Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event 2026
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!
You can receive up to 5 surprise snapshot encounters per day during the event.
Possible Pokémon encounters include:
- Charizard wearing Friede's goggles
Captain's Cap Pikachu
Meowscarada
Skeledirge
Quaquaval
Spotlight Hour
Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles Spotlight Hour takes place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles will appear more frequently in the wild, and Trainers will earn 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Spawns 
Wild Encounters
During the event, the following Pokémon will appear in the wild during these times (local time).
From 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Charmander wearing Friede's goggles
Sprigatito
Fuecoco
Quaxly
Fidough
Wattrel
You might even encounter the following!
- Captain's Cap Pikachu
Chansey
From 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Charmander wearing Friede's goggles
Rhyhorn
Eevee
Hatenna
Nacli
Tinkatink
You might even encounter the following!
- Captain's Cap Pikachu
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. Available tasks and encounters vary by time of day (local time).
From 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Catch 10 Fire‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS
Charmander wearing Friede's gogglesMax CP420Min CP387
FidoughMax CP422Min CP389
WattrelMax CP354Min CP323 - Make an Excellent ThrowREWARDCharmander wearing Friede's gogglesMax CP420Min CP387
- Make 5 Great ThrowsPOSSIBLE REWARDS
SprigatitoMax CP435Min CP401
FuecocoMax CP483Min CP447
QuaxlyMax CP460Min CP425 - Win a raidPOSSIBLE REWARDS
ChanseyMax CP537Min CP490
LaprasMax CP1131Min CP1076 - Win 2 raidsREWARD
Captain's Cap PikachuMax CP402Min CP369
From 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Catch 10 Fire‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDSCharmander wearing Friede's gogglesMax CP420Min CP387
EeveeMax CP459Min CP424
HatennaMax CP369Min CP338 - Make an Excellent ThrowREWARDCharmander wearing Friede's gogglesMax CP420Min CP387
- Make 5 Great ThrowsPOSSIBLE REWARDS
RhyhornMax CP707Min CP664
NacliMax CP414Min CP381 - Win a raidPOSSIBLE REWARDS
RockruffMax CP407Min CP374
TinkatinkMax CP368Min CP337 - Win 2 raidsREWARDCaptain's Cap PikachuMax CP402Min CP369
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!
Daily Tasks
Complete these daily tasks to earn GO Points:
- Catch 5 Charmander — 50 GO Points
- Make 10 Great Throws — 50 GO Points
Daily Tasks – Deluxe
Trainers with GO Pass Deluxe receive an additional daily task:
- Catch 10 Pokémon — 100 GO Points
GO Pass Rewards
Each rank requires 100 GO Points, starting at 0 points for Rank 1. Complete Rank 30 to unlock bonus ranks, with additional rewards through Rank 60 at 5,900 GO Points.
GO Pass: Collaboration Celebration Event
Rank up and earn event rewards!
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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!
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