The Pokémon GO August 2023 events schedule is here! August is a great time to get out and GO! Pokémon GO Fest is taking place around the world, with adventures for all Trainers to join even if they can’t attend an in-person event!
August marks the third and final month of Pokémon GO Season 11: Hidden Gems! Hidden Gems lasts from June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. until September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
GO Battle League Season 15 (Hidden Gems) also runs alongside the Season of Hidden Gems, bringing new GBL Cups, new moves for select Pokémon, and new rank-up rewards. Read more about GO Battle League Season 15 here.
Monthly Bonuses
20,000 XP for seven day Pokémon catch streak
10,000 Stardust for seven day Pokémon catch streak
20,000 XP for seven day PokéStop spin streak
August 2023 Events
| Event | |
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Pokémon GO Fest 2023: London
August 4 to August 6 |
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Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka
August 4 to August 6 |
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Glittering Garden Event August 5, 2023, 10:00 am to August 8, 2023, 8:00 pm local time |
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2023 Pokémon World Championships August 11, 2023, at 10:00 am to August 15, 2023, at 8:00 pm local time |
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Froakie Community Day August 13, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time |
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Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City
August 18 to August 20 |
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Noxious Swamp August 19, 2023, from 10:00 am to August 22 at 8:00 pm local time |
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Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global
August 26 to August 27 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day) |
Raids
Five Star Raids
During August Regidrago, Cresselia, Xerneas, and Yveltal will be available during different time periods.
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Regidrago
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From July 25 to August 4, Regidrago will appear in five-star raids and it can be shiny. |
Cresselia
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From August 4 to August 16 Cresselia will appear in five-star raids. It can be shiny. |
| From August 16 to August 23 and then from August 27 to September 1, Xerneas and Yveltal will appear in five-star raids. They can be shiny and Xerneas caught during this time period will learn Geomancy and Yveltal will learn Oblivion Wing. |
Mega Raids
During August, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gyarados and Mega Salamence raid bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times.
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Tyranitar (Mega)
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From July 25 to August 4 Mega Tyranitar will make their debut in Mega Raids. |
Gyarados (Mega)
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From August 4 to August 16 Mega Gyarados will appear in Mega Raids. |
Salamence (Mega)
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From August 16 to August 23, and then from August 27 to September 1, Mega Salamence will appear in Mega Raids. |
Primal Raids
| Pokémon | Dates |
| August 23 to August 26
Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon return in Primal Raids!
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Raid Hours
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 during these dates in August:
| Featured Boss | Date |
|---|---|
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Regidrago
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August 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Cresselia
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August 9, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Xerneas
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August 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Kyogre (Primal)
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August 23, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Groudon (Primal)
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August 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Yveltal
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August 30, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in August:
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 |
Vulpix
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2× XP for evolving Pokémon |
| August 8, 2023 |
Paras
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon |
| August 15, 2023 |
Stufful
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2× XP for catching Pokémon |
| August 22, 2023 |
Venonat
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2× Candy for catching Pokémon |
| August 29, 2023 |
Tentacool
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2× Candy for transferring Pokémon |
August 2023 Research Breakthrough
- From June 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to September 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) - Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from a pool of Pokémon, including Sableye, Beldum, Audino, Furfrou, Noibat, and Goomy.
Events Overview
Glittering Garden Event
The Glittering Garden Event takes place from August 5, 2023, 10:00 am to August 8, 2023, 8:00 pm local time. Shiny Petilil will debut, and Grass and Fairy types will feature.
Pokémon GO Fest London
Pokémon GO Fest 2023: London is August 4 to August 6 2023! This in-person event takes place in Brockwell Park, London, and shiny Petilil, Dewpider and Unown ! will debut.
Pokémon GO Fest Osaka
Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka is August 4 to August 6 at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City and Osaka City, Japan. Shiny Petilil, Dewpider and Unown ! will debut.
2023 Pokémon World Championships
From August 11, 2023, at 10:00 am to August 15, 2023, at 8:00 pm local time the Pokémon Worlds 2023 Championships take place in Yokohama, Japan.
Froakie Community Day
August Community Day is August 13, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time, and the featured Pokemon is Froakie!
Pokémon GO Fest New York
Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City takes place August 18 to August 20 in Randall’s Island Park, New York. Shiny Skrelp and Golett will debut.
Noxious Swamp
The all new Noxious Swamp event occurs August 19, 2023, from 10:00 am to August 22 at 8:00 pm local time.
Pokémon GO Fest Global
Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global is August 26 to August 27, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. This event is played in your local area! Shiny Goomy, Oranguru, Joltik, East Sea Shellos, and West Sea Shellos will debut.
