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Pokemon Go’s Delightful Days season rolls on with a variety of summery events this month.
Pokemon Go July 2025 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Days, And More new features
It’s the second month of Pokemon Go’s Delightful Days season, and the mobile game is keeping the festivities rolling with a variety of events and activities in July. This month marks Pokemon Go’s 9th anniversary, and the game is celebrating with a big event featuring some festive Pokemon debuts and a new Masterwork Research story.On top of that, players have a few summery events to look forward to this month, including a Summer Concert and the return of the Water Festival. Pokemon Go is also hosting two Community Days in July, as well as new Spotlight Hours and raid battles.You can read more about all of the biggest Pokemon Go events happening this month below.Table of Contents [hide]July Raid ScheduleFive-star RaidsMega RaidsShadow RaidsMax BattlesJuly Spotlight Hours9th Anniversary PartyFeatured PokemonBonusesJuly Community Day ClassicFeatured AttacksBonusesUltra Unlock: Hisui CelebrationFeatured PokemonBonusesRaid DayWater FestivalGigantamax Battle DaySummer ConcertJuly Community DayBonusesMax Battle WeekendAdventure WeekJuly Raid SchedulePokemon Go is bringing back some fan-favorite legendary and Mega Pokemon for its July raid rotation.The legendary Swords of Justice–Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion–will all return to five-star raids at various points in July, as will Pokemon Sun and Moon mascots Solgaleo and Lunala. Meanwhile, Mega Charizard X, Mega Blastoise, and Mega Venusaur will make an encore appearance in Mega raids this month, along with Mega Aggron and Mega Aerodactyl.Max Battles will see the return of Dynamax Shuckle, Dynamax Gastly, and Dynamax Kabuto, and Shadow Registeel will make an appearance as a special Shadow raid boss every weekend this month.You can see July’s full raid schedule below:Five-star RaidsJune 30-July 8CobalionJuly 8-14SolgaleoJuly 14-22TerrakionJuly 22-28LunalaJuly 28-August 4VirizionMega RaidsJune 30-July 8Mega AggronJuly 8-14Mega Charizard XJuly 14-22Mega BlastoiseJuly 22-28Mega VenusaurJuly 28-August 4Mega AerodactylShadow RaidsWeekends in JulyShadow RegisteelMax BattlesJune 30-July 6Dynamax ShuckleJuly 7-13Dynamax GastlyJuly 14-20Dynamax WailmerJuly 21-27Dynamax DarumakaJuly 28-August 3Dynamax KabutoJuly Spotlight HoursPokemon Go is hosting more Spotlight Hour events in July.Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, one species of Pokemon will appear in the wild more frequently, making this a good opportunity to fill out your Pokedex and stock up on candy. The game will also offer an extra bonus during that hour, such as double XP or Stardust for catching Pokemon.You can see July’s full Spotlight Hour schedule below:July 1Featured Pokemon: Pikachu wearing a party hatBonus: 2x catch StardustJuly 8Featured Pokemon: Voltorb and Hisuian VoltorbBonus: 2x catch XPJuly 15Featured Pokemon: FeebasBonus: 2x catch candyJuly 22Featured Pokemon: JigglypuffBonus: 2x transfer candyJuly 29Featured Pokemon: RoggenrolaBonus: 2x evolution XP9th Anniversary PartyPokemon Go is kicking off the month with a 9th Anniversary celebration from July 1-6.As part of the festivities, several party-ready Pokemon will make their debut. Party hat-wearing versions of Ivysaur and Venusaur will be available for the first time, and you’ll have a chance to catch a Gimmighoul holding a special 9th anniversary coin after completing Field Research tasks.A slew of bonuses will be active throughout the event as well. You’ll have an increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends with another player, and you’ll be more likely to receive Lucky Pokemon from trades. A few bonuses will also be available during specific days. Eggs placed in Incubators from July 1-3 will hatch at half the distance they normally require, and you’ll earn double XP for catching Pokemon from July 3-5.Rounding out the event are an assortment of challenges to complete. In addition to free Field and Timed Research tasks, the shop will offer a paid Masterwork Research story called Wish Granted. Complete this exclusive quest and you’ll earn a chance to catch a shiny Jirachi.Featured PokemonWild encountersBulbasaur wearing a party hatCharmander wearing a party hatSquirtle wearing a party hatOne-star raidsPikachu wearing a cake hatEevee wearing a party hatBonusesEntire eventIncreased chance to become Lucky Friends with another playerIncreased chance to get Lucky Pokemon from tradesPokeStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure ModuleIncreased chance to encounter shiny, hat-wearing versions of Pikachu and EeveeGimmighoul holding a 9th anniversary coin will have a special backgroundFriendship levels will increase faster with other playersChance of finding 9 or 99 Gimmighoul coins when spinning a PokeStop with a Golden Lure ModuleFirst chance to encounter a shiny GimmighoulTapping on a party hat that appears on the map will award you with items or encounters with event-themed PokemonJuly 1-31/2 egg hatch distance when eggs are placed in IncubatorsJuly 3-52x XP for catching PokemonJuly 5-62x Stardust for catching PokemonJuly Community Day ClassicPokemon Go is