Trainers, Pokémon GO July 2025 events schedule is here! In July, Solgaleo and Lunala come to raids, Shadow Registeel returns, new Dynamax Pokémon arrive, and there’s even a Pikachu with a party hat spotlight hour for the 9th anniversary of Pokémon Go!
Here are all the Events, Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and Community Days that take place during the month of July 2025 in Pokémon GO.
Here are all the major events happening in July 2025 in Pokémon GO, as well as details on the Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy this month.
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Pokémon GO 9th Anniversary Party July 1 – July 6 |
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July Community Day Classic: Eevee July 5 – July 6 |
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Hisui Celebration (*) July 8 – July 13 |
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Hisuian Lilligant Raid Day July 12 |
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Water Festival 2025 July 15 – July 20 |
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Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day July 19 |
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Pokémon GO Summer Concert July 19 – July 22 |
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July Community Day: Quaxly July 20 |
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Max Battle Weekend July 26-27 |
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Pokémon GO Steel and Scales event (*) July 22 – July 27 |
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Adventure Week 2025 July 29 – Aug 3 |
(*) Hisui Celebration and Steel and Scales Pokémon GO events were silently announced as part of the GO Fest 2025: Global Ultra Unlock boosts.
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During July 2025 Cobalion, Solgaleo, Terrakion, Lunala and Virizion will be available during different time periods. Mega Raids will feature Mega Aggron, Mega Charizard X, Mega Blastoise, Mega Venusaur and Mega Aerodactyl.

Related guides: Cobalion Raid Guide

Related guides: Solgaleo Raid Guide

Related guides: Terrakion Raid Guide

Related guides: Lunala Raid Guide

Related guides: Virizion Raid Guide
Mega Aggron, Mega Charizard X, Mega Blastoise, Mega Venusaur and Mega Aerodactyl will appear in Mega Raids during July 2025.

Related guides: Mega Aggron Raid Guide

Related guides: Mega Charizard X Raid Guide

Related guides: Mega Blastoise Raid Guide

Related guides: Mega Venusaur Raid Guide

Related guides: Mega Aerodactyl Raid Guide

Shadow Registeel will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in July! Use our Shadow Registeel Raid Guide to prepare.
Here is the complete July 2025 Raid Hours schedule. 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 on these dates in July:
July 2, 2025

July 9 2025

July 16, 2025

July 23, 2025

July 30, 2025

Max Battles
During July, different Max Battles will appear in Pokémon GO.
June 30 -July 6
July 7 – July 13
July 14 -July 20
July 21 -July 27
July 28 – Aug 3
Here is the complete July 2025 Max Mondays schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Max Battles on these dates in July:
Here is the complete July 2025 Pokémon Spotlight schedule to look forward to. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in July:
Pikachu with Party Hat Spotlight Hour: July 1, 2025
- 2× Catch Stardust

Voltorb/Hisuian Voltorb Spotlight Hour: July 8, 2025
- 2× Catch XP

Feebas Spotlight Hour: July 15, 2025
- 2× Catch Candy

Jigglypuff Spotlight Hour: July 22, 2025
- 2× Transfer Candy

Roggenrola Spotlight Hour: July 29, 2025
- 2× Evolution XP

Pokémon GO 9th Anniversary Celebration: July 1-6, 2025
Shiny Gimmighoul debuts during the Pokémon GO 9th Anniversary Celebration that takes place from July 1 to July 6, 2025! Get exclusive costumed Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, plus special Pikachu and Eevee with event-themed hats!
Eevee Community Day Classic: July 5-6, 2025
Pokémon GO’s July 2025 Community Day Classic features Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon! Eevee Community Day Classic takes place on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Hisui Celebration
Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration runs July 8–13, 2025. This event features the debut of Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark, increased Shiny odds for Hisuian Voltorb and Qwilfish, and powerful event bonuses including 4× XP and Stardust.
Hisuian Lilligant Raid Day
Hisuian Lilligant, the Spinning Pokémon, debuts in Pokémon GO! Join the Raid Day on July 12, 2025 with boosted Shiny odds, free and remote Raid Passes, CP ranges, and exclusive event ticket bonuses!
Water Festival 2025
The Pokémon GO Water Festival 2025 is a global event running from July 15 to July 20, 2025. This event introduces Tatsugiri to Pokémon GO, in all three forms as regional exclusives, and boosted Shiny rates for Staryu and Tirtouga. On top of that, enjoy bonuses like Rainy Lure Modules lasting two hours, and Lapras wearing a Scarf.
Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day
Gigantamax Lapras returns to Pokémon GO during a special Raid Day event on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Trainers can look forward to an increased remote raid pass limit, two additional special trades, and an increase to the Max Particle daily limit.
Pokémon GO Summer Concert

Pokémon GO Summer Concert is a global event that runs from Saturday, July 19, to Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.at 8:00 p.m. local time each day.
During the event, special music composed by Junichi Masuda will play, Lure Modules will play an important role, and Shiny Chatot will appear more frequently at lured PokéStops!
Quaxly Community Day: July 20, 2025
Pokémon GO’s July 2025 Community Day features Quaxly, the Duckling Pokémon! Quaxly Community Day takes place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales
Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales runs from July 22 to July 27, 2025. This event introduces Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash to Pokémon GO, the long-awaited Shiny Rookidee debut, and boosted Shiny rates for Bagon and Beldum. On top of that, enjoy powerful bonuses like 4× XP and 4× Stardust!
Dynamax Latias and Latios Max Battle Weekend

Dynamax Latias and Latios make their Pokémon GO debut during a special Max Battle Weekend on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025. Trainers can look forward to cheaper costs for unlocking and powering up Max Moves, and an increase to theMax Particle daily limit.
The Pokémon GO Adventure Week 2025 is a global event running from July 29 to August 3, 2025. This event introduces Toedscool to Pokémon GO, along with the debut of Shiny Wiglett! On top of that, enjoy bonuses 2x XP for catching Pokémon and two hour long Incense.
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon. These Pokémon will appear as Research Breakthrough Rewards from June 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to September 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time
You can find the full list of tasks here: Pokémon GO Field Research Tasks and Rewards.
Season of Delightful Days
July is the second month of the Season of Delightful Days! It runs from June 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to September 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.