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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

Pokémon UNITE announced today that Pokémon UNITE will not be part of the Pokémon World Championships 2027. A separate tournament, the Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo will be held instead. Pokémon UNITE has been plagued by unbalanced gameplay that has made viewership numbers low.

Pokémon UNITE Championship Series Update

We have decided that Pokémon UNITE will not be part of the Pokémon World Championships 2027, scheduled for 2027, and will instead hold a separate tournament, Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo.

The schedule is as follows:

Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo
Regional Qualifiers

• Dates: From November 2026 (tentative)
• Target regions: All regions worldwide
• We will publish the details of the eligible locations at a later date
• Format: Online, with a unified regulation for all locations
• Tournament prize: Yes

Final tournament

• Date: Late March 2027 (tentative)
• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Format: Offline
• Number of participating teams: Up to 32 teams
• We will invite all teams that have won their respective location qualifiers to Tokyo with travel awards.
• Tournament prize: Yes

We will announce the detailed schedule of each location qualifier and the tournament regulations as soon as they are finalized. We look forward to your continued support for Pokémon UNITE.

Source: https://www.pokemonunite.jp/en/topics/news/20260716-2/

Ranked Battles Season M-4 will take place from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, at 01:59 UTC.

Ranked Battles Season M-4

Season M-4 for Ranked Battles is underway.​ Try taking on Ranked Battles by going to Battle in your game, and then selecting Ranked Battles!​

Event Period

Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 01:59 UTC

The Champion Tier and Rank 1 through Rank 3 of the Master Ball Tier will be opened on Wednesday, July 15—one week after the start of the season.

Battle Regulations

Ranked Battles Season M-4 will follow Regulation Set M-B. Of the Pokémon available in Pokémon Champions, only the Pokémon displayed in Eligible Pokémon below are eligible to participate.​

Eligible Pokémon

Rewards

When a season ends, you can receive rewards based on the rank you reached or the placement you achieved.​ ​​You must finish at least one match with a win or loss during the season to be eligible for rewards. ​

What Are Ranked Battles?

In Ranked Battles, you can face off against other Trainers from around the world in the Single Battle or Double Battle format. Each season is a new chance to compete!

You’ll move up or down through the ranks based on the number of wins and losses you accumulate. If you reach the Master Ball Tier, you’ll then compete with your fellow Trainers for your final placement, which is based on your rating.

Source: https://news.pokemon-home.com/en/page/795.html

The Season M-4 Battle Passes will be available from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, at 01:59 UTC

Season M-4 Battle Passes

This announcement concerns the Battle Passes for Season M-4.​

Period

Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 01:59 UTC ​

Rewards

• Pokémon: Sceptile
• Mega Stone: Sceptilite
• Trainer icon: Sceptile
• Other: Quick Coupon ×48
• Other: Teammate Ticket ×4
• Other: Training Ticket ×4
• Other: 10,000 VP

The following rewards can be obtained with a Premium Battle Pass.

• Pokémon: Blaziken, Swampert
• Mega Stones: Blazikenite, Swampertite
• Trainer icons: Blaziken, Swampert
• Clothing: Meganium Casual Pokémon Shirt, Meganium Straight-Leg Pokémon Pants, Ivor’s Clasped Satchel
• Animations: Serious Pose, Triumphantly Yelling Winner, Overhand Style
• Other: Teammate Ticket ×6
• Other: Training Ticket ×9

What Are Battle Passes and Premium Battle Passes?

A new Battle Pass will be available each season. By increasing the level of your Battle Pass, you’ll be able to earn various rewards. You can raise the level of a Battle Pass by taking part in Ranked Battles and competitions to obtain Season Points.

Purchasing a Premium Battle Pass lets you receive additional rewards when the level of your Battle Pass increases. A Premium Battle Pass will expire at the end of its corresponding season. When the next season begins, you can purchase a new Premium Battle Pass.

Rewards that are identical to items you already have in your inventory may be converted to VP.

Source: https://news.pokemon-home.com/en/page/796.html

Ranked Battles Season 14 takes place from Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at 06:00 UTC to Thursday, August 6th, 2026, at 01:59 UTC

Season 14

Ranked Battles Season 14 is coming soon to the Z-A Battle Club! This season is for the birds...as well as everything else that flies. Decide the ruler of the skies in this special season featuring Flying-type Pokémon!

Greninjite, Delphoxite, Chesnaughtite, Baxcalibrite, Sceptilite, Swampertite, and Blazikenite stones are returning as promotion rewards for Rank Y through Rank S, respectively.

Useful items for training your Pokémon are waiting! You’ll be able to join the action by launching your game, pressing the X Button to open the main menu, selecting Link Play, and then selecting Ranked Battles.