bringing Eevee back for a two-day Community Day Classic on July 5 and 6.From 2-5 PM local time each day, Eevee will appear in the wild much more frequently than usual, making this a good chance to catch some and stock up on Eevee candy. Not only that, but you’ll have more chances of coming across a shiny Eevee as well.The event will also give you another chance to snag some special moves. Eevee and its different evolved forms will each be able to learn an event-exclusive attack if you can hatch or evolve them before 10 PM local time on July 12. You can see the full list of featured attacks below.Rounding out the event are the usual assortment of bonuses. Eggs placed in Incubators will hatch at a quarter of the distance they normally require, while Incense and Lure Modules will last for three hours. The game is also temporarily reducing the requirements for evolving Eevee, making it easier to get the aforementioned featured attacks.Featured AttacksEach Pokemon will know the following attacks upon hatching or evolving until 10 PM local time on July 10:Eevee: Charged Attack Last ResortVaporeon: Charged Attack ScaldJolteon: Charged Attack Zap CannonFlareon: Charged Attack SuperpowerEspeon: Charged Attack Shadow BallUmbreon: Charged Attack PsychicLeafeon: Fast Attack Bullet SeedGlaceon: Charged Attack Water PulseSylveon: Charged Attack PsyshockBonuses1/4 egg hatch distanceLure Modules and Incense will last for three hoursLimited-time evolution requirementsEvolve Eevee into Espeon after exploring 1 km with Eevee as your buddyEvolve Eevee into Umbreon after exploring 1 km with Eevee as your buddyEvolve Eevee into Sylveon after earning seven hearts with Eevee as your buddyThese reduced evolution requirements will last until 10 PM on July 12.Ultra Unlock: Hisui CelebrationAs a bonus for completing enough Global Challenges during Pokemon Go Fest 2025, Pokemon Go is hosting a special Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration from July 8-13.As part of the event, both Hisuian Zorua and its evolved form, Hisuian Zoroark, will be available in Pokemon Go for the first time. You’ll be able to encounter the ghost fox in the wild alongside other Pokemon from the Hisui region like Hisuian Voltorb, Petilil, Bergmite, and Hisuian Qwilfish.There will also be new Research tasks and Collection Challenges to complete, as well as a few bonuses to enjoy. Catching Pokemon will net you four times the usual amount of XP and Stardust, and you’ll have increased odds of encountering shiny versions of Hisuian Voltorb, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Unown U.Featured PokemonWild encountersZubatHisuian VoltorbMagikarpHisuian QwilfishSneaselLarvitarBagonStarlyCroagunkPetililHisuian ZoruaRuffletBergmiteOne-star raidsHisuian GrowlitheUnown UHisuian SneaselThree-star raidsHisuian BraviaryHisuian AvaluggWyrdeerKleavorBonuses4x XP for catching Pokemon4x Stardust for catching PokemonIncreased chance to encounter shiny versions of Hisuian Voltorb and Hisuian QwilfishIncreased chance to encounter shiny Unown U in raidsRaid DayAnother Raid Day is scheduled to take place on July 12.Water FestivalPokemon Go’s Water Festival returns from July 15-20.Gigantamax Battle DayPlayers can challenge another powerful Gigantamax Pokemon during a Gigantamax Max Battle Day on July 19.Summer ConcertPokemon Go is hosting a new Summer Concert event from July 19-22.July Community DayThe second Community Day of the month takes place on July 20.The featured Pokemon this time is Quaxly, the water-type starter from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. From 2-5 PM local time, Quaxly will appear in the wild much more frequently than usual. Moreover, the increased spawn rate means you’ll have better odds of encountering a shiny Quaxly during the event.As with other Community Day Pokemon, the Quaxly line can also learn an event-exclusive attack as part of July’s Community Day. Any Quaxwell that you evolve into Quaquaval by 10 PM local time on July 27 will learn the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.On top of that, event-themed Field and Timed Research tasks will be available. Completing these will net you various rewards, including additional chances to catch Quaxly. The shop will also offer a paid Community Day Special Research ticket that includes extra rewards, such as a Rare Candy XL and a Premium Battle Pass.Finally, the usual assortment of bonuses will be active throughout July’s Community Day. You’ll earn triple Stardust and double candy for catching Pokemon, and any Lure Modules or Incense you use during the event (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) will last for three hours.Bonuses3x catch Stardust2x catch candy2x chance to get Candy XL from catching Pokemon (players level 31 and higher)Lure Modules and Incense will last for three hoursPlayers can make one additional Special TradeTrades will cost 50% less StardustMax Battle WeekendAnother Max Battle Weekend is happening July 26-27. More information will be announced closer to the event.Adventure WeekPokemon Go is closing out the month with its annual Adventure Week event, which runs July 29-August 3. Additional details will be announced later this month.Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Boxes Available At Best Buy And TargetSee More