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Flittle makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Spring Marathon 2026 event, alongside the first appearance of Pikachu wearing a Marathon Visor! Discover event bonuses, wild spawns, rotating bonuses, raids, Field Research, and GO Pass rewards. The Spring Marathon 2026 runs from Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s everything you need to know about spawns, bonuses, research, and shiny Pokémon during the event.
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Spring Marathon 2026 event:
- Debut of Pikachu wearing a marathon visor, and it can be shiny!
- Debut of Flittle and Espathra
- There will be different Pokémon hatching from 5km eggs during the event.
During the event, Flittle, the Frill Pokémon, makes its debut in Pokémon GO.
You can use 50 Flittle Candy to evolve into Espathra.
Pikachu wearing a marathon visor will make their Pokémon GO debut, and it can be shiny!
The following Pokémon will hatch from 5km eggs obtained during the event:
Spring Marathon Timed Research (1/1)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Explore 42 km |
21000×
XP
|
Rewards
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | |
| Explore 2 km |
From Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Spring Marathon will be available in Pokémon GO.
GO Pass Major Milestones
Plus, reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
Tier 1
- 2× XP for spinning a PokéStop
- GO Pass Deluxe: 3× XP for spinning a PokéStop
Tier 2
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period
GO Pass: Spring Marathon Rewards
| Rank | Basic | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
5000×
XP
|
1×
Incense
|
| 2 |
10×
Poké Ball
|
30×
Poké Ball
|
| 3 |
2500×
Stardust
|
1×
Egg Incubator
|
| 4 |
10×
Sprigatito
Candy
|
5×
Sprigatito
Candy XL
|
| 5 |
|
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| 6 |
10×
Great Ball
|
20×
Great Ball
|
| 7 |
5000×
XP
|
7500×
XP
|
| 8 |
10×
Buneary
Candy
|
5×
Buneary
Candy XL
|
| 9 |
|
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| 10 | Tier 1 GO Pass Bonuses
2x XP for spinning a PokéStop
|
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonuses
3x XP for spinning a PokéStop
|
| 11 |
|
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| 12 |
10×
Roselia
Candy
|
5×
Roselia
Candy XL
|
| 13 |
|
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| 14 |
5×
Razz Berry
|
1×
Rare Candy XL
|
| 15 |
2500×
Stardust
|
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| 16 |
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| 17 |
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| 18 |
10×
Flittle
Candy
|
5×
Flittle
Candy XL
|
| 19 |
|
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| 20 | Tier 2 GO Pass Bonuses
1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period
|
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| 21 |
10×
Chansey
Candy
|
5×
Chansey
Candy XL
|
| 22 |
|
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| 23 |
5×
Pinap Berry
|
1×
Rare Candy XL
|
| 24 |
2500×
Stardust
|
1×
Egg Incubator
|
| 25 |
2×
Golden Razz Berry
|
2×
Silver Pinap Berry
|
| 26 |
2×
Rare Candy
|
1×
Rare Candy XL
|
| 27 |
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| 28 |
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| 29 |
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| 30 |
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| 31 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 30-60 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 60 |
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Tasks 31 through 59 reward alternating 50 and 100 Stardust rewards.
About the GO Pass
A 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: Spring Marathon on Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- For US$4.99 or your country’s equivalent, 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 your country’s equivalent, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
GO Pass Deluxe bonus

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards:
- An event-themed avatar item
- Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Incense
- Silver Pinap Berries
- Rare Candy XL
- Candy XL
- And more
GO Pass Deluxe
Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon or GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks 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.
GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box
The GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box is also available and includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase.

