Scenic Sunday in Pokémon GO
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Scenic Sunday is the Sunday slot in Daily Discoveries, the run of bonus days Pokémon GO keeps through the week. It's built for exploring: more Pokémon in the wild, busier Routes, and Buddy Candy for less walking on them.
- Next ExpectedSunday, October 18, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
When it runs
It runs all day every Sunday, 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
- More Pokémon will appear in the wild!
- More Pokémon will appear while following a Route. Incense will attract even more Pokémon on Routes.
- Reduced distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your Buddy Pokémon.
- Encounter Mateo up to three times each day while on a Route.
Listed under “Scenic Sunday” in Choose Your Path with new Timed Research and updates to Daily Discoveries!, June 10, 2026.
Past dates
- Sun, Sept 27, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
- Sun, Sept 20, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
- Sun, Sept 13, 202612 AM to 11:59 PM local time
Dates and hours from the Pokémon GO events calendar.
Questions people ask
What is Scenic Sunday in Pokémon GO?
Scenic Sunday is the Sunday slot in Daily Discoveries, the run of bonus days Pokémon GO keeps through the week. Scopely lists its bonuses as:
“More Pokémon will appear in the wild! More Pokémon will appear while following a Route. Incense will attract even more Pokémon on Routes. Reduced distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your Buddy Pokémon. Encounter Mateo up to three times each day while on a Route.”
What time does Scenic Sunday start?
It runs all day every Sunday, 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 Scenic Sunday?
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 12 AM to 11:59 PM local time. That date is expected from the weekly cadence.