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PokémonXP event is a Pokémon GO tie-in with the actual PokémonXP real world event takes place alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. Although the real world event happens at the same time as World Championships, the tie-in event starts on Tuesday, August 25, at 10:00 a.m. and ends Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
After that time, the 2026 Pokémon World Championships event takes place, but active event bonuses and the active GO Pass continue.
Cosmog-themed spacesuit Pikachu Debuts
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event:
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the event:
The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 15
—for a total of 75 battles.
Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider
variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.
Raid
The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Different Pokémon will appear in raids on different days of the event:
1-Star Raids
Wild Encounters
There will be different Pokémon featured on different days of the event. The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
If you are lucky, you may encounter the following:
Field Research Tasks
Complete Field Research tasks for a chance to encounter event-themed Pokémon.
Featured Attacks
Certain Pokémon caught or evolved during the event will know a featured attack:
| Pokémon | Type | Move |
|---|---|---|
Alola Sandslash
|
Fast | Shadow Claw  |
Primeape
|
Charged | Rage Fist |
Lickitung
|
Charged | Body Slam  |
Feraligatr
|
Charged | Hydro Cannon  |
Quagsire
|
Charged | Aqua Tail |
Gardevoir
|
Charged | Synchronoise  |
Walrein
|
Fast | Powder Snow  |
| Charged | Icicle Spear |
|
Metagross
|
Charged | Meteor Mash  |
Lickilicky
|
Charged | Body Slam |
Togekiss
|
Charged | Aura Sphere  |
Gallade
|
Charged | Synchronoise |
Hydreigon
|
Charged | Brutal Swing  |
Greninja
|
Charged | Hydro Cannon |
Decidueye
|
Charged | Frenzy Plant  |
Incineroar
|
Charged | Blast Burn  |
Inteleon
|
Charged | Hydro Cannon |
Corviknight
|
Charged | Air Cutter  |
Annihilape
|
Charged | Rage Fist |
GO Pass: PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds on Tuesday,
August 25, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Sunday, August 30, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Additionally, from Saturday, August 29, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 30, at 7:59
p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!
- Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Tuesday, September 1, at 7:59 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they expire.
- For US$4.99 (or equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), 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 (or equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following:
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards:
- 2026 Worlds/PokémonXP Backpack (the 2026 Worlds/PokémonXP Backpack will also be available to purchase in the in-game shop after the event ends.)
- Encounter with Zapdos (Zapdos encountered via GO Pass: PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.)
- Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon and more
Major GO Pass Milestone Rewards
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
| Tier | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 – Rank 10 | 
2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
|
| Tier 2 – Rank 20 | 
An additional 3,000 XP from raids.
|
| Tier 2 – Rank 20 Deluxe Pass | 
Receive up to two additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
|
Stickers
You’ll be able to get stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
