August 2026 is the third and final month of the current Season of “Forever Forward“. The season concludes on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. August 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 August 2026 in Pokémon GO.
Rounding off this season are highly anticipated weekly August 2026 Pokémon GO events, including the debut of new Dynamax Pokémon, weekly raids, and tactical shakeups across the GO Battle League tracks.
August 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Featured Pokémon
- Dynamax Magikarp: A water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
- Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme): A Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon
- Lunala: A Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokémon making its shiny debut in Pokémon GO
August 2026 GO Pass
The August 2026 GO Pass is packed with incredible features, major milestone bonuses, and the return of the Lucky Trinket. The GO Pass will be available from Tuesday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
CHECK: August 2026 GO Pass: Latias, Lucky Trinket, and more
August 2026 Pokémon GO Events
- Choose Your Path: Fairy Trail: until Monday, August 3, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day: Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Fire and Ice Hatch Day 2026: Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Choose Your Path: Venom and Vines: Tuesday, August 11, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 17, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- August 2026 Community Day – Nickit: Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Ultra Unlock: Mega Starmie Super Mega Raid Day: Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- 2026 Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
- Mega Ascension: Monday, August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
August 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Dynamax Mondays
- Dynamax Mondays, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time
- Dynamax Magmar*: Monday, August 3, 2026.
- *Dynamax Beldum: Monday, August 10, 2026.
- Dynamax Magikarp*: Monday, August 17, 2026.
- *Dynamax Hitmontop*: Monday, August 24, 2026.
- Dynamax Eevee: Monday, August 31, 2026.
*These Dynamax Pokémon are making their debut in Pokémon GO.
The above-listed Dynamax Pokémon will be available in Max Battles in their respective weeks (i.e., from Monday to Sunday). Such as follows
- Dynamax Feebas: until Sunday, August 2, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Magmar: until Sunday, August 9, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Beldum: until Sunday, August 16, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Magikarp: until Sunday, August 23, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Hitmontop: until Sunday, August 30, 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Eevee: until Sunday, September 6, 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 August 2026’s Dynamax Pokémon to help you manage your Max Particles:
| Pokémon | Priority | Why You Need It |
| Dynamax Beldum | High | Evolves into Metagross, one of the best Steel-type attackers in raids and Master League PvP. |
| Dynamax Magikarp | Medium | Great for Candy farming. Also, Gyarados is a reliable Water- and Mega-raid attacker. |
| Dynamax Magmar | Low | Mostly for completionists; limited meta relevance compared to other options. |
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 August 2026
- Mega Raids
- Mega Aggron: until Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Blaziken: Wednesday, August 5, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 11, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Garchomp: Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 18, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Swampert: Wednesday, August 19, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 25, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Gyarados: Wednesday, August 26, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 1, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
August 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Legendary Raids
- Legendary Five-Star Raids
- Kyurem: until Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Lake Trio: Uxie (Asia-Pacific), Mesprit (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India), and Azelf (the Americas and Greenland): Wednesday, August 5, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 11, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Groudon: Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 18, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Lunala: Wednesday, August 19, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 25, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Regi Trio (Regirock, Regice, and Registeel): Wednesday, August 26, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 1, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Shadow Legendary Raids: Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout the month, from Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to Tuesday, September 8, 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 August 2026 are as follows.
- Lake Trio: Uxie (Asia-Pacific), Mesprit (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India), and Azelf (the Americas and Greenland): Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
- Groudon: Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- Lunala: Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
- Regi Trio (Regirock, Regice, and Registeel): Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
August 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Daily Discoveries
| Bonus | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Sundays | August 2 August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30 | All Day |
| Max Mondays | August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31 | 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time |
| Showcase Tuesdays | August 4 August 11 August 18 August 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time |
| GO Battle League Thursdays | August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27 | All Day |
| Spotlight Hour | August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
| Friendship Fridays | August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 | All Day |
READ MORE: Forever Forward Season Daily Discoveries.
August 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 August 4
- Great League
- Master Premier
- Mythical and Legendary Pokémon are not eligible.
- August 4 – August 11
- Ultra League
- Weather Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Fire-, Water-, Ice-, and Rock-type Pokémon are eligible.
- August 11 – August 18
- Master League
- Evolution Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Pokémon that have evolved at least once and can evolve again are eligible.
- August 18 – August 25
- Great League
- Scroll Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Water-, Fighting-, and Dark-type Pokémon are eligible.
- Primarina is not eligible.
- August 25 – September 1
- Great League
- Ultra League
- Master League
READ ALSO: GO Battle League Forever Forward: Most Important Details
These are the August 2026 Pokémon GO events! Make the best use of them.
Please note that according to Official Pokémon GO, all events are subject to change.
