Pokemon Go August 2025: Full Event Schedule & Highlights

August marks the conclusion of Pokemon Go`s “Delightful Days” season, and the game is gearing up for an exciting final month packed with diverse events. Trainers can look forward to the debut of several Pokémon, such as Gigantamax Butterfree and Shadow Kyogre. Additionally, the formidable Origin Form Dialga and Palkia will make a special, limited appearance during an exclusive Raid Day.

As customary, August will feature a series of Spotlight Hours, alongside a fresh roster of raid bosses. Players should also anticipate the grand Pokemon Go Fest Max Finale event, which promises a spectacular close to the season with the much-anticipated arrival of Eternatus.

Below, you`ll find comprehensive details on all of August`s major Pokemon Go events.

Table of Contents

• August Raid Schedule
  • Five-Star Raids
  • Mega Raids
  • Shadow Raids
  • Max Battles
• August Spotlight Hours
• Fossil Research Day
  • Featured Pokemon
• Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day
  • Bonuses
• Sweet Swarm
  • Featured Pokemon
  • Bonuses
• Cozy Companions
  • Featured Pokemon
  • Bonuses
• Hatch Day
  • Bonuses
• Ultra Unlock: Origin Raid Day
  • Bonuses
• Delightful Days: Taken Over
  • Featured Pokemon
  • Bonuses
• Pokemon World Championships Go Battle Weekend
  • Featured Pokemon
  • Bonuses
• Shadow Raid Weekend
• Dark Skies
  • Featured Pokemon
  • Bonuses
• Pokemon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale
  • Featured Pokemon
  • Bonuses
• Sunkissed Shores
  • Featured Pokemon
  • Bonuses
• Rookidee Community Day
  • Bonuses
• Mega Gyarados Raid Day
  • Bonuses

August Raid Schedule

A host of new raid bosses will be appearing in gyms throughout August.

The legendary Pokémon Lugia and Ho-Oh are set to return to five-star raids during the first half of the month, followed by Necrozma towards the end of August. Mega raids will feature Mega forms of Ampharos, Slowbro, Pidgeot, and Salamence. Additionally, Shadow Regirock will be a consistent presence in special Shadow Raids every weekend.

Below is the complete raid schedule for this month:

Five-Star Raids

August 4-11

• Lugia

August 11-18

• Ho-Oh

August 25-September 2

• Necrozma

Mega Raids

August 4-11

• Mega Ampharos

August 11-18

• Mega Slowbro

August 18-25

• Mega Pidgeot

August 25-September 2

• Mega Salamence

Shadow Raids

Weekends in August

• Shadow Regirock

Max Battles

August 4-10

• Dynamax Omanyte

August 11-17

• Dynamax Trubbish

August 25-31

• Dynamax Chansey

August Spotlight Hours

Pokemon Go will highlight a different selection of Pokémon each week throughout August.

Every Tuesday evening, from 6-7 PM local time, a specific Pokémon species will appear with increased frequency in the wild. This offers an excellent opportunity to expand your Pokedex and accumulate essential candy. Participating in these events will also grant you an additional bonus, such as double XP or Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Here`s the full August Spotlight Hour schedule:

August 5

• Featured Pokemon: Swirlix
• Bonus: 2x catch Stardust

August 12

• Featured Pokemon: Plusle and Minun
• Bonus: 2x catch XP

August 19

• Featured Pokemon: Ralts
• Bonus: 2x catch candy

August 26

• Featured Pokemon: Lechonk
• Bonus: 2x transfer candy

Fossil Research Day

Pokemon Go will kick off the month with a Fossil Research Day on August 2.

From 2-5 PM local time, fossil Pokémon like Kabuto, Cranidos, Tirtouga, and Archen will appear more frequently in the wild. You`ll also have the opportunity to encounter the rare Tyrunt and Amaura by completing Field Research tasks during the event.

