Branching Timed Research story will have Trainers
choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie
Arrokuda will debut in Field Research
Tasks and Rainy Lure Modules
RRemote Raid Pass limit increased to 30 from Monday, August 31, to
Friday, September 4, 2026 
The following Pokemon will be found in the wild. Feebas and Clamperl will be rarer spawns. Wiglett will appear more often in its natural biome
Branching Timed Research will be available during the event. Choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie to receive the corresponding GO Pass: Mega Finale path.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Mega Finale on Monday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Sunday, September 6, 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.
Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe
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.
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
Encounter with your chosen Pokémon with a Special Background
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
Increased chance of encountering your chosen partner as a Shiny Pokémon
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Raid Bosses from four-star
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