Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek

Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek runs from October 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event introduces Bramblin, the Tumbleweed Pokémon, and brings Super Max Level and the Charged Attack Discharge+ to Mega Manectric.

The event increases the chance to encounter Shiny Electrike and boosts Shiny Hisuian Growlithe encounters from Incense starting October 16 at 10:00 a.m. Incense encounters change halfway through the event, while Field Research and the GO Pass: Fall Marathon offer additional rewards.

You can also complete free Timed Research by exploring up to 42 km to earn an encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor. Below, you’ll find the event bonuses, encounter schedule, research rewards and GO Pass milestones.

Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event:

How to Get Bramblin and Evolve It into Brambleghast

Bramblin

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Bramblin, the Tumbleweed Pokémon, if you’re lucky! You may encounter Bramblin when you complete GO Pass tasks or use Incense.

Bramblin evolves into Brambleghast, but we currently do not know how this mechanism will work. In the main series tt evolves into Brambleghast when levelled up while outside of its Poké Ball after the player walks 1000 steps using the Let’s Go! feature, so we suspect you will need to walk Bramblin as your Buddy to evolve it.

Mega Manectric: Super Max Level and Discharge+

Mega Manectric

Starting with the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event, you’ll be able to increase Mega Manectric’s Mega Level all the way up to Super Max Level for the first time in Pokémon GO.

Manectric will now be able to use an additional Charged Attack, Discharge+, when it’s Mega Evolved.

• Trainer Battles: 50 power
• Raid Battles: 150 power

The power of this attack will increase with the Pokémon’s Mega Level. Remember: You must increase a Pokémon’s Mega Level to the third level, Max, before you can increase it to Super Max.

To help your Pokémon reach Super Max Level, Mega Evolving alone won’t be enough, you’ll need to use that Pokémon’s Mega Energy to power it up.

Wild Spawns

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

You’ll have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Electrike.

Rare Spawn

If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following:

Incense Encounter Schedule

The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event on the following days:

October 13 at 10:00 a.m. to October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time

October 16 at 10:00 a.m. to October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Free Timed Research: Marathon Visor Pikachu

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.

Task	Rewards
Explore 5 km	4200× XP
Explore 10 km	4200× XP
Explore 21 km	4200× XP
Explore 42 km	4200× XP

Rewards

GO Pass: Fall Marathon Rewards and Bonuses

From Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek will be available in Pokémon GO.

GO Pass Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:

Tier	Rewards
Tier 1 (Rank 10)	Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for one hour.
Tier 2 (Rank 20)	Earn 5× Mega Energy by exploring with Electrike or Manectric as your buddy after Mega Evolving Manectric at least once.

GO Pass: Fall Marathon All Ranks and Rewards

Rank	Free Track	Paid Track
1	2500× XP	5000× Stardust
2	10× Poké Ball	30× Poké Ball
3	1× Rare Candy	3× Rare Candy XL
4	Cacnea	Hoppip
5	2500× XP	5000× Stardust
6	1× Golden Razz Berry	5× Incense
7	10× Great Ball	20× Great Ball
8	Ponyta	Galarian Ponyta
9	Electrike	Electrike
10	Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for one hour.
11	5000× XP	7500× Stardust
12	10× Ultra Ball	20× Ultra Ball
13	1× Rare Candy	3× Rare Candy XL
14	Blitzle	Dwebble
15	1× Incense	500× Manectric Mega Energy
16	5000× XP	7500× Stardust
17	10× Ultra Ball	20× Ultra Ball
18	Electrike	Electrike
19	Skarmory	Skarmory
20	Earn 5× Mega Energy by exploring with Electrike or Manectric as your buddy after Mega Evolving Manectric at least once.
21	7500× XP	10000× Stardust
22	10× Ultra Ball	20× Ultra Ball
23	1× Rare Candy	3× Rare Candy XL
24	1× Silver Pinap Berry	500× Manectric Mega Energy
25	7500× XP	10000× Stardust
26	Electrike	Electrike
27	Electrike	Electrike
28	Hisuian Growlithe	Hisuian Growlithe
29	Hisuian Growlithe	Hisuian Growlithe
30	Bramblin	Bramblin
31	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
32	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
33	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
34	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
35	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
36	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
37	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
38	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
39	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
40	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
41	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
42	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
43	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
44	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
45	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
46	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
47	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
48	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
49	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
50	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
51	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
52	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
53	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
54	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
55	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
56	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
57	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
58	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
59	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
60	Bramblin	Bramblin

GO Pass Deluxe Web Store Bundles

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Fall Marathon on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Fall Marathon + 6 Ranks will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Fall Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, five Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bramblin be Shiny?

No, it cannot be shiny.

Can Bramblin evolve?

Yes. It evolves into Brambleghast, but we do not currently know the evolution requirements.

How do you get Bramblin?

You may encounter Bramblin when you complete GO Pass tasks, complete Field Research, or use an Incense.

When does the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event end?

The event ends on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.