Trainers in Singapore, mark Tuesday in your calendar: Shiny Snom is finally arriving in Pokémon GO, and it’s bringing a whole week of fire-and-ice themed spawns with it. The Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers event runs from 4 August (10:00 a.m.) to 10 August (8:00 p.m.) local time and is the next chapter of the 2026 Summer Marathon series.
Shiny Snom: Pokémon GO World Debut
This is the headline. Shiny Snom has never been available anywhere in Pokémon GO until now. The tiny Ice/Bug Pokémon from Galar’s Circhester Bay becomes available in its shiny form for the very first time during Arctic Embers — and its shiny is a gorgeous pale gold rather than its usual icy blue.
Snom is also hatching from 5 km eggs throughout the event alongside Sneasel, Darumaka, Galarian Darumaka, and Sizzlipede, all with shiny variants possible. If you’re hunting Shiny Snom, eggs are your most reliable route given the random wild encounter rates.
Wild Spawns: Fire and Ice Rotation
True to the “Arctic Embers” name, the event splits its wild spawn pool between fire and ice types, with a clever alternating daily mechanic:
- Throughout the event: Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Growlithe, Swinub, and Snorunt appear in the wild
- Even-numbered days (4, 6, 8, 10): Ponyta and Snover join the spawn pool
- Odd-numbered days (5, 7, 9): Slugma and Vanillite take the stage instead
Boosted shiny odds are in play for Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, and Vanillite on their respective rotation days — so plan your grind days accordingly.
Free Timed Research + No. 10 Jersey Avatar
Two freebies this week. First, completing the free Timed Research grants 16,800 XP and an encounter with a marathon-visor-wearing Pikachu — a clean event variant worth adding to your collection. Second, a No. 10 Jersey avatar item is available free in the in-game shop for the duration of the event, no purchases required.
GO Pass Bonuses
The August GO Pass (which runs until 8 September) is active during Arctic Embers and layers on extra bonuses based on your pass rank:
- Rank 10+ (Free GO Pass): 2× XP for PokéStop spins
- Rank 10+ (Deluxe GO Pass): 3× XP for PokéStop spins
- Rank 20+ (Free GO Pass): Half egg hatch distance
- Rank 20+ (Deluxe GO Pass): Quarter egg hatch distance — making those Snom eggs much easier to crack open
The Deluxe GO Pass runs at US$4.99 or US$6.99 (with an advance rank unlock). The August pass’s featured Legendary is Latias, which appears as a GO Pass encounter reward throughout the month. Check the in-app store for local SGD pricing.
The full event details are live on the official Pokémon GO news page. For more Pokémon GO events, community days, and Singapore gaming news, check our Game Industry News section.