The update for September 2026 Pokémon GO events is here! September 2026 is the first month of the new Season titled “Twilight Trails“. The season commences on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. It 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 and Cups, and all other activities planned for September 2026 in Pokémon GO.
Starting off the season are highly anticipated weekly September 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
September 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Featured Pokémon
- Mega Victreebel: A Mega Grass- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
- Shadow Thundurus (Incarnate Forme): A legendary Electric- and Flying-type Pokémon.
- Mega Malamar: A Mega Dark- and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
All of these can be shiny!
September 2026 GO Pass
The September 2026 GO Pass is packed with incredible features, major milestone bonuses, and the return of the Timed Incubator. The GO Pass will be available from Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
FULL DETAILS: The GO Pass September 2026 in Pokémon GO
September 2026 Pokémon GO Events
- Mega Ascension: Monday, August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
- Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale: Saturday, September 5, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day.
- Mega Squads Event: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- September 2026 Community Day Classic – Gible: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration event: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Super Mega Raid Day – Staraptor: Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Twilight Trails Choose Your Path Timed Research Edition: Wednesday, September 23, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 28, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Phantump Catch Mastery Event: Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Harvest Festival 2026: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
September 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 Eevee: Monday, August 31, 2026.
- Dynamax Ralts: Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Dynamax Rhyhorn: Monday, September 14, 2026.
- Dynamax Kanto Legendary Birds: Monday, September 21, 2026.
- Dynamax Sobble: Monday, September 28, 2026.
Dynamax Rhyhorn will be making its debut in Pokémon GO.
Please note that other Dynamax Pokémon not listed here will be appearing in Power Spots during September 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 September 2026
- Mega Raids
- Mega Gyarados: Saturday, September 5, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Beedrill: Tuesday, September 8, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 15, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Houndoom: Friday, September 11, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 15, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Venusaur: Wednesday, September 16, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Malamar: Wednesday, September 23, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 29, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Mega Victreebel: Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 6, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
September 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Legendary Raids
- Legendary Five-Star Raids
- Regi Trio (Regirock, Regice, and Registeel): Monday, September 7, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Zacian (Hero of Many Battles): Wednesday, September 9, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 15, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles): Wednesday, September 16, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Xurkitree, Pheromosa, and Buzzwole: Wednesday, September 23, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 29, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Xerneas: Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 6, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Xurkitree will be available regionally in the Asia-Pacific; Pheromosa in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India); Buzzwole in the Americas and Greenland. They can be raided remotely.
- Shadow Legendary Raids
- Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) will be appearing until Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Shadow Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout September 2026, from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. local time to Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
September 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 September 2026 are as follows.
- Zacian (Hero of Many Battles): Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
- Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles): Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
- Xurkitree, Pheromosa, and Buzzwole: Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
- Xerneas: Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
September 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, September 10, 2026: Weedle, and its evolutions, Kakuna, and Beedril
- Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon.
- Sunday, September 13, 2026: Houndour and its evolution, Houndoom
- Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon.
- Thursday, September 17, 2026: Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles
- Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Thursday, September 24, 2026: Rattata
- Bonus: 2× XP for evolving Pokémon and increased chance to encounter XXS Rattata.
September 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Daily Discoveries
| Name | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Sundays | September 13, 20, and 27 | All Day |
| Max Mondays | September 14, 21, and 28 | 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time |
| Showcase Tuesdays | September 8, 15, 22, and 29 | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time |
| GO Battle League Thursdays | September 10, 17, and 24 | All Day |
| Spotlight Hour | September 10, 13, 17, and 24 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
| Friendship Fridays | September 11, 18, and 25 | All Day |
FULL DETAILS ON: Twilight Trails Season Daily Discoveries
September 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 – September 1
- Great League
- Ultra League
- Master League
- September 1 – September 8
- Mega Great League
- Mega Ultra League
- Mega Master League
- September 8 – September 15
- Great League: Mega Edition
- Ultra League: Mega Edition
- Master League: Mega Edition
- September 15 – September 22
- Great League
- Ultra League: Mega Edition
- Willpower Cup: Great League Edition (Fighting-, Psychic-, and Dark-types only; Gardevoir, Zorua, and Zoroark banned)
- September 22 – September 29
- Ultra League
- Master League: Mega Edition
- Retro Cup: Great League Edition (Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-types banned
- September 29 – October 6
- Master League
- Mega Color Cup: Great League Edition (Grass-, Fire-, Water-, and Electric-types only)
Please note that according to Official Pokémon GO, all events are subject to change.
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