July marks a significant month for Pokemon Go, as the game commemorates its tenth anniversary with a wide array of in-game events. Players can anticipate returning legendary and Mega Pokemon in Raids, a Community Day focused on Sobble, and the global Go Fest event, which will offer the first chance to obtain Mega-Evolved forms of Mewtwo.
July Raid Schedule
The month kicks off with familiar faces in five-star Raids, featuring Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres from July 1st to the 5th, and again from July 13th to 14th. Following them, Kyogre will appear from July 15th to 21st, Solgaleo from July 22nd to 28th, and Kyurem will round out the month from July 29th to August 4th. Mega Raids will showcase Mega Lucario (July 1-5; July 13-14), Mega Sceptile (July 15-21), Mega Salamence (July 22-28), and Mega Aggron (July 29-August 4). Shadow Palkia will be available as a Shadow Raid boss throughout July. Additionally, Dynamax bosses will include Chansey (July 6-12), Deino (July 13-19), Trubbish (July 20-26), and Feebas (July 27-August 2).
Spotlight Hours and Community Day
Thursdays in July will host Spotlight Hour events from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Each hour features a specific Pokemon appearing more frequently in the wild, with bonuses such as double XP for evolving Pokemon on July 2nd (Pidgey), double XP for catching Pokemon on July 16th (Zubat), double candy for catching Pokemon on July 23rd (Eevee), and double candy for transferring Pokemon on July 30th (Bidoof).
The Sobble Community Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. During this period, Sobble will spawn more frequently, increasing the chances of encountering a shiny variant. Evolving Drizzile into Inteleon before 9 PM local time will grant it the exclusive Charged Attack Hydro Cannon. From July 4th onwards, Inteleon can also learn Snipe Shot. The event includes bonuses such as a quarter of the usual distance for egg hatches, double candy for catching Pokemon, extended durations for Incense and Lure Modules, and reduced Stardust cost for trading Pokemon.
Tenth Anniversary Celebration
Pokemon Go's tenth anniversary will be celebrated from July 4th to 6th with a special event. A tenth-anniversary coin-holding Gimmighoul will debut, available through Golden Lure Modules or Coin Bags. Players can also encounter costumed Pikachu, Eevee, and Wurmple in the wild. Event-themed Research tasks will be active, alongside bonuses that include quadruple XP and Stardust for catching Pokemon, and an increased chance for event-themed Pokemon to appear as shiny.
Road of Legends and Global Go Fest
Leading up to the global Go Fest, the Road of Legends event will run from July 6th to 10th. During this time, a wide selection of legendary Pokemon will return to Raids daily, and rare Pokemon will have increased hatching rates from eggs. Bonuses include an uncapped number of Remote Raid Passes, more effective Premiere Balls, and faster Party Power charge-ups.
The Pokemon Go Fest 2026 Global event will take place on July 11th and 12th.
Special Pikachu Celebration and Raid Day
A Special Pikachu Celebration will run from July 13th to 20th, featuring different costumed Pikachu throughout three distinct periods. These Pikachu will appear in the wild, via Field Research, and in one-star Raids. Bonuses include increased candy for transferring Pokemon and greater chances to earn candy XL for players level 31 and up, as well as increased Stardust for catching Pokemon.
On July 18th, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, Super Mega Raid Day will introduce Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y as Super Mega Raid bosses. An event-themed Timed Research will offer rewards, including a chance to catch Steelix. During this event, the Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20, and players can receive up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs. There will also be an increased chance of encountering shiny Raichu after defeating a Raid boss.
Professor Willow's Birthday and Ozone Ascent
Professor Willow's Birthday event runs from July 21st to 27th, offering a free Timed Research quest that rewards an encounter with a special Pikachu wearing Professor Willow's outfit. This Pikachu will also be available through Field Research and Raids. The Timed Research must be completed by July 27th.
Closing out the month, the Ozone Ascent Timed Research event takes place from July 25th to 26th. This event provides a Timed Research quest centered on Rayquaza, with rewards including an encounter with the legendary Pokemon and a Meteorite, necessary for teaching Rayquaza Dragon Ascent and enabling its Mega Evolution. This research also expires on July 26th.