Pokémon GO July 2025 Events

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. 

Pokémon GO July 2025 Event Schedule Event icon

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.

(*) 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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Pokémon GO Raids July 2025 Raid icon

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.

Tier 5 Raids Raid icon

Raid Egg (5-Star) icon June 30 – July 8: Cobalion

Artwork of Cobalion from Pokémon GO Cobalion

Related guides: Cobalion Raid Guide

Raid Egg (5-Star) icon July 8 – July 14: Solgaleo

Artwork of Solgaleo from Pokémon GO Solgaleo

Related guides: Solgaleo Raid Guide

Raid Egg (5-Star) icon July 14 – July 22: Terrakion

Artwork of Terrakion from Pokémon GO Terrakion

Related guides: Terrakion Raid Guide

Raid Egg (5-Star) icon July 22 – July 28 Lunala

Artwork of Lunala from Pokémon GO Lunala

Related guides: Lunala Raid Guide

Raid Egg (5-Star) icon July 28 – Aug 4: Virizion

Artwork of Virizion from Pokémon GO Virizion

Related guides: Virizion Raid Guide

Mega Raids Raid icon

Mega Aggron, Mega Charizard X, Mega Blastoise, Mega Venusaur and Mega Aerodactyl will appear in Mega Raids during July 2025.

Mega Raid Egg icon June 30 – July 8: Mega Aggron

Artwork of Mega Aggron from Pokémon GO Mega Aggron

Related guides: Mega Aggron Raid Guide

Mega Raid Egg icon July 8 – July 14: Mega Charizard X

Artwork of Mega X Charizard from Pokémon GO Mega X Charizard

Related guides: Mega Charizard X Raid Guide

Mega Raid Egg icon July 14 – July 22: Mega Blastoise

Artwork of Mega Blastoise from Pokémon GO Mega Blastoise

Related guides: Mega Blastoise Raid Guide

Mega Raid Egg icon July 22 – July 28: Mega Venusaur

Artwork of Mega Venusaur from Pokémon GO Mega Venusaur

Related guides: Mega Venusaur Raid Guide

Mega Raid Egg icon July 28 – Aug 4: Mega Aerodactyl

Artwork of Mega Aerodactyl from Pokémon GO Mega Aerodactyl

Related guides: Mega Aerodactyl Raid Guide

Shadow Raids Team Rocket icon

Artwork of Shadow Registeel from Pokémon GO Shadow Registeel

Shadow Registeel will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in July! Use our Shadow Registeel Raid Guide to prepare.

Pokémon GO July 2025 Raid Hours Event icon

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

Artwork of Cobalion from Pokémon GO Cobalion

July 9 2025

Artwork of Solgaleo from Pokémon GO Solgaleo

July 16, 2025

Artwork of Terrakion from Pokémon GO Terrakion

July 23, 2025

Artwork of Lunala from Pokémon GO Lunala

July 30, 2025

Artwork of Virizion from Pokémon GO Virizion

July 2025 Max Battles General icon

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

Pokémon GO July 2025 Max Mondays Raid icon

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:

Date Max Monday
July 7 Artwork of Gastly from Pokémon GO Gastly
July 14 Artwork of Wailmer from Pokémon GO Wailmer
July 21 Artwork of Darumaka from Pokémon GO Darumaka
July 28 Artwork of Kabuto from Pokémon GO Kabuto

Pokémon GO July 2025 Spotlight Hours Pokemon Encounter icon

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

  • Stardust icon 2× Catch Stardust
Artwork of Pikachu from Pokémon GO Pikachu Purple Party Hat

Voltorb/Hisuian Voltorb Spotlight Hour: July 8, 2025

  • XP icon 2× Catch XP
Artwork of Voltorb from Pokémon GO Voltorb

Feebas Spotlight Hour: July 15, 2025

  • Candy icon 2× Catch Candy
Artwork of Feebas from Pokémon GO Feebas

Jigglypuff Spotlight Hour: July 22, 2025

  • Candy icon 2× Transfer Candy
Artwork of Jigglypuff from Pokémon GO Jigglypuff

Roggenrola Spotlight Hour: July 29, 2025

  • XP icon 2× Evolution XP
Artwork of Roggenrola from Pokémon GO Roggenrola

Event Previews Event icon

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
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 Latios and Latias in Pokémon GO
Dynamax Latios and Latias in Pokémon GO

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.

Research Breakthrough Research icon

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.

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