In Pokémon GO for August 2025, there are numerous exciting events coming up such as Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and more general events. If you’re curious about what’s happening in the next few weeks within this popular pocket monster-catching mobile game, take a look at our guide for a comprehensive rundown of what to anticipate.
We’ll be sure to update this post with new Pokemon GO events if any are added for August 2025.
Pokemon GO August 2025 Event Schedule
All August Raids in Pokemon GO
| Featured Pokemon | Date/Time | Can It Be Shiny? |
|---|---|---|
Shadow Regirock (Shadow Raid)
 |
6 am Aug 3 to 10 pm September 2 | Yes |
Lugia (5-Star Raid, Raid Hour)  |
5-Star Raid: 10 am Aug 4 to 10 am Aug 11 Raid Hour: Aug 6 at 6 PM | Yes |
Mega Ampharos (Mega Raid)
 |
10 am Aug 4 to 10 am Aug 11 | Yes |
Ultra Unlock: Origin Raid Day (Palkia and Dialga)   |
Aug 10 from 11 am to 5 pm | Yes |
Ho-Oh (5-Star Raid and Raid Hour)
 |
5-Star Raid: 10 am Aug 11 to 10 am Aug 18 Raid Hour: 6 PM August 13 | Yes |
Mega Slowbro (Mega Raid)  |
10 am Aug 11 to 10 am Aug 18 | Yes |
Shadow Kyogre (Shadow Raid)
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6 am Aug 16 to 10 pm Aug 17 | No |
| Shadow Raid Weekend (details coming) | 6 am Aug 16 to 9 pm August 17 | – |
Mega Pidgeot (Mega Raid)
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Aug 18 to Aug 25 | Yes |
Mega Salamence (Mega Raid)
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Aug 25 to September 2 | Yes |
Necrozma (5-Star Raid, Raid Hour)
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5-Star Raid: Aug 25 to September 2 Raid Hour: Aug 27 at 6 PM | No |
| Pending Raid Day | Aug 31 from 2 pm to 5 pm | More info coming soon |
All Spotlight Hour Events in August
Every Tuesday, there’s a special event called Spotlight Hour that highlights a single Pokémon. This focuses attention on that specific Pokémon, making it more likely to appear, and also offers rewards such as doubled Stardust, experience points for catching, candy for the caught Pokémon, and bonus candy for transferring.
| Featured Pokemon and Bonus | Date/Time | Shiny? |
|---|---|---|
Swirlix (2x Catch Stardust)
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Aug 5 at 6 PM | Yes |
Plusle and Minun (2x Catch XP)
  |
Aug 12 at 6 PM | Yes |
Ralts (2x Catch Candy)
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Aug 19 at 6 PM | Yes |
Lechonk (2x Transfer Candy)
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Aug 26 at 6 PM | Yes |
All Other August Events in Pokemon GO
Apart from Spotlight Hours and Raid Battles, Pokemon GO offers numerous other engaging activities every month. Here’s a rundown of each event, highlighting what sets them apart:
1. Community Day: A monthly event where a specific Pokémon appears more frequently in the wild. These events also feature exclusive moves for that Pokémon and bonuses like increased XP for catching or evolving it.
2. Special Research Story: A series of tasks to complete, often tied to an ongoing storyline within the game. Completing these tasks can lead to encounters with rare Pokémon.
3. Safari Zone Events: These events take place at specific locations and allow trainers to encounter a variety of rare Pokémon for a limited time.
4. Legendary Raids: Battles against powerful, mythical creatures that appear periodically in Raid Battles. Trainers can work together to defeat these beasts and have a chance to catch them.
5. Seasonal Events: These events are tied to the real-world calendar, such as Valentine’s Day or Halloween. They often feature exclusive Pokémon and themed decorations.
6. Go Fest: A massive global event that takes place in multiple cities around the world. Trainers can participate in special challenges, encounter rare Pokémon, and earn unique rewards.
| Event | Time/Date | Anything Special About It? |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Swarm | Aug 3 to Aug 6 | Swirlix and Combee appear more frequently. |
| Eggs-pedition Access: August | Aug 3 to September 3 | You can get tons of XP, Stardust, and Incubators. |
| Dynamax Omanyte Max Monday | Aug 4 from 6 to 7 pm | – |
| Ultra League and Summer Cup: Ultra League Edition | Delightful Days | Aug 5 to Aug 12 | Pokemon have to be below 2500 CP to enter. |
| Cozy Companions | Aug 6 to Aug 12 | Snom and Frosmoth make their debut. |
| Munchlax Hatch Day | Aug 9 from 11 am to 5 pm | Munchlax will hatch more frequently from Eggs. |
| Dynamax Trubbish Max Monday | Aug 11 from 6 pm to 7 pm | – |
| Great League, Ultra League, and Master League | Delightful Days | Aug 12 to Aug 19 | Pokemon have to be 1500 CP or lower to enter. |
| 2025 Pokemon World Championships Celebration | Aug 15 to Aug 17 | There’s a special Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket. |
| Dark Skies | Aug 18 to Aug 23 | Eternatus arrives in Pokemon GO for the first time. |
| Master League and Catch Cup: Great League Edition | Delightful Days | Aug 19 to Aug 26 | Pokemon used in this must have been caught during the Delightful Days season. |
| Sunkissed Shores | Aug 25 to Aug 31 | Details coming soon |
| Dynamax Chansey Max Monday | Aug 25 from 6 pm to 7 pm | – |
| Great League, Ultra League, and Master League | Delightful Days | Aug 26 to September 2 | – |
| Rookidee Community Day | Aug 30 from 2 pm to 5 pm | Rookidee will appear more frequently in the wild. |
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2025-08-05 01:39