Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event
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For fans in other regions, please check availability with your local providers.
Time and Date
Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debut
A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event! You might find one in the wild, from Field Research, attracted by an active regular 
Lure Module, or via the GO Pass.
You can use 25 Charmander Candy to evolve 
Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles into 
Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles and 100 Charmander Candy to evolve Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles into 
Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles.
✨ If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one or one that has a Special Background!
Event Bonuses
- Increased chance to encounter
Kecleon at PokéStops.
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 – Bonus Starting at Rank 1
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 – Bonus Starting at Rank 10
- Regular Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon
Tier 3 – Bonus Starting at Rank 20
StardustKeep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Learn more about the event GO Pass below!
Wild Encounters
During the event, Trainers may encounter Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles*. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter 
Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat ✨!
There will also be different Pokémon featured during different times of the event.
From 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., you may encounter 
Fidough ✨, 
Wattrel, and more in the wild! You might even encounter 
Chansey ✨!
From 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., you may encounter 
Eevee ✨, 
Hatenna ✨, and more in the wild! You might even encounter 
Rockruff ✨!
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
✨ If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one or one that has a Special Background!
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event, where each day will feature a new category!
Surprise Encounters
Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a snapshot during the event!
GO Pass: Collaboration Celebration Event
From Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event 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: Collaboration Celebration Event on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Tuesday, September 22, 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 Thursday, September 24, 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.
Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- XP
- Lure Module
- And even more goodies!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- Additional encounters with even more Pokémon!
Premium Battle Passes
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: Collaboration Celebration Event 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: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store 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: Collaboration Celebration Event + 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!
