The update for October 2026 Pokémon GO events is here! October 2026 is the second month of the new Season titled “Twilight Trails“. The season continues until December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. This update provides you with all the events, Max Battles, Raids, Mega Raids, Battle Leagues, Cups, and all other activities planned for October 2026 in Pokémon GO.
Starting off are highly anticipated weekly October 2026 Pokémon GO events, including the debut of new Dynamax Pokémon, new Mega Pokémon, weekly raids, and tactical shakeups across the GO Battle League tracks, and more
October 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Featured Pokémon
- Mega Sableye: A Mega Dark- and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
- Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme): A legendary Ground- and Flying-type Pokémon.
- Gigantamax Cinderance: A very powerful Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
All of these can be shiny when encountered!
October 2026 GO Pass
The October 2026 GO Pass is packed with incredible features, major milestone bonuses, and the return of PokéCoins as part of the main rewards. The GO Pass will be available from Tuesday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
MORE DETAILS SOON: The GO Pass October 2026 in Pokémon GO
October 2026 Pokémon GO Events
- Harvest Festival 2026 – Applin Picking: continues until Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Harvet Festival: Taken Over: Friday, October 2, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- [To be announced] Event: Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- October 2026 Community Day – Zorua: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Hatch Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Choose Your Path Branching Timed Research: Tuesday, October 20, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 26, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Max Battle Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Halloween 2026: Part 1: Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 31, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Super Mega Raid Day: Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
October 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Dynamax Mondays
- Dynamax Mondays, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time. They will then be available for the rest of the week during the same hours.
- Dynamax Sobble: until Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Dynamax Sizzlipede: Monday, October 5, 2026.
- Dynamax Rookidee: Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Dynamax Sneasel: Monday, October 19, 2026.
- Dynamax Sableye: Monday, October 26, 2026.
Dynamax Sizzlipede and Dynamax Sneasel will be making their debut in Pokémon GO
Please note that other Dynamax Pokémon not listed here will be appearing in Power Spots during October 2026.
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 October 2026
- Mega Raids
- Mega Victreebel: until Tuesday, October 6, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Blastoise: Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 13, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Dragonite: Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 20, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Charizard X: Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Charizard Y: Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Sableye: Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 3, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
October 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Legendary Raids
- Legendary Five-Star Raids
- Xerneas: until Tuesday, October 6, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Yveltal: Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 13, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Dialga: Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 20, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Palkia: Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Giratina (Origin Forme): Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 3, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Shadow Legendary Raids
- Shadow Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) until Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout October 2026, from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. local time to Tuesday, November 6, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
October 2026 Pokémon GO Events 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 October 2026 are as follows.
- Yveltal: Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Dialga: Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Palkia: Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Giratina (Origin Forme): Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
October 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Spotlight Hours
Each Spotlight hour is from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time on the days specified below.
- Thursday, October 1, 2026: Seedot.
- Bonus: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
- Thursday, October 8, 2026: Elgyem
- Bonus: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026: Stufful
- Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon.
- Thursday, October 22, 2026: Morelull
- Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- Thursday, October 29, 2026: Gastly
- Bonus: 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
October 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Daily Discoveries
| Name | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Sundays | October 4, 11, 18, and 25 | All Day |
| Max Mondays | October 5, 12, 19, and 26 | 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time |
| Showcase Tuesdays | October 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time |
| GO Battle League Thursdays | October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 | All Day |
| Spotlight Hour | October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
| Friendship Fridays | October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 | All Day |
FULL DETAILS ON: Twilight Trails Season Daily Discoveries
October 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 October 6
- Master League
- Mega Color Cup: Great League Edition (Grass-, Fire-, Water-, and Electric-types only; 4× Stardust). Pokémon must be at or below 1500 CP to enter.
- October 6 – October 13
- Great League: Mega Edition. Pokémon must be at or below 1500 CP to enter.
- Ultra League: Mega Edition. Pokémon must be at or below 2500 CP to enter.
- Master League: Mega Edition
- October 13 – October 20
- Great League. Pokémon must be at or below 1500 CP to enter.
- Ultra League: Mega Edition. Pokémon must be at or below 2500 CP to enter.
- Little Cup. Only Pokémon that can evolve and have not evolved even once are eligible. Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter.
- October 20 – October 27
- Ultra League. Pokémon must be at or below 2500 CP to enter
- Master League: Mega Edition
- Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition (Only Dragon-, Steel, and Fairy-types are eligible. Pokémon must be at or below 1500 CP to enter)
- October 27 – November 3
- Master League
- Mega Halloween Cup: Great League Edition (Bug-, Poison-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-types only. Pokémon must be at or below 1500 CP to enter)
Please note that according to Official Pokémon GO, all events are subject to change.
