The new Season, Memories in Motion, in Pokémon GO is about to start. It will commence on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. It will continue until Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Memories in Motion Pokémon GO Events
There will be changes to the scheduling and structure of Pokémon GO events. These are as follows.
- Pokémon GO event pacing will be adjusted to a more regular schedule.
- Pokémon GO weekend events will be on Saturdays, local time.
- Pokémon GO events will be event-themed GO Passes instead of paid tickets.
- An event calendar with the latest information will be available in-game later during the season.
Memories in Motion Season Bonuses
- Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon in-person.
- One additional Candy when trading Pokémon in-person.
- Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak.
- Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak.
Memories in Motion Daily Discoveries
Different days of the week will have a daily experience. These will be active between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. local time unless otherwise stated.
- Double-Time Sundays: Incense, Lure Modules, Glacial Lure Modules, Mossy Lure Modules, Magnetic Lure Modules, and Rainy Lure Modules activated on Sunday will last up to twice as long.
- Fast-Track Mondays: 2× GO Points from Pass Tasks for both monthly and event-themed GO Passes.
- Max Mondays: Power Spots will refresh more frequently. Additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week. Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
- Showcase Tuesdays: PokéStop Showcases will be active on Tuesdays, featuring up to 20 different categories.
- Raid Hour Wednesday: Raid Bosses for five-star raids and Mega Raids will rotate at the start of the day each week. Raid Hours will continue to feature the five-star Raid Boss between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time.
- GO Battle Thursdays: Up to 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards). The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 10, for a total of 50 battles.
- Friendship Fridays: Up to two Special Trades on Friday. Increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade. Up to 10% less Stardust cost for trades. Two guaranteed Candy XL from trades (Trainers level 31+).
Please note that Daily Discoveries will not be available during the week of global GO Fest, GO Wild Area, or GO Tour events.
Encounter Shiny Pokémon!
Any evolved Pokémon in the wild can be Shiny if it has already had its Shiny debut in Pokémon GO!
In addition, Trainers will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon from Raid Battles and hatching them from Eggs compared to wild encounters.
Any Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket that has made its Shiny debut can also be Shiny—if you’re lucky! Trainers will have an increased chance of rescuing Shiny Pokémon from Team GO Rocket leaders and Giovanni compared to Grunts.
Special Research Story: Pressure Rising
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! Following the completion of the Glitz and Glam Special Research, Trainers who complete the Pressure Rising Special Research will earn an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion. This Special Research will not expire, so you’ll be able to complete it at your own pace!
Please note that if you already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2025–exclusive Special Research, completing this new Special Research will award you Volcanion Candy instead.
Other Features of this new Season
- Monthly GO Pass
- What’s Your Favorite?
- Themed Stickers
- GO Battle League
- Pokémon from completing the Research Breakthrough; Hatching Eggs
- and more
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