Featured Pokémon
Bonuses
Pokémon Debuts
Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region make their Pokémon GO debuts during the Water Festival.
- Arrokuda, the Rush Pokémon, debuts in Field Research task rewards and via the GO Pass and Rainy Lure Modules.
- Barraskewda, the Skewer Pokémon — use 50 Arrokuda Candy to evolve Arrokuda into Barraskewda.
- Cramorant, the Gulp Pokémon, debuts in Eggs, via the GO Pass, and in GO Battle League reward encounters. Cramorant can change form in battle, unleashing new possibilities for your battle team. (It is not eligible in the Competitors Cup.)
Costumed Pokémon
A fan favorite returns for the Water Festival — Psyduck wearing a swim ring makes its comeback!
If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.
Wild Encounters
Event-themed Pokémon appear more often in the wild during the Water Festival.
If you're lucky, you might also encounter Feebas and Clamperl (shown below as rarer encounters). Wiglett will appear more frequently in its natural biome.
If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon appear in raids during the event.
Tatsugiri's form depends on your region. If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Psyduck (swim ring), Lapras (scarf), Hisuian Samurott, or Dondozo.
One-Star Raids
Tatsugiri (Curly)
Lapras (Costume 2020)
Hisuian Samurott
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete these tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon — including a chance to encounter the debuting Arrokuda.
GO Battle League
During the event, Cramorant will appear in both GO Battle League reward tracks starting at Rank 16.
It will appear more frequently in the premium reward track.
GO Pass: Water Festival
PaidA GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track. Collect GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards.
- Trainers automatically receive GO Pass: Water Festival on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Collect GO Points and rank up through Monday, August 24 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass expire on Wednesday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. local time — claim them before they're gone.
For US$4.99 you can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe for upgraded rewards and faster progression, or US$6.99 for the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to instantly reach Rank 7. Deluxe holders claim rewards from both the free and Deluxe tracks. All prices are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Free GO Pass rewards
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Rainy Lure Module
- Rare Candy
- Golden Razz Berries
- And even more goodies
GO Pass Deluxe — additional rewards
- An event-themed avatar item
- Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon
- Silver Pinap Berries
- Rare Candy XL
- Incubator
- And even more goodies
Major Milestone Bonuses
- Tier 1 (Rank 10): 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Tier 2 (Rank 20): 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event.
Pokémon GO Web Store
PaidYour GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store activates as soon as the GO Pass begins, and Web Store upgrades come with a gift with purchase.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival (or the + 6 Ranks version) — includes 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 5 Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 6 Ranks Ultra Box — a web-exclusive that includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 1 Incubator, and 1 Super Incubator as a gift with purchase.