The in-game Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 event has ended. It closed Sunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Its event spawns, one-star raids, featured-attack evolution window, 15 daily GO Battle League sets, and GO Point earning period are no longer active.
Two post-event deadlines matter: unlocked GO Pass rewards have a September 1 at 7:59 p.m. local-time claim deadline, while eligible broadcast research and the green Worlds Tee have a September 11 at 20:00 UTC redemption deadline.
This guide separates the two schedules and puts the most valuable tasks first. For everything else happening this month, use the full Pokémon GO August 2026 events calendar.
Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 dates and remaining deadlines
- PokémonXP phase: Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- World Championships phase: Friday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Worlds broadcast: August 28–30, beginning at 9:00 a.m. PDT each day.
- GO Pass rewards expire: Tuesday, September 1 at 7:59 p.m. local time.
The in-game event uses local time, so the start and end follow the clock where you play. The broadcast uses Pacific Time because the competition takes place in San Francisco.
What is still available after Pokémon GO Worlds 2026?
The gameplay event and GO Point earning window have ended. Rewards already unlocked in the event GO Pass can be claimed until September 1 at 7:59 p.m. local time; this claim period does not restore Pass Tasks, event spawns, raids, or featured-move evolutions.
- Featured-move evolutions: the event window has ended, so evolving Beldum, Totodile, Froakie, Sobble, Mankey, Deino, or the other featured families now uses the game’s normal move rules.
- Event raids: the temporary Cosmog-spacesuit Pikachu, World Championships 2026 Pikachu, and Honedge one-star pool ended August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- GO Battle League bonus: the temporary limit of 15 daily sets and the reward-encounter IV change ended with the event.
- Broadcast rewards: if you completed the required watch steps, redeem the Great League research, Tinkaton research, and green Worlds Tee by September 11 at 20:00 UTC.
PokémonXP phase (ended August 28): spawns and raids
The PokémonXP phase ran from August 25 at 10:00 a.m. until August 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Its Cosmog-themed Pikachu, wild encounters, and raid lineup are listed below for reference; those phase-one spawns are no longer active.
PokémonXP wild encounters
Ralts, Numel, Spheal, Drifloon, Elgyem, Sobble, and Pawmi appear more often in the wild. Deino is listed as the rarer encounter. Every Pokémon on the official list can be Shiny if its Shiny form is available during the event.
Ralts and Deino are useful Candy targets because their final evolutions receive featured attacks during the Worlds phase. Sobble also matters if you want an Inteleon with Hydro Cannon. Catching early gives you time to compare IVs before evolving.
PokémonXP raids
One-star raids featured Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit and Impidimp. The costumed Pikachu could be Shiny. The same Pikachu remained in raids during the later Worlds phase, but both event raid windows have now ended.
If raid passes are limited, decide whether the costume is worth a pass before joining. The Pokémon GO raids guide explains free passes, remote passes, counters, and when a low-tier raid is worth doing.
World Championships phase spawns and raids (ended August 30)
The event wild pool ran through August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time. It featured Alolan Sandshrew, Mankey, Lickitung, Totodile, Wooper, Foongus, Froakie, and Litten, with Togetic and Beldum as less common encounters.
This pool is built around Great League options and featured evolutions. Mankey can become Primeape or Annihilape with Rage Fist. Totodile, Froakie, and Litten lead to final evolutions with Community Day attacks. Beldum leads to Metagross with Meteor Mash.
World Championships raids
The event one-star raid pool included Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit, World Championships 2026 Pikachu, and Honedge. Both costumed Pikachu could be Shiny, and Honedge was also listed with a possible Shiny encounter.
Field Research can reward event-themed encounters, but the official announcement does not list the task names or the full encounter table. Check the binoculars menu after the event begins instead of deleting tasks based on an unconfirmed list.
Every featured attack during Pokémon GO Worlds 2026
Certain Pokémon caught or evolved during the event received their featured attacks. That evolution window ended August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time; the list below remains as a record of what was available.
- Alolan Sandslash: Shadow Claw.
- Primeape and Annihilape: Rage Fist.
- Lickitung and Lickilicky: Body Slam.
- Feraligatr, Greninja, and Inteleon: Hydro Cannon.
- Quagsire: Aqua Tail.
- Gardevoir and Gallade: Synchronoise.
- Walrein: Powder Snow and Icicle Spear.
- Metagross: Meteor Mash.
