Road to Kalos
EventThe Road to Kalos event kicks off ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global, offering Trainers a week-long celebration inspired by past GO Tour events.
Before Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global begins on February 28, 2026, Trainers can take part in this special “rewind” event highlighting the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova regions.
During the event, certain Legendary Pokémon previously featured in earlier GO Tour events are expected to return, with in-game hints suggesting a possible connection to the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa.
Trainers attending the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos events in Tainan and Los Angeles will be able to experience Kalos-themed activities earlier than others. Additional details on attending these events are available on the official event site.
Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global is a free event for all Trainers, taking place on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
Bonuses
1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 30 from Monday, February 23 to Friday, February 27, 2026.
There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Saturday, February 28, to Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Pokemon Debuts
Several new costumed Pikachu will make their Pokémon GO debuts during the event.
- Pikachu wearing Red’s hat*
- Pikachu wearing Leaf’s hat*
- Pikachu wearing Ethan’s hat*
- Pikachu wearing Lyra’s hat*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny version of these costumed Pikachu.
Wild Encounters
Each day of the event features different event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild, highlighting the first partner Pokémon from the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova regions.
Raids
A wide variety of event-themed Pokémon will appear in raids throughout the event, with five-star raid Pokémon also featured in a dedicated Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time on one specific day each.
On Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, raid bosses will rotate every hour during event hours. During Raid Hour, rotations will occur after the first 30 minutes instead of hourly.
Monday, February 23 – Kanto
- One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing Red’s hat*, Pikachu wearing Leaf’s hat*
- Five-Star Raids: Articuno*, Zapdos*, Moltres*
Articuno
CP 2082 - 2179
Zapdos
CP 2413 - 2519
Moltres
CP 2370 - 2475
Tuesday, February 24 – Johto
- One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing Ethan’s hat*, Pikachu wearing Lyra’s hat*
- Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Lugia*, Shadow Ho-Oh*
Lugia
CP 2450 - 2645
Ho-Oh
CP 2563 - 2759
Wednesday, February 25 – Hoenn
- One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing Brendan’s hat*, Pikachu wearing May’s bow*
- Primal Raids: Primal Kyogre*, Primal Groudon*
Primal GroudonThursday, February 26 – Sinnoh
- Early rotation: Pikachu wearing Lucas’s hat*, Pikachu wearing Dawn’s hat*, Dialga*, Palkia*
- Later rotation (Space-Time Anomalies): Pikachu wearing Rei’s cap*, Pikachu wearing Akari’s kerchief*, Origin Forme Dialga*, Origin Forme Palkia*
Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia caught during this time may know their featured attacks, unlocking powerful Adventure Effects.
Palkia
CP 2843 - 2958
Dialga
CP 2807 - 2921
Friday, February 27 – Unova
- Early rotation (Black Kyurem): Pikachu wearing Hilbert’s hat*, Pikachu wearing Hilda’s hat*, Reshiram*, Black Kyurem*
- Later rotation (White Kyurem): Pikachu wearing Nate’s visor*, Pikachu wearing Rosa’s visor*, Zekrom*, White Kyurem*
Defeating Black Kyurem and White Kyurem in raids will reward Fusion Energy, which can be used to fuse Kyurem into stronger forms with unique Adventure Effects.
Zekrom
CP 2771 - 2884
Reshiram
CP 2771 - 2884
Featured Attacks
During the event, certain Pokémon caught from raids will know special featured attacks on specific days.
