As snow continues to fall, Niantic announces Pokémon GO’s upcoming season, Memories in Motion, featuring Daily Discovery, new events, and many more.
Wrapping up the Season of Precious Paths, it’s time for Trainers to don their training caps and grab their Poké Balls with the announcement of Pokémon GO’s upcoming season, Memories in Motion, launching on March 3, 2026. Stepping into the new season, the update features Daily Discoveries, adjusted event paces, Community Day, and more.
Released in 2016, Pokémon GO brings the beloved creatures to real life, allowing players to explore their surroundings to capture Pokémon and battle their rivals in designated Gym areas from their mobile devices. Entering their virtual realm, the title features many Pokémon across the generations, Raid Battles, Max Battles to fight and capture Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon, and fun events.
Kicking off on March 3, the biggest update to arrive in Pokémon GO: Memories in Motion is the Daily Discoveries, making every day of the week unique for every player. Running from 12 AM to 11:59 PM, each day will host:
- Double-Time Sunday – Incense, Lure Modules, Glacial Lure Modules, Mossy Lure Modules, Magnetic Lure Modules, and Rainy Lure Modules activated on Sunday will last 2x longer.
- Fast-Track Monday – 2x GO Points from Pass Tasks for both monthly and event GO Passes.
- Max Monday – Power Spots refreshes more frequently, additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week, and Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
- Showcase Tuesday – PokéStop Showcases are active on Tuesdays, featuring up to 20 categories.
- Wednesday (Raid Hour) – Each week at the start of the day, Raid Bosses for five-star Raids and Mega Raids will rotate. Additionally, Raid Hours will continue featuring the five-star Raid Boss between 6 PM and 7 PM local time.
- GO Battle Thursday – Trainers can earn up to 4x Stardust from winning, and the maximum number of sets for play per day has increased from five to 10 – for a total of 50 battles.
- Friendship Friday – Up to two Special Trades, increased chance of Lucky trade for any trades, guaranteed two Candy XL from trades for Level 31+ Trainers, and Stardust costing up to -10% for trades.
Alongside the introduction of Daily Discoveries, events will be receiving updates to adjust their pacing. Taking effect during the launch of Pokémon GO: Memories in Motion, the update includes:
- Adjusted Events to follow a more regular schedule.
- Weekend Events will move to Saturday, local time.
- Events will shift away from paid tickets to event GO Passes.
- Later in the season, Trainers can access the in-game event calendar with the latest information.
For the shiny hunters, previously debuted shiny Pokémon that are evolved can be encountered in the wilds. In contrast, Pokémon from Raid Battles and Eggs have a higher chance of being shiny. Additionally, Trainers will have the chance to save a debuted shiny Pokémon from the Team GO Rocket, with the chance being higher when rescued from the Team GO Rocket leaders and Giovanni.
Starting on March 3 at 10 AM local time, Trainers are invited to participate in the Special Research Story, Pressure Rising, available after completing the Glitz and Glam Special Research. After completing the Pressure Rising Special Research, Trainers can encounter the Mythical Pokémon, Volcanion. For those who have completed the Pokémon GO Fest 2025-exclusive Special Research, they will be awarded with an Volcanion Candy after completing the Pressure Rising Special Research.
Running from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time on March 14, the Community Day will spotlight the Galar Fire-type starter Scorbunny, increasing its encounter rate in the wild. After catching Scorbunny, Trainers can participate in March Community Day-themed field research to earn Stardust, Ultra Balls and additional Scorbunny encounters, some of which may feature a special background. If evolved into Cinderace during the event or within four hours afterward, it will learn the Charged Attack Blast Burn. Pyro Ball will also be added permanently to its moveset.
For Trainers looking to maximize the event, a Scorbunny Community Day-exclusive special research ticket will be available for $1.99 US. Completing the special research will reward players with three Scorbunny encounters featuring a special background, additional encounters, one Premium Battle Pass, one Rare Candy XL and other bonuses.
In addition, event bonuses will run from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. local time, featuring:
- 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in the Incubator during the event.
- 2x Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Level 31+ Trainers will have a 2x chance of receiving Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
- Incense will be activated for three hours during the event, excluding Daily Adventure Incense.
- Earn surprises while taking Snapshots during the event.
- Lure Modules will last for an hour and have a chance of attracting the featured Pokémon.
- One additional Special Trade can be made per day, for a maximum of two.
- Trades will cost 50% less Stardust.
Following the March 14 Community Day, Trainers can look forward to the future Community Days on April 11 and May 9, 2026. Not to mention, Community Day Classic will be taking place on May 16, 2026.
As Trainers seek to catch’em all, Pokémon GO: Memories in Motion will include many new features for players to look forward to. The features that will be joining the update are:
- What’s Your Favourite? – A new camera mode for players to showcase their favourite Pokémon as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pokémon GO and the 30th anniversary of Pokémon.
- Themed Stickers – Trainers can earn themed stickers from spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing through the in-game shop.
- GO Battle League – Battle in the Kanto Cup, Fantasy Cup, Jungle Cup, and more. Trainers can visit the GO Battle League webpage for more details.
While partaking in new events, Memories in Motion features many Pokémon that will be available through the Research Breakthrough and Egg hatching. The Pokémon that will be available in this season are:
- Research Breakthrough encounter – Regular and Shiny variants of Gyarados, Honedge, Dhelmise, Sinistea, Duraludon, and Dreepy.
- 2km Eggs – Dunsparce, Wimpod, Tadbulb, and more.
- 5km Eggs – Sizzlipede, Snom, Fidough, and more.
- 7km Eggs – Galarian Meowth, Galarian Corsola, Galarian Zigzagoon, and more.
- 10km Eggs – Deino, Honedge, Impidimp, and more.
- Adventure Sync Rewards: 5km Eggs – Chingling, Happiny, Audino, and more.
- Adventure Sync Rewards: 10km Eggs – Goomy, Turtonator, Toxel, and more.
- Route Rewards: 7km Eggs from Mateo’s Gift Exchange – Hisuian Growlithe, Galarian Slowpoke, White-Striped Form Basculin, and more.
During the Memories in Motion, the GO Pass will be available for players to climb the rank and earn rewards by completing the Pass Tasks and earning GO points. Additionally, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to unlock upgraded rewards and progress faster.
Before wrapping up, Pokémon GO will offer seasonal bonuses throughout the duration of Memories in Motion. The seasonal bonuses that will be available are:
- Level 31+ will receive a guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon in-person.
- One additional Candy when trading Pokémon in person.
- Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak.
- Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak.
That’s about everything arriving in Pokémon GO’s latest season, Memories in Motion. To learn more about the season, Trainers can visit the Pokémon GO website.