- Togekiss: Aura Sphere.
- Hydreigon: Brutal Swing.
- Decidueye: Frenzy Plant.
- Incineroar: Blast Burn.
- Corviknight: Air Cutter.
An Elite TM is normally required to add many of these attacks outside their event windows. Use the free evolution opportunity on Pokémon you already planned to build, but do not spend Candy only because a move is limited. IVs, league limits, and your current team still matter.
How the 15 daily GO Battle League sets work
During the World Championships phase, the daily maximum increased from five sets to 15 sets, creating up to 75 battles across five days. Reward encounters also received a wider spread of Attack, Defense, and HP values. Both bonuses ended with the event.
A wider IV range can be useful for Great League players because low Attack and higher Defense or HP can fit more total stats under a CP limit. It does not guarantee a strong PvP spread, and it does not make every reward encounter better.
The special World Championships arena and background music ran from August 24 at 12:00 p.m. PDT through August 30 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. The competitive Worlds matches used the established Competitors Cup system rather than the newer battle system.
GO Pass: PokémonXP and 2026 Worlds rewards
GO Point earning has ended. The free event GO Pass was added automatically on August 25, and players could complete its tasks through August 30. Only rewards already unlocked remain claimable until September 1 at 7:59 p.m. local time.
- Free milestone at Rank 10: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Free milestone at Rank 20: an additional 3,000 XP from raids.
- Deluxe track: the event backpack, a Zapdos encounter with wider IV variance, more event encounters, and other items.
- Deluxe Rank 20 bonus: up to two additional free Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs.
The Deluxe upgrade costs US$4.99, while Deluxe + 6 Ranks costs US$6.99 or the local equivalent. The backpack will also enter the in-game shop after the event, so the paid pass is not the only announced way to obtain it.
All Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 Twitch rewards
The official broadcast ran August 28–30, beginning at 9:00 a.m. PDT each day. Day 1 and Day 2 streamed on the Pokémon GO Twitch channel, while Day 3 moved to the main Pokémon Twitch channel.
- Worlds Tee code: a code for the green 2026 Worlds avatar shirt will appear during the broadcast.
- 30-minute drop: Great League Bonus Timed Research with branches for Lickitung, Totodile, and Paldean Wooper.
- 60-minute drop: the 2025 champion’s Tinkaton with a Special Background plus an Elite Charged TM.
- 45-minute co-streamer drop: Timed Research for World Championships 2026 Pikachu.
- 30-minute PokémonXP panel drop: Timed Research for Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit.
Official redemption deadline: the Team Building: Great League Timed Research, 2025 World Champion Timed Research, and green 2026 Worlds Tee expire September 11, 2026, at 20:00 UTC. Keep the stream open while signed in to the correct Twitch account, then redeem each reward before that deadline.
Post-event deadlines and next steps
The gameplay window is closed. Do not evolve, raid, battle, or spend resources expecting the Worlds bonuses to apply. Check for unlocked GO Pass rewards before the September 1 claim cutoff and eligible broadcast rewards before the September 11 redemption deadline.
For reference, PvP players could use the expanded Battle League sets and check IVs before transferring reward encounters. Collectors could target both costumed Pikachu and stream-only research, while casual players could use the free Pass, Stardust bonus, and featured evolutions. Those event benefits have ended.
New or returning players can use the Pokémon GO beginner guide to review catching, resources, gyms, and raids. The Pokémon GO game page keeps the wider game information in one place.
Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 FAQ
Is the Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 event free?
Yes. The wild encounters, featured moves, increased GO Battle League sets, free GO Pass, and standard event bonuses are available without buying a ticket. The GO Pass Deluxe is optional.
Can World Championships 2026 Pikachu be Shiny?
Yes. The official event page marks both World Championships 2026 Pikachu and Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit as possible Shiny encounters.
When should I evolve for the featured attacks?
The featured-attack evolution window ended August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time. After that cutoff, evolving the listed Pokémon follows the game’s normal move rules; an Elite TM may be required for many of the event attacks.
Do I need to attend Worlds in San Francisco?
No. The in-game event is global, and the announced stream rewards are available by watching the official broadcasts or approved co-streamers. Attending the physical competition is not required.
What happens after the event?
Claim GO Pass rewards before September 1 at 7:59 p.m. local time, then check the August events hub for the next rotation. Nickit Community Day and Arctic Embers have separate guides if you are catching up on earlier August events.
