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The Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event celebrates season 3 of the TV series Pokémon Horizons: Rising Hope releasing in the USA and UK, taking place from Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. You can watch in the USA on Netflix, and in the UK on BBC iPlayer.
The event introduces Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles to Pokémon GO, as well as an increased chance to encounter Kecleon at Pokéstops. Pikachu with Cap’s Hat also returns, and there are rotating timed spawns.
Pokémon Horizons also features a special GO Pass, Pokéstop showcases, event-themed Field Research, Raids, surprise photobombs, and more.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon Horizons event:
Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles make their Pokémon GO debut
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Increased chance to encounter Kecleon at PokéStops.
Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles Debut
Charmander
Wearing Friede's Goggles
Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles will make their Pokémon GO debuts. You might find one in the wild, from Field Research, attracted by an active regular Lure Module, or via the GO Pass.
You can use 25 Charmander Candy to evolve Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles into Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles and 100 Charmander Candy to evolve Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles into Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild between certain times of the event:
5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
If you are lucky, you may even encounter the following:
5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
If you are lucky, you may even encounter the following:
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available during the event.
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in Raids during the event:
3-Star Raids
Raid guides:
1-Star Raids
Pikachu
GO Pass: Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event Ranks and Rewards
From Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event will be available in Pokémon GO. GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Tuesday, September 22,
2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they expire.
GO Pass Ranks and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards:
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- XP
- Lure Module
- And more
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 1
2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 10
- Regular Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon
Tier 3 Bonus Starting at Rank 20
Additional Stardust for catching Hatenna and Wattrel
GO Pass Deluxe Ranks and Rewards
For US$4.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$6.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards:
- Additional encounters with even more Pokémon
- Premium Battle Passes
- Rare Candy XL
- And more
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass Deluxe to unlock the following bonuses:
Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 1
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3× Candy for catching Pokémon
Photobomb Surprises
During the event there are surprise photobomb encounters with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a snapshot during the event.
Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event, where each day will feature a new category.
Shop
Pokémon GO Web Store
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battles Passes as a gift with purchase.
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