July 2026 is packed with Pokémon GO events, including legendary raid rotations, Spotlight Hours, Global GO Fest, and a special Road to Legends event. Participate in these dates to make the most out of the bonuses and unique Pokémon appearances.
Overview of July 2026 Pokémon GO Events
July 2026 offers a wide variety of events for Pokémon GO players, including Legendary raid bosses, Spotlight Hour rotations, and seasonal activities. Key highlights include:
- Spotlight Hours are back, rotating every Thursday in non-event weeks, providing unique bonuses.
- The 10th Anniversary Party Event runs from July 4th to July 6th, featuring quadruple catch XP and Stardust bonuses, plus Sobble Community Day overlapping with special Hydro Cannon moves for Inteleon.
- Road to Legends (July 6th–10th): An event with 74 Legendary, Mythical, and Ultra Beast raid bosses appearing in five-star raids, including specific raid hours.
- Global GO Fest (July 11th–12th): A free worldwide event debuting Mega Mewtwo X and Y, alongside nine free raid passes per day and all Legendary Pokémon reappearing.
- Dynamax Boss rotations bring challenges like Dynamax Chansey, Hydreigon, and Feebas to Max Battles.
Legendary Raid Pokémon Schedule
Legendary raid rotations in July 2026 are densely packed, offering players opportunities to catch rare Pokémon and leverage specific raid hours.
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- Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres return July 1st to July 5th in five-star raids.
- Road to Legends Event (July 6th–10th): Expect daily raid bosses like White Kyurem, Zekrom, Reshiram, Crown Zamazenta, and Origin Dialga/Palkia. Individual raid hours run from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Following GO Fest, Kyogre dominates July 15th–21st, while Solgaleo appears July 22nd–28th. Both can now be shiny.
- Shadow Palkia debuts in Shadow Raids, lasting until August 4th with potential shiny forms.
- Additional weeks introduce Mega-dedicated raid hours, Primal Kyogre/Groudon on July 10th, and Mega Mewtwo during Global GO Fest.
Legendary Pokémon raid schedule for July 6th to July 12th is displayed. — Poké Daxi
Spotlight Hours July 2026
Spotlight Hours provide short but rewarding windows. These return in July 2026 with notable bonuses:
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- July 2nd: Pidgey with a two-times evolve XP bonus.
- July 16th: Zubat with two-times catch XP bonuses.
- July 23rd: Eevee featuring catch candy bonuses.
- July 30th: Bidoof with double transfer candy, ideal for transferring unwanted Pokémon collected during July events.
Global GO Fest 2026 Details
Global GO Fest is a high-priority event, offering players numerous benefits:
- Participating players will have free access worldwide, with nine daily raid passes supplied.
- Mega Mewtwo X and Y debut alongside Candy XL perks and spawning powerful Legendary Pokémon.
- Optimize energy and efficiency using performance zones and focused play routes.
Dynamax Bosses Schedule
Dynamax battles offer additional challenges and rewards throughout July 2026. Each week's boss rotation introduces new unique opportunities:
| Week | Dynamax Boss | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|
| June 29th–July 5th | Dynamax Chansey | High frequency refresh rates. |
| July 6th–12th | Dynamax Chansey | Survivability boosts during Max phases. |
| July 13th–19th | Dynamax Hydreigon | Expanded Dark-type benefits. |
| July 20th–26th | Dynamax Trubbish | Key eco-clean specialties enabled. |
| July 27th–August 2nd | Dynamax Feebas | New form shifts explore hydreigons, etc. Gallery Core Diversity. |
Also worth knowing
- Spotlight Hour's return: After disappearing for months, Spotlight Hours now offer valuable incentives each week.
- Mega Rayquaza datamined to debut, likely during the end-of-month events.
- July 30th’s transfer hour can be used to maximize doubled candy from unwanted Pokémon collected throughout July.
- Road to Legends logistics: Featuring 74 raid bosses means managing resources like raid passes effectively.
- Primal Kyogre/Groudon raid hours overlap: Synchronize plans to ensure efficient use of timers.
- 10th Anniversary bonuses: Four times the Stardust and XP make the event uniquely valuable.
FAQ
What are the key events for Pokémon GO in July 2026?
The month features Spotlight Hours, the 10th Anniversary Party, Road to Legends (74 legendary raids), Global GO Fest debuting Mega Mewtwo X/Y, and Dynamax Max Combats.
Which raid bosses can I expect in July 2026?
You can expect Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Kyogre, Solgaleo, Shadow Palkia, and Mega evolutions, plus every Legendary and Mythical during Road to Legends and Global GO Fest.
What are the bonuses during Global GO Fest 2026?
Global GO Fest provides free access, nine daily raid passes, Candy XL from Mega Mewtwo X/Y, and high spawn rates for Legendary Pokémon.
What is the Spotlight Hour schedule for July 2026?
Spotlight Hours are as follows: July 2nd (Pidgey, evolve XP bonus), July 16th (Zubat, catch XP bonus), July 23rd (Eevee, catch candy bonus), and July 30th (Bidoof, transfer candy bonus).
What should I know about the Road to Legends event in Pokémon GO?
Road to Legends runs July 6th–10th with 74 raid bosses rotating each day, including specific raid hours from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Plan passes and resources carefully.
Sources
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- The BEST Month in Pokemon GO (don’t miss) — Poké Daxi, June 23, 2026
