Trainers,
We’re so excited to celebrate Pokémon GO Wild Area in Sendai • Tohoku and Mexico City with you! If you can’t join us at either in-person event, we have exciting news: In addition to an event stamp rally taking place the weekend of Pokémon GO Wild Area, beginning November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PST, all Trainers visiting Sendai • Tohoku, Japan, or Mexico City, Mexico, can take part in a new, separate ongoing Pokémon GO Stamp Rally.
You can visit the GO stamp rally PokéStops in any order. This Stamp Rally will be available moving forward with no planned end date at this time.
Pokémon GO Stamp Rally in Sendai• Tohoku and Mexico City
Adventure with Lapras and Hawlucha!
To celebrate each destination, Trainers who complete the Mexico City – Hawlucha Stamp Rally will receive an encounter with Hawlucha* that has a Mexico City Location Background, while Trainers who complete the Sendai – Lapras Stamp Rally will receive an encounter Lapras* that has a Sendai • Tohoku Location Background.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Explore Sendai • Tohoku
The Sendai – Lapras Stamp Rally is your chance to collect stamps across iconic Sendai • Tohoku locations, including the following.
Site of Sendai Castle
Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) was the residence of the Date clan, which had a fiefdom of 620,000 koku. From the remains of the main citadel, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sendai city and the Pacific Ocean.
Sendai Mediatheque
The Sendai Mediatheque is a mixed-program public facility which combines library and art gallery functions located in the heart of Sendai city, near Jozenji street.
Sendai Asaichi (Morning Market)
Sendai Asaichi is a bustling morning market street near JR Sendai Station, lined with fresh vegetable, fruit, and fish stores. Enjoy Sendai through its delicious food!
Akiu Onsen
Akiu Onsen is a hot spring that has a history going back to around 531–570 AD. Walk with Pokémon GO during the day, and relax at the hot springs at night!
Tagajo Castle Ruins
Together with the Heijo-kyo city ruins in Nara Prefecture and the remains of Dazaifu fortress in Fukuoka Prefecture, Tagajo Castle Ruins are considered one of the three major architectural sites of Japan.
Kadonowaki Elementary School Ruins
This former school, damaged by tsunami fires during the Great East Japan Earthquake, is open to the public as a preserved building. You will be able to learn the lessons from the earthquake through videos, actual items and the testimonies of people who survived the disaster.
Shiroishi Castle
Shiroishi Castle was the resident castle of the Katakura clan, a chief vassal of the Date family, for around 260 years until the Meiji Restoration, after the Battle of Sekigahara.
Matsushima Park
Matsushima is a scenic area in Miyagi Prefecture consisting of approximately 260 pine-covered islands and is known as one of Japan’s Three Most Scenic Views. Around Matsushima Park, visitors can find sightseeing boat piers for cruises around Matsushima Bay, as well as historic attractions such as the National Treasure Main Hall of Zuiganji Temple and Godaido Hall.
Explore Mexico City
The Mexico City – Hawlucha Stamp Rally is your chance to collect stamps across iconic Mexico City locations, including the following.
- Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Palacio Nacional
- Columna “El Paraguas”
- Diana Cazadora
- Fuente de los Coyotes Coyoacán
- Aztlán 360
- Reloj y Fuente de Parque Hundido
- Museo Soumaya
How do Pokémon GO Stamp Rallies work?
Explore iconic locations and landmarks throughout the city and collect in-game stamps to complete your stamp rally.
1. Starting the Stamp Rally
The stamp rally is activated upon entering the citywide gameplay area of Sendai • Tohoku or Mexico City.
To start the stamp rally, approach any PokéStop that’s part of the Sendai • Tohoku or Mexico City stamp rally to receive a stamp sheet. A stamp rally button will appear on the map, allowing you to start stamping!
All PokéStops that are part of the Sendai • Tohoku or Mexico City stamp rally will be featured and highlighted on a dedicated map.
2. Collecting Stamps
Once your stamp rally has started, an orange stamp icon will appear above participating PokéStops. Visit these PokéStops and spin their Photo Discs to add stamps to your stamp sheet.
The way you press the stamps is similar to real stamps. The ink density changes depending on how long you press. Stamps will also display the PokéStop’s name and date. Stamps’ appearance will vary depending on how you press, and you cannot re-press a stamp.
3. Finishing a Stamp Rally and Collecting Rewards
You can collect up to eight stamps as part of this stamp rally. If you collect all eight stamps, you’ll get an encounter with a Lapras* that has a Sendai Location Background or a Hawlucha* that has a Mexico City Location Background!
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
