Pokémon GO July 2023 events schedule is here! From a new Mega Pokémon, to exciting new events, including the 7th birthday of Pokémon GO, the build up to GO Fest looks exciting! July marks the second month of Pokémon GO Season 11: Hidden Gems! Hidden Gems lasts from June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. until September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
GO Battle League Season 15 (Hidden Gems) also runs alongside the Season of Hidden Gems, bringing new GBL Cups, new moves for select Pokémon, and new rank up rewards. Read more about GO Battle League Season 15 here.
July 2023 Events
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GO Battle Weekend: Clay July 1, 2023 12:00am to July 2, 2023 11:59pm local time |
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7th Anniversary Party July 6, 2023 10:00am to July 12, 2023 8:00pm local time |
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Squirtle Community Day Classic July 9, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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Catching Some Z’s Event July 15, 2023 from 10:00am to July 16, 8:00pm local time |
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Blaze New Trails July 21 2023, 10 am to July 24 2023, 8 pm local time |
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Riolu Hatch Day July 22, 2023, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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Adventure Week 2023 July 27, 2023 from 10:00am to August 2, 2023, 8:00pm local time |
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Poliwag Community Day July 30, 2023 at 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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Raids
Five Star Raids
During July Heatran, Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, Regieleki and Regidrago will be available during different time periods.
| Pokémon | Dates |
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Heatran
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From June 29 to July 6 Heatran will appear in five-star raids and it can be shiny. |
| From July 6 to July 13 Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos will appear in five-star raids. They can be shiny. | |
Regieleki
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From July 13 to July 25 Regieleki will appear in five-star raids. |
Regidrago
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From July 25 to August 4 Regidrago will appear in five-star raids. |
Mega Raids
During June Mega Sableye, Mega Blastoise, Mega Blaziken and Mega Tyranitar raid bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times.
| Pokémon | Dates |
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Sableye (Mega)
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From June 29 to July 6 Mega Sableye will make their debut in Mega Raids. |
Blastoise (Mega)
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From July 6 to July 13 Mega Blastoise will appear in Mega Raids. |
Blaziken (Mega)
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From July 13 to July 25 Mega Blaziken will appear in Mega Raids. |
Tyranitar (Mega)
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From July 25 to August 4 Mega Tyranitar will make their debut in Mega Raids. |
Raid Hours
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Five Star Raids during these dates in July:
| Featured Boss | Date |
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Heatran
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July 5, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
| July 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time | |
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Regieleki
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July 19, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Regidrago
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July 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in July:
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus |
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| July 4, 2023 |
Rufflet
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
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| July 11, 2023 |
Wailmer
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2× XP for catching Pokémon
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| July 18, 2023 |
Rhyhorn
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2× Candy for catching Pokémon
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| July 25, 2023 |
Yungoos
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2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
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July 2023 Research Breakthrough
- From June 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to September 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) - Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from a pool of Pokémon, including Sableye, Beldum, Audino, Furfrou, Noibat and Goomy.
You can find the full list of tasks here: Pokémon GO Field Research Tasks and Rewards (July 2023)
Events overview
GO Battle Weekend: Clay
On July 1, 2023 12:00am to July 2, 2023 11:59pm local time GO Battle Weekend: Clay takes place.
7th Anniversary Party
Celebrate 7 years of Pokémon GO with the 7th Anniversary event from July 6, 2023 10:00am to July 12, 2023 8:00pm local time.
Squirtle Community Day Classic
Squirtle Community Day Classic takes place July 9, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time.
Catching Some Z’s
The brand new Catching Some Z’s event takes place July 15, 2023 from 10:00am to July 16, 8:00pm local time, introducing Komala to Pokémon GO, and celebrating the launch of Pokémon Sleep.
Blaze New Trails
Pokémon GO Blaze New Trails Event brings Zygarde and Routes finally to Pokémon GO! Read everytrhing new about this exciting feature!
Riolu Hatch Day
July 22, 2023, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time is Riolu Hatch Day! 2km eggs will drop more frequently from PokéStops, with 2x Stardust for hatching eggs, and an increased chance of hatching shiny Riolu!
Adventure Week
Adventure Week 2023 is July 27, 2023 from 10:00am to August 2, 2023, 8:00pm local time. Mega Tyranitar makes their debut, along with shiny forms for Amaura and Tyrunt!
Poliwag Community Day
July 30, 2023 at 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time is Poliwag Community Day. Evolve to a Poliwrath that knows Fast Move Counter, or a Politoed that knows Charged Attack Ice Beam!
