Pokémon GO Events This Week (July 14-July 20 2025): Tatsugiri debut, Gigantamax Lapras return, shiny boosts and more!
Pokémon GO’s July 14 – July 20 schedule brings summer vibes! Enjoy the Water Festival and Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day, along with the start of the Pokémon GO Summer Concert. Plus weekly Spotlight Hour, daily Raid/ Hours, Dynamax Battles, Mega Raids, GO Battle League Season 23, and Season‑long Delightful Days bonuses.
Highlights
- Max Monday (July 14): Dynamax Wailmer appears in Max Battles from 6 PM to 7 PM.
- Spotlight Hour (July 15): Feebas is featured with a 2x catch Candy bonus.
- Raid Hour (July 16): Terrakion is featured in Five-Star Raids from 6 PM to 7 PM.
- Water Festival (July 15-20): Debut of all three forms of Tatsugiri, boosted shiny odds for Staryu and Tirtouga, and Lapras returns with a fancy scarf
- Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day (July 19): Gigantamax Lapras features for a dedicated Max Battle Day
- Pokémon GO Summer Concert (July 19-22): Global boosted shiny Chatot, celebration of Junichi Masuda
- Raid Boss Change (July 14): Terrakion and Mega Blastoise return to the raid pool
Max Monday: Dynamax Wailmer
On Monday, July 14th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Dynamax Wailmer will appear in Max Battles! It is a fantastic option as a Healer so well worth grinding. Dynamax Wailmer will continue to appear from July 14 to July 20 in Max Battles:
Spotlight Hour: Feebas
On Tuesday, July 15th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Feebas will be the featured Pokémon for Spotlight Hour, along with 2× Candy for catching Pokémon!
Raid Hour: Terrakion
On Wednesday, July 16th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Terrakion will be the featured Pokémon for Raid Hour!
Upcoming Events
Water Festival
The Pokémon GO Water Festival 2025 is a global event running from July 15 to July 20, 2025. This event introduces Tatsugiri to Pokémon GO, in all three forms as regional exclusives, and boosted Shiny rates for Staryu and Tirtouga. On top of that, enjoy bonuses like Rainy Lure Modules lasting two hours, and Lapras wearing a Scarf!
Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day
Gigantamax Lapras returns to Pokémon GO during a special Raid Day event on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Trainers can look forward to an increased remote raid pass limit, two additional special trades, and an increase to the Max Particle daily limit.
Pokémon GO Summer Concert
Pokémon GO Summer Concert is a global event that runs from Saturday, July 19, to Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.at 8:00 p.m. local time each day.
During the event, special music composed by Junichi Masuda will play, Lure Modules will play an important role, and Shiny Chatot will appear more frequently at lured PokéStops!
Raids
Five-Star Raids
From July 14th to July 22nd, Terrakion will appear in the five-star raids.
- Related guide: Terrakion Raid Guide
Mega Raids
From July 14th to July 22nd, Mega Blastoise will appear in Mega Raids.
- Related guides: Mega Blastoise Raid Guide
Shadow Raids
One-star and three-star Shadow Raids will be available daily, while five-star Shadow Raids will take place on Saturdays and Sundays unless otherwise noted. Also, Shadow Registeel will swoop into five-star Shadow Raids during Delightful Days! You may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Registeel—if you’re lucky!
Egg-pedition Access
Eggs-pedition Access returns during Delightful Days! Every month, Trainers will be able to purchase a ticket that includes bonuses and Timed Research. Trainers will also receive an Incubator with their first PokéStop or Gym Photo Disc spin every day!
GO Battle League Season 23
GO Battle League: Delightful Days begins on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
The following will occur at the beginning of the Season:
- End-of-Season rewards will be available on the Battle screen.
- Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
- Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.
Active Cups and Leagues this week
| Dates | Cups |
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| July 15 – July 22 |
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| July 15 – July 22 |
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*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
Season of Delightful Days
The active Season in Pokémon GO this week is the Season of Delightful Days. This Season focuses on Crowned Zacian and Zamazenta, with new Pokémon from the Galar, Paldea, and Hisui Regions also making their debut.
Season-long bonuses 
The following bonuses are specific to Delightful Days:
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One additional Special Trade per day. -
Increased XP for the first catch of the day. -
Double Daily Adventure Incense duration.
Official trailer
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