Hello Trainers,
We have some exciting things coming in August 2021 now that Go Fest is behind us, including 2 day Eevee Community Day Part Deux, A new Research Breakthrough encounter, and Ultra Unlocks!!
August Research Breakthrough Encounter
Chimecho
Psychic
From Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), you’ll encounter Chimecho in Research Breakthrough encounters.
Double experience will continue throughout August for all Research Breakthroughs as part of the Season of Discovery.
Weekly 1 PokéCoin bundles
Each Monday in August you will be given the opportunity to pick up a one-time purchase bundle containing a Remote Raid Pass and other items from the shop.
Pokémon In Raids
You will be able to encounter the following Pokémon in raids during the month of August
5-Star Raids
Dialga
Dialga
SteelDragon
Until Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Dialga will continue to appear in five-star raids! If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one! Check out our Dialga raid guide!
Palkia
Palkia
WaterDragon
Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Palkia will be appearing in five-star raids! If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one! Check our our Palkia raid guide!
Zacian
Zacian
Fairy
The Legendary Pokémon Zacian will be appearing in raids from Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Zamazenta
Zamazenta
Fighting
Zamazenta will be appearing in raids from Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Raid Hours
As usual, raid hours will happen every Wednesday in August with the following Pokémon:
Wednesday, August 4, 2021: Dialga
Wednesday, August 11, 2021: Palkia
Wednesday, August 18, 2021: Palkia
Wednesday, August 25, 2021: Zacian
A bonus Raid Hour featuring Zamazenta will also take place on Monday, August 30, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time!
Mega Raids
Mega Charizard X
Charizard (Mega X)
FireDragon
Mega Charizard X will continue to appear in Mega Raids raids until Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Mega Ampharos
Ampharos (Mega)
ElectricDragon
Mega Ampharos will appear in Mega Raids from Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Mega Beedrill
Beedrill (Mega)
BugPoison
Mega Beedrill will appear in Mega Raids for the first time from Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Mega Pidgeot
Pidgeot (Mega)
Normal
Mega Pidgeot will appear in Mega Raids from Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday September 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Spotlight Hours
August, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time as usual.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Magnemite
ElectricSteel
Magnemite will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Shellos (East)
Water
East Sea Shellos will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for catching Pokémon.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Shellos (West)
Water
West Sea Shellos will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Candy for catching Pokémon.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Skwovet
Normal
A Skwovet will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the Candy for transferring Pokémon. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Wooloo
Normal
A Wooloo will be in the spotlight, and you’ll earn twice the XP for evolving Pokémon.
Eevee Community Day
Eevee
Normal
Saturday, August 14, 2021, & Sunday, August 15, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To celebrate Eevee’s Community Day, stickers inspired by Eevee and all of its Evolutions will be available all throughout August! You can get Eevee stickers by Eevee by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop. Stickers inspired by Eevee’s Evolutions will be available exclusively from the shop.
Upcoming Events
Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time
Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Dialga will be disrupting the flow of time! Pokémon from various eras will be appearing more often. Check out our guide!
Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space
Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
As time winds down on Part 1, space will start distort as Palkia makes its return! Look forward to experiencing the second part of this year’s Ultra Unlock. Check out our Ultra Unlock Announcement and Guide.
GO Battle Night
Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time
The third GO Battle Night of the season is coming! Complete up to 100 battles, and receive three times the Stardust for winning battles, completing sets of battles, and ranking up in the GO Battle League.