Monday, February 23 – Kanto
- Articuno caught from raids will know the Charged Attack Hurricane
- Zapdos caught from raids will know the Fast Attack Thunder Shock
- Moltres caught from raids will know the Charged Attack Sky Attack
Wednesday, February 25 – Hoenn
- Kyogre caught from raids will know the Charged Attack Origin Pulse
- Groudon caught from raids will know the Charged Attack Precipice Blades
Thursday, February 26 – Sinnoh
- Origin Forme Dialga caught from raids has a chance to know the Charged Attack Roar of Time
- Origin Forme Palkia caught from raids has a chance to know the Charged Attack Spacial Rend
Friday, February 27 – Unova
- Reshiram caught from raids will know the Charged Attack Fusion Flare
- Zekrom caught from raids will know the Charged Attack Fusion Bolt
- Kyurem caught from raids has a chance to know the Charged Attack Glaciate
New Special Backgrounds
During the Road to Kalos event, Trainers who defeat Raid Bosses have a chance to receive new Special Backgrounds after a successful catch.
These Special Backgrounds appear on a Pokémon’s summary page, showing when it was caught and commemorating your journey toward Pokémon GO Tour. Different backgrounds will be available each day of the event.
In addition, fusing a Zekrom or Reshiram with a Special Background together with a Kyurem that has a Special Background of the opposite color will result in Black Kyurem or White Kyurem with its own unique variant background.
Monday, February 23 – Kanto
- Pikachu wearing Red’s hat and Pikachu wearing Leaf’s hat may have a background inspired by Team Mystic, Team Instinct, or Team Valor
- Articuno may have a Team Mystic–inspired background
- Zapdos may have a Team Instinct–inspired background
- Moltres may have a Team Valor–inspired background
Tuesday, February 24 – Johto
- Pikachu wearing Ethan’s hat and Pikachu wearing Lyra’s hat may have a background inspired by Pokémon Gold Version or Pokémon Silver Version
- Shadow Lugia may have a Pokémon Silver Version–inspired background
- Shadow Ho-Oh may have a Pokémon Gold Version–inspired background
Wednesday, February 25 – Hoenn
- Pikachu wearing Brendan’s hat and Pikachu wearing May’s bow may have a background inspired by Pokémon Ruby Version or Pokémon Sapphire Version
- Kyogre may have a Pokémon Sapphire Version–inspired background
- Groudon may have a Pokémon Ruby Version–inspired background
Thursday, February 26 – Sinnoh
- Pikachu wearing Lucas’s hat, Pikachu wearing Dawn’s hat, Pikachu wearing Rei’s cap, and Pikachu wearing Akari’s kerchief may have a background inspired by Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version
- Dialga and Origin Forme Dialga may have a Pokémon Diamond Version–inspired background
- Palkia and Origin Forme Palkia may have a Pokémon Pearl Version–inspired background
Friday, February 27 – Unova
- Pikachu wearing Hilbert’s hat, Pikachu wearing Hilda’s hat, Pikachu wearing Nate’s visor, Pikachu wearing Rosa’s visor, and Kyurem may have a background inspired by Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version
- Reshiram may have a Pokémon Black Version–inspired background
- Zekrom may have a Pokémon White Version–inspired background
Special Backgrounds
2 km Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.
Timed Research
Region-themed Timed Research will be available each day of the event, starting at 5:00 a.m. local time.
By completing these Timed Research tasks, Trainers can earn Candy, TMs, and other items, as well as encounters with different costumed Pikachu.
- New Timed Research becomes available daily at 5:00 a.m. local time
- Timed Research rewards include items and Pikachu encounters*
Please note the following important details:
- Timed Research expires each day
- All tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before 10:00 p.m. local time
- Pokémon obtained from Timed Research will not have Special Backgrounds
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Pikachu.
Field Research
New Field Research tasks themed around each day’s featured region will be available throughout the event.
These Field Research tasks will refresh daily and can be completed to earn useful rewards tied to that day’s Raid Bosses.
- New Field Research becomes available daily starting at 12:00 a.m. local time
- Rewards include Candy and Candy XL for the day’s featured Raid Bosses
- Encounters with different costumed Pikachu*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Pokémon. Pokémon obtained from Field Research will not have Special Backgrounds.
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
From Monday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and the GO Pass Deluxe for Road to Kalos will be available in Pokémon GO!
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