Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event
The Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event returns to Pokémon GO with the debut of Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles and its Evolutions!
US fans can watch Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope on Netflix now. For more information, visit the Pokémon Horizons website.
UK fans can watch Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope on BBC iPlayer. For more information, visit the Pokémon animation website.
For fans in other regions, please check availability with your local providers.
Bonuses 
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 Bonus – Starting at Rank 1
Tier 2 Bonus – Starting at Rank 10
Tier 3 Bonus – Starting at Rank 20
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Features 
Pokémon Debut
A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event! You might find one in the wild, from Field Research, attracted by an active regular Lure Module, or via the GO Pass.
Charmander wearing Friede's goggles
Charmeleon wearing Friede's goggles
Charizard wearing Friede's goggles
You can use 25 Charmander Candy to evolve Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles into Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles and 100 Charmander Candy to evolve Charmeleon wearing Friede’s goggles into Charizard wearing Friede’s goggles.
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one or one that has a Special Background!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event, where each day will feature a new category!
Surprise Encounters
Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a snapshot during the event!
Spawns 
Wild Encounters
During the event, Trainers may encounter the following Pokémon in the wild.
- Charmander wearing Friede's goggles
If you’re lucky, you might even encounter the following!
Captain's Cap Pikachu
There will also be different Pokémon featured during different times of the event.
From 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fidough
Wattrel
You might even encounter the following!
Chansey
From 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Eevee
Hatenna
You might even encounter the following!
Rockruff
Raids 
The following Pokémon will appear in raids. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one or one that has a Special Background!
One-Star Raids
- Captain's Cap Pikachu
Three-Star Raids
- Charizard wearing Friede's goggles
Meowscarada
Skeledirge
Quaquaval
Research 
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
GO Pass 
GO Pass: Collaboration Celebration Event
The GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event will be available from Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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: Collaboration Celebration Event on Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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 Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:00 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. Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- XP
- Lure Module
- And even more goodies!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- Additional encounters with even more Pokémon!
- Premium Battle Passes
- Rare Candy XL
- And even more goodies!
Shiny 
Shiny Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles and its Evolutions will be available with the start of the event.
Charmander wearing Friede's goggles
Charmeleon wearing Friede's goggles
Charizard wearing Friede's goggles
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store
Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, 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: Collaboration Celebration Event + 6 Ranks Ultra Box, which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battle Passes as a gift with purchase!