Event Schedule

Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 06:00 UTC to Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 01:59 UTC

Battle Format

Eligible Pokémon
Flying-type Pokémon
• No more than one Pokémon with the same Pokédex number may be used.
• Lumiose Pokedex No. 010, 011, 012, 017, 021, 022, 023, 033, 093, 094, 147, 153, 168, 176, 180, 181, 186, 187, 192, 216, 222, 229 are eligible to participate.
• Hyperspace Pokedex No. 007, 022, 028, 073, 074, 075, 081, 082, 083, 086, 094, 095, 096, 130 are eligible to participate. • No. 022: Only Fan Rotom may participate.

Of the Pokémon that can participate, no more than one of the following special Pokémon may join.
Yveltal
Rayquaza

Pokémon Levels

• Pokémon between Lv. 1 and Lv. 100 are eligible to participate.
• All Pokémon will automatically be set to Lv. 50 during battles.

Held Items

• Pokémon are allowed to hold items.
• Duplicate held items are not allowed.

Time Limit

• Total Time: 3 minutes

Rewards

Ranked Battles in the Z-A Battle Club offer three kinds of rewards.

Battle rewards: You will be eligible to receive this kind of reward at the end of each battle, regardless of performance.

Promotion rewards: You will be eligible to receive this kind of reward upon rising in rank.

Battle rewards and promotion rewards include useful items for training your Pokémon—such as Mega Shards that can be exchanged for various Mega Stones—so don’t miss out!

Season rewards: You will be eligible to obtain this kind of reward based on the rank you’ve reached at the end of each season.

See below for this season’s promotion rewards and season rewards.

Promotion Rewards

Rank A
• Sharp Beak ×1
• Health Feather ×50
• Muscle Feather ×50
• Genius Feather ×50
• Swift Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×300

Rank B - Rank E
• Genius Feather ×50
• Clever Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×100

Rank F - Rank I
• Muscle Feather ×50
• Resist Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×50

Rank J - Rank M
• Genius Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×50

Rank N - Rank R
• Muscle Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×20

Rank S
• Blazikenite
• Health Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×10

Rank T
• Swampertite
• Health Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×10

Rank U
• Sceptilite
• Health Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×10

Rank V
• Baxcalibrite
• Health Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×10

Rank W
• Chesnaughtite
• Health Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×10

Rank X
• Delphoxite
• Health Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×10

Rank Y
• Greninjite
• Health Feather ×50
• Pretty Feather ×10

Season Rewards

Rank A
• Pretty Feather ×300

Rank B – Rank E
• Pretty Feather ×200

Rank F – Rank R
• Pretty Feather ×100

Rank S – Below
• Pretty Feather ×50

• The Mega Stones obtainable as promotion rewards during this season are planned to be redistributed in future seasons.
• It is possible to have no more than one of each kind of Mega Stone. If you already have a certain kind of Mega Stone, you will be unable to receive another.
• Pokémon that Mega Evolve using Mega Stones obtained as Ranked Battles rewards do not count toward the completion of the Mega Evolution Pokédex.
• Your rank will not decrease during the season. When a new season begins, your rank will reset to Rank Z.
• After you reach a certain point in the story, Mega Shards can be traded at Quasartico Inc. in exchange for certain other Mega Stones.

What Are Ranked Battles?

Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A are online matches that test your real-time battling skills against other Trainers around the world. You’ll earn points based on your placement in these four-player battles—earn enough points, and you’ll be promoted to the next rank. You will start off at Rank Z and can compete to climb the ranks all the way to the ultimate Rank A.

Launch attacks from places your opponents don’t expect or sweep through groups of opponents as you lead your partner Pokémon to victory by making full use of a variety of moves.​ Check out our Ranked Battles Startup Guide for more information on how to earn points, along with other gameplay tips.

Notes and Terms of Use

• Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.
• Battle data and results will be provided to Nintendo Co., Ltd., and The Pokémon Company (and its subsidiaries).
• Players engaging in or exhibiting the following may receive penalties and be restricted from participating in future online events.

1. Use of unauthorized methods to alter game save data, use of Pokémon that have data altered via altering code, or use of Pokémon created via altering code
2. Significantly large number of disconnects during battle, from when your opponent has been decided to when the match results have been fully sent to the server (please ensure a stable connection environment when connecting to the internet)
3. Troubling behavior that could affect other participants or make others feel unpleasant
4. Actions that would obstruct battles and operations, such as hacking
5. Registering with incorrect information or impersonating another player
6. Using multiple Nintendo Accounts to participate in the same competition
7. Intentionally manipulating wins and losses by using multiple devices or sets of save data (or collaborating with others to do so)
8. Other actions that operation hosts determine to be inappropriate


Source: https://news.pokemon-home.com/en/page/789.html