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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event

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The Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event celebrates Season 3 of the animated series, taking place from Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

US fans can watch Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope on Netflix, and UK fans can watch it on BBC iPlayer. For fans in other regions, check availability with your local providers.

The event introduces Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles to Pokémon GO, features a special GO Pass, PokéStop Showcases, event-themed Field Research, Raids, surprise photobomb encounters, and more.


Bonuses

encounter
Increased chance to encounter Kecleon at PokéStops
GO Pass
candy
#1 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
lure
#10 Regular Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon
stardust
#20 Additional Stardust for catching Hatenna and Wattrel
GO Pass Deluxe
candy
#1 3× Candy for catching Pokémon

Pokémon Debut

Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles make their Pokémon GO debut!

You might find Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles in the wild, from Field Research, attracted by an active regular Lure Module, or via the GO Pass.

You can use 25 Charmander Candy to evolve Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles into Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles, and 100 Charmander Candy to evolve Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles into Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles.

If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one or one that has a Special Background!

Wild Encounters

During the event, Trainers may encounter Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles in the wild.

If you’re lucky, you might even encounter Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat!

Wild Encounters — 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

From 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, you may encounter Fidough and Wattrel more frequently in the wild.

If you’re lucky, you might even encounter Chansey!

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Wild Encounters — 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

From 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time, you may encounter Eevee and Hatenna more frequently in the wild.

If you’re lucky, you might even encounter Rockruff!

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
One-Star Raids

If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one or one that has a Special Background!

Field Research
Field Research

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

The individual research tasks and their rewards have not been detailed yet. We’ll update this page as soon as they are available.
PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event, where each day will feature a new category!

The daily Showcase categories have not been detailed yet. We’ll update this page as soon as they are available.
Surprise Encounters

Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a snapshot during the event.

GO Pass: Collaboration Celebration Event
GO Pass

Trainers automatically receive the GO Pass: Collaboration Celebration Event on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Collect GO Points and rank up to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon, XP, a Lure Module, and more through Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass expire on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

RankFree Deluxe
1
Major Milestone
Tier 1 Bonus
Basic2× Candy for catching Pokémon
Deluxe3× Candy for catching Pokémon
10
Major Milestone
Tier 2 Bonus
BasicRegular Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon
DeluxeRegular Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon
20
Major Milestone
Tier 3 Bonus
BasicAdditional Stardust for catching Hatenna and Wattrel
DeluxeAdditional Stardust for catching Hatenna and Wattrel
GO Pass Deluxe
Store offer Paid
GO Pass Deluxe

GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event

US$4.99
Web Store
Purchase details
  • Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
  • Upgraded rewards and faster progression. Deluxe holders can claim the rewards from both the free GO Pass and the GO Pass Deluxe, and can upgrade at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
GO Pass Deluxe

GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks

US$6.99
Web Store
Purchase details
  • Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
  • Also automatically earns enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

Upgrading the GO Pass is optional — the free track is granted to every Trainer automatically.

Pokémon GO Web Store
Store offer Paid
GO Pass Deluxe

GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event

Web Store
Gift with purchase
Ultra Ball10Ultra Ball Max Revive5Max Revive Premium Battle Pass1Premium Battle Pass Max Potion5Max Potion
Purchase details
  • Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
GO Pass Deluxe

GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks

Web Store
Gift with purchase
Ultra Ball10Ultra Ball Max Revive5Max Revive Premium Battle Pass2Premium Battle Pass Max Potion5Max Potion
Purchase details
  • Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
Bundle

GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks Ultra Box

Web StoreWeb-exclusive
Gift with purchase
Ultra Ball20Ultra Ball Max Revive10Max Revive Max Potion10Max Potion Premium Battle Pass5Premium Battle Pass
Purchase details
  • Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.

GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store activates as soon as the GO Pass begins.