokémon may appear in Max Battles throughout October. They will also take over Power Spots for an hour each week on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time!
| Dates | Pokémon in Max Battles |
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| September 28 – October 4 |
Sobble
Dynamax
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| October 5 – 11 |
Sizzlipede
Dynamax
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| October 12 – 18 |
Rookidee
Dynamax
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| October 19 – 25 |
Sneasel
Dynamax
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| October 26 – November 1 |
Sableye
Dynamax
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October 2026 Spotlight Hours
Here is the complete October 2026 Pokémon Spotlight schedule to look forward to. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured every Thursday on these dates:
Stufful Spotlight Hour
October 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
2× Transfer Candy
Morelull Spotlight Hour
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October 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
2× Catch Stardust
Research Breakthrough
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of a variety of Season-themed Pokémon. Find out where your trail leads you each week.
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Venusaur
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Charizard
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Blastoise
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Seaking
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Persian
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Golduck
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Arcanine
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Hypno
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Venomoth
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Electrode
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Weezing
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Marowak
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Dewgong
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Starmie
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Omastar
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Kabutops
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Dratini
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Dragonite
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Meganium
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Typhlosion
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Feraligatr
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Xatu
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Azumarill
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Ursaring
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Donphan
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Blissey
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Larvitar
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Sceptile
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Swampert
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Blaziken
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Claydol
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Medicham
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Whiscash
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Beldum
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Torterra
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Empoleon
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Infernape
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Serperior
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Samurott
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Emboar
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Chesnaught
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Delphox
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Greninja
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Crawdaunt
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Donphan
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Bagon
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Dreepy
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Excadrill
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Leavanny
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Beartic
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Deino
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Honedge
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Goomy
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Decidueye
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Primarina
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Incineroar
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Jangmo-o
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Rillaboom
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Cinderace
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Inteleon
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Blipbug
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Klawf
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Meowscarada
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Quaquaval
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Skeledirge
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Frigibax
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Event Previews
Harvest Festival: Applin Picking
Pokémon GO’s Harvest Festival 2026: Applin Picking Event takes place from Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event introduces Shiny Applin, as well as an increased chance to encounter Shiny Smoliv.
Mossy Lures will only attract apples during the event. Harvest Festival: Applin Picking also features a special GO Pass, Pokéstop showcases, event-themed Field Research, branching timed research, and more.
Harvest Festival: Taken Over
Shadow Zekrom makes its Pokémon GO debut during Harvest Festival: Taken Over, the latest Team GO Rocket Takeover event, running from Friday, October 2 at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Trainers can earn a Super Rocket Radar through the Harvest Festival GO Pass, track down Giovanni, and rescue Shadow Zekrom. Shiny Shroodle also makes its Pokémon GO debut during the event.
Team GO Rocket Leaders and Grunts will use updated Shadow Pokémon lineups, with Shadow Wimpod, Shadow Sandygast, and Shadow Fomantis joining the rotation. Trainers will also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Slugma.
Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day
Gigantamax Cinderace returns to Pokémon GO during a special Max Battle Day event on Saturday, October 3, 2026. For the first time, it can be shiny! Trainers can look forward to increased Max Particle limit, three special trades for the day, Gigantamax Cinderace appearing on all Power Spots and more!
Zorua Community Day
The October 2026 Community Day features the sneaky Zorua, the Tricky Fox Pokémon! Join the event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time to enjoy 3x XP for catching Pokémon, increased Zorua spawns, and a chance to encounter Shiny Zorua!
Evolve Zorua during the event—or up to four hours afterwards—to obtain Zoroark with the exclusive Fast Attack Sucker Punch Dark.
Twilight Trails
We are currently in the Twilight Trails season. Different days of the week will include a Daily Discovery experience. These will be active between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. local time unless otherwise stated.
Max Monday
One Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles.
More Power Spots than usual will be active.
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Additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week.
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Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
(*) Max Battles will be available between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. local time. Power Spot availability will be limited outside of Max Mondays and Max Battle Days.
Showcase Tuesday
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PokéStop Showcases will be active on Tuesdays, featuring up to 20 different categories.
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Trainers can enter up to five PokéStop Showcases.
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More PokéStops may have PokéStop Showcases.
Wednesday (Raid Hour)
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Raid Bosses for five-star raids and Mega Raids will rotate at the start of the day each week.
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Raid Hours will continue to feature the five-star Raid Boss between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time.
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One Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Raid Battles.
GO Battle Thursdays and Spotlight Hour
Spotlight Hour will return from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time!
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The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 10—for a total of 50 battles
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Up to 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
Friendship Friday*
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Up to two Special Trades.
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Increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade.
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Up to -10% Stardust cost for trades.
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Two guaranteed Candy XL from trades (Trainers level 31+).
(*) These bonuses only apply to in-person trades.
Scenic Sunday
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More Pokémon will appear in the wild!
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More Pokémon will appear while following a Route. Incense will attract even more Pokémon on Routes.
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Reduced distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your Buddy Pokémon.
Encounter Mateo up to three times each day while on a Route.
Please note that Daily Discoveries will not be available during the week of global GO Fest, GO Wild Area, or GO Tour events.
