Ten years ago this month, the world started walking to parks and bumping into lamp posts — and Pokémon GO has never really let us stop. Niantic is marking the milestone with a packed July schedule every Singapore trainer should bookmark: a free GO Fest Global event, the debut of Mega Mewtwo X and Y, and a Community Day starring Sobble.
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10th Anniversary Party: 4–6 July
The birthday bash runs from Saturday 4 July to Monday 6 July (until 8 p.m. local time each day). Trainers get 4× XP and 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon, plus the debut of Gimmighoul holding a special 10th Anniversary Coin — a variant not seen before. Party-hat Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur return with boosted Shiny rates, and evolving a Charizard, Venusaur or Blastoise during the window unlocks the legacy Community Day moves Blast Burn, Frenzy Plant and Hydro Cannon respectively. Singapore’s green corridors — East Coast Park, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Orchard Road, the Botanic Gardens — tend to have the densest lured PokéStops during major events, so plan your route early.
Community Day — Sobble on 4 July, 2–5 p.m.
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Community Day falls on the same Saturday as the Anniversary Party kickoff, so the bonuses run in parallel. Sobble is the star, 2–5 p.m. local time, with increased Shiny rates in the wild. Evolve it all the way to Inteleon during the event or within four hours after (by 9 p.m.) and it learns Hydro Cannon. The day also brings 2× Catch Candy, 2× Candy XL, 3-hour Incense, ¼ Egg hatch distance, and lures that last for an hour. Full event details are on the official Pokémon GO Community Day announcement.
#PokemonGOFest2026: Global | Community Celebrations — via Pokémon GO on YouTube
GO Fest 2026: Global — Free for the First Time Ever
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GO Fest 2026: Global runs 11–12 July (10 a.m. 11 July to 7 p.m. 12 July, local time) — and for the first time since GO Fest began, no ticket purchase is required. Every trainer logs in and gets access: 1-hour Lures, 1-hour Incense, and up to 9 free Raid Passes per day.
The featured encounters are headline material. Zeraora makes its Pokémon GO debut via Special Research during GO Fest. And the raid tier gets a new category: Super Mega Raids, where Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y debut simultaneously. The twist — every trainer in the raid lobby must have a Mega-Evolved Pokémon active. Every Mega Mewtwo caught arrives with at least one Mega Level already unlocked. A branching Timed Research lets you prioritise whichever form you want.
Singapore’s Pokemon GO community has a stacked weekend ahead. On Saturday, July 4, Sobble takes the Community Day spotlight — and running right alongside it (through Monday, July 6) is the Pokemon GO 10th Anniversary Party, marking a decade since the game launched on July 6, 2016. Two events, one big weekend, and plenty of reasons to charge your phone and head out to your favourite park.
Trainers, get ready for some exciting adventures and community celebrations! — via Pokémon GO on YouTube
Sobble Community Day — Saturday, July 4, 2:00–5:00 PM
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Sobble, the Water Lizard Pokemon (#816), appears more frequently in the wild during the three-hour Community Day window, and Shiny Sobble is making its debut. The boosted shiny odds during Community Day are roughly 1 in 20, so keep catching — the blue-and-yellow variant is worth the tap. Community Day lasts from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, but certain bonuses extend until 9:00 PM.
👀💧 #PokemonGO — official Sobble Community Day teaser via Pokémon GO on YouTube
The Exclusive Moves: Hydro Cannon and Snipe Shot
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The main reason to play hard on July 4: evolve Sobble all the way to Inteleon during the event or within four hours of it ending (before 9:00 PM), and that Inteleon unlocks two moves it cannot learn otherwise:
Hydro Cannon (Charged Attack) — one of the strongest Water-type moves in Pokemon GO and an excellent raid attacker
Snipe Shot (Charged Attack) — a Community Day exclusive with attack-boosting potential in PvP formats
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Inteleon with Hydro Cannon is shaping up as a top-tier Water attacker in GO’s current meta. If you can find a high-IV Sobble on July 4, it is worth the candy investment.
