Gimmighoul holding a 10th Anniversary Coin makes its Pokémon GO debut during the 10th Anniversary event! The Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary event runs from Saturday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event also sees the return of Pikachu in a cake hat, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle in party hats and more!
This guide covers everything you need to know about the 10th Anniversary event in Pokémon GO, including event spawns, raids, Field Research encounters, bonuses, and GO Pass rewards.
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary 2026 event:
Debut of Gimmighoul holding a 10th Anniversary Coin
4× XP for catching Pokémon
4x Stardust for catching Pokémon
Event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild are more likely to be Shiny
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Gimmighoul holding a 10th anniversary coin may have a Special Background!*
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When you use a Coin Bag during this event, you may encounter Shiny Gimmighoul—if you’re lucky!*
*These bonuses will be active from Saturday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, July 31, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Debut of 10th Anniversary Coin Gimmighoul
During the event, Gimmighoul holding a 10th Anniversary Coin will makes its debut in Pokémon GO!
It will appear from Golden Lure Modules or from a Coin Bag during this event.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokemon.
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- One Super Incubator
- One Premium Battle Pass
- An encounter with Gimmighoul holding a 10th anniversary coin with a Special Background
- And more
Featured Attacks
Evolve to Venusaur, Charizard or Blastoise during the event to get access to an exclusive Charged Attack.
- Venusaur: Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) to get a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
- Charizard: Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
- Blastoise: Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to get a Blastoise that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Shop
Pokémon GO Web Store
A bundle will be available during the event for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store.
New Avatar Item
The following avatar item will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event:
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
