Get ready to flock in, Trainers! Squawkabilly, the Parrot Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Flying Taxi event! The event takes place on June 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to June 29, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Take Flight as Squawkabilly’s Debut Leads the Flying Taxi Charge

Flying Taxi - Tuesday, June 23, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debut

Squawkabilly, the Parrot Pokémon, will make its Pokemon GO debut! You’ll be able to encounter Squawkabilly from Field Research or in the wild.

• Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly and White Plumage Squawkabilly will appear globally
• Green Plumage Squawkabilly will appear in the Eastern Hemisphere
• Blue Plumage Squawkabilly will appear in the Western Hemisphere

Wild Encounters

You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Hoothoot*, Rookidee*, and more! You might even encounter White Plumage Squawkabilly!

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

Field Research Task Encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

Spearow
Hoothoot
Rookidee
Squawkabilly *
Wattrel

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
**Squawkabilly’s form will be based on your location.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Swablu
Starly
Vullaby

Three-Star Raids
Hisuian Braviary
Corvisquire
Bombirdier

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

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: Flying Taxi on Tuesday, June 23, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, June 29, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Additionally, from Saturday, June 27, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, June 29, 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 1, 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.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

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

• Encounters with Pidgeotto , Hoothoot , Vullaby , Rookidee , and more!
• One Super Rocket Radar
• Mysterious Components and Shadow Shards

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

• Additional encounters with even more Flying-type Pokémon
• An additional Super Rocket Radar
• And even more goodies!

: You might even encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky!

Major Milestone Bonuses

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

Tier 1
2× Catch Candy

Tier 2
Earn more Stardust from defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders.

Watch for additional bonus tasks for your GO Pass: Flying Taxi during the event!

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: Flying Taxi or GO Pass Deluxe: Flying Taxi + 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: Flying Taxi + 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!

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/flying-taxi-2026