Trainers get ready for some wild encounters, event bonuses, and more during the Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition event in Pokémon GO! The event takes place from July 21st, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to July 27th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

First partner and costumed Pokémon galore in Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition!

Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition - Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

First partner Pokémon may have a team-specific Special Background!^

July 21 at 10:00 a.m. – July 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time - 6× XP for catching Pokémon.
July 23 at 10:00 a.m. – July 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time - 8× XP for catching Pokémon.
July 25 at 10:00 a.m. – July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time - 10× XP for catching Pokémon.

^The Special Background is determined by the team you are on when the encounter begins. Trainers without a team cannot encounter a first partner Pokémon with a Special Background.

Wild Encounters

Trainers may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild. There will be different Pokémon featured on different days of the event.

July 21 at 10:00 a.m. – July 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions!

Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Chikorita
Cyndaquil
Totodile
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip

July 23 at 10:00 a.m. – July 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos regions!

Turtwig
Chimchar
Piplup
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie

July 25 at 10:00 a.m. – July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Alola, Galar, and Paldea regions!

Rowlet
Litten
Popplio
Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble
Sprigatito
Fuecoco
Quaxly

The following Pokémon have a chance to be attracted to normal Lure Modules.

Beldum
Gible
Dreepy
And more!

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids

Grimer wearing a party hat

Three-Star Raids
Raticate wearing a party hat
Nidorino wearing a party hat
Gengar wearing a party hat
Wobbuffet wearing a party hat

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background!

Featured Attacks

Venusaur, Meganium, Sceptile, Torterra, Serperior, Chesnaught, Decidueye, Rillaboom, and Meowscarada Evolve Grass-type first partner Pokémon to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.

Charizard, Typhlosion, Blaziken, Infernape, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, Cinderace, and Skeledirge Evolve Fire-type first partner Pokémon to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.

Blastoise, Feraligatr, Swampert, Empoleon, Samurott, Greninja, Primarina, Inteleon, and Quaquaval Evolve Water-type first partner Pokémon to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Poké Balls and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

New Avatar Item

The following avatar items will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event.

Professor Willow–Style Lab Coat
Professor Willow–Style Pants
Professor Willow–Style Gloves
Professor Willow–Style Shoes
Professor Willow–Style Backpack
Professor Willow Glasses

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up a Masterwork Research story, Glimmers of Gratitude, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin!*

Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point during the event. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.

Masterwork Research is intended to be completed over a long period of time.

*Trainers who have already obtained the Masterwork Research story Glimmers of Gratitude will not be able to purchase it again.

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: 10th Anniversary on Tuesday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, July 27, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Additionally, from Saturday, July 25, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, July 27, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!

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, July 29, at 7:59 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.

Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

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

• 10th Anniversary Tee (Yellow)
• Golden Lure Module
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• And even more goodies!

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

• Golden Lure Module
• Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• And even more goodies!

Major Milestone Bonuses

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

Tier 1 – Bonus Starting at Rank 10 - 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 – Bonus Starting at Rank 20 - Increased chance to receive Candy XL

Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to strengthen the following bonus.

Tier 1 – Bonus Starting at Rank 10 - 3× Candy for catching Pokémon

Pokémon GO Web Store

The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store soon! 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: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition or GO Pass Deluxe: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition + 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: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition + 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!

Willow’s Birthday Research

Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debut

Remember, Trainers, a new costumed Pokémon will appear in Field Research, Timed Research, snapshot surprises, and raids to celebrate Professor Willow’s birthday!

Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu

: You might even encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background—if you’re lucky!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu ^

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background!
^Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu will be available in raids until July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/ultraunlock-10th-anniversary-edition