June 2026 Pokémon GO Events: Raids, Max Battles, GO Fest and Community Day
The Pokémon GO June 2026 events schedule is here! In June, featured Pokémon are Kartana, Celesteela and Necrozma. A variety of different Pokémon will be featured throughout the month, and there is a whole host of in-game events to look forward to!
Here are all the major events happening in June 2026 in Pokémon GO, as well as details on Raid Hours, Max Battles, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy this month.
Pokémon GO June 2026 Event Calendar
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Tier 5 Raids during June 2026
Raid Bosses change at 10:00 a.m. on these dates.
| Dates | Raid Bosses | Guides |
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| May 27 – June 2 |  Tapu Fini |
Tapu Fini |
| June 3 – June 9 |  Reshiram |
Reshiram |
| June 10 – June 16 |  Zekrom |
Zekrom |
| June 17 – June 23 |  Necrozma |
Necrozma |
| June 24 – June 30 |
Shadow Raids in June
Shadow Dialga will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends from June 2 to June 30!
Mega Raids during June 2026
Here’s the full June line-up for Pokémon GO Mega Raids.
| Dates | Mega Boss | Guides |
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| May 27 – June 2 |  Mega Medicham |
Mega Medicham |
| June 3 – June 9 |  Mega Audino |
Mega Audino |
| June 10 – June 16 |  Mega Lopunny |
Mega Lopunny |
| June 17 – June 23 |  Mega Scizor |
Mega Scizor |
| June 24 – June 30 |  Mega Pidgeot |
Mega Pidgeot |
June Raid Hours
Here is the complete June 2026 Raid Hours schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in Five Star Raids on these dates in June:
June 2026 Max Battles
These Dynamax Pokémon may appear in Max Battles throughout June. They will also take over Power Spots for an hour each week on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time!
| Dates | Pokémon in Max Battles |
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| June 1 – June 7 |  Inkay Dynamax |
| June 8 – June 14 |  Electabuzz Dynamax |
| June 15 – June 21 |  Roggenrola Dynamax |
| June 22 – June 28 |  Hoothoot Dynamax |
| June 29 – July 5 |  Pidove Dynamax |
Event Previews
Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge
From Tuesday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Join Blanche for a research-focused adventure featuring Field Research tasks and Incense encounters.
Spark’s Quest for Caretaking
From Tuesday, June 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time team up with Spark for an exploration-driven adventure centered on hatching Eggs and discovering Pokémon.
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Chicago takes place from June 5-7 at Grant Park and across Chicago. Ticket holders receive exclusive gameplay, spawns, raids, and bonuses. Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Zeraora will make their Pokémon GO debut, along with Shiny Paldean Tauros.
Candela’s Quest for Victory
From Tuesday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, June 15, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. step into battle alongside Candela in an event focused on raids and battling.
Pokémon GO Fest Copenhagen
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Copenhagen takes place from June 12-14 at Fælledparken and across Copenhagen. Ticket holders receive exclusive gameplay, spawns, raids, and bonuses. Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Zeraora will make their Pokémon GO debut, along with Shiny Paldean Tauros.
Research Breakthrough
Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon:
Forever Forward
We are currently in the Forever Forward season. Different days of the week will include a Daily Discovery experience. These will be active between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. local time unless otherwise stated.
Scenic Sunday
Double-Time Sunday will be replaced by Scenic Sunday.
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More Pokémon will appear while following a Route. Incense will attract even more Pokémon on Routes. -
Reduced distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your Buddy Pokémon. -
Encounter Mateo up to three times each day while on a Route.
Max Monday*
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Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon. -
Power Spots will refresh more frequently. -
Additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week.
(*) Max Battles will be available between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. local time. Power Spot availability will be limited outside of Max Mondays and Max Battle Days.
Showcase Tuesday
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PokéStop Showcases will be active on Tuesdays, featuring up to 20 different categories. -
Trainers can enter up to five PokéStop Showcases.
Wednesday (Raid Hour)
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Raid Bosses for five-star raids and Mega Raids will rotate at the start of the day each week. -
Raid Hours will continue to feature the five-star Raid Boss between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time.
GO Battle Thursday
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The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 10—for a total of 50 battles -
Up to 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
Friendship Friday*
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Up to two Special Trades. -
Increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade. -
Up to -10% Stardust cost for trades. -
Two guaranteed Candy XL from trades (Trainers level 31+).
(*) These bonuses only apply to in-person trades.
Please note that Daily Discoveries will not be available during the week of global GO Fest, GO Wild Area, or GO Tour events.
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