Get fired up or chill out during the Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers event! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Snom—if you’re lucky! The event takes place from August 4th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to August 10th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Fire up or chill out during Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers!

Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers - Tuesday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Snom—if you’re lucky! You may encounter Snom when you complete GO Pass tasks. You may also hatch Snom from Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, and Vanillite!

Wild Encounters

You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Vulpix , Alolan Vulpix , Growlithe , Swinub , Snorunt , and more!

The following Pokémon will appear on alternating days during the event.

Ponyta (August 4, 6, 8, and 10)
Snover (August 4, 6, 8, and 10)

Slugma (August 5, 7, 9, and 10)
Vanillite (August 5, 7, 9, and 10)

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

Event Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 10

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

Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 20

• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period
GO Pass Deluxe: 1/4 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! Learn more about the event GO Pass below!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5 km Eggs.

Sneasel
Darumaka
Galarian Darumaka
Sizzlipede
Snom

: 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 encounters with event-themed Pokemon, including Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, Vanillite, and more!

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include the following.

• 16,800 XP
• An encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

GO Pass: Summer Marathon 2026

From Tuesday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers 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: Summer Marathon on Tuesday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, August 10, 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, August 12, 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

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.

• 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: Summer Marathon or GO Pass Deluxe: Summer Marathon + 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: Summer Marathon + 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: Summer Marathon - Can only be purchased one time.
GO Pass Deluxe: Summer Marathon + 6 Ranks - Can only be purchased one time.
GO Pass Deluxe: Summer Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box - Can only be purchased one time.

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/summer-marathon-2026