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Pokémon GO July 2026 packed with raids, festivities and mega evolutions

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The Times Of India
Mon Jun 29 11:30:03 IST 2026
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The July event schedule for Pokémon Go is now out. Pokémon Go starts July with Sobble Community Day on July 4 from 2-5PM local time. Trainers can enjoy bonuses like 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance, 2x Candy, and Hydro Cannon for evolved Inteleon. The event coincides with the game’s 10th Anniversary Party, running July 4-6.July 2026 is one of the busiest months ever for Pokémon GO, with anniversary celebrations, new Mega evolutions, and a stacked raid lineup. Trainers should prepare early, manage resources wisely, and coordinate with local communities to make the most of this action-packed month.
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Major July events

The month is packed with highlights:

  • Road of Legends (July 6–10)
  • Pokémon GO Fest Global (July 11–12), featuring Mega Mewtwo raids, timed research, and community meetups
  • Anniversary Pikachu Celebration (July 13–20)
  • Super Mega Raichu Raid Day (July 18), debuting Mega Raichu X and Y
  • Professor Willow’s Birthday Research (July 21)
  • Ozone Ascent (July 25–26)


Legendary and shadow raids

The five-star raid schedule rotates through iconic Pokémon:

  • Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres: July 1–5 & July 13–14
  • Kyogre: July 15–21
  • Solgaleo: July 22–28
  • Kyurem: July 29–Aug 4
Shadow Raids will feature Shadow Palkia every weekend from July 1–Aug 4.


Mega raids

Mega evolutions also headline July:

  • Mega Lucario: July 1–5 & July 13–14
  • Mega Sceptile: July 15–21
  • Mega Salamence: July 22–28
  • Mega Aggron: July 29–Aug 4

Spotlight hours

Weekly spotlight hours bring extra rewards:

  • Pidgey (July 2) – 2× Evolution XP
  • Wingull & Zubat (July 16) – 2× Catch XP
  • Eevee (July 23) – 2× Catch Candy

Dynamax battles

July’s Max Battles feature rotating Pokémon:

  • Pidove Dynamax: June 29–July 5
  • Chansey Dynamax: July 6–12
  • Deino Dynamax: July 13–19
  • Trubbish Dynamax: July 20–26
  • Feebas Dynamax: July 26–Aug 2

What players need to keep in mind

  • Stock up on Raid Passes: With multiple legendary and mega raids, having enough passes is crucial.
  • Plan for Community Day: Use Pinap Berries to maximize Sobble candy and evolve Inteleon during the event window.
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