Harvest Festival: Applin Picking
Time and Date
Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Shiny Pokémon Debut
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny 
Applin—if you’re lucky!
Event Bonuses
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny
Smoliv.
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 – Rank 1
- Applin will have an increased chance of holding
Tart Apples, 
Sweet Apples, or 
Syrupy Apples when caught.
Tier 2 – Rank 10
Mossy Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour.
Tier 3 – Rank 20
- Earn more
Stardust from defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders.
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Learn more about the event GO Pass below!
Apples
During the event, Mossy Lure Modules will only attract apples. Tapping on them will award Tart Apples, Sweet Apples, Syrupy Apples, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as 
Cottonee wearing a flower crown, Applin, and more!
Wild Encounters
May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including 
Skwovet ✨, 
Lechonk ✨, Smoliv ✨, and more! You might even encounter Applin ✨!
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Branching Timed Research
You will be able to choose one of three branching paths. Your selection will determine which apples you receive as rewards.
- Tart Apples
- Sweet Apples
- Syrupy Apples
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 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
GO Pass: Harvest Festival
From Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for the Harvest 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: Harvest Festival on Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, October 5, 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 7, 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
- Tart Apples, Sweet Apples, or Syrupy Apples
- Mossy Lure Module
Super Rocket Radar- 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!
- Apples
- Mossy Lure Modules
- Super Rocket Radar
- 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: Harvest Festival 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: Harvest Festival + 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: Harvest Festival + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battle Passes as a gift with purchase!
