{"id":6096,"date":"2026-07-20T06:18:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-go-ultra-unlock-10th-anniversary-july-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:18:56","slug":"pokemon-go-ultra-unlock-10th-anniversary-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-go-ultra-unlock-10th-anniversary-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon GO Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition: 21\u201327 July Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore trainers, clear your schedule for next week \u2014 Pok\u00e9mon GO\u2019s biggest 2026 celebration event kicks off on Tuesday 21 July and runs all the way through Monday 27 July. <strong>Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition<\/strong> is the season\u2019s reward for completing GO Fest 2026 Global research, bringing six days of rotating starter Pok\u00e9mon, escalating catch XP that peaks at a massive 10\u00d7, the first-ever appearance of Professor Willow\u2019s assistant Pikachu, and a paid track that leads to Shiny Shaymin. Here is everything Singapore trainers need to know before Tuesday\u2019s 10 AM start.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9zcvBZ9j9Ug\" title=\"10th Anniversary \ud83c\udf89 | Pok\u00e9mon GO\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>10th Anniversary \ud83c\udf89 | Pok\u00e9mon GO \u2014 via The Official Pok\u00e9mon YouTube channel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>All 27 Starter Pok\u00e9mon Across Three Rotating Phases<\/h2>\n<p>The headline mechanic of <strong>Pok\u00e9mon GO Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition<\/strong> is a three-part rotation cycling through every starter Pok\u00e9mon from all nine main-series generations. Each phase lasts two days, and every first-partner Pok\u00e9mon can spawn as Shiny.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phase 1 \u2014 21 July (10 AM) to 23 July (10 AM):<\/strong> Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn starters in the wild \u2014 Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phase 2 \u2014 23 July (10 AM) to 25 July (10 AM):<\/strong> Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos starters \u2014 Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phase 3 \u2014 25 July (10 AM) to 27 July (8 PM):<\/strong> Alola, Galar, and Paldea starters \u2014 Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lure Modules will also draw out Beldum, Gible, and Dreepy across all three phases \u2014 useful if you still need dragon-line Candy or Phantump-family XL. Any starter you evolve during the event will learn its generation\u2019s signature Charged Attack: <strong>Frenzy Plant<\/strong> for Grass types, <strong>Blast Burn<\/strong> for Fire types, and <strong>Hydro Cannon<\/strong> for Water types. This is the <em>first<\/em> time Paldea starters \u2014 Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly \u2014 qualify for the exclusive move window, making Phase 3 weekend especially important for anyone who skipped the last evolution opportunity.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ultra-unlock-shiny-shaymin-masterwork-research.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Shiny Shaymin Masterwork Research Glimmers of Gratitude\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Niantic \/ Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Escalating Catch XP \u2014 Up to 10\u00d7 by the Final Weekend<\/h2>\n<p>Catch XP bonuses are tiered and ratchet up as the week progresses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6\u00d7 catch XP<\/strong> \u2014 21 July (10 AM) to 23 July (10 AM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>8\u00d7 catch XP<\/strong> \u2014 23 July (10 AM) to 25 July (10 AM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>10\u00d7 catch XP<\/strong> \u2014 25 July (10 AM) to 27 July (8 PM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are grinding towards a level-up or want to unlock a higher Mega Evolution tier, the final 48-hour window at 10\u00d7 is the peak session. Drop a Lucky Egg on Saturday morning, keep a Great Ball streak going, and you can bank enormous XP in a single afternoon park walk around Singapore\u2019s denser Pok\u00e9Stop areas.<\/p>\n<h2>Professor Willow\u2019s Assistant Pikachu \u2014 New Costumed Pok\u00e9mon Debut<\/h2>\n<p>A brand-new costumed Pok\u00e9mon joins the GO roster for the first time during this event: <strong>Professor Willow\u2019s assistant Pikachu<\/strong>, dressed in Willow\u2019s iconic researcher look. You can find it through Field Research task completions, Timed Research rewards, snapshot surprises, and 1-Star Raids (available through 27 July at 8 PM). The Pikachu cannot evolve \u2014 standard for costumed variants \u2014 but it can appear as Shiny, and Shiny encounters may carry a team-specific Special Background based on which Valor, Mystic, or Instinct team you belong to.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ultra-unlock-professor-willow-avatar-items.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Professor Willow avatar cosmetic items free\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Niantic \/ Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Free avatar cosmetics are also dropping for this event \u2014 dress your Trainer in Professor Willow\u2019s full look: Lab Coat, Pants, Gloves, Shoes, Backpack, and Glasses, all at no cost during the event period.<\/p>\n<h2>GO Pass, Masterwork Research, and Raid Bosses<\/h2>\n<p>Every trainer automatically receives the <strong>GO Pass: 10th Anniversary<\/strong> on 21 July at 10 AM \u2014 a free progression track with event-themed encounters, Golden Lure Modules, and bonus items. Rewards are redeemable through 27 July at 8 PM; anything unclaimed expires on 29 July at 7:59 PM, so do not sleep on it.\n<\/p>\n<p>Serious collectors will want the paid <strong>Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude<\/strong>, available for US$4.99 (regional pricing varies). Complete it to earn a <strong>Shiny Shaymin<\/strong> encounter. This is a long-form research story with no guaranteed same-day finish, so start early in the week. Trainers who previously purchased a Shaymin Masterwork Research are not eligible to re-purchase.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ultra-unlock-go-pass-10th-anniversary.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary GO Pass progression tier rewards\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Niantic \/ Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For raids, <strong>Party Hat Grimer<\/strong> occupies the 1-Star slot (Shiny eligible), while 3-Star bosses are Party Hat variants of <strong>Raticate, Nidorino, Gengar,<\/strong> and <strong>Wobbuffet<\/strong>. All party hat raid targets can appear with team-specific Special Backgrounds \u2014 the first opportunity for trainers to collect background-tagged legacy forms from this particular raid pool.<\/p>\n<h2>Event Stickers and Web Store Extras<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ultra-unlock-10th-anniversary-stickers.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary event stickers\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Niantic \/ Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Anniversary stickers are available from Pok\u00e9Stop spins, opening Gifts, and shop purchases. The Pok\u00e9mon GO web store is also offering a bonus item bundle \u2014 Ultra Balls, Max Revives, a Premium Battle Pass, and Max Potions \u2014 for the event window. The full updated item list lives at the <a href=\"https:\/\/pokemongo.com\/news\/ultraunlock-10th-anniversary-edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Pok\u00e9mon GO event page<\/a>. For more <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/news\/\">Pok\u00e9mon GO guides and gaming news<\/a>, check back on GameTrader throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Pokemon\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pok\u00e9mon GO Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition runs 21\u201327 July with all 27 starters, up to 10\u00d7 catch XP, Professor Willow Pikachu debut, and Shiny Shaymin research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[31,182],"class_list":["post-6096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-pokemon","tag-pokemon-go"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ultra-unlock-10th-anniversary-banner.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1Ak","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4440,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-go-sobble-community-day-10th-anniversary-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6096,"position":0},"title":"Pokemon GO July 4\u20136: Sobble Community Day Meets the 10th Anniversary Party","date":"June 29, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Sobble Community Day and Pokemon GO\u2019s 10th Anniversary Party overlap on July 4\u20136. 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