Memories in Motion

Ryan Warner

Feb 27, 2026 at 4:42 pm

Seasonal Bonuses

Memories in Motion will feature the following bonuses all Season long!

Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon in-person.
One additional Candy when trading Pokémon in-person.
Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak.
Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak.

Seasons Evolve in Pokémon GO

Updates to Pokémon GO Events

Starting with Memories in Motion, several updates to the scheduling and structure of Pokémon GO events will take effect.

Pokémon GO event pacing will be adjusted to a more regular schedule.
Pokémon GO weekend events will move to Saturdays, local time.
Pokémon GO events will move away from paid tickets to event GO Passes.
Later this Season, Trainers will have access to an in-game event calendar with the latest information.

Daily Discoveries

There’s something for everyone every week in Pokémon GO!

Starting with Memories in Motion, different days of the week will include a Daily Discovery experience. These will be active between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. local time unless otherwise stated.

SUNDAY

Double-Time Sunday

Incense, Lure Modules, Glacial Lure Modules, Mossy Lure Modules, Magnetic Lure Modules, and Rainy Lure Modules activated on Sunday will last up to twice as long.

MONDAY

Fast-Track Monday

2× GO Points from Pass Tasks for both monthly and event GO Passes.

Max Monday*

Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
Additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week.
Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.

TUESDAY

Showcase Tuesday

PokéStop Showcases will be active on Tuesdays, featuring up to 20 different categories. Log in to find out which Pokémon you can show off!

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday (Raid Hour)

Raid Bosses for five-star raids and Mega Raids will rotate at the start of the day each week.
Raid Hours will continue to feature the five-star Raid Boss between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time.

THURSDAY

GO Battle Thursday

Up to 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 10—for a total of 50 battles.

FRIDAY

Friendship Friday*

Up to two Special Trades on Friday.
Increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade.
Up to -10% Stardust cost for trades.
Two guaranteed Candy XL from trades (Trainers level 31+).

Please note that Daily Discoveries will not be available during the week of global GO Fest, GO Wild Area, or GO Tour events.

Encounter Shiny Pokémon!

Feeling lucky, Trainers?

Any evolved Pokémon in the wild can be Shiny if it has already had its Shiny debut in Pokémon GO!

In addition, Trainers will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon from Raid Battles and hatching them from Eggs compared to wild encounters.

Any Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket that has made its Shiny debut can also be Shiny—if you’re lucky! Trainers will have an increased chance of rescuing Shiny Pokémon from Team GO Rocket leaders and Giovanni compared to Grunts.

Seasonal Highlights

Special Research Story: Pressure Rising

The Special Research story Pressure Rising will be available to all Trainers for free starting March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time! Following the completion of the Glitz and Glam Special Research, Trainers who complete the Pressure Rising Special Research will earn an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion.* This Special Research will not expire, so you’ll be able to complete it at your own pace!

*If you already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2025–exclusive Special Research, completing this new Special Research will award you Volcanion Candy instead.

GO Pass

GO Pass, a limited-time progression track, will be available during Memories in Motion! Complete Pass Tasks to earn GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards.

The GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of GO Pass, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression.

Check out “What’s Your Favorite?”

Celebrate 10 years of Pokémon GO and 30 years of Pokémon by showing off your favorite Pokémon with “What’s Your Favorite?”, a new camera feature in Pokémon GO! Whether it’s a fit check or a new profile picture, use “What’s Your Favorite?” to take a picture with your favorite Pokémon and share it with your friends!

Themed Stickers

You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

GO Battle League

The GO Battle League returns as part of Memories in Motion! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as the Kanto Cup, Fantasy Cup, Jungle Cup, and more!