Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek
Bramblin makes its Pokémon GO debut during Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek! Explore up to 42 km to earn Marathon Visor Pikachu, enjoy increased chances of encountering Shiny Electrike and Shiny Hisuian Growlithe, and unlock new GO Pass rewards.
The event runs from Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Features 
Pokémon Debut
Bramblin, the Tumbleweed Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!
You may encounter Bramblin through GO Pass tasks, Incense, and event-themed Field Research.
Bramblin
Mega Manectric
Mega Manectric can reach Super Max Level and gains access to the new Charged Attack Discharge+.
Mega Manectric
Discharge+
Manectric gains access to this additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved.
- Trainer Battles: 50 power
- Raid Battles: 150 power
The attack becomes stronger as the Pokémon’s Mega Level increases.
To reach Super Max Level, first raise Manectric to Mega Level 3 (Max). Mega Evolving alone is not enough to progress to Super Max; you must also use Manectric Mega Energy to power it up.
Spawns 
Wild Encounters
These event-themed Pokémon may appear in the wild, along with others.
Ponyta
Doduo
Electrike
Blitzle
You might also encounter Skarmory!
Skarmory
Incense Encounters
Incense will attract the following Pokémon during each period. Daily Adventure Incense is excluded.
October 13 at 10:00 a.m. to October 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Galarian Ponyta
Hoppip- Electrike
Dwebble- Bramblin
October 16 at 10:00 a.m. to October 19 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Hisuian Growlithe
Nincada- Electrike
Helioptile- Bramblin
Research 
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research will offer encounters with the following Pokémon and more. Some tasks will reward Manectric Mega Energy or Rare Candy.
- Doduo
- Electrike
- Bramblin
Fall Marathon
Event-exclusive Timed Research
Free Timed Research will reward 16,800 XP and an encounter with Marathon Visor Pikachu. Explore up to 42 km to complete the research.
Finish the tasks and claim all rewards by Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
GO Pass 
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
GO Pass: Fall Marathon is a free progression track. Complete Pass Tasks to collect GO Points, increase your rank, and unlock rewards.
Trainers will receive the pass automatically on October 13 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Earn points and rank up until October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- GO Pass Deluxe — US$4.99: upgraded rewards and faster progression.
- GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks — US$6.99: the Deluxe pass plus enough points to reach Rank 7 immediately.
Deluxe includes rewards from both tracks. You can upgrade during the event and claim rewards for ranks you have already reached.
Claim all unlocked GO Pass rewards before they expire on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Prices are in USD or the equivalent local pricing tier. Availability of event tickets and GO Pass Deluxe varies by region.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
The free track includes:
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Incense
- Rare Candy
- Ultra Balls
- Additional rewards
GO Pass Deluxe also offers:
- Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Incense
- Manectric Mega Energy
- Rare Candy XL
- Additional rewards
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach these GO Pass ranks to unlock event bonuses.
Tier 1 — Rank 10
Tier 2 — Rank 20
Additional bonus tasks will be available during the event.
Shiny 
You will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Electrike throughout the event.
The increased chance of encountering Shiny Hisuian Growlithe applies to Incense encounters from October 16 at 10:00 a.m. to October 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Daily Adventure Incense is excluded.
Hisuian Growlithe
Electrike
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store
GO Pass Deluxe purchases from the Pokémon GO Web Store activate when the pass begins. These purchases include the following bonus items:
- GO Pass Deluxe: Fall Marathon: 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 5 Max Potions.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Fall Marathon + 6 Ranks: 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 2 Premium Battle Passes, and 5 Max Potions.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Fall Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box: 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 5 Premium Battle Passes, 1 Incubator, and 1 Super Incubator.
These offers are available in the Pokémon GO Web Store.
