DexJourney / Events / Arctic Embers
GO Pass event · August 4–10, 2026
Checking schedule Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers Track alternating Fire- and Ice-themed spawns, the Shiny Snom debut, Eggs, Field Research, and GO Pass rewards during Arctic Embers.
Local event time August 4–10, 2026 10:00 a.m. August 4 to 8:00 p.m. August 10, local time Dates verified 2026-08-27
◎ Overview Why it matters
✦ Bonuses Event rewards
◆ Features Event mechanics ⌁ Spawns Wild encounters ⌕ Research Tasks & rewards ▣ GO Pass Rank rewards ✧ Possible Shinies Check each one
◉ Pokémon Featured picks
↗ Strategy Play plan
✓ Checklist Track goals
◎ Why it matters
The event opportunity Shiny Snom debuts through GO Pass tasks and Eggs, while Ponyta, Snover, Slugma, and Vanillite rotate on alternating days.
Plan ahead Prioritize catches Track progress
✦ Bonuses
Arctic Embers bonuses ✧ Shiny Snom makes its Pokémon GO debut ✧ Increased Shiny chances for Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, and Vanillite Event-themed wild encounters and Field Research GO Pass rewards expire August 12 at 8:00 p.m. local time
◆ Features
How this event works Fire- and Ice-themed encounter pools rotate on alternating days. Snom’s Shiny form makes its Pokémon GO debut. Eggs, Field Research, and GO Pass tasks provide additional event encounters.
◉ Spawns
Wild Pokémon to look for These Pokémon are listed as wild or rotating event encounters. Open one for its complete DexJourney guide.
⌕ Research
Tasks, encounters, and deadlines
Event-themed Field Research provides Fire- and Ice-type encounters. Complete research tasks while their featured encounter pool is active.
Field Research Awaiting details
Task Exact task not yet published Reward Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, or Vanillite encounter Free Timed Research Awaiting details
Task Exact task not yet published Reward 16,800 XP and Marathon Visor Pikachu encounter Research is checked automatically against a cached community report. Always confirm tasks in Pokémon GO before using premium items.
▣ GO Pass
Rank rewards and milestones
GO Pass tasks can award event encounters including Snom. Finish progress before the event ends. Claim earned rewards before August 12 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Free track can include Pokémon encounters Stardust XP Rare Candy Ultra Balls Deluxe track can include Additional encounters Incense Silver Pinap Berries Rare Candy XL Candy XL
Rank 10 2× XP from spinning PokéStops Deluxe: 3× XP from spinning PokéStops Rank 20 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance Deluxe: 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance
Full rank-by-rank rewards are not published yet. DexJourney shows only confirmed reward pools and milestones until the official details are available.
✧ Possible Shinies
Shiny Pokémon worth checking These featured Pokémon may be encountered as Shiny during the event. Boosted odds are identified when confirmed.
◉ Featured Pokémon
What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve Open any Pokémon for evolution requirements, forms, costumes, search examples, and recommended battle movesets.
↗ Strategy
A practical event plan Plan around the alternating spawn days instead of expecting every featured species daily. Keep Egg space available if Shiny Snom is a priority. Complete GO Pass tasks before the event ends and claim rewards before the later claim deadline. Use the event checklist to separate caught, Shiny, and still-wanted targets.
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Sources and freshness This editorial guide is based on the official announcement . Editorial content date: 2026-08-27 . This is not the time of the latest automated source check; live research checks are shown with the research details.
Dates, bonuses, research, and featured Pokémon are page text, not only an image. Unconfirmed details stay pending. How our event data works .