Featured Pokémon
Bonuses
Pokémon Debut
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
- Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit — appears in One-Star Raids across both halves of the event.
- World Championships 2026 Pikachu — appears in One-Star Raids during the World Championships half.
If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Shiny Debut
If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit or a Shiny World Championships 2026 Pikachu!
Crowning a World Champion!
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, in San Francisco, California.
The top qualifying Pokémon GO players from around the globe compete to determine who will be crowned the 2026 Pokémon GO World Champion. Among other prizes, the champion receives the World Champion 2026 outfit for their avatar.
Tune in and watch all the action beginning at 9:00 a.m. PDT each day — Day 1 and Day 2 on the Pokémon GO Twitch channel, Day 3 on the Pokémon Twitch channel. Watching the livestreams also earns Timed Research and other rewards through Twitch Drops.
Keep your eyes on the broadcast — a code for the 2026 Worlds Tee (Green) is displayed during the World Championships stream and can be redeemed globally. A red version of the same tee is handed out at the World Championship venue through a scavenger hunt.
World Championships battlegrounds return in the GO Battle League
In celebration of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, the GO Battle League features a different arena and background battle music between Monday, August 24 at 12:00 p.m. PDT and Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Wild Encounters — PokémonXP
Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The following Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild during the PokémonXP half of the event. If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Encounters — 2026 Pokémon World Championships
Friday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
A different line-up appears more frequently in the wild once the World Championships begin. If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
One-Star Raids — PokémonXP
Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Pikachu (Cosmog Spacesuit)
Impidimp
One-Star Raids — 2026 Pokémon World Championships
Friday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The World Championships 2026 Pikachu joins the One-Star Raid pool. If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Honedge
Field Research
Complete Field Research tasks for a chance to encounter event-themed Pokémon!
If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.
Twitch Drops — Timed Research
Watch and earn rewards from PokémonXP and the 2026 World Championships, from Friday, August 28 at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Each Timed Research unlocks after the listed watch time on the official streams. Day 1 and Day 2 run on the Pokémon GO Twitch channel, Day 3 on the Pokémon Twitch channel.
Team Building: Great League Bonus Timed Research · 30 minutes
2025 World Champion's Timed Research · 60 minutes
Greetings from San Francisco! Bonus Timed Research · 45 minutes
PokémonXP Timed Research · 30 minutes
Featured Attacks
Featured AttackCertain Pokémon caught or evolved during the event will know a featured attack. Catch the base Pokémon during the event, then evolve it all the way to the listed form.
Shadow Claw · Fast Attack
50
Rage Fist · Charged Attack
50
150
Body Slam · Charged Attack
100
Hydro Cannon · Charged Attack
125
125
125
Aqua Tail · Charged Attack
50
Synchronoise · Charged Attack
125
125
Powder Snow (Fast) & Icicle Spear (Charged)
125
Meteor Mash · Charged Attack
125
Aura Sphere · Charged Attack
125
Brutal Swing · Charged Attack
125
Frenzy Plant · Charged Attack
125
Blast Burn · Charged Attack
125
Air Cutter · Charged Attack
125
GO Pass: PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds
GO PassA GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track. Collect GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards.
- Trainers automatically receive GO Pass: PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds on Tuesday, August 25, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Collect GO Points and rank up through Sunday, August 30, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- From Saturday, August 29 at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 30 at 7:59 p.m. local time, there's no daily limit on the GO Points you can earn.
- Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass expire on Tuesday, September 1, at 7:59 p.m. local time — claim them before they're gone.
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up and earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe also earn the 2026 Worlds/PokémonXP Backpack, an encounter with Zapdos, additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more goodies. The Zapdos encountered through this GO Pass has a wider variance of Attack, Defense and HP, and you might even encounter a Shiny one.
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 the rewards from both the free and the Deluxe track. All prices are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
GO Pass Deluxe
Store offer PaidGO Pass Deluxe
Purchase details
- Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
- Upgraded rewards and faster progression. Deluxe holders can claim the rewards from both the free GO Pass and the GO Pass Deluxe, and can upgrade at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks
Purchase details
- Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
- Also automatically earns enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
Upgrading the GO Pass is optional — the free track is granted to every Trainer automatically.
New Avatar Items
The following avatar item will be available to purchase in the in-game shop after the event ends!
PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds Backpack — also earned earlier through the GO Pass Deluxe, where it is listed as the 2026 Worlds/PokémonXP Backpack.
Stickers
You'll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.