Pokémon GO news September 2026

Enjoy a bountiful Harvest Festival event with Shiny Applin’s Pokémon GO debut!

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10 AM to Monday, October 5, 2026, 8 PM local time

Bonuses

• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Smoliv.

Branching Timed Research

• Tart Apples
• Sweet Apples
• Syrupy Apples

Source: pokemongo.com

What a finale! 🎊

Thank you to every Trainer who explored, battled, and celebrated with us during #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale.

📍 New Jersey, Colorado, and Vermont, USA

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Armored Mewtwo isn’t done yet. Keep an eye to the sky for its return later this year.

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Day 2 is officially underway! ☀️

Trainers around the world are back out exploring, battling, and making new memories.

Here's how #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale is kicking off today!

📍 Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Philippines

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Remember, Trainers!

Take on Mega Raids during #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale for a chance to encounter Pokémon with special event-themed backgrounds!

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Mission complete. Code unlocked.

Trainers, you united to reach over 1 million check-ins during #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale.

Time to claim your rewards!

Source: pokemongo.com

Mega Chesnaught has made its Pokémon GO debut during #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale! 🌿💥

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Trainers, the network issues affecting raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale have now been resolved.

If you were impacted and lost a Raid Pass, please contact Pokémon GO Support through the in-app Help Center to receive compensation.

Source: @PokemonGoApp

Trainers, we are investigating a short network disruption that affected raids in the Americas.

As a token of our appreciation, all Trainers will receive up to two additional free Raid Passes during Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale.

Thank you for your patience.

Source: @PokemonGoApp

Silent. Swift. Incredible aura. 💧

Mega Greninja has arrived in Pokémon GO!

This Pokémon spins a giant shuriken at high speed to make it float, then clings to it upside down to catch opponents unawares.

#PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale

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Things are heating up as Mega Delphox makes its Pokémon GO debut during #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale!

This formidable Pokémon is known to wield flaming branches to dazzle its opponents before incinerating them with a huge fireball. 🔥🔥🔥

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It’s time to pick your partner!

Power up your Mega Evolutions. #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale has started in areas around the world!

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Are you ready take on Armored Mewtwo, Mega Mewtwo X, and Mega Mewtwo Y? 😱

Don’t forget: Each day you check in to a community meetup during the events you’ll get Timed Research that awards a Premium Battle Pass, 100 Link Charges, and more!

Remember to

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Pokémon RUN 30: Philippines Edition

Whether you're joining the run or cheering from the sidelines, there's plenty of Pokémon GO fun waiting for you on-ground - including special in-game content and activities that any Trainer can be part of!

Double-check the dates so you don't miss out on the

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The “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” Celebration Event returns!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10 AM to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 8 PM local time

Bonuses

• Increased chance to encounter Kecleon at PokéStops.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• Lure Module
• And even more goodies!

Source: pokemongo.com

Ready for Mega Ascension and #PokemonGOFest2026: Mega Finale?

Follow these simple steps to find a meetup, RSVP, and check in!

Remember, ☑️ 1 million check-ins = code featuring a Premium Battle Pass and 10 Ultra Balls!

Additionally, each day you check in to a community meetup during the events

Source: @PokemonGoApp

Ready yourself to courageously challenge Staraptor Super Mega Raid Day!

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2 PM to 5 PM local time

Bonuses

• Remote Raid limit increased to 20 from Friday, September 18, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.
• Receive up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
• Staraptor caught from Super Mega Raids will have Mega Level 1 unlocked.
• Increased chance of encountering Shiny Staraptor from Super Mega Raids.

Source: pokemongo.com

Trainers! We are excited to announce that our new PvP battle system officially launches today!

With the full rollout of this new system, the Competitors Cup and the previous PvP battle system will no longer be used in #PokemonGO.

Source: @PokemonGoApp