Community Day Event Bonuses
1/4 Egg Hatch Distance (active during event hours)
2× Catch Candy
2× chance of Candy XL (Level 31+)
3-hour Incense duration
1-hour Lure Modules
One additional Special Trade per day (50% reduced Stardust cost)
A Community Day–exclusive Special Research is also available for US$1.99 (check your local App Store or Google Play for the equivalent Singapore price — the exact amount varies by platform). It includes a Special Background Sobble encounter among other rewards. From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sobble also continues to spawn at PokéStops with active regular Lure Modules, giving you an extra four hours to hunt after the main event closes.
Pokemon GO Turns 10 — Anniversary Party (July 4–6)
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Pokemon GO launched on July 6, 2016. Ten years on, the 10th Anniversary Party runs from Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 AM through Monday, July 6 at 8:00 PM local time. The anniversary event is active before and after Community Day on July 4, meaning the two events fully overlap during the 2:00–5:00 PM window.
Gimmighoul Makes Its Debut
The headline feature of the anniversary event is Gimmighoul, the Coin Chest Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet, making its Pokemon GO debut here. Gimmighoul appears holding a 10th Anniversary Coin, and Shiny Gimmighoul is available from the start. It can also appear with a Special Background. A Timed Research is available for US$1.99 (or local equivalent) and includes a guaranteed Gimmighoul encounter alongside a Super Incubator and Premium Battle Pass.
Anniversary Wild Encounters and Shinies
Pikachu wearing a cake hat
Eevee wearing a party hat
Wurmple wearing a party hat
All event-themed Pokemon have boosted shiny rates during the anniversary window. Earlier anniversary Pikachu forms have historically become collector’s items — the cake-hat variant is worth grabbing.
Kanto Starter Legacy Moves Return
This is the big one for meta players who missed the original Community Days. During the 10th Anniversary event, evolving the Kanto starters unlocks their Community Day legacy Charged Attacks:
Ivysaur → Venusaur: gets Frenzy Plant
Charmeleon → Charizard: gets Blast Burn
Wartortle → Blastoise: gets Hydro Cannon
Frenzy Plant Venusaur, Blast Burn Charizard, and Hydro Cannon Blastoise are all top-tier in both raids and certain PvP formats. This is a window to fix missing legacy moves without waiting for another anniversary event.
Anniversary Bonuses
4× XP for catching Pokemon
4× Stardust for catching Pokemon
Event-themed Pokemon more likely to be Shiny
How to Stack the Events on July 4 in Singapore
The overlap of Community Day and the Anniversary Party on July 4 is the best window of the weekend. Here is a rough plan:
10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Anniversary active only: farm 4× XP and Stardust, hunt Gimmighoul, grab shiny anniversary Pokemon
2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Both events running simultaneously: Sobble spawns spike, 4× XP/Stardust stays on, Community Day bonuses all active at once
5:00 PM–9:00 PM — Community Day main hours end; evolve your best Drizzile into a Hydro Cannon Inteleon before the extended window closes; Sobble remains at active Lures
July 5–6 — Anniversary continues with 4× XP and Stardust; good days to work through Kanto starter evolutions
Popular GO spots in Singapore for Community Days include Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park, Gardens by the Bay, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens — all have dense PokéStop clusters suitable for Luring up. Check local GO communities on Facebook and Discord closer to the date for organised meetup spots and carpool plans.
Pokémon GO Fest is going completely free this year — and it’s bringing two of the biggest Pokémon debuts in the game’s history along with it. GO Fest 2026: Global runs July 11–12, 2026, and for the first time since the event launched, you won’t need to buy a ticket to access the full core experience. Every trainer who logs in during event weekend gets the Special Research, the bonuses, and the increased Shiny rates at no cost.
That’s not the only first. Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y make their Pokémon GO debut during GO Fest, appearing in Super Mega Raid Battles. And Zeraora, the Thunderclap Pokémon and one of the game’s longest-absent Mythicals, arrives via a free Special Research that every trainer who logs in over the weekend will receive automatically.
Incoming: Pokémon GO Fest 2026! — via Pokémon GO on YouTube
GO Fest 2026 Global Dates, Times and What’s Free
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The event runs Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time each day. That’s a clean 9-hour window both days — in Singapore, that means 10am to 7pm SGT, a comfortable weekend slot.
