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Candela's Quest for Victory

Event

Starts:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Monday, June 15, 2026, at  8:00 PM Local Time

The Candela’s Quest for Victory event will take place from June 9, 2026 at 10 am to June 15, 2026 at 8 pm.

Step into battle alongside Candela in an event focused on raids and battling.



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Spawns

Wild Encounters

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild.

  • shiny
    Charmander
  • shiny
    Mankey
  • shiny
    Hisuian Growlithe
  • shiny
    Machop
  • shiny
    Ponyta
  • shiny
    Scyther
  • shiny
    Flareon
  • shiny
    Slugma
  • shiny
    Fletchling

Raids

The following Pokemon will appear in raids.

  • shiny
    Hisuian Growlithe
  • shiny
    Machamp
  • shiny
    Scizor
  • shiny
    Magcargo
  • shiny
    Scraggy
  • shiny
    Honedge
  • shiny
    Rockruff

Research

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokemon will be available to encounter when you complete certain Field Research tasks.

  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyCharmander
    Max CP
    420
    Min CP
    387
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyMankey
    Max CP
    499
    Min CP
    462
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyHisuian Growlithe
    Max CP
    566
    Min CP
    527
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyMachop
    Max CP
    548
    Min CP
    509
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyScyther
    Max CP
    1160
    Min CP
    1104
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyFlareon
    Max CP
    1298
    Min CP
    1239
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinySlugma
    Max CP
    383
    Min CP
    351
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyScraggy
    Max CP
    588
    Min CP
    549
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyFletchling
    Max CP
    343
    Min CP
    313
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyHonedge
    Max CP
    595
    Min CP
    556
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyRockruff
    Max CP
    407
    Min CP
    374

GO Pass

GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe

A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.

Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Candela’s Quest for Victory on Tuesday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, June 15, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Additionally, from Saturday, June 13, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, June 15, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!

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.

For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

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 on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:59 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Watch for additional bonus tasks for your GO Pass: Candela’s Quest for Victory during the event!


Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.

  • Encounters with Flareon, Rockruff, Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory with a background inspired by Team Valor, and more!

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.

  • Additional encounters with Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory with a background inspired by Team Valor
  • 6 additional Premium Battle Passes
  • And even more goodies!

Major Milestone Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 10

Increased Attack bonus from friends in raids
Increased Attack bonus from friends in raids

Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 20

1.5x Raid Stardust
1.5x Raid Stardust

Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.

Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 20

Receive up to two Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
Receive up to two Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms

Sales

Pokémon GO Web Store

The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store soon. Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokemon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Candela’s Quest for Victory or GO Pass Deluxe: Candela’s Quest for Victory + 6 Ranks on the Pokemon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Candela’s Quest for Victory + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase.

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