Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition - Pokemon GO

Jul 21 - Jul 27, 202610:00 AM - 8:00 PM local

Celebrate 10 years of Pokémon GO with Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition (July 21–27, 2026)! First-partner starters from every region rotate daily, with escalating XP bonuses reaching 10× by the final phase. Evolve starters to get Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, or Hydro Cannon, and grab a Masterwork Research ticket for a chance at Shiny Shaymin.

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Featured Moves: Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn & Hydro Cannon

Evolve Grass-type first-partner Pokemon to get Frenzy Plant (Venusaur, Meganium, Sceptile, Torterra, Serperior, Chesnaught, Decidueye, Rillaboom, Meowscarada). Evolve Fire-type starters for Blast Burn (Charizard, Typhlosion, Blaziken, Infernape, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, Cinderace, Skeledirge). Evolve Water-type starters for Hydro Cannon (Blastoise, Feraligatr, Swampert, Empoleon, Samurott, Greninja, Primarina, Inteleon, Quaquaval).

GO Pass: 10th Anniversary

Trainers automatically receive the free GO Pass: 10th Anniversary at 10:00 a.m. local time on July 21. Upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe for $4.99, or GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks for $6.99. Rewards include Golden Lure Modules and event-themed Pokemon encounters. From July 25 at 12:00 a.m. to July 27 at 7:59 p.m., there is no daily limit on GO Points earned. Rewards expire July 29 at 7:59 p.m. local time.

Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude

For $4.99, purchase the Masterwork Research story Glimmers of Gratitude, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin. Must be received by July 27 at 8 p.m. local time, but can be completed at any time afterward.

Team-Specific Special Backgrounds

First-partner Pokemon encountered during this event may appear with a team-specific Special Background (Mystic, Valor, or Instinct), determined by your team when the encounter begins.

Professor Willow-Style Avatar Items

Professor Willow-Style Lab Coat, Pants, Gloves, Shoes, Backpack, and Glasses available for free in the in-game shop during the event.

Event Bonuses (10 AM-8 PM)

6x XP for catching Pokemon (July 21-23)

8x XP for catching Pokemon (July 23-25)

10x XP for catching Pokemon (July 25-27)

2x Candy for catching Pokemon (GO Pass Rank 10 Milestone)

Increased chance to earn Candy XL (GO Pass Rank 20 Milestone)

Wild Pokemon Spawns

Kanto, Johto & Hoenn Starters (July 21-23)

Bulbasaur

grasspoison

Charmander

fire

Squirtle

water

Chikorita

grass

Cyndaquil

fire

Totodile

water

Treecko

grass

Torchic

fire

Mudkip

water

Sinnoh, Unova & Kalos Starters (July 23-25)

Turtwig

grass

Chimchar

fire

Piplup

water

Snivy

grass

Tepig

fire

Oshawott

water

Chespin

grass

Fennekin

fire

Froakie

water

Alola, Galar & Paldea Starters (July 25-27)

Rowlet

grassflying

Litten

fire

Popplio

waterfairy

Grookey

grass

Scorbunny

fire

Sobble

water

Sprigatito

grass

Fuecoco

fire

Quaxly

water

Lure Module Encounters

Beldum

steelpsychic

Gible

dragonground

Dreepy

dragonghost

Raid Bosses

1-Star Raids

Party Hat Grimer

poison

3-Star Raids

Party Hat Raticate

normal

Party Hat Nidorino

poison

Party Hat Gengar

ghostpoison

Party Hat Wobbuffet

psychic

Research

Field Research Tasks

(Spin PokeStops)

TaskReward

Complete event-themed Field Research tasks at PokeStopsPoke Balls, Encounters with event-themed Pokemon

Event Shop

GO Pass Deluxe: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition

US$4.99

•Upgraded GO Pass rewards
•Faster progression
•Additional Pokemon encounters
•Golden Lure Module

GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition

US$6.99

•All GO Pass Deluxe rewards
•Automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7

Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude

US$4.99

•Masterwork Research story leading to Shiny Shaymin encounter

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Raid Day

Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition - Pokemon GO

Jul 21 - Jul 27, 202610:00 AM - 8:00 PM local

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