Featured Pokemon

Wild encounters

• Omanyte
• Kabuto
• Lileep
• Anorith
• Cranidos
• Shieldon
• Tirtouga
• Archen

Research encounters

• Tyrunt
• Amaura

Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day

Gigantamax Butterfree will make its Pokemon Go debut during a special Max Battle Day on August 3.

This Gigantamax Pokémon will appear as a six-star Max Battle boss from 2-5 PM local time. Several bonuses will also be active during these event hours: Power Spots will distribute eight times the usual amount of Max Particles, and the maximum number of Max Particles you can collect will be temporarily increased to 1,600.

Bonuses

• 2x Max Particles from exploring
• 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles
• Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
• All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
• Power Spots will refresh more frequently than usual
• 8x Max Particles from Power Spots
• Daily Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20
• You can make two additional Special Trades

Sweet Swarm

Combee and Swirlix will be the stars of the Sweet Swarm event, running from August 3-6.

You`ll have a chance to catch these featured Pokémon by completing Timed Research tasks on different days of the event. Completing these tasks will also reward you with items like Stardust and Pinap Berries. As an added benefit, any Lure Modules you activate during the event will last for one hour and will be more likely to attract both featured Pokémon.

Featured Pokemon

Research encounters

• Combee
• Swirlix

Bonuses

• Lure Modules will last for one hour
• Lure Modules are more likely to attract event Pokémon
• Increased chance to encounter shiny variants of Combee and Swirlix

Cozy Companions

Despite it being summer, two new Ice-type Pokémon will debut during the Cozy Companions event, held from August 6-12.

The snow worm Pokémon Snom is among several Pokémon that may hatch from 7 km eggs during this event. To evolve a Snom into Frosmoth, you will need to earn 10 hearts with Snom as your buddy and then use 400 Snom candy.

Other Pokémon like Galarian Farfetch`d and Charcadet will also hatch from 7 km eggs, while Abra, Alolan Geodude, and Karrablast will appear more frequently in the wild. A new set of Field and Timed Research tasks will also be available, providing more opportunities to encounter the featured Pokémon.

Featured Pokemon

Wild encounters

• Abra
• Geodude
• Alolan Geodude
• Karrablast
• Shelmet
• Phantump

7 km eggs

• Galarian Farfetch`d
• Pancham
• Snom
• Charcadet

Bonuses

• 2x XP for hatching eggs
• One extra Special Trade per day
• First chance to encounter shiny Tandemaus
• Increased chance to encounter Tandemaus from Party Play
• Friendship levels with other players will increase faster through opening gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together

Hatch Day

Pokemon Go is hosting another Hatch Day event on August 9, centered around the beloved Munchlax.

From 11 AM to 5 PM local time, Munchlax will hatch more frequently from 2 km eggs, and trainers will have an increased chance of hatching a shiny variant. Event-themed Timed Research tasks will also be available, rewarding participants with an Incubator and 5,000 XP.

Bonuses

• 2x candy from hatching eggs
• Increased chance of hatching shiny Munchlax
• Increased chance of receiving 2 km eggs from PokeStops

Ultra Unlock: Origin Raid Day

Origin Form Dialga and Palkia are making a return for a special Raid Day on August 10.

These two legendary Pokémon will appear as five-star raid bosses from 11 AM to 5 PM. Furthermore, you`ll have an increased chance of encountering shiny versions of both Dialga and Palkia.

Bonuses

• Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from Gyms
• Increased chance of encountering shiny variants of Dialga and Palkia
• 1.5 XP from raids
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from in-person raids (for players level 31 and above)

Delightful Days: Taken Over

Team Go Rocket will once again be causing disruption during the Delightful Days: Taken Over event, running from August 11-17.

Throughout the event, Team Go Rocket grunts will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons, commanding a new selection of Shadow Pokémon, including Shadow Staryu, Shadow Fletchling, and Shadow Grubbin.

In addition, Shadow Pokémon will feature in various raids, including the debut of Shadow Kyogre. A new Special Research story will also be available, culminating in a battle with Giovanni. Defeating the nefarious Team Go Rocket leader will grant you a chance to rescue Shadow Giratina.

