Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition - Leek Duck

First partner and costumed Pokémon galore in Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition!

The Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition event will take place from July 21, 2026 at 10 am to July 27, 2026 at 8 pm.

Bonuses

First partner Pokémon may have a team-specific Special Background!*

* The Special Background is determined by the team you are on when the encounter begins. Trainers without a team cannot encounter a first partner Pokémon with a Special Background.

July 21 at 10:00 a.m. – July 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time

6× XP for catching Pokémon.

July 23 at 10:00 a.m. – July 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time

8× XP for catching Pokémon.

July 25 at 10:00 a.m. – July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time

10× XP for catching Pokémon.

Features

Happy Birthday, Professor Willow!

Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, coincides with Happy Birthday, Professor Willow!!

Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu will also appear in 1-Star Raids through July 27, 2026 at 8 pm local time.

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Trainers can enjoy surprise encounters with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu by taking 2 snapshots.

Spawns

Trainers may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild. There will be different Pokémon featured on different days of the event.

July 21 – July 23

Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions from July 21 at 10:00 a.m. – July 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time!

Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Chikorita
Cyndaquil
Totodile
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip

July 23 – July 25

Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos regions from July 23 at 10:00 a.m. – July 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time!

Turtwig
Chimchar
Piplup
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie

July 25 – July 27

Trainers may encounter first partner Pokémon from the Alola, Galar, and Paldea regions from July 25 at 10:00 a.m. – July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time!

Rowlet
Litten
Popplio
Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble
Sprigatito
Fuecoco
Quaxly

Lure Module Encounters

The following Pokémon have a chance to be attracted to normal Lure Modules.

Beldum
Gible
Dreepy

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. If you’re lucky, you may encounter one with a team-specific Special Background!

Appearing in 1-Star Raids

Party Hat Grimer

Appearing in 3-Star Raids

Party Hat Raticate
Party Hat Nidorino
Party Hat Gengar
Party Hat Wobbuffet

Research

Field Research Tasks

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu and first partner Pokémon can have a team-specific Special Background.

Catch 5 Pokémon
POSSIBLE REWARDS
×10
Poké Ball ×10
×5
Great Ball ×5
×3
Ultra Ball ×3
Catch 10 Pokémon
POSSIBLE REWARDS
Bulbasaur
Max CP
477
Min CP
442
Charmander
Max CP
420
Min CP
387
Squirtle
Max CP
405
Min CP
372
+24
Chikorita
Max CP
400
Min CP
368
Cyndaquil
Max CP
420
Min CP
387
Totodile
Max CP
485
Min CP
449
Treecko
Max CP
451
Min CP
417
Torchic
Max CP
468
Min CP
433
Mudkip
Max CP
483
Min CP
447
Turtwig
Max CP
508
Min CP
472
Chimchar
Max CP
410
Min CP
377
Piplup
Max CP
460
Min CP
426
Snivy
Max CP
364
Min CP
333
Tepig
Max CP
464
Min CP
428
Oshawott
Max CP
448
Min CP
413
Chespin
Max CP
469
Min CP
434
Fennekin
Max CP
440
Min CP
406
Froakie
Max CP
425
Min CP
392
Rowlet
Max CP
453
Min CP
418
Litten
Max CP
443
Min CP
409
Popplio
Max CP
483
Min CP
448
Grookey
Max CP
465
Min CP
430
Scorbunny
Max CP
470
Min CP
434
Sobble
Max CP
470
Min CP
434
Sprigatito
Max CP
435
Min CP
401
Fuecoco
Max CP
483
Min CP
447
Quaxly
Max CP
460
Min CP
425
Win a raid
REWARD
Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
Max CP
402
Min CP
369

Willow’s Birthday Field Research is only available on July 21, 2026 during Happy Birthday, Professor Willow!.

Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu can have a team-specific Special Background.

Catch 10 Pokémon
REWARD
Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
Max CP
402
Min CP
369
Catch 100 Pokémon
POSSIBLE REWARDS
×10
PokéCoin ×10
×1
Lucky Egg ×1
×1
Star Piece ×1
+2
×1
Lure Module ×1
×1
Incense ×1
Spin 50 PokéStops or Gyms
POSSIBLE REWARDS
×10
PokéCoin ×10
×1
Lucky Egg ×1
×1
Star Piece ×1
+2
×1
Lure Module ×1
×1
Incense ×1
Complete 5 Field Research tasks
POSSIBLE REWARDS
×10
PokéCoin ×10
×1
Lucky Egg ×1
×1
Star Piece ×1
+2
×1
Lure Module ×1
×1
Incense ×1

Willow's Birthday Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

Trainers who log in during Happy Birthday, Professor Willow! will receive free Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

Encounters with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu
1 Lucky Egg
1 Star Piece
and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, July 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

STEP

Willow's Birthday Research (1/3)

