Pokémon GO Weekly Update (October 26, 2026)

Your Pokémon GO Weekly Update is here! Welcome to another action-packed week of Pokémon GO. Running from Monday, October 26 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, this week wraps up October 2026 under the theme of the Season of Twilight Trails. Shifting into spooky territory as we kick off the highly anticipated Halloween 2026 Part I event.

Featuring new costumed debuts, fresh Max Battles, and spooky raid rotations, staying ahead of the daily schedule is essential. Check out the complete weekly schedule and breakdown below!

Pokémon GO Weekly Update (October 26, 2026)

Daily Schedule Breakdown

• Monday, October 26:
  • • Max Monday Battles: Dynamax battles feature Dynamax Sableye in Max Battles through Sunday, November 1. Running from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, featuring increased activity and frequency at Power Spots, plus a bonus of 1 Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles.
    • Weekly Challenge: New weekly challenge tasks start at 6:00 p.m PDT. The focus is on hatching eggs
• Tuesday, October 27:
  • • Halloween 2026 Part I: Officially starts at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs through Sunday, November 1. Look out for brand-new costumed Pokémon debuts: Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet, Zubat wearing a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow (all available in Shiny variants if you are lucky!).
    • Raid Transitions: Current 5-star raid (Palkia) and Mega Charizard X and Y raids prepare to wrap up ahead of Wednesday’s switchover. However, Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) remains in Five-Star Shadow raids
    • GO Battle League rotation: GO Battle League switches over to Master League and Mega Halloween Cup: Great League Edition under the Twilight Trails theme starting at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
    • Showcase Tuesday: Take part in the PokéStop showcases and see if you can win some before it runs out at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• Wednesday, October 28:
  • • Raid Rotations: At 6:00 a.m. local time, Giratina (Origin Forme) takes over Five-Star Raids, Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) remains in the Five-Star Shadow Raids, and Mega Sableye X return in Mega Raids.
    • Raid Hour: Join the Giratina (Origin Forme) Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
• Thursday, October 29:
  • • Spotlight Hour: Enjoy the Gastly  Spotlight Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The featured bonus is 2x XP for evolving Pokémon, alongside an increased chance to encounter Gastly.
    • GO Battle League Thursday: Special battle formats and rewards available all day.
• Friday, October 30:
  • • Friendship Friday: Prepare your inventory and coordinate trades with friends.  Take advantage of boosted trade limits or special trade allowances for the day. You can do a max of 3 special trades.
• Saturday, October 31:
  • • Super Mega Chandelure Raid Day: Celebrate Halloween Eve by taking down Super Mega Chandelure during this special feature raid day. Stock up on raid passes and counters beforehand!
• Sunday, November 1:
  • • Halloween Part I Wrap-Up: The first part of the Halloween event concludes at 10:00 a.m. local time. Make sure to claim all your Timed Research rewards and GO Pass items before they expire.
    • Halloween 2026 Part 2: Officially starts at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, November 5.
    • Scenic Sunday: Take time to explore your local parks and community paths to encounter Mateo and also gather Zygarde cells.

Tips to Maximize Your Week

• • Hunt for Costumed Shinies: Prioritize event wild spawns and One-Star raids during Halloween Part I to secure shiny variants of the new costumed Pikachu, Zubat, and Sinistea.

  • Prepare for Super Mega Chandelure: Gather your best Ghost, Dark, Water, Ground, and Rock-type counters to efficiently clear out Super Mega Chandelure raids on Saturday.

  • Maximize Event Candy: Make good use of the GO Pass milestones and wild “Trick or Treat” surprises to stockpile extra Candy, Rare Candies, and Stardust.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokémon GO Weekly Update

• When does the Pokémon GO weekly update run? The weekly schedule runs from Monday through Sunday, featuring rotating raid bosses, community hours, and special themed weekend events.

• Are these events globally accessible? While standard features like Max Mondays and Spotlight Hours are global, certain raid bosses are region-exclusive, and City Safari events require tickets in specific host cities.

Good luck out there, Trainers!

For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.