GO Pass event · August 4–10, 2026
Checking scheduleSummer Marathon: Arctic Embers
Track alternating Fire- and Ice-themed spawns, the Shiny Snom debut, Eggs, Field Research, and GO Pass rewards during Arctic Embers.
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.
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 ResearchAwaiting details
- Task
- Exact task not yet published
- Reward
- Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, or Vanillite encounter
Free Timed ResearchAwaiting 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.
- Pokémon encounters
- Stardust
- XP
- Rare Candy
- Ultra Balls
- Additional encounters
- Incense
- Silver Pinap Berries
- Rare Candy XL
- Candy XL
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.
Sources
Accuracy and updates
Dates and published mechanics are checked against the official Pokémon GO announcement. Unreleased details stay labeled as pending.