Unlike past years where the best bonuses were locked behind a paid GO Pass ticket, Niantic has made the entire core GO Fest 2026 experience accessible at no cost. The free tier includes the Zeraora Special Research, all type-themed habitat hours across both days, access to Mega Mewtwo raids, increased Shiny encounter rates, and all event field bonuses. A paid GO Pass remains available for trainers who want extra perks, but the headline features are all free.
Mega Mewtwo X and Y: What the Debut Means for Your Raid Game
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Mewtwo has anchored Pokémon GO’s raid meta for years, but its Mega Evolutions are a genuine milestone. Mega Mewtwo X (Psychic/Fighting) and Mega Mewtwo Y (pure Psychic) rank among the highest-Attack Pokémon in the mainline series, and they’re expected to make an immediate impact on the game’s top-tier raid scene when they arrive.
Both will appear in Super Mega Raids during GO Fest weekend. Any Mewtwo caught from these raids comes with at least one Mega Level already unlocked, so it can Mega Evolve without the initial energy cost. For Singapore trainers who have been stashing Mega Energy — now is the weekend to use it.
Zeraora: Singapore Trainers Can Catch the Thunderclap Pokémon for Free
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Zeraora is the Electric-type Mythical from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and it has been absent from Pokémon GO until now. During GO Fest 2026 weekend, every trainer who logs in will automatically receive Special Research leading to a Zeraora encounter — no ticket or extra purchase required.
Crucially, this Special Research doesn’t expire after the event ends, so you can work through the tasks at your own pace. If you’re travelling or caught up on July 11–12, just make sure you log in at least once that weekend to claim the quest before it’s gone.
Habitat Hours, Wild Spawns and Incense Encounters
All eighteen Pokémon types rotate through three-hour themed habitat blocks across both days. Saturday covers Ice, Electric, Fire, Psychic, Ghost, Water, Flying, Rock, and Dragon. Sunday switches to Ground, Steel, Normal, Poison, Bug, Grass, Dark, Fairy, and Fighting.
Incense exclusives confirmed so far include Unown letters, Tropius, and Bouffalant — the latter two are regional Pokémon that rarely surface outside their home zones. Pikachu costumed in Team Instinct, Mystic, and Valor hats appears in Shiny-eligible form, and Kanto starters wearing Pikachu visors round out the event-themed spawns.
GO Fest 2026 Event Bonuses At a Glance
Up to 9 free Raid Passes per day from spinning Gym Photo Discs
Up to 6 Special Trades per day with 50% reduced Stardust cost
1-hour Lure Module duration throughout both event days
Increased Shiny encounter rates for featured Pokémon
Extended 9-hour Party Play window each day
Enhanced Premier Ball effectiveness in raids
Road of Legends Prep Event: July 6–10
Before GO Fest weekend arrives, the Road of Legends event runs July 6–10. During this lead-up window, Remote Raid Pass limits are lifted — making it easier to coordinate remote raids with friends around the world heading into GO Fest. In the Asia-Pacific region, Uxie appears in five-star raids during this period; if you’re still hunting the Lake Guardian trio, this is your best window before the GO Fest chaos takes over.
No Singapore Venue, But You Don’t Need One
GO Fest 2026’s in-person community celebration venues span nine Asia-Pacific cities: Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo, Sendai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Mumbai. Singapore isn’t on the list — but this year that matters less than ever, because the full GO Fest experience is identical whether you’re playing at an in-person venue or from your couch.
The nearest in-person options are Kuala Lumpur’s KLCC Park and Bangkok’s Chamchuri Square for those who want the IRL atmosphere, Community Ambassador activities, and on-site giveaways. Both are a short flight from Singapore and worth considering for committed GO players.
For everyone playing from home here, the action plan is simple: log in on July 11 or 12 to unlock your Zeraora Special Research, clear raid slots for Mega Mewtwo, and make the most of the free nine-raid-pass window. Check the official Pokémon GO Fest 2026 page for the latest updates. For more upcoming gaming events in Singapore, browse our Events section.
If you’ve been waiting for Shadow Reshiram to make its Pokémon GO debut, the wait is over. The Flying Taxi: Taken Over event is live right now and runs until Monday, 29 June at 8:00 PM local time—meaning Singapore trainers have until Monday night to track down Giovanni and rescue the Shadow Dragon.
