Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers
Time and Date
Tuesday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Snom—if you’re lucky! You may encounter 
Snom when you complete GO Pass tasks. You may also hatch Snom from Eggs.
You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering Shiny 
Ponyta, 
Slugma, 
Snover, and 
Vanillite!
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including 
Vulpix ✨, 
Alolan Vulpix ✨, 
Growlithe ✨, 
Swinub ✨, 
Snorunt ✨, and more!
The following Pokémon will appear on alternating days during the event.
Ponyta✨ (August 4, 6, 8, and 10)Snover✨ (August 4, 6, 8, and 10)
Slugma✨ (August 5, 7, 9, and 10)Vanillite✨ (August 5, 7, 9, and 10)
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 10
- 2× XP for spinning a PokéStop
- GO Pass Deluxe: 3× XP for spinning a PokéStop
Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 20
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period
- GO Pass Deluxe: 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Learn more about the event GO Pass below!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 
5 km Eggs.
✨If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, Vanillite, and more!
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, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
GO Pass: Summer Marathon 2026
From Tuesday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers 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: Summer Marathon on Tuesday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, August 10, 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, August 12, 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.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
Stardust- XP
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
Silver Pinap Berries
Rare Candy XL- 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: Summer Marathon or GO Pass Deluxe: Summer Marathon + 6 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: Summer Marathon + 6 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!
