Pokémon GO July 2022 Events Guide

A comprehensive guide to Pokémon GO July 2022 events, bonuses, and more. July is almost upon us, bringing with it a new month of events.

Lickitung is the July 2022 Research reward Pokémon, the Kanto legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres make their return to Raids, an anniversary event, and a special mystery event all are on tap for the month.

GO Battle League Season 11 also started on June 1st, bringing its own changes and updates to the game. Let’s dive in!

Pokémon Go Fests 2022

Britzer Garten, Berlin

Friday, July 1, 2022, to Sunday, July 3, 2022

Pokémon Go Fest Berlin takes place from Friday, July 1, 2022, to Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Britzer Garten, Berlin. The Mythical Pokémon Shaymin Sky Forme will make an appearance and Shiny Pansear and Shiny Foongus will make their Pokémon GO debuts during the event. Check out our event guide for full details!

Seattle Center Park

Friday, July 22, 2022, to Sunday, July 24, 2022

Pokémon Go Fest Seattle takes place from Friday, July 22, 2022, to Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Seattle Center Park and Downtown Seattle.  The Mythical Pokémon Shaymin Sky Forme will make an appearance and Shiny Combee and Shiny Panpour will make their Pokémon GO debuts during the event. Check out our event guide for full details!

Pokémon Go Anniversary Week

Wednesday, July 6, 2022, to Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

Get ready to celebrate Pokémon Go’s 6th Anniversary during the annual Anniversary Week event from Wednesday, July 6th to Tuesday, July 12th. 

Stay tuned for more details on this event!

Mystery Event

Wednesday, July 27, 2022, to Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Get ready for a special mystery event that features the debut of brand new Pokémon, and new adventures!  A special yet-to-be-revealed event will take place from Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 to Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Stay tuned for more details on this event!

Featured Pokémon in Raids

Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed unless otherwise noted.

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids throughout July:

Five-Star Raids

The Legendary Pokémon Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Dialga will return to five-star raids this July!

• Friday, July 1, 2022, to Thursday, July 7, 2022: Articuno
• Thursday, July 7, 2022, to Thursday, July 14, 2022: Zapdos
• Thursday, July 14, 2022, to Friday, July 22, 2022: Moltres
• Friday, July 22, 2022, to Sunday, July 31, 2022: Dialga

If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Mega Raids

Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, and Mega Gengar will appear in Mega Raids.

• Friday, July 1, 2022, to Thursday, June 7, 2022: Mega Charizard X
• Thursday, July 7, 2022, to Thursday, July 14, 2022: Mega Charizard Y
• Thursday, July 14, 2022, to Friday, July 22, 2022: Mega Pidgeot
• Friday, July 22, 2022, to Sunday, July 31, 2022: Mega Gengar

If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raid Hours

Every Wednesday in July, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured:

• Wednesday, July 6, 2022: Articuno
• Wednesday, July 13, 2022: Zapdos
• Wednesday, July 20, 2022: Moltres
• Wednesday, July 27, 2022: Dialga

If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

June Research Breakthrough Encounter: Lickitung

Lickitung

From Friday, July 1st, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Monday, August 1st, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) Lickitung will be featured in the weekly research breakthrough box. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Pokémon Spotlight Hours

In the month of July, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!