Catch 10 Pokémon

×21

Poké Ball ×21

Complete 3 Field Research tasks

×3

Fast TM ×3

Make 10 Nice Throws

×3

Silver Pinap Berry ×3

721 XP

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

×721

STEP

Willow's Birthday Research (2/3)

Catch 10 Pokémon

×21

Great Ball ×21

Complete 3 Field Research tasks

×3

Charged TM ×3

Send 3 Gifts to friends

×21

Ultra Ball ×21

721 XP

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

×721

STEP

Willow's Birthday Research (3/3)

Catch 10 Pokémon

×1

Lucky Egg ×1

Complete 3 Field Research tasks

×1

Star Piece ×1

Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms

×1

Lure Module ×1

721 XP

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

×721

Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up a Masterwork Research story, Glimmers of Gratitude, which leads to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin!*

Ticket holders will gain access to the Masterwork Research story during the Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition event. To receive the Masterwork Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point during the event. After you’ve received the Masterwork Research, you can complete it at any time.

Masterwork Research is intended to be completed over a long period of time.

* Trainers who have already obtained the Masterwork Research story Glimmers of Gratitude will not be able to purchase it again.

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: 10th Anniversary on Tuesday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, July 27, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Additionally, from Saturday, July 25, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, July 27, 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, July 29, 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.

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.

10th Anniversary Tee (Yellow)
Golden Lure Module
Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
And even more goodies!

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

Golden Lure Module
Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
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

2× Candy for catching Pokémon

GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for catching Pokémon

Tier 2 – Bonus Starting at Rank 20

Increased chance of receiving Candy XL from catching Pokémon

GO Pass: 10th Anniversary

Encounter Party Hat first partners, Gimmighoul, and earn a 10th Anniversary Tee!

Points / rank100

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BASIC

DELUXE

RANK

XP ×1010

XP ×2026

RANK

Party Hat Bulbasaur

RANK

Party Hat Charmander

RANK

Party Hat Squirtle

RANK

Incense ×1

RANK

Razz Berry ×10

Razz Berry ×20

RANK

Stardust ×1010

Stardust ×2026

RANK

Razz Berry ×5

Lure Module ×1

RANK

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

RANK

Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon

Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Candy for catching Pokémon

RANK

Great Ball ×10

Great Ball ×20

RANK

Ultra Ball ×10

Lucky Egg ×1

RANK

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

RANK

Pinap Berry ×10

Pinap Berry ×20

RANK

10th Anniversary Tee (Yellow)

Stardust ×2026

RANK

Gimmighoul (10th Anniversary Coin)

RANK

Golden Razz Berry ×3

Golden Razz Berry ×5

RANK

Ultra Ball ×10

Ultra Ball ×20

RANK

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

RANK

Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: Increased chance of receiving Candy XL from catching Pokémon

RANK

Golden Razz Berry ×3

Golden Razz Berry ×5

RANK

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

RANK

Ultra Ball ×15

Ultra Ball ×30

RANK

Silver Pinap Berry ×3

Silver Pinap Berry ×5

RANK

Lucky Egg ×1

Premium Battle Pass ×1

RANK

Party Hat Bulbasaur

RANK

Party Hat Charmander

RANK

Party Hat Squirtle

RANK

Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

RANK

Golden Lure Module ×1

RANK

Stardust ×50

Stardust ×100

⋯

RANK

Stardust ×50

Stardust ×100

RANK

PokéCoin ×100

PokéCoin ×250

BASIC

×1

×15

×1010

×10

×35

×10

×6

×3

×1

×1010

Ranks 31–60

×1450

×100

Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon

Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: Increased chance of receiving Candy XL from catching Pokémon

DELUXE

×1

×20

×4052

×1

×20

×1

×20

×10

×50

×5

×1

×2026

Ranks 31–60

×2900

×250

Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Candy for catching Pokémon

Sales

Pokémon GO Web Store

The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store soon! 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: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition or GO Pass Deluxe: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition + 6 Ranks 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.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary Edition + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

New Avatar Items

The following avatar items will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event.

Professor Willow–Style Lab Coat
Professor Willow–Style Pants
Professor Willow–Style Gloves
Professor Willow–Style Shoes
Professor Willow–Style Backpack
Professor Willow Glasses

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Moves

Featured Attacks

Frenzy Plant

Evolve Grass-type first partner Pokémon during the event to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.

Venusaur
Meganium
Sceptile
Torterra
Serperior
Chesnaught
Decidueye
Rillaboom
Meowscarada

Blast Burn

Evolve Fire-type first partner Pokémon during the event to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.

Charizard
Typhlosion
Blaziken
Infernape
Emboar
Delphox
Incineroar
Cinderace
Skeledirge

Hydro Cannon

Evolve Water-type first partner Pokémon during the event to get a Pokémon that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.

Blastoise
Feraligatr
Swampert
Empoleon
Samurott
Greninja
Primarina
Inteleon
Quaquaval

Graphic

Leek Duck

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