Pokémon Go is currently hosting a dual event, with the PokémonXP event leading directly into the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. This transition offers players a continuous stream of event-exclusive research tasks and bonuses.
The PokémonXP event concludes on Friday, August 28th at 10 AM local time, followed immediately by the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, which runs until Sunday, August 30th at 8 PM local time.
Event Research and Bonuses
During these events, trainers can complete specific research tasks for rewards such as Poké Balls, Revives, or Super Potions. Notably, spinning PokéStops or Gyms can yield encounters with a Cosmog-themed Spacesuit Pikachu. Exploring 5 km also grants a chance to encounter this special Pikachu.
The Go Battle League sees an increased daily battle set limit to 15, allowing for up to 75 battles per day. Pokémon encountered through Go Battle League rewards will have a broader range of stats. Additionally, the PokémonXP and 2026 Worlds Backpack avatar item is now available for purchase in the in-game shop, and event-themed stickers can be collected from PokéStops, Gifts, and the shop.
The Go Battle League interface will feature a unique background and music from August 28th to August 30th.
New Costume Pikachu Appearances
Two new costumed Pikachu have debuted: the Cosmog-themed Spacesuit Pikachu and the 2026 World Championships Pikachu, distinguished by a crown and cloak. Both of these special Pikachu can also be encountered in their shiny forms.
Wild Spawns and Raids
Specific Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the PokémonXP event, including Ralts, Numel, Spheal, Drifloon, Deino, Elgyem, Sobble, and Pawmi. The 2026 Pokémon World Championships event features increased spawns of Alolan Sandshrew, Mankey, Lickitung, Totodile, Togetic, Wooper, Beldum, Foongus, Froakie, Litten, and Raikou.
In raids, the PokémonXP event includes One-Star raids featuring Cosmog-themed Spacesuit Pikachu, Five-Star raids with Lunala until August 26th and Regirock afterward, and Mega Raids with Mega Swampert until August 26th, followed by Mega Gyarados. The 2026 Pokémon World Championships event features One-Star raids with Cosmog-themed Spacesuit Pikachu and World Championships 2026 Pikachu, Five-Star raids with Regice and Registeel, and Mega Raids with Mega Gyarados. Honedge will also appear in raids during this time.
Featured Attacks
Several Pokémon will have access to exclusive featured attacks when obtained or evolved during the event period. These include Alolan Sandslash with Shadow Claw, Primeape with Rage Fist, Lickitung with Body Slam, Feraligatr with Hydro Cannon, Quagsire with Aqua Tail, Gardevoir with Synchronoise, Walrein with Powder Snow and Icicle Spear, Metagross with Meteor Mash, Lickilicky with Body Slam, Togekiss with Aura Sphere, Gallade with Synchronoise, Hydreigon with Brutal Swing, Greninja with Hydro Cannon, Decidueye with Frenzy Plant, Incineroar with Blast Burn, Inteleon with Hydro Cannon, Corviknight with Air Cutter, and Annihilape with Rage Fist.
Go Pass Bonuses
The Go Pass is available from August 25th to August 30th. A special period without daily point limits occurs from Saturday, August 29th, 12 AM local time, until Sunday, August 30th, 7:59 PM local time. All claimed rewards must be collected by Tuesday, September 1st, at 7:59 PM local time.
The Free Track includes major milestones and Pokémon encounters. The Deluxe Track, available for purchase, offers an additional Tier 2 Major Milestone, a Zapdos encounter, the 2026 Worlds/PokémonXP Backpack, and more Pokémon and item rewards. Upgrading to the Deluxe Track costs $4.99 USD, with an option to include six pre-completed ranks for $6.99 USD. These upgrades are non-refundable and cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.