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

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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.

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.
Save Stardust: Spotlight hours and GO Fest bonuses are perfect for powering up Pokémon.
Prepare for Mega Raichu: Electric counters like Groudon or Excadrill will be useful.
Check local time zones: Raid hours and spotlight events run on local time, so plan accordingly.
Use AI-powered tools: Many trainers rely on apps and maps to coordinate raids and maximize rewards.

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