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Get ready to GO and explore Routes during the Sustainability Week event as Silicobra and Sandaconda make their debuts in Pokémon GO! The event takes place from April 14th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to April 20th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Get out and explore Routes during Pokémon GO’s Sustainability Week event!

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Sustainability Week - Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debuts

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The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts in the desert-like areas!

Silicobra
Sandaconda

A new costumed Pokémon will also appear during this event!

Galarian Corsola wearing pink sunglasses Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

You can use 50 Silicobra Candy to evolve Silicobra into Sandaconda.

Shiny Pokémon Debut

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Toedscool—if you’re lucky!^

^ Toedscool will appear in forested and grassy areas.

Event Bonuses

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Different Pokémon will appear more frequently on Routes during the event.

April 14 at 10:00 a.m. to April 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Togetic Shiny Icon
Galarian Corsola wearing pink sunglasses Shiny Icon

April 16 at 10:00 a.m. to April 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Galarian Corsola wearing pink sunglasses Shiny Icon
Trubbish Shiny Icon

April 18 at 10:00 a.m. to April 20 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Lapras Shiny Icon
Galarian Corsola wearing pink sunglasses Shiny Icon

  • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Lapras, Shiny Togetic, Shiny Castform, and Shiny Trubbish.
  • Increased chance to hatch Shiny Galarian Corsola wearing pink sunglasses and Shiny Castform.

Plus, reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1
  • 2× XP for spinning a PokéStop
  • GO Pass Deluxe: 3× XP for spinning a PokéStop

Tier 2
  • 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period

Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!

Wild Encounters

May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Seedot Shiny Icon, Castform Shiny Icon, Silicobra, Wiglett Shiny Icon, Toedscool Shiny Icon, and more!

Castform will appear more frequently in the wild throughout the event in their respective weather conditions.

Additionally, Toedscool, Wiglett, and Silicobra will appear more frequently in their natural biomes.

Shiny Icon:If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Lapras Shiny Icon
Togepi Shiny Icon
Galarian Corsola wearing pink sunglasses Shiny Icon
Castform (Normal) Shiny Icon
Trubbish Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokemon.

GO Pass: Sustainability Week 2026

From Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Sustainability Week will be available in Pokémon GO!

GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe

A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.

Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Sustainability Week on Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.

For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

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Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.


  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
  • Stardust
  • XP
  • Rare Candy
  • Ultra Balls
  • And even more goodies!

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.

  • An event-themed avatar pose
  • Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
  • Incense
  • Silver Pinap Berries
  • Rare Candy XL
  • Candy XL
  • And even more goodies!

Pokémon GO Web Store

Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Sustainability Week or GO Pass Deluxe: Sustainability Week + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Sustainability Week + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!

GO Pass Deluxe: Sustainability Week
Can only be purchased one time.

GO Pass Deluxe: Sustainability Week + 6 Ranks
Can only be purchased one time.

GO Pass Deluxe: Sustainability Week + 6 Ranks Ultra Box
Can only be purchased one time.

Source: https://www.pokemongo.com/news/sustainability-week-2026