Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
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Time and Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- First partner Pokémon may have a team-specific Special Background!^
July 21 at 10:00 a.m. – July 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time
- 6× XP for catching Pokémon.
July 23 at 10:00 a.m. – July 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time
- 8× XP for catching Pokémon.
July 25 at 10:00 a.m. – July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time
- 10× XP for catching Pokémon.
^The Special Background is determined by the team you are on when the encounter begins. Trainers without a team cannot encounter a first partner Pokémon with a Special Background.
Wild Encounters
Trainers may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild.
There will be different Pokémon featured on different days of the event.
July 21 at 10:00 a.m. – July 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions!
July 23 at 10:00 a.m. – July 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos regions!
July 25 at 10:00 a.m. – July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Alola, Galar, and Paldea regions!
The following Pokémon have a chance to be attracted to normal 
Lure Modules.
And more!
✨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 may encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background!
Featured Attacks
Evolve Grass-type first partner Pokémon to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack 
Frenzy Plant.
Evolve Fire-type first partner Pokémon to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack 
Blast Burn.
Evolve Water-type first partner Pokémon to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack 
Hydro Cannon.
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn 
Poké Balls and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
New Avatar Item
The following avatar items will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event.
- Professor Willow–Style Lab Coat
- Professor Willow–Style Pants
- Professor Willow–Style Gloves
- Professor Willow–Style Shoes
- Professor Willow–Style Backpack
- Professor Willow Glasses
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed 
stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening 
Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up a Masterwork Research story, Glimmers of Gratitude, which leads to an encounter with Shiny 
Shaymin!*
Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition event. To receive the Masterwork Research, yo u must open Pokémon GO at some point during the event. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.
Masterwork Research is intended to be completed over a long period of time.
*Trainers who have already obtained the Masterwork Research story Glimmers of Gratitude will not be able to purchase it again.
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: 10th Anniversary on Tuesday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, July 27, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Additionally, from Saturday, July 25, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, July 27, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!
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, July 29, 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.
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.
- 10th Anniversary Tee (Yellow)
Golden Lure Module- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- And even more goodies!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- Golden Lure Module
- Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- And even more goodies!
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 – Bonus Starting at Rank 10
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 – Bonus Starting at Rank 20
- Increased chance to receive Candy XL
Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to strengthen the following bonus.
Tier 1 – Bonus Starting at Rank 10
- 3× Candy for catching Pokémon
Pokémon GO Web Store
The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store soon! 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: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition or GO Pass Deluxe: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition + 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: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition + 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!
Willow’s Birthday Research
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debut
Remember, Trainers, a new costumed Pokémon will appear in Field Research, Timed Research, snapshot surprises, and raids to celebrate Professor Willow’s birthday!
✨You might even encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background—if you’re lucky!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background!
^Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu will be available in raids until July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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