Pokémon Go Fest 2026: Global is underway, featuring distinct habitat rotations that offer players unique spawning opportunities. The event's first habitat, Stormfire Peaks, runs from 10 AM to 1 PM local time, emphasizing Ice, Electric, and Fire-type Pokémon.
During the Stormfire Peaks rotation, Ice-type Pokémon such as Alolan Sandshrew, Jynx, Lapras, and Frigibax will appear more frequently between 10 AM and 11 AM local time. This is followed by an increased spawn rate for Electric-type Pokémon, including Pikachu, Mareep, Tynamo, and Pawmi, from 11 AM to 12 PM local time. Finally, Fire-type Pokémon like Charmander, Growlithe, Torchic, and Sizzlipede will be more common between 12 PM and 1 PM local time.
Following Stormfire Peaks, the Astral Tides habitat takes over from 1 PM to 4 PM local time, focusing on Psychic, Ghost, and Water-type Pokémon.
From 1 PM to 2 PM local time, trainers can expect to find more Psychic-type Pokémon, including Abra, Slowpoke, Beldum, and Ralts. The habitat then shifts its focus to Ghost-type Pokémon between 2 PM and 3 PM local time, with increased spawns of Gastly, Duskull, Phantump, and Dreepy. The Astral Tides rotation concludes with a higher prevalence of Water-type Pokémon from 3 PM to 4 PM local time, featuring species like Squirtle (Pikachu Visor), Mudkip, Feebas, and Magikarp.
Players participating in Go Fest 2026 are encouraged to complete event-specific research tasks, including Genetic Mastery and A Thunderous Discovery, alongside exploring the diverse Pokémon spawns across these habitats.