Niantic has revealed a packed lineup of events for Pokémon GO in July 2026, featuring Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, Sobble Community Day, Road of Legends, Super Mega Raichu Raid Day, and several legendary raid rotations.
Players can also look forward to Solgaleo, Kyurem, Mega Aggron, Shadow Palkia, and a variety of Dynamax Pokémon throughout the month.
Here’s everything happening in Pokémon GO during July 2026.
Pokémon GO July 2026 Event Calendar
Sobble Community Day
Date: July 4, 2026
Sobble takes center stage during July’s Community Day event. Trainers can enjoy increased Sobble spawns, a chance to encounter Shiny Sobble, and a reduced hatch distance bonus.
Evolving Drizzile into Inteleon during the event or within four hours afterward will grant Inteleon the exclusive Charged Attack Hydro Cannon. Inteleon will also be able to learn its Signature Move, Snipe Shot.
10th Anniversary Party
Dates: July 4–6, 2026
The 10th Anniversary celebration introduces Gimmighoul holding a 10th Anniversary Coin to Pokémon GO.
The event also features the return of fan-favorite costume Pokémon, including:
- Pikachu wearing a cake hat
- Bulbasaur wearing a party hat
- Charmander wearing a party hat
- Squirtle wearing a party hat
Road of Legends
Dates: July 6–10, 2026
Road of Legends serves as the lead-up event to GO Fest Global.
The event includes:
- Legendary Raids
- Mega Raids
- Daily Raid Hours
- Mega Raid Hours
- Adventure Effects
- Special Backgrounds
- A new GO Pass
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Dates: July 11–12, 2026
Pokémon GO Fest Global returns as a free event for all Trainers.
Highlights include:
- Mega Mewtwo X debut
- Mega Mewtwo Y debut
- Zeraora debut
- Special Research
- Event bonuses
- Increased Shiny encounter chances
Players simply need to log in during the event weekend to participate.
Super Mega Raichu Raid Day
Date: July 18, 2026
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y will make their Pokémon GO debut during a special Raid Day event.
Trainers can receive up to five additional free raid passes and will have an increased chance of encountering shiny versions.
Five-Star Raid Schedule
July 1 – July 5
- Articuno
- Zapdos
- Moltres
July 13 – July 14
- Articuno
- Zapdos
- Moltres
July 15 – July 21
- Kyogre
July 22 – July 28
- Solgaleo
July 29 – August 4
- Kyurem
Shadow Raids
Shadow Palkia will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends from July 1 through August 4.
Mega Raid Schedule
July 1 – July 5
- Mega Lucario
July 13 – July 14
- Mega Lucario
July 15 – July 21
- Mega Sceptile
July 22 – July 28
- Mega Salamence
July 29 – August 4
- Mega Aggron
July Raid Hours
Raid Hours take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
July 1
- Articuno
- Zapdos
- Moltres
July 15
- Kyogre
July 22
- Solgaleo
July 29
- Kyurem
Dynamax Max Battles
June 29 – July 5
- Dynamax Pidove
July 6 – July 12
- Dynamax Chansey
July 13 – July 19
- Dynamax Deino
July 20 – July 26
- Dynamax Trubbish
July 27 – August 2
- Dynamax Feebas
Research Breakthrough Encounters
Completing Research Breakthroughs during July can reward encounters with:
- Dragonite
- Honedge
- Axew
- Jangmo-o
- Male Indeedee
- Female Indeedee
- Klawf
Choose Your Path Timed Research
Choose Your Path: Charged Embers
Available: June 30 at 10:00 a.m. through July 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Forever Forward Season Bonuses
The Forever Forward season continues throughout July and brings a variety of weekly bonuses.
Max Mondays
- One Rare Candy XL for in-person Max Battles
- Additional Power Spots
- Rotating Dynamax Pokémon
Showcase Tuesdays
- Up to 20 Showcase categories
- Enter up to five PokéStop Showcases
Raid Wednesdays
- Weekly Raid Hours from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
GO Battle Thursdays
- Spotlight Hour returns
- Up to 10 battle sets per day
- Up to 4× Stardust from win rewards
Friendship Fridays
- Two Special Trades
- Increased Lucky Trade chances
- Reduced Stardust trade costs
- Guaranteed Candy XL from trades for eligible Trainers
Scenic Sundays
- More wild Pokémon
- More Pokémon on Routes
- Reduced Buddy Candy distance
- Up to three daily encounters with Mateo
With Pokémon GO Fest Global, Sobble Community Day, Mega Mewtwo debuts, Solgaleo raids, and several major seasonal bonuses, July is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for Pokémon GO Trainers.
