Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek
Time and Date
Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debut
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Bramblin—if you’re lucky! You may encounter 
Bramblin when you complete GO Pass tasks or use 
Incense.
Super Max Debut
Starting with the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event, you’ll be able to increase Mega Manectric’s Mega Level all the way up to Super Max Level for the first time in Pokémon GO! Learn more here.
Manectric will now be able to use an additional Charged Attack, Discharge+, when it’s Mega Evolved.
- Trainer Battles: 50 power
- Raid Battles: 150 power
The power of this attack will increase with the Pokémon’s Mega Level!
Remember: You must increase a Pokémon’s Mega Level to the third level, Max, before you can increase it to Super Max.
To help your Pokémon reach Super Max Level, Mega Evolving alone won’t be enough—you’ll need to use that Pokémon’s Mega Energy to power it up!
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including 
Ponyta ✨, 
Doduo ✨, 
Electrike ✨, 
Blitzle ✨, and more! You might even encounter 
Skarmory ✨!
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Incense Encounters
The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense (excluding 
Daily Adventure Incense) during the event on the following days.
October 13 at 10:00 a.m. to October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time
October 16 at 10:00 a.m. to October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Electrike.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny
Hisuian Growlithe from Incense from October 16 at 10:00 a.m. to October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 10
- Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for two hours.
Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 20
- Earn 5× Mega Energy by exploring with Electrike or Manectric as your buddy after Mega Evolving Manectric at least once.
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Learn more about the event GO Pass below!
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Doduo, Electrike, Bramblin, and more! Some Field Research tasks will also award Manectric Mega Energy, or 
Rare Candy.
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, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
GO Pass: Fall Marathon
From Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek 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: Fall Marathon on Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, October 19, 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, October 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
*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
- Incense
- 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
- Manectric Mega Energy
Rare 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: Fall Marathon 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. Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Fall Marathon + 6 Ranks will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, 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: Fall Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, five Premium Battle Passes, one 
Incubator, and one 
Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!
