Pokémon GO: Forever Forward takes place from June 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to September 8th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

YouTube Clip - Forever Forward Season Announcement

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YNK99y8tOE

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - July 11 and 12, 2026

Join millions of Trainers across the globe for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global! Take part in this worldwide event featuring Mewtwo and Zeraora. From longtime Pokémon fans to new Trainers picking up Pokémon GO for the first time, anyone can join!

Great news, Trainers—Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global is *FREE* for all Trainers logged in during the event weekend. That means Special Research, additional bonuses, and an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon are available to all Trainers at no cost!

Up for an even bigger adventure? Then join us for our three in-person Pokémon GO Fest events in Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen!

Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y

Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, the Mega Evolutions of the Genetic Pokémon Mewtwo, will make their Pokémon GO debuts during Pokémon GO Fest 2026!

Mega-Evolved Pokémon Debuts

Keep an eye out for more Mega-Evolved Pokémon debuts in Mega Raid Days during Forever Forward!

Max Pokémon Debuts

Dynamax Electabuzz, Dynamax Magikarp, Dynamax Feebas, and more will make their way into Max Battles throughout the Season. Keep an eye out for new Dynamax Pokémon at Power Spots!

Daily Discoveries

Continuing in Forever Forward, different days of the week will include a Daily Discovery experience. These will be active between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. local time unless otherwise stated. The following will change for Forever Forward. Daily Discoveries may change as we experiment with how to make the best experience.

SUNDAY
Double-Time Sunday will be replaced by Scenic Sunday.

• More Pokémon will appear while following a Route. Incense will attract even more Pokémon on Routes.
• Reduced distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your Buddy Pokémon.
• Encounter Mateo up to three times each day while on a Route.

MONDAY
Fast-Track Monday will be removed. Max Mondays will continue and will keep the following bonuses.

• Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
• Additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week.
• Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.

*Max Battles will be available between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. local time. Power Spot availability will be limited outside of Max Mondays and Max Battle Days.

TUESDAY
A new perk is coming to Showcase Tuesday.

• Trainers can enter up to five PokéStop Showcases.

Please note that Daily Discoveries will not be available during the week of the global GO Fest, GO Wild Area, and GO Tour events.

Seasonal Highlights

Community Days: Mark your calendar! Forever Forward will have Community Day events on the following dates.

June 20th, 2026 - June Community Day
July 4th, 2026 - July Community Day
August 16th, 2026 - August Community Day

GO Pass

GO Pass, a limited-time progression track, will be available during Forever Forward! Complete Pass Tasks to earn GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards. The GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression.

Major Milestone Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses. Once unlocked, these bonuses will last until the current GO Pass ends!

Tier 1 - Rank 1 - One additional Candy for trading Pokémon
Tier 2 - Rank 25 - Increased limits on opening, receiving from PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs, and storing Gifts
Tier 3 - Rank 50 - 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
Tier 4 - Rank 75 - Increased XP and Stardust from hatching Eggs

Themed Stickers

You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

GO Battle League

The GO Battle League returns as part of Forever Forward! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as the North American International Championships 2026 Cup, Fantasy Cup, Sunshine Cup, and more!

Seasonal Rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.


Dragonite , Axew , Honedge , Jangmo-o , Indeedee

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!

Eggs

2 km Eggs: Exeggcute , Corphish , Wynaut , And more!
5 km Eggs: Riolu , Mantyke , Flittle, And more!
Adventure Sync Rewards: Tyrogue , Sableye , Budew , And more!

7 km Eggs: Alolan Diglett , Galarian Corsola , Galarian Darumaka , And more!
7 km Eggs from Mateo’s Gift Exchange: Hisuian Growlithe , Hisuian Sneasel , White-Striped Form Basculin , And more!

10 km Eggs: Mawile , Absol , Frigibax , And more!
Adventure Sync Rewards: Bagon , Druddigon , Drampa , And more!

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
Source: https://pokemongo.com/en/seasons/forever-forward