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Global event · August 18–24, 2026

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Ultra Unlock: Water Festival

Track the Arrokuda, Barraskewda, and Cramorant debuts, rotating XP and Stardust bonuses, regional Tatsugiri raids, Water-type encounters, and the event GO Pass.

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Why it matters

The event opportunity

Arrokuda debuts through Field Research, Rainy Lures, and the GO Pass; Cramorant debuts through Eggs, GO Battle League rewards, and the GO Pass.

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Bonuses

Water Festival bonuses

  • Catch XP and Stardust increase across three event phases
  • Rainy Lure Modules attract Arrokuda
  • Boosted Shiny chances for Ducklett and Dewpider
  • GO Pass milestones unlock Catch Candy and reduced Hatch Distance

Features

How this event works

  • Arrokuda, Barraskewda, and Cramorant make their Pokémon GO debuts.
  • Catch XP and Stardust bonuses increase across three event phases.
  • Rainy Lure Modules create an additional way to encounter Arrokuda.

Spawns

Wild Pokémon to look for

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

PsyduckWild encounter#054DucklettWild encounter#580DewpiderWild encounter#751FeebasRare wild encounter#349ClamperlRare wild encounter#366MareanieWild encounter#747WimpodWild encounter#767

Research

Tasks, encounters, and deadlines

  • Event-themed Field Research can reward Arrokuda and other Water-type encounters.
  • Field Research offers an additional path to event debut Pokémon.
Field ResearchAwaiting official details
Task
Exact tasks not yet published
Reward
Arrokuda and other Water-type encounters

GO Pass

Rank rewards and milestones

  • GO Pass milestones can award Arrokuda and Cramorant encounters.
  • Milestones unlock extra Catch Candy and reduced Hatch Distance.
  • Complete progress and claim rewards before their announced deadlines.
Free track can include
  • Event encounters
  • Rainy Lure Module
  • Rare Candy
  • Golden Razz Berries
Deluxe track can include
  • Event avatar item
  • Additional encounters
  • Silver Pinap Berries
  • Rare Candy XL
  • Incubator
Rank 102× Catch CandyDeluxe: Deluxe reward details not yet published
Rank 201/2 Egg Hatch DistanceDeluxe: Deluxe reward details not yet published

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.

DucklettBoosted chance#580DewpiderBoosted chance#751

Featured Pokémon

What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve

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

ArrokudaPokémon GO debut#846Barraskewda50 Candy evolution#847CramorantPokémon GO debut#845DucklettBoosted Shiny chance#580DewpiderBoosted Shiny chance#751PsyduckWild and raid encounter#054FeebasRare wild encounter#349ClamperlRare wild encounter#366MareanieWild encounter#747WimpodWild encounter#767

Strategy

A practical event plan

  1. Use Rainy Lure Modules when you can stay near the PokéStop long enough to benefit.
  2. Keep Egg space available for Cramorant and check GO Battle League rewards from Rank 16.
  3. Match longer catch sessions to the later, stronger XP and Stardust phases.
  4. Record debut catches and regional raid forms before the event ends.

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.

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