July 2021 Events Calendar

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July looks to be an exciting month, with a variety of events, including Pokémon GO Fest! Let’s get into it.

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July Research Breakthrough Encounter

Rufflet

From Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), you’ll encounter Rufflet in Research Breakthrough encounters. As an extra bonus throughout July, you’ll also receive a free Remote Raid Pass when you achieve a Research Breakthrough.

Double XP for Research Breakthroughs will also continue throughout this month as part of the Season of Discovery.

Featured Pokémon in Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in five-star raids throughout July.

Bidoof

Bidoof will be appearing in five-star raids on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Bidoof! For more information about the various Bidoof shenanigans on the horizon, check out our Bidoof Day guide.

Five Star Raids

Deoxys

Deoxys (Defense)

The Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in its Defense Forme in five-star raids from Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Mewtwo

Mewtwo

The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo will be appearing in five-star raids from Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Mewtwo!

GO Fest Raids

Different Pokémon will also be appearing in five-star raids on the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2021, so keep a lookout! Only Mewtwo will appear as a GO Battle League encounter for Trainers rank 20 and up on the second day of Pokémon GO Fest 2021. Check out our full guide to the Legendary Raid Day for more information.

More to Come

Stay tuned for more updates on which Pokémon will be appearing in five-star raids after July 23.

Mega Raids

In addition, the following Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be appearing in Mega Raids.

  • Mega Houndoom will appear in Mega Raids from Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  • Mega Gengar will appear in Mega Raids from Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  • Mega Charizard X will appear in Mega Raids from Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Raid Hour

Every Wednesday in July, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.

Pokémon Spotlight Hours

In the month of July, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each of these hours will spotlight a different Pokémon and special bonus!

Date Pokémon Bonus
July 6, 2021 Bulbasaur 2x XP for catching Pokémon
July 13, 2021 Charmander 2x Candy for catching Pokémon
July 20, 2021 Squirtle 2x Candy for transferring Pokémon
July 27, 2021 Natu 2x XP for evolving Pokémon

July Community Day

Tepig

Join us on Saturday, July 3, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time for a Community Day event featuring Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon! For more details, check out our Tepig Community Day Guide.

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for details about these upcoming events.

Pokémon GO’s Anniversary Celebration

From Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO will be celebrating its five-year anniversary! Stay tuned for more details in early July.

GO Battle Night

On Sunday, July 11, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time, the second GO Battle Night of the season will be happening! Complete up to 100 battles, and receive three times the Stardust for winning battles, completing sets of battles, and ranking up in the GO Battle League.

Please note that the Stardust bonus during GO Battle Night will not combine with the 2× Stardust bonus for the GO Battle League that will be active from Monday, June 28, 2021, to Monday, July 12, 2021. For more details on the GO Battle League, check out our Season 8 Go Battle League post.

Pokémon GO Fest 2021

The largest event of the year is nearly here, but you still have time to buy your tickets! Pokémon GO Fest 2021 will take place on July 17 and 18, and each day will provide a unique experience. Check out our full Pokémon GO Fest 2021 Guide for more info, and check out the in game shop to pick up your ticket!

‘If you and your fellow Trainers work hard together during the event, there may be more ultra exciting things to come in July and beyond…’

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