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Spring Marathon

Event
From Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 Until Monday, May 18, 2026 at 20:00
Live Event Stats Live Event Stats

Bonuses


xp
Tier 1

2× XP for spinning a PokéStop

xp
Tier 1

GO Pass Deluxe: 3× XP for spinning a PokéStop

incubator
Tier 2

1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period


Pokémon Debuts

The following Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokémon GO debut! You might find one in Eggs or via the GO Pass.

  • Flittle
  • Espathra*

A new costumed Pokémon will also appear during this event:

  • Pikachu wearing a marathon visor**

* You can use 50 Flittle Candy to evolve Flittle into Espathra.

** If you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

Shiny Debuts
If you're lucky you might encounter a shiny one.
Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5 km Eggs:

  • Pichu wearing a flower crown*
  • Togepi wearing a flower crown*
  • Happiny wearing a flower crown*
  • Flittle

* If you're lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available during this event.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including:

  • Eevee adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Buneary wearing a flower crown
  • And more!
Timed Research

A free Timed Research opportunity will be available during this event.

Timed Research rewards include:

  • 21,000 XP
  • An encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor

Note: Timed Research expires. All tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe

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: Spring Marathon on Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to earn additional rewards through Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Upgrade options

  • GO Pass Deluxe — US$4.99*
    A paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
  • GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks — US$6.99*
    Includes the Deluxe upgrade plus enough GO Points to automatically reach Rank 7.

While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you can claim all rewards from both the free GO Pass and the Deluxe version. You can upgrade at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

Note: Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim them before they're gone!

* All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

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

  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
  • Stardust
  • XP
  • Rare Candy
  • Ultra Balls
  • 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!
  • Incense
  • Silver Pinap Berries
  • Rare Candy XL
  • Candy XL
  • And even more goodies!
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Pokémon GO Web Store

Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon or GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks on the Web Store will receive a gift with purchase, including:

  • 10 Ultra Balls
  • 5 Max Revives
  • 1 Premium Battle Pass
  • 5 Max Potions

Or stock up on the essentials with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box, which includes:

  • 20 Ultra Balls
  • 10 Max Revives
  • 10 Max Potions
  • 2 Premium Battle Passes
  • 1 Incubator
  • 1 Super Incubator

Live Event Stats

Here you’ll find an overview of the live stats for "Spring Marathon". These statistics were last updated on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 a 13:02.

Encounters

These are currently the 10 Pokémon that appear most frequently in the wild.

Pokémon Encounters
Oshawott Oshawott Deze Pokémon is Shiny 1.12M
Lechonk Lechonk Deze Pokémon is Shiny 993.36K
Surskit Surskit Deze Pokémon is Shiny 985.38K
Venipede Venipede Deze Pokémon is Shiny 959.84K
Poochyena Poochyena Deze Pokémon is Shiny 950.56K
Lillipup Lillipup Deze Pokémon is Shiny 892.71K
Bidoof Bidoof Deze Pokémon is Shiny 866.94K
Tepig Tepig Deze Pokémon is Shiny 838.26K
Scorbunny Scorbunny Deze Pokémon is Shiny 832.93K
Stunky Stunky Deze Pokémon is Shiny 821.81K
Shiny Encounters

These are currently the 10 Shiny's that appear most frequently in the wild.

Pokémon Shiny Odds Encounters
Oshawott Oshawott
1 in 494
1.36K
Lillipup Lillipup
1 in 483
1.33K
Lechonk Lechonk
1 in 505
1.30K
Poochyena Poochyena
1 in 493
1.24K
Bidoof Bidoof
1 in 489
1.14K
Surskit Surskit
1 in 517
1.14K
Venipede Venipede
1 in 543
1.13K
Eevee Eevee
1 in 525
1.08K
Scorbunny Scorbunny
1 in 498
1.07K
Wooloo Wooloo
1 in 482
1.04K