Image courtesy of Pokémon GO / The Pokémon CompanyTrainers, get ready to face Team GO Rocket and save Shadow Reshiram! — via Pokémon GO on YouTube
How to Get Shadow Reshiram
Shadow Reshiram is Giovanni’s current legendary, and the path to it runs through the Flying Taxi GO Pass. Complete the GO Pass reward track to earn a Super Rocket Radar, then use it to locate Giovanni at a PokéStop. Defeat him to rescue Shadow Reshiram. The Dragon/Fire-type legendary is available for the first time ever in its shadow form during this event, and the shiny version is also in the pool.
A few counters worth having ready: Shadow Reshiram is weak to Dragon, Ground, and Rock moves. Bring Rayquaza, Palkia, or Kyurem for the Dragon matchup; Groudon, Rhyperior, or Garchomp cover the Ground and Rock angles. Once caught, Reshiram hits hard with Fusion Flare as a charged move, making it one of the best Fire-type attackers in the game.
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New Shadow Pokémon and Charged TM Window
Beyond Giovanni, Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders are running an updated Shadow lineup for the event. New Shadow Pokémon appearing for the first time include Shadow Rookidee, Shadow Noibat, Shadow Seel, and Shadow Hoothoot. If any of those are on your want list, this is the window to grind encounters.
Crucially, Charged TMs can remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon during the event period—a mechanic that only opens during specific Team GO Rocket events. If you have legacy Shadow Pokémon sitting on Frustration that you’ve been unable to retrain, now is the time. Stock up on Charged TMs and work through your collection before 29 June.
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Event Bonuses and GO Pass Perks
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Team GO Rocket appears more frequently at PokéStops and balloons throughout the event window. Field Research tasks reward Fast TMs, Charged TMs, and Mysterious Components. Defeating Grunts and Leaders earns increased Stardust across the board. If you’re on the GO Pass, from 27 June 12:00 AM through 29 June 7:59 PM the daily GO Points cap is lifted—effectively unlimited daily points for the final stretch of the event.
Tonight’s Wingull Spotlight Hour (6:00 PM–7:00 PM local time) runs alongside the Rocket event with a 2× Catch Stardust bonus. Wingull can be Shiny, and the doubled Stardust stacks well with the event’s own Stardust boosts if you’re planning a session around the harbour or any Poké-dense spot in the city.
Singapore trainers heading to Orchard Road, Gardens by the Bay, or any of the usual high-density PokéStop clusters this weekend will find the event well-timed for a grind session. The clock runs to Monday 29 June, 8:00 PM SGT—that’s the hard cutoff for the Giovanni encounter and the Frustration window. Don’t leave it to the last hour. For more on current events, check the Pokémon GO coverage and the official Pokémon GO blog.
Steel-winged and gold-plated, Mega Skarmory arrives in Pokémon GO for the very first time this Saturday, 27 June — and Singapore trainers have a tight three-hour window from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time to catch one. Here’s everything you need.
Mega Skarmory Makes Its Pokémon GO Global Debut
Niantic’s Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day kicks off at 2:00 pm on Saturday, 27 June 2026, running until 5:00 pm local time. This is Mega Skarmory’s first-ever appearance in the game — the Steel/Flying-type’s striking golden Mega form has never appeared in a Pokémon GO raid before. Every trainer starts from zero, with no carry-over Mega Level to lean on.
Shiny Skarmory encounter odds are boosted across the entire event window. In its shiny form, Mega Skarmory swaps the signature gold plumage for a muted grey-green — a striking visual flip from the default. Every Skarmory you catch during the event also starts with Mega Level 1 already unlocked, which saves Mega Energy down the line.
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Event Bonuses — Free Passes, Shiny Boost and Paid Perks
Even free-to-play trainers get a solid set of bonuses just for showing up:
Up to 6 free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event window
Remote Raid Pass limit raised to 20 (active from Saturday 27 June at 8:00 am SGT through Sunday 28 June at 11:00 am SGT)
Every caught Skarmory starts with Mega Level 1 already unlocked
Increased shiny encounter rate from Super Mega Raids
The paid event ticket (US$4.99, roughly S$7 at current rates) rewards heavier raiders: up to 14 Raid Passes from Gyms, increased Rare Candy XL drops per raid, and a bonus 5,000 XP plus 5,000 Stardust for every Super Mega Raid completed. Niantic is also selling an Ultra Ticket Box (US$4.99) that bundles the event ticket with a bonus Premium Battle Pass — useful if you’re planning to chain multiple raids. Timed Research available during the event leads to a Premium Battle Pass and an encounter with Houndoom; complete it before 5:00 pm as it expires with the event.
