Get ready to dive into adventures with Arrokuda and Cramorant during the Ultra Unlock: Water Festival event in Pokémon GO! The event takes place from August 18th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to August 24th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ultra Unlock: Water Festival

Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debuts

The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts in Field Research task rewards and via the GO Pass and Rainy Lure Modules.

Arrokuda^
Barraskewda

Additionally, Cramorant will make its Pokémon GO debut in Eggs, the GO Pass, and GO Battle League reward encounters.

Cramorant will be able to change form in battle, unleashing new possibilities for you and your battle team.*

^You can use 50 Arrokuda Candy to evolve Arrokuda into Barraskewda.
*Cramorant will not be eligible in the Competitors Cup.

Event Bonuses

• Rainy Lure Modules will attract Arrokuda.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Ducklett and Shiny Dewpider.

August 18 at 10:00 a.m. – August 20 at 10:00 a.m. local time

• 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

August 20 at 10:00 a.m. – August 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time

• 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

August 22 at 10:00 a.m. – August 24 at 8:00 p.m. local time

• 4× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 5× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

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

Tier 1 – Rank 10 - 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Tier 2 – Rank 20 - 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!

GO Battle League

During the event, Cramorant will appear in both GO Battle League reward tracks starting at Rank 16. It will appear more frequently in the premium track.

Wild Encounters

May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Psyduck , Goldeen , Mareanie*, Wimpod , and more! You might even encounter Feebas and Clamperl if you’re lucky!

Additionally, Wiglett will appear more frequently in their natural biome.
: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Curly Form Tatsugiri (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
Droopy Form Tatsugiri (Americas)
Stretchy Form Tatsugiri (Asia-Pacific)
Psyduck with a swim ring

Three-Star Raids
Lapras wearing a scarf
Hisuian Samurott
Dondozo

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

Field Research Task Encounters

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

GO Pass: Water Festival

From Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Water Festival 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: Water Festival on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, August 24, 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 26, 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
• Rainy Lure Module
• Rare Candy
• Golden Razz Berries
• And even more goodies!

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

• An event-themed avatar item
• Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
• Silver Pinap Berries
• Rare Candy XL
• Incubator
• 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: Water Festival or GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 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: Water Festival + 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: Water Festival - Can only be purchased one time.
GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 6 Ranks - Can only be purchased one time.
GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 6 Ranks Ultra Box - Can only be purchased one time.

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/water-festival-2026