Friendship Friday in Pokémon GO
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Friendship Friday is the Friday slot in Daily Discoveries, and every bonus on it is about trading, from extra Special Trades to cheaper trades.
- Next ExpectedFriday, October 16, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
When it runs
It runs all day every Friday, 12 AM to 11:59 PM local time. Pokémon GO keeps the clock you're standing in, so it starts at your own midnight.
What it gives
- Up to two additional Special Trades.
- Trades will require 20% less Stardust.
- Increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade.
- Two guaranteed Candy XL from trades (Trainers level 31+).
Listed under “Friendship Friday” in Choose Your Path with new Timed Research and updates to Daily Discoveries!, June 10, 2026.
Past dates
- Fri, Oct 2, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
- Fri, Sept 25, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
- Fri, Sept 18, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
- Fri, Sept 11, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
Dates and hours from the Pokémon GO events calendar, the Pokémon GO events calendar.
Questions people ask
What is Friendship Friday in Pokémon GO?
Friendship Friday is the Friday slot in Daily Discoveries, and every bonus on it is about trading, from extra Special Trades to cheaper trades. Scopely lists its bonuses as:
“Up to two additional Special Trades. Trades will require 20% less Stardust. Increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade. Two guaranteed Candy XL from trades (Trainers level 31+).”
What time does Friendship Friday start?
It runs all day every Friday, 12 AM to 11:59 PM local time. Pokémon GO keeps the clock you're standing in, so it starts at your own midnight.
When is the next Friendship Friday?
Friday, October 16, 2026, 12 AM to 11:59 PM local time. That date is expected from the weekly cadence.