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company — Houndoom is the Timed Research encounter reward this Raid Day
Best Counters for Mega Skarmory
Mega Skarmory’s Steel/Flying typing comes with one of the longest resist lists in the game — Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ground, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Bug, Grass, and Poison all deal reduced damage. Stick to Electric and Fire moves exclusively for optimal DPS.
Top picks:
Mega Charizard Y — Fire Spin + Overheat
Shadow Heatran — Fire Spin + Magma Storm
Regieleki — Thunder Shock + Zap Cannon
Shadow Electivire — Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
Shadow Raikou — Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
Budget options: Chandelure, Cinderace, and Galarian Darmanitan are accessible picks that perform well without requiring Shadow purification or Mega Energy to activate.
Finding Raids Across Singapore
Super Mega Raids only appear at select Gyms during the event window. Before heading out, check the official web map at pokemongo.com/map to locate which Gyms near you will be hosting one. Gyms at high-traffic parks — East Coast Park, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, and around the Botanic Gardens MRT — tend to attract groups quickly on Raid Days. Super Mega Raids are built for teams, so coordinate with your local crew beforehand and plan multiple runs to make the most of your 6 free passes.
Your Pokémon GO calendar for the next seven days just filled up. Starting this Tuesday, 23 June, the Flying Taxi event brings two game firsts at once — Squawkabilly makes its GO debut and Shadow Reshiram appears in the game for the very first time.
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Flying Taxi Event: Squawkabilly Arrives in Pokémon GO
The Flying Taxi event runs from Tuesday, 23 June at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, 29 June at 8:00 p.m. local time. Its headliner is Squawkabilly, the Parrot Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet, debuting in GO with a regional form system that matters specifically for Singapore players.
Squawkabilly comes in four plumage forms, each tied to a hemisphere:
Yellow Plumage — worldwide
White Plumage — worldwide (also appears in the wild and Field Research)
Green Plumage — Eastern Hemisphere only — this is what Singapore trainers will encounter
Blue Plumage — Western Hemisphere only
Wild spawns during the event include Hoothoot, Rookidee, and White Plumage Squawkabilly, with shiny encounters available. Field Research rewards include Spearow, Hoothoot, Rookidee, location-based Squawkabilly, and Wattrel.
Raid bosses for the Flying Taxi period: 1-Star — Swablu, Starly, Vullaby; 3-Star — Hisuian Braviary, Corvisquire, Bombirdier.
Flying Taxi: Taken Over — Shadow Reshiram’s First Appearance
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Overlapping with the main event, Team GO Rocket’s takeover runs from Thursday, 25 June at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, 29 June at 8:00 p.m. local time. The headline: Shadow Reshiram makes its very first appearance in Pokémon GO.
To encounter it, you’ll need to work through the GO Pass: Flying Taxi, earn a Super Rocket Radar, and track down Giovanni — who appears exclusively at PokéStops during this event, not in balloons. That means heading out to explore, not waiting at home. Defeat him and you get your shot at Shadow Reshiram, with shiny encounters possible.
Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo are also running updated lineups, and new Shadow Pokémon have been added across all Grunt encounters, including Shadow Rookidee, Shadow Noibat, Shadow Seel, and Shadow Hoothoot — all shiny-eligible.
GO Pass and Bonuses
The GO Pass: Flying Taxi unlocks automatically when the event opens on 23 June. Progress through the pass to earn Tier 1 bonuses including 2× Catch Candy, and Tier 2 rewards increased Stardust from Team GO Rocket encounters. Paid upgrades: GO Pass Deluxe (US$4.99) for enhanced rewards, or GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks (US$6.99) to fast-track to Rank 7 automatically.
