The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts in Field Research task rewards and via the GO Pass and Rainy Lure Modules.

Arrokuda^
Barraskewda

Additionally, Cramorant will make its Pokémon GO debut in Eggs, the GO Pass, and GO Battle League reward encounters.

Cramorant will be able to change form in battle, unleashing new possibilities for you and your battle team.*

• Rainy Lure Modules will attract Arrokuda.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Ducklett and Shiny Dewpider.

August 18 at 10:00 a.m. – August 20 at 10:00 a.m. local time

• 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

August 20 at 10:00 a.m. – August 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time

• 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

August 22 at 10:00 a.m. – August 24 at 8:00 p.m. local time

• 4× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 5× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1 – Rank 10

• 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.

Tier 2 – Rank 20

• 1/2 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!

During the event, Cramorant will appear in both GO Battle League reward tracks starting at Rank 16. It will appear more frequently in the premium track.

May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Psyduck*, Goldeen*, Mareanie*, Wimpod*, and more! You might even encounter Feebas* and Clamperl* if you’re lucky!

Additionally, Wiglett will appear more frequently in their natural biome.

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Curly Form Tatsugiri (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
Droopy Form Tatsugiri (Americas)
Stretchy Form Tatsugiri (Asia-Pacific)
Psyduck with a swim ring*

Three-Star Raids
Lapras wearing a scarf*
Hisuian Samurott*
Dondozo*

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete these tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

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: Water Festival on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, August 24, 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 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.

• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• Rainy Lure Module
• Rare Candy
• Golden Razz Berries
• And even more goodies!

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.

• An event-themed avatar item
• Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
• Silver Pinap Berries
• Rare Candy XL
• Incubator
• And even more goodies!