Memories in Motion

Starting with the Memories in Motion event, several structural updates will be introduced to how Pokémon GO events are scheduled and accessed.

• Event pacing will shift to a more regular and predictable schedule.
• Weekend events will now take place on Saturdays (local time).
• Paid event tickets will gradually be replaced with event-specific GO Passes.
• Later this Season, an in-game event calendar will be introduced, allowing Trainers to view upcoming events and important dates directly in the app.

These changes aim to create a clearer structure for future events and make it easier for Trainers to plan their gameplay.

Starting with the Memories in Motion event, Pokémon GO will introduce a new weekly structure featuring Daily Discovery experiences.

Each week will include themed gameplay experiences on specific days, offering something new for Trainers to enjoy regularly.

Daily Discovery experiences will be active from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time, unless otherwise stated.

Shiny odds are getting a boost, with more opportunities to encounter rare Shiny Pokémon.

• Any evolved Pokémon appearing in the wild can be Shiny if its Shiny form has already debuted in Pokémon GO.
• Increased Shiny chance from Raid Battles and from hatching Eggs compared to wild encounters.
• Any Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket that has had its Shiny debut can also be Shiny.
• Higher chance of rescuing Shiny Pokémon from Team GO Rocket Leaders and Giovanni compared to Grunts.

If you’re lucky, you could encounter Shiny Pokémon through multiple gameplay paths during this event.

The Special Research story “Pressure Rising” will be available to all Trainers for free starting March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

After completing the Glitz and Glam Special Research, Trainers who finish Pressure Rising will earn an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion.

This Special Research does not expire, allowing Trainers to complete it at their own pace.

If you previously accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2025–exclusive Special Research, completing Pressure Rising will award Volcanion Candy instead of another encounter.

A limited-time GO Pass will be available during the Memories in Motion event.

By completing Pass Tasks, Trainers can earn GO Points to rank up and unlock various rewards throughout the event.

For those looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression, the paid GO Pass Deluxe will also be available.

Event-themed stickers will be available throughout the event.

You can obtain these stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, or purchasing them from the in-game shop.

The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season.