Last words
For Singapore trainers, this is a serious week to be outdoors. Shadow Reshiram is a top-tier Dragon and Fire legendary that has been absent from GO until now, and Green Plumage Squawkabilly is an Eastern Hemisphere exclusive you can only grab here. Combined with the Mega Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day on Saturday 27 June, the end of June is shaping up as one of the most event-dense weeks of the season. Check out other GO events we’ve covered to stay on top of the rest of the schedule.
A Mega Evolution debut is always worth circling on the calendar, and this Saturday’s is no exception: Mega Skarmory is making its very first appearance in Pokémon GO on Saturday, 27 June 2026, during a three-hour Super Mega Raid Day running from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time — a prime Singapore afternoon window for trainers looking to add a brand-new Mega to their collection.
Mega Skarmory: A Pokémon GO First
The armoured steel bird has been a fixture of competitive Pokémon play for decades, and its Mega Evolution is finally landing in Pokémon GO. As a Steel/Flying-type Mega, Skarmory brings a formidable defensive profile and a long list of resistances. A nice bonus this time around: every Skarmory caught during the event will have Mega Level 1 already unlocked, saving you the Mega Energy cost for its first Mega Evolution — a handy head-start that will pay off every time you power it up in future.
All the Bonuses Available on 27 June
Free for Every Trainer
Up to 6 free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event window
Remote Raid Pass limit raised to 20 (active from Friday 26 June at 5:00 PM PDT through Saturday 27 June at 8:00 PM PDT)
Increased Shiny Skarmory encounter rate from Super Mega Raids
Timed Research available throughout the event — tasks include catching Pokémon, powering up 15 times, landing super-effective attacks, winning raids, and defeating Steel-type bosses — rewards include a Premium Battle Pass and a Houndoom encounter
Paid Event Ticket (US$4.99 / local pricing equivalent)
Up to 14 free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
+5,000 XP and +5,000 Stardust per Super Mega Raid victory
Increased Rare Candy XL drop rates
An Ultra Ticket Box at the same price bundles the event ticket with a bonus Premium Battle Pass. Tickets can be gifted to Great Friends or higher. Full event details are on the official Pokémon GO announcement page.
How to Take Down Mega Skarmory: Type Match-ups
Steel/Flying gives Mega Skarmory two clear weaknesses: Fire and Electric. Stack your raid team with hard-hitting attackers in either type — powerful Fire options or heavy-hitting Electric-types are your go-to — and avoid Grass, Bug, Normal, and Psychic moves, which Skarmory’s typing resists. The raised Remote Raid Pass limit active from Friday evening is a useful setup window: organise your remote raid invites in advance so you can chain raids efficiently once 2 PM hits on Saturday.
Planning Your Raid Route in Singapore
The 2:00–5:00 PM SGT slot on a Saturday afternoon is a natural fit for an outing. Singapore’s popular Pokémon GO hotspots — Gardens by the Bay, East Coast Park, and the Orchard Road corridor — are all dense with Gyms and easy to chain. Niantic’s web map can help you scout nearby Gyms before the event kicks off. And check back here for more upcoming Pokémon GO events as the rest of the June calendar fills out.
Last words
Six free Raid Passes, a genuine Mega debut, and shiny Skarmory odds — there is plenty to work with this Saturday even if you skip the paid ticket. Get your Fire and Electric teams ready, loop in your group chat, and decide on a starting point before 2 PM. Good luck out there, Singapore trainers.
Pokémon GO’s June 2026 Community Day is right around the corner — and it stars one of Scarlet and Violet’s most powerful pseudo-legendaries. Frigibax, the Dragon/Ice-type Ice Fin Pokémon, takes over the map this Saturday, 20 June 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time. If you’re in Singapore, that’s a perfect weekend afternoon slot.
Frigibax will be featured during June Community Day in Pokémon GO! — via Pokémon GO on YouTube
Frigibax Community Day Bonuses
Niantic has stacked this Community Day with some of the best bonuses of the year:
3× Stardust on every catch — excellent for powering up those high-IV finds or trading duplicates
2× Candy per catch, with a boosted 2× Candy XL chance for trainers at Level 31+
Extended 3-hour Incense and 1-hour Lure Modules for the event window
One additional Special Trade (up to 2 daily), plus 50% reduced Stardust cost on trades until 9:00 pm
Image courtesy of Niantic / The Pokémon Company
The Exclusive Move: Glaive Rush on Baxcalibur
The main draw this Community Day: evolve Arctibax (Frigibax’s first evolution) into Baxcalibur during the event — or up to four hours after it ends, until 9:00 pm local time — to receive the Community Day exclusive Charged Attack Glaive Rush.
