Pokémon GO Weekly Update (October 5, 2026)

Your Pokémon GO Weekly Update is here! Welcome to another action-packed week of Pokémon GO. Running from Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, this week continues deep into October under the theme of the Season of Twilight Trails.

Featuring the arrival of new Max Battles, ongoing raid rotations, and major seasonal events like World Space Week, staying ahead of the daily schedule is essential.

Check out the complete weekly schedule and breakdown below to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the excitement happening in the game this week!

Pokémon GO Weekly Update (October 5, 2026)

Daily Schedule Breakdown

• Monday, October 5:
  • • Max Monday Battles: Dynamax battles shift features to introduce Dynamax Sizzlipede, which becomes available in Max Battles starting today through October 11. Running from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, featuring increased activity at Power Spots.
    • Ending Event: Both the Harvest Festival: Applin Picking and Harvest Festival: Taken Over events wrap up at 8:00 p.m. local time.
    • Weekly Challenge: New weekly challenge tasks start at 6:00 p.m PDT. The focus is catching Pokémon.
• Tuesday, October 6:
  • • Raid Transitions: Current 5-star raid (Xerneas) and Mega Victreebel raids prepare to wrap up ahead of Wednesday’s switchover.
    • GO Battle League rotation: GO Battle League switches over to Mega Editions of the Great, Ultra, and Master League.
    • 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 7:
  • • Raid Rotations: At 6:00 a.m. local time, Yveltal takes over Five-Star Raids, Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) takes over Five-Star Shadow Raids, and Mega Blastoise returns in Mega Raids.
    • Raid Hour: Join the Yveltal Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
• Thursday, October 8:
  • • Spotlight Hour: Enjoy the Elgyem Spotlight Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The featured bonus is 2x Catch Candy, alongside an increased chance to encounter more Elgyem.
    • GO Battle League Thursday: Special battle formats and rewards available all day.
• Friday, October 9:
  • • Friendship Friday: Prepare your inventory and coordinate trades with friends.  You can do a max of 3 special trades.
• Saturday, October 10:
  • • Rocket Grinds & Raids: Continue taking advantage of the Team GO Rocket Takeover bonuses, shadow raid, and event field research. Coordinate in-person or remote raids for Mega Victreebel and Xerneas.
    • Zorua Community Day: Take part in the Zorua Community Day event from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, featuring increased Zorua spawns, 3x Catch XP, and the debut of Shiny Zorua. Evolve during or up to four hours after to get a Zoroark with the exclusive Fast Attack Sucker Punch.
• Sunday, October 11:
  • • World Space Week Finale: Continue enjoying active World Space Week bonuses.

Tips to Maximize Your Week

• Hunt Shiny Zorua: Make sure to head out during Saturday’s Community Day window (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time) to maximize your chances of catching Shiny Zorua and getting an exclusive move Zoroark.
• Stock Up on Pinap Berries: Take full advantage of Thursday’s Elgyem Spotlight Hour to reap the 2x Catch Candy bonus.
• Prepare for Yveltal Raids: Gather your best Rock, Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Dark-type counters to take down Yveltal in 5-star raids starting Wednesday.

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.