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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: Applin Picking Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Harvest Festival: Applin Picking event:
Shiny Applin make their Pokémon GO debut
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Increased chance to encounter Shiny Smoliv
Shiny Applin Debut
Applin
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Applin, if you’re lucky!
Applin Evolutions
- You can use 200 Applin Candy and 20 Tart Apples to evolve Applin into Flapple
- You use can use 200 Applin Candy and 20 Sweet Apples to evolve Applin into Appletun.
- You can use 200 Applin Candy and 20 Syrupy Apples to evolve Applin into Dipplin.
- You can evolve Dipplin into Hydrapple using 400 Applin Candy and by catching seven Dragon-type Pokémon with Dipplin as your buddy.
Shiny vs Regular Comparisons
Harvest Festival Event Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
If you’re lucky, you may encounter the following:
Apples and Mossy Lures
During the event, Mossy Lure Modules will only attract apples. Tapping on them will award Tart Apples, Sweet Apples, Syrupy Apples, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon including:
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available during the event.
Timed Branching Research
You will be able to choose one of three branching paths. Your selection will determine which apples you receive as rewards:
- Tart Apples
- Sweet Apples
- Syrupy Apples
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
GO Pass: Harvest Festival Ranks and Rewards
From Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Harvest Festival will be available in Pokémon GO.
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Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Harvest Festival Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. local time
You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
GO Pass Ranks and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards: Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, Tart Apples, Sweet Apples, or Syrupy Apples, Mossy Lure Module, Super Rocket Radar and more.
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
| Tier | Rewards |
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| Tier 1 (Rank 1) |
Applin will have an increased chance of holding Tart Apples, Sweet Apples, or Syrupy Apples when caught.
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| Tier 2 (Rank 10) |
Mossy Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour.
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| Tier 3 (Rank 20) |
Earn more Stardust from defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders.
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GO Pass Deluxe Ranks and Rewards
For US$4.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$6.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards: additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon, Apples, Mossy Lure Modules, Super Rocket Radar, and more.
Expiration notice
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they expire.
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Pokémon GO Web Store
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Harvest Festival 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: Harvest Festival + 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: Harvest Festival + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battles Passes as a gift with purchase!
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