This is the Pokémon GO debut of Glaive Rush, a Dragon-type move with 90 power in Trainer Battles (and a one-stage Defense drop on the opponent) and 105 power in Gyms and Raids. Baxcalibur with Glaive Rush shapes up as a strong Master League pick — and this is the first Dragon/Ice-type to headline a Community Day in over 100 events.
Shiny Frigibax and Special Research
Shiny Frigibax makes its wild debut today. The colour difference is noticeable — worth hitting as many spawn clusters as possible with a Mossy Lure.
A Community Day–exclusive Special Research story is on sale for USD 1.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency). Rewards include three special-background Frigibax encounters, a Premium Battle Pass, and a Rare Candy XL. Tickets can be gifted to Great Friends or higher.
August 2026 Community Day Voting Returns
Niantic also confirmed that Community Day Voting is back for August 2026 (event date: Sunday, 16 August). Four candidates are up: Nickit, Yamper, Fidough, and Tadbulb. The vote happens via the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel — watch for the announcement.
Last words
With 3× Stardust, a powerful new Charged Attack, and shiny Frigibax appearing in the wild for the first time, this is one of the stronger Community Days of 2026. Singapore trainers: head out around 2pm, pop an Incense, and give yourself the full four-hour evolve window after the event ends. Check out our other event coverage for more on what’s coming up in the Singapore gaming scene.
It is officially a Raichu month in the Pokémon universe. Hot on the heels of Pokémon Champions landing on mobile today with a free Raichu giveaway, Niantic has announced that Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y will make their Pokémon GO debut during a Raichu Super Mega Raid Day on Saturday, 18 July 2026.
Two GO-Exclusive Mega Evolutions, One Day
These are not forms you will find in the mainline Pokémon games — Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y are Pokémon GO’s own creations, introduced via the Super Mega Raid system. Both will be available in Super Mega Raids during the three-hour window, and there is a boosted chance of encountering a Shiny Raichu for any Trainer who wins a raid. Better still, every Raichu caught from a Super Mega Raid comes with Mega Level 1 already unlocked, so you can Mega Evolve immediately after catching it — no Mega Energy grind required.
Event Details: Date, Time and Free Bonuses
The event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time on 18 July 2026 — so Singapore Trainers should be ready at 2pm SGT. Here is what everyone gets for free:
Up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event.
Remote Raid Pass limit raised to 20 from the evening of 17 July through to 8:00 p.m. PDT on 18 July (that is 11:00 a.m. SGT on 19 July).
Timed Research with a Premium Battle Pass and a Steelix encounter as rewards (note: Timed Research expires when the event ends, so complete it during the window).
Image courtesy of Niantic
Paid Ticket: Worth It for Hardcore Trainers?
A paid event ticket is available for $4.99 USD (local pricing may vary) and upgrades your experience significantly:
Up to 14 Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs (instead of six).
Increased Rare Candy XL drop rates from raids.
Bonus 5,000 XP and 5,000 Stardust for each Super Mega Raid completed.
If you are planning to raid hard to land a Shiny or get both Mega forms at high Mega Level, the ticket pays for itself fairly quickly on Stardust and Rare Candy XL alone.
Finding a Raid Near You
Niantic has launched a new web-based map at pokemongo.com/map to help Trainers locate nearby Super Mega Raids and community meetups in real time. For Singapore players, popular raiding spots around town — MRT hubs, parks and community centres that typically host strong Gym clusters — are the best bet for finding groups quickly. Check local Pokémon GO Singapore Telegram groups and Discord servers for community raid trains forming on the day.
Last Words
Between Pokémon Champions giving away Raichu on mobile today and now two brand-new Mega Raichu forms coming to Pokémon GO next month, The Pokémon Company has clearly decided Raichu deserves its moment in the sun. Mark 18 July on your calendar, save your free Raid Passes, and keep an eye on our Pokémon GO coverage as we get closer to the event. Gotta mega evolve ’em all.
