July 2026 is the second month of the new Season of “Forever Forward“. The season continues until Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. July 2026 Pokémon GO Events provides you with all the events, Max Battles, Raids, Mega Raids, Battle Leagues and Cups, and all other activities planned for July 2026 in Pokémon GO.
July 2026 is packing a massive punch for trainers, starting right out of the gate with a double-header on Saturday, July 4: the Sobble Community Day offering exclusive evolution moves alongside the kickoff of the massive Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Party.
The excitement peaks just a week later with GO Fest Global, the absolute crown jewel of the summer, spanning the weekend of July 11–12. Rounding out these major highlights are highly anticipated weekly events, including the debut of brand-new Dynamax Mondays challenges and tactical shakeups across the GO Battle League tracks.
July 2026 in Pokémon GO
These activities will engage Trainers throughout the month.
July 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Featured Pokémon
- Solgaleo: Making its highly anticipated Shiny Debut!
- Kyurem: Returning to Five-Star Raids.
- Mega Aggron: Holding down Mega Raids at the end of the month.
July 2026 Pokémon GO Events
- Choose Your Path – Charged Embers: until Friday, July 3, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- July 2026 Community Day – Sobble: Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Party: Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Pokémon GO Road of Legends: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. local time to Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
- Pokémon GO Fest Global – Day 1: Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Pokémon GO Fest Global – Day 2: Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Pikachu Celebrations: Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Monday, July 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Super Mega Raid Day – Mega Raichu X and Y: Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Professor Willow’s Birthday: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
- 10th Anniversary Edition Ultra Unlock: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Ozone Ascent event Rayquaza: Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Pokémon Global GO Fest Makeup: Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Choose Your Path: Fairy Trail – Tuesday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 3, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Dynamax Mondays
- Dynamax Mondays, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time
- Dynamax Chansey: Monday, July 6, 2026.
- *Dynamax Deino: Monday, July 13, 2026.
- Dynamax Trubbish: Monday, July 20, 2026.
- *Dynamax Feebas: Monday, July 27, 2026.
*These Dynamax Pokémon are making their debut in Pokémon GO.
July 2026 Pokémon GO Events – Dynamax Battles
The above Dynamax Pokémon will be available in Max Battles in their respective weeks (i.e., from Monday to Sunday). Such as follows
- Dynamax Pidove: until Sunday, July 5, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Chansey: until Sunday, July 12, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Deino: until Sunday, July 19, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Trubbish: until Sunday, July 26, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Feebas: until Sunday, August 2, 9:00 p.m. local time.
Please note that other Dynamax Pokémon not listed here will be appearing in Power Spots.
Which Dynamax Pokémon Should You Prioritize?
Not all Max Battles are created equal. Here is a quick strategic breakdown of July 2026’s dynmax Pokémon to help you manage your Max Particles:
| Pokémon | Priority | Why You Need It |
| Dynamax Deino | High | Hydreigon remains a powerhouse. A Dynamax Dark/Dragon-type will be crucial for clearing future high-tier psychic or ghost Max Battles. |
| Dynamax Chansey | Medium | Blissey is the ultimate Gym defender. Having a Maxed-out Dynamax variant adds great utility to your max battle defense roster. |
| Dynamax Feebas & Trubbish | Low | Mostly collection fillers. Prioritize these only if you are hunting for their Shiny variants. |
Weekly Challenges every Monday
There will be weekly challenges every Monday from 6:00 p.m. PDT. The Weekly Challenge allows you to form a group of 4 to take on different challenges each week. Upon completion, Trainers get rewards such as friendship points, an encounter with Tandemaus, and more.
CHECK: Pokémon GO Weekly Challenge Tasks and Update
Mega Raids in July 2026
- Mega Raids
- Mega Lucario: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 5, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Road of Legends Mega Raids: Monday, July 6, 2026, to Friday, July 10, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time each day.
- Pokémon GO Fest Global Mega Raids: Saturday, July 11, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time each day
- Mega Lucario: Monday, July 13, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 14, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Sceptile: Wednesday, July 15, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 21, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Salamence: Wednesday, July 22, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 28, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Aggron: Wednesday, July 29, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
July 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Legendary Raids
- Legendary Five-Star Raids
- Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 5, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Road of Legends Five-Star Raids: Monday, July 6, 2026, to Friday, July 10, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time each day.
- Pokémon GO Fest Global Five-Star Raids: Saturday, July 11, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time each day
- Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres: Monday, July 13, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 14, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Kyogre: Wednesday, July 15, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 21, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Solgaleo: Wednesday, July 22, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 28, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Kyurem: Wednesday, July 29, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Shadow Legendary Raids: Shadow Palkia will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout the month, from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Legendary Raid Hours
Raid hours are between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time on Wednesdays, unless otherwise stated. The Raid Hours for July 2026 are as follows.
- Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres: Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
- Road of Legends Raid Hours: Monday, July 6, 2026, to Friday, July 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time each day.
- Kyogre: Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
- Solgaleo: Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
- Kyurem: Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
July 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Daily Discoveries
| Bonus | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Sundays | July 5, July 19, July 26 | All Day |
| Max Mondays | July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 | 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time |
| Showcase Tuesdays | July 14, July 21, July 28 | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time |
| GO Battle League Thursdays | July 2, July 16, July 23, July 30 | All Day |
| Spotlight Hour | July 2, July 16, July 23, July 30 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
| Friendship Fridays | July 3, July 17, July 24, July 31 | All Day |
READ MORE: Forever Forward Season Daily Discoveries.
July 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Pokémon GO Battle League
The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST on the dates shown below.
- until July 7
- Great League
- Summer Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Electric-, and Bug-type Pokémon are eligible
- July 7 – July 14
- Ultra League
- Fantasy Cup: Ultra League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
- Only Dragon-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.
- July 14 – July 21
- Master League
- Retro Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.
- July 21 – July 28
- Great League
- Ultra League
- Master League
- July 28 – August 28
- Great League
- Master Premier
READ ALSO: GO Battle League Forever Forward: Most Important Details
These are the July 2026 Pokémon GO events! Make the best use of them.