Featured Pokemon

One-star raids

• Shadow Bellsprout
• Shadow Aipom
• Shadow Teddiursa
• Shadow Seedot

Three-star raids

• Shadow Girafarig
• Shadow Absol
• Shadow Whirlipede

Five-star raids

August 16-17

• Shadow Kyogre

Bonuses

• Team Go Rocket grunts will appear more frequently in balloons and at PokeStops
• You can use a Charged TM to make a Shadow Pokemon forget Frustration
• First chance to hatch shiny Salandit

Pokemon World Championships Go Battle Weekend

Coinciding with the 2025 Pokemon World Championships, Pokemon Go will host a Go Battle Weekend from August 15-17.

As part of this event, a new costumed Pikachu, sporting a varsity jacket, will be introduced. You`ll have a chance to encounter this Pikachu in one-star raids and by completing Field Research tasks.

Other Pokémon like Paldean Wooper, Frillish, and Fuecoco will appear more frequently in the wild, while Honedge, Lapras, and Dusclops can be found in raids. As an additional bonus, you`ll be able to make up to five Special Trades each day of the event.

Featured Pokemon

Wild encounters

• Nidoran (F)
• Mankey
• Marill
• Paldean Wooper
• Spoink
• Frillish (M)
• Vullaby
• Inkay
• Rookidee
• Fuecoco

Field Research encounters

• Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket
• Marill
• Paldean Wooper
• Honedge

One-star raids

• Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket
• Honedge

Three-star raids

• Lapras
• Dusclops
• Diggersby

Bonuses

• Up to five Special Trades can be made each day
• Earn additional Pokemon encounters through the Go Battle League reward track
• Increased chance to encounter a shiny Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket

Shadow Raid Weekend

Go Battle Weekend isn`t the only event occurring during the Pokemon World Championships; Pokemon Go is also holding a Shadow Raid Weekend on August 16-17.

Throughout the weekend, Shadow Kyogre will appear as a five-star Shadow raid boss, offering your first chance to capture one. Additionally, you`ll receive one extra free Raid Pass each day when you spin the Photo Disc at Gyms.

Dark Skies

Leading up to the Go Fest Max Finale, Pokemon Go will host a Dark Skies event from August 18-23.

During this event, numerous Dynamax legendaries will appear in Max Battles, providing an opportunity to acquire powerful Pokémon before your confrontation with Eternatus. The legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta will also return as five-star raid bosses on different days.

Finally, several bonuses will be active throughout the event. Power Spots will refresh daily, and more will be active than usual. The number of Remote Raid Passes you can carry is also temporarily increasing to 30, allowing you to participate in more remote raids.

Featured Pokemon

Dynamax Battles

August 18

• Dynamax Latios
• Dynamax Latias

August 19-20

• Dynamax Articuno
• Dynamax Zapdos
• Dynamax Moltres

August 21-22

• Dynamax Entei
• Dynamax Raikou
• Dynamax Suicune

Five-star raids

August 18-20

• Zacian
• Zamazenta

August 21

• Zacian

August 22

• Zamazenta

Three-star raids

• Galarian Farfetch`d
• Galarian Weezing

One-star raids

• Sinistea

Bonuses

• More Power Spots will be active than usual
• Power Spots will refresh daily
• Max Particle collection limit will increase
• Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 30 (from August 18-22)

Pokemon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale

This year`s Pokemon Go Fest will officially conclude with the Max Finale event on August 23-24.

Headlining the event is Eternamax Eternatus, which will appear at Power Spots as an exceptionally challenging Max Battle boss. While you won`t be able to catch this Eternatus after defeating it, you will earn a substantial amount of Eternatus candy to power up the one you receive through Go Pass: Max Finale.

To assist in taking down Eternatus, every Gigantamax Pokemon will return to Max Battles. The legendaries Zacian and Zamazenta will also be available in five-star raids, offering another chance to catch them if you missed out previously.

