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Global event · July 21–27, 2026

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Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition

Plan the rotating starter spawns, escalating Catch XP, team backgrounds, Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu, and event GO Pass rewards.

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Why it matters

The event opportunity

The final rotation begins July 25 with Alola, Galar, and Paldea first partners, while Catch XP rises to 10× through the end of the event.

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Bonuses

10th Anniversary Edition bonuses

  • 6×, 8×, then 10× Catch XP across three event windows
  • First partner Pokémon may have a team-specific Special Background
  • GO Pass milestones can unlock extra Catch Candy and Candy XL chances
  • Normal Lure Modules may attract Beldum, Gible, Dreepy, and more

Features

How this event works

  • Three starter rotations spotlight different Pokémon generations during the event.
  • Team-specific Special Backgrounds can appear on first partner Pokémon.
  • Normal Lure Modules can attract additional rare event Pokémon.

Spawns

Wild Pokémon to look for

These Pokémon are listed as wild or rotating event encounters. Open one for its complete DexJourney guide.

BulbasaurWild encounter#001CharmanderWild encounter#004SquirtleWild encounter#007RowletFinal rotation#722LittenFinal rotation#725PopplioFinal rotation#728GrookeyFinal rotation#810ScorbunnyFinal rotation#813SobbleFinal rotation#816SprigatitoFinal rotation#906FuecocoFinal rotation#909QuaxlyFinal rotation#912

Research

Tasks, encounters, and deadlines

  • Event-themed Field Research rewards first partner Pokémon encounters.
  • Research and GO Pass tasks have separate completion and reward-claim deadlines.
Field ResearchConfirmed
Task
Win a raid
Reward
Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounter
Birthday Field Research · July 21 onlyConfirmed
Task
Catch 10 Pokémon
Reward
Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounter
Field ResearchConfirmed
Task
Catch 100 Pokémon
Reward
Possible: 10 PokéCoins, Lucky Egg, Star Piece, Lure Module, or Incense
Field ResearchConfirmed
Task
Spin 50 PokéStops or Gyms
Reward
Possible: 10 PokéCoins, Lucky Egg, Star Piece, Lure Module, or Incense
Field ResearchConfirmed
Task
Complete 5 Field Research tasks
Reward
Possible: 10 PokéCoins, Lucky Egg, Star Piece, Lure Module, or Incense
Timed Research · Step 1Confirmed
Task
Catch 10 Pokémon
Reward
21 Poké Balls
Timed Research · Step 1Confirmed
Task
Complete 3 Field Research tasks
Reward
3 Fast TMs
Timed Research · Step 1Confirmed
Task
Make 10 Nice Throws
Reward
3 Silver Pinap Berries
Timed Research · Step 1 completionConfirmed
Task
Complete all three tasks
Reward
721 XP, Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu, and 721 Stardust
Timed Research · Step 2Confirmed
Task
Catch 10 Pokémon
Reward
21 Great Balls
Timed Research · Step 2Confirmed
Task
Complete 3 Field Research tasks
Reward
3 Charged TMs
Timed Research · Step 2Confirmed
Task
Send 3 Gifts to friends
Reward
21 Ultra Balls
Timed Research · Step 2 completionConfirmed
Task
Complete all three tasks
Reward
721 XP, Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu, and 721 Stardust
Timed Research · Step 3Confirmed
Task
Catch 10 Pokémon
Reward
1 Lucky Egg
Timed Research · Step 3Confirmed
Task
Complete 3 Field Research tasks
Reward
1 Star Piece
Timed Research · Step 3Confirmed
Task
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
Reward
1 Lure Module
Timed Research · Step 3 completionConfirmed
Task
Complete all three tasks
Reward
721 XP, Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu, and 721 Stardust

GO Pass

Rank rewards and milestones

  • Earn 100 GO Points per rank through Rank 60.
  • Deluxe Trainers can claim both the free and Deluxe reward tracks.
  • Claim earned rewards before the announced GO Pass claim deadline.
All 60 published rank rewards
RankFree trackDeluxe track
11,010 XP2,026 XP
2Party Hat Bulbasaur encounterParty Hat Bulbasaur encounter
3Party Hat Charmander encounterParty Hat Charmander encounter
4Party Hat Squirtle encounterParty Hat Squirtle encounter
51 Incense1 Incense
610 Razz Berries20 Razz Berries
71,010 Stardust2,026 Stardust
85 Razz Berries1 Lure Module
9Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounterProfessor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounter
102× Catch Candy bonus3× Catch Candy bonus
1110 Great Balls20 Great Balls
1210 Ultra Balls1 Lucky Egg
13Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounterProfessor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounter
1410 Pinap Berries20 Pinap Berries
1510th Anniversary Tee (Yellow)2,026 Stardust
16Gimmighoul with a 10th Anniversary CoinGimmighoul with a 10th Anniversary Coin
173 Golden Razz Berries5 Golden Razz Berries
1810 Ultra Balls20 Ultra Balls
19Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounterProfessor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounter
20Increased Candy XL chance from catchesNo additional Deluxe reward
213 Golden Razz Berries5 Golden Razz Berries
22Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounterProfessor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounter
2315 Ultra Balls30 Ultra Balls
243 Silver Pinap Berries5 Silver Pinap Berries
251 Lucky Egg1 Premium Battle Pass
26Party Hat Bulbasaur encounterParty Hat Bulbasaur encounter
27Party Hat Charmander encounterParty Hat Charmander encounter
28Party Hat Squirtle encounterParty Hat Squirtle encounter
29Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounterProfessor Willow’s assistant Pikachu encounter
301 Golden Lure Module1 Golden Lure Module
3150 Stardust100 Stardust
3250 Stardust100 Stardust
3350 Stardust100 Stardust
3450 Stardust100 Stardust
3550 Stardust100 Stardust
3650 Stardust100 Stardust
3750 Stardust100 Stardust
3850 Stardust100 Stardust
3950 Stardust100 Stardust
4050 Stardust100 Stardust
4150 Stardust100 Stardust
4250 Stardust100 Stardust
4350 Stardust100 Stardust
4450 Stardust100 Stardust
4550 Stardust100 Stardust
4650 Stardust100 Stardust
4750 Stardust100 Stardust
4850 Stardust100 Stardust
4950 Stardust100 Stardust
5050 Stardust100 Stardust
5150 Stardust100 Stardust
5250 Stardust100 Stardust
5350 Stardust100 Stardust
5450 Stardust100 Stardust
5550 Stardust100 Stardust
5650 Stardust100 Stardust
5750 Stardust100 Stardust
5850 Stardust100 Stardust
5950 Stardust100 Stardust
60100 PokéCoins250 PokéCoins

Featured Pokémon

What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve

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

BulbasaurKanto starter#001CharmanderKanto starter#004SquirtleKanto starter#007RowletAlola starter#722LittenAlola starter#725PopplioAlola starter#728GrookeyGalar starter#810ScorbunnyGalar starter#813SobbleGalar starter#816SprigatitoPaldea starter#906FuecocoPaldea starter#909QuaxlyPaldea starter#912PikachuProfessor Willow costume#025BeldumLure target#374GibleLure target#443DreepyLure target#885

Strategy

A practical event plan

  1. Use Lucky Eggs during the highest Catch XP window if XP is your goal.
  2. Check starter encounters for the team-specific Special Background before transferring.
  3. Complete Field Research and the GO Pass before their separate expiration times.
  4. Save any event-exclusive costume and background goals in DexJourney as you catch them.

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.