Pokémon 30th Anniversary
Time and Date
Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
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: Pokémon 30th Anniversary on Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, March 9, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Additionally, from Saturday, March 7, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, March 9, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!
For US$7.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$9.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 11.
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 Sunday, March 15, at 7:59 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.
- Encounter with
Mewtwo* - Encounters with Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region
- Candy
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- Mewtwo Candy XL
- Additional encounters with even more Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region, including
Articuno*, 
Zapdos*, and 
Moltres*! 
Rare Candy- And even more goodies!
*You might even encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky!
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1
- 2× Catch Candy
Tier 2
- 2× Catch XP
Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.
Tier 1
- 3× Catch Candy
Tier 2
- 3× Catch XP
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for your GO Pass: Pokémon 30th Anniversary during the event!
Pokémon GO Web Store
The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Storesoon! 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: Pokémon 30th Anniversary or GO Pass Deluxe: Pokémon 30th Anniversary + 10 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: Pokémon 30th Anniversary + 10 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one 
Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!
A Ditto Changeup
Ditto are changing into different Pokémon in the wild during the event!
Wild Encounters
You may encounter any Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region (except for Mewtwo and 
Mew) based on their natural habitat, such as 
Pikachu*, 
Alakazam*, 
Machamp*, 
Golem*, 
Gengar*, 
Eevee*, 
Dragonite*, and more! You might even encounter Articuno*, Zapdos*, and Moltres* if you’re very lucky!
Pokémon such as Farfetch’d*, 
Kangaskhan*, 
Mr. Mime*, and 
Tauros* will continue to appear only in certain regions of the world.
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Rare Candy, a 
Silver Pinap Berry, or a 
Golden Razz Berry.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out
Saturday, March 7, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Wild Encounters
You may encounter almost all Pokémon in their natural habitat that have made their Pokémon GO debuts!
Most Pokémon that have ever appeared in Pokémon GO will return!*
Pokémon will appear in specific biomes based on their natural habitat and PokéDex entry, so explore different biomes and see what discoveries await you!
*This does not include Mythical Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, or certain species of Pokémon that are not normally found in the wild, including the following.
Certain Pokémon will continue to be found only in certain regions, or hatch from Eggs.
Costumed Pokémon will not appear in the wild.
For Pokémon with multiple forms, not all forms will appear in the wild.
Event Bonuses
Incense activated during the event may lead to encounters with Legendary Pokémon–if you’re very lucky!
Wild Pokémon will appear more frequently.
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 
2 km Eggs.
Mime Jr. will continue to only hatch in certain parts of the world.