Finally, a variety of bonuses will be active throughout the event. Power Spots will refresh more frequently than usual, with more active simultaneously. You`ll also earn double candy and candy XL for catching Pokémon, and there will be no limit on the number of Remote Raids you can join.

Featured Pokemon

Wild encounters

• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Squirtle
• Caterpie
• Gastly
• Chansey
• Shuckle
• Sableye
• Beldum
• Darumaka
• Trubbish
• Grookey
• Scorbunny
• Sobble
• Skwovet
• Wooloo
• Falinks

Six-star Max Battles

Five-star raids

• Crowned Sword Zacian
• Crowned Shield Zamazenta

Three-star raids

• Falinks wearing a train costume

One-star raids

• Dapper Pikachu with red accents
• Dapper Pikachu with blue accents
• Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents

Bonuses

• Additional Power Spots will be active
• Power Spots will refresh more frequently
• Max Particle collection limit increased
• 2x candy for catching Pokemon
• 2x candy XL for catching Pokemon
• No limited on Remote Raids

Sunkissed Shores

Pokemon Go will host one final summer-themed event, called Sunkissed Shores, from August 25-31.

Making its debut during this event is the large catfish Pokémon, Dondozo. You can encounter one in three-star raids, while other summery Pokémon like Shellder, Bounsweet, Sandygast, and Alolan Exeggutor will appear in the wild.

As usual, both free and paid Research tasks will be available during the event, offering additional rewards, including extra encounters with the featured Pokémon. As an added bonus, you`ll also earn double XP for successfully completing raids.

Featured Pokemon

Wild encounters

• Psyduck
• Shellder
• Marill
• Shuckle
• Wingull
• Tepig
• Helioptile
• Baile Style Oricorio (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
• Pom-Pom Style Oricorio (Americas)
• Pa`u Style Oricorio (African, Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean islands)
• Sensu Style Oricorio (Asia-Pacific)
• Bounsweet
• Sandygast
• Lechonk
• Alolan Exeggutor

One-star raids

• Slakoth wearing a visor
• Curly Form Tatsugiri (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
• Droopy Form Tatsugiri (Americas)
• Stretchy Form Tatsugiri (Asia-Pacific)

Three-star raids

• Alolan Raichu
• Alolan Marowak
• Dondozo

Bonuses

• 2x XP for winning raid battles

Rookidee Community Day

The month concludes with August`s Community Day, featuring the bird Pokémon Rookidee, taking place on August 30.

From 2-5 PM local time, Rookidee will appear more frequently in the wild, providing an excellent chance to gather Rookidee candy. Thanks to the increased spawn rate, your odds of encountering a shiny Rookidee will also improve.

Furthermore, Rookidee`s final evolution, Corviknight, will be able to learn a Community Day-exclusive attack. Any Corvisquire evolved from August 30 through September 6 will know the Flying-type Charged Attack Air Cutter upon evolving into Corviknight.

Several other bonuses will also be available during August`s Community Day: Eggs placed in incubators will hatch at a quarter of their usual distance, and you`ll earn double the standard amount of candy for catching Pokémon. Any Incense and Lure Modules activated during the event will also last for three hours.

Bonuses

• 1/4 egg hatching distance
• 2x candy for catching Pokemon
• 2x chance to receive Candy XL for catching Pokemon (for players level 31 and up)
• Lure Modules and Incense will last for three hours
• One additional Special Trade can be made
• Trades will cost 50 percent less Stardust

Mega Gyarados Raid Day

Pokemon Go will cap off August with a Mega Gyarados Raid Day on August 31.

From 2-5 PM local time, Mega Gyarados will appear in gyms as a Mega raid boss. Each Mega Gyarados you encounter will know the Water-type Charged Attack Aqua Tail, and you`ll have increased odds of finding a shiny one.

Additionally, a few bonuses will be available throughout the event: The number of Remote Raid Passes you can hold will be temporarily increased to 20, and you`ll be able to receive up to five extra free Raid Passes when spinning the Photo Disc at gyms.

Bonuses

• Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 (from August 30-31)
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from gyms
• Increased chance to encounter shiny Gyarados