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GO Pass event · August 4–10, 2026

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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.

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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.

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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.

PonytaEven-day spawn#077SnoverEven-day spawn#459SlugmaOdd-day spawn#218VanilliteOdd-day spawn#582VulpixWild encounter#037GrowlitheWild encounter#058SwinubWild encounter#220SnoruntWild encounter#361

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 official details
Task
Exact task not yet published
Reward
Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, or Vanillite encounter
Free Timed ResearchAwaiting official details
Task
Exact task not yet published
Reward
16,800 XP and Marathon Visor Pikachu encounter

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 102× XP from spinning PokéStopsDeluxe: 3× XP from spinning PokéStops
Rank 201/2 Egg Hatch DistanceDeluxe: 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.

SnomShiny debut#872PonytaBoosted chance#077SlugmaBoosted chance#218SnoverBoosted chance#459VanilliteBoosted chance#582

Featured Pokémon

What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve

Open any Pokémon for evolution requirements, forms, costumes, search examples, and recommended battle movesets.

SnomShiny debut#872PonytaEven-day spawn#077SnoverEven-day spawn#459SlugmaOdd-day spawn#218VanilliteOdd-day spawn#582VulpixWild encounter#037GrowlitheWild encounter#058SwinubWild encounter#220SnoruntWild encounter#361

Strategy

A practical event plan

  1. Plan around the alternating spawn days instead of expecting every featured species daily.
  2. Keep Egg space available if Shiny Snom is a priority.
  3. Complete GO Pass tasks before the event ends and claim rewards before the later claim deadline.
  4. Use the event checklist to separate caught, Shiny, and still-wanted targets.

Accuracy

Official source and update policy

DexJourney reviewed this guide on July 25, 2026 using the official Pokémon GO announcement. Times shown as “local time” follow the clock in the location where you are playing.

Read the official Pokémon GO announcement →

Events and bonuses can change. Confirm the in-game Today view before spending tickets, premium items, or travel time.