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- Ends
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Arrokuda and Cramorant make their Pokémon GO debuts during the Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 event! Running from Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the event features a new GO Pass, boosted Shiny rates for select Pokémon, escalating catch bonuses, and more.
Water Festival also includes an Ultra Unlock bonus earned by Trainers during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
This guide covers everything you need to know about Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026, including wild encounters, raids, Field Research, event bonuses, Pokémon debuts, and GO Pass rewards.
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 event:
Rainy Lure Modules will attract Arrokuda.
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Ducklett and Shiny Dewpider.
2× XP for catching Pokémon.
3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Ultra Unlock Boost
These bonuses will be boosted from August 20 to August 24 as part of the Ultra Unlock boost that was unlocked during GO Fest 2026 Global (all times are local times):
| Dates | Boosted bonuses |
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Arrokuda debuts
The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts in Field Research task rewards and via the GO Pass and Rainy Lure Modules:
You can use 50 Arrokuda Candy to evolve Arrokuda into Barraskewda. Learn more about Barraskewda in our Is Barraskewda Worth Building in Pokémon GO? Full Meta Guide!
Cramorant debuts
Cramorant will be able to change form in battle, making a splash in PvP! Cramorant will not be eligible in the Competitors Cup. Learn more about Cramorant in our A PvP Analysis on Cramorant (Water Festival 2026) article.
Cramorant’s Form Mechanics
In Trainer Battles, Cramorant changes into its Gorging or Gulping Form after using Surf 
or Dive , depending on its remaining HP:
- After using Surf or Dive at low HP, Cramorant will change to Gorging Form. When hit with a Charged Attack it spits out its prey at the opponent, reducing its opponent’s Attack.
- After using Surf or Dive at high HP, Cramorant will change to Gorging Form. When hit with a Charged Attack it spits out its prey at the opponent, reducing its opponent’s Defense.
How to get Cramorant?
- Cramorant will make its Pokémon GO debut in Eggs, the GO Pass, and GO Battle League reward encounters.
- Cramorant will appear in both GO Battle League reward tracks starting at Rank 16. It will appear more frequently in the premium track.
Wild Encounters
The following pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Boosted Rainy Lure Encounters
Raids
3-Star Raids
Related Raid Guides: Dondozo, Hisuian Samurott, Lapras.
1-Star Raids
Field Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Water-type Pokémon |
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| Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon | |
| Catch 15 Water-type Pokémon |
Egg Hatches
5km Eggs
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
From Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Water Festival will be available in Pokémon GO. Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Water Festival once the event starts in their respective region.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time,, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone.
GO Pass Major Milestones
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
| Tier | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 – Rank 10 | 
2× Candy for catching Pokémon
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| Tier 2 – Rank 20 | 
1/2 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
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GO Pass Deluxe
- 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.
- 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: Water Festival Ranks and Rewards
| Rank | Free Track | Paid Track |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
5000×
XP
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1×
Egg Incubator
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| 2 |
10×
Poké Ball
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30×
Poké Ball
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| 3 |
1×
Rainy Lure Module
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1×
Rainy Lure Module
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| 4 |
10×
Dewpider
Candy
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5×
Dewpider
Candy XL
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| 5 |
Dewpider
|
Dewpider
|
| 6 |
10×
Great Ball
|
20×
Great Ball
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| 7 |
5000×
XP
|
7500×
XP
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| 8 |
10×
Ducklett
Candy
|
5×
Ducklett
Candy XL
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| 9 |
Ducklett
|
Ducklett
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| 10 | Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon | Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon |
| 11 |
10×
Ultra Ball
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20×
Ultra Ball
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| 12 |
10×
Arrokuda
Candy
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5×
Arrokuda
Candy XL
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| 13 |
Arrokuda
|
Arrokuda
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| 14 |
5×
Razz Berry
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1×
Rare Candy XL
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| 15 |
2500×
Stardust
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Starmie Backpack |
| 16 |
Dewpider
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Dewpider
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| 17 |
Ducklett
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Ducklett
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| 18 |
5×
Cramorant
Candy
|
5×
Cramorant
Candy XL
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| 19 |
10×
Cramorant
Candy
|
Cramorant
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| 20 | Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period | Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period |
| 21 |
5×
Oshawott
Candy
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5×
Oshawott
Candy XL
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| 22 |
10×
Oshawott
Candy
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Hisuian Samurott
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| 23 |
5×
Pinap Berry
|
1×
Rare Candy XL
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| 24 |
2500×
Stardust
|
5000×
Stardust
|
| 25 |
2×
Golden Razz Berry
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2×
Silver Pinap Berry
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| 26 |
2×
Rare Candy
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1×
Rare Candy XL
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| 27 |
Feebas
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Feebas
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| 28 |
Arrokuda
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Arrokuda
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| 29 |
10×
Dondozo
Candy
|
Dondozo
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| 30 |
Cramorant
|
Cramorant
|
| 31 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 32 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 33 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 34 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 35 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 36 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 37 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 38 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 39 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 40 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 41 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 42 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 43 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 44 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 45 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 46 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 47 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 48 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 49 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 50 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 51 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 52 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 53 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 54 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 55 |
50×
Stardust
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100×
Stardust
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| 56 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 57 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 58 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
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| 59 |
50×
Stardust
|
100×
Stardust
|
| 60 |
Lapras
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Lapras
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Pokémon GO Web Store
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival or GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 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.
Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which 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.
