Flittle makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Spring Marathon 2026 event, alongside the first appearance of Pikachu wearing a marathon visor! Discover event bonuses, wild spawns, rotating bonuses, raids, Field Research, and GO Pass rewards. The Spring Marathon 2026 runs from Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Here’s everything you need to know about spawns, bonuses, research, and shiny Pokémon during the event.

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Spring Marathon 2026 event:

Debut of Flittle Family

During the event, Flittle, the Frill Pokémon, makes their debut in Pokémon GO.

You can use 50 Flittle Candy to evolve into Espathra.

Costume Pokémon Debut

Pikachu wearing a marathon visor will make their Pokémon GO, and it can be shiny!

5km Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5km eggs obtained during the event:

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available during the event. Timed Research rewards include the following:

• 21,000 XP
• An encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor

Note on Timed Research

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokemon including:

and more!

GO Pass: Spring Marathon

From Tuesday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Spring Marathon will be available in Pokémon GO.

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards:

• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• Stardust
• XP
• Rare Candy
• Ultra Balls
• And more

GO Pass Major Milestones

Plus, reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:

Tier 1

Tier 2

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About the GO Pass

A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards. Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Spring Marathon on Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

• For US$4.99 or your country’s equivalent, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
• For US $6.99 or your country’s equivalent, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

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GO Pass Deluxe bonus

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards:

• An event-themed avatar item
• Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• Incense
• Silver Pinap Berries
• Rare Candy XL
• Candy XL
• And more

Pokémon GO Web Store

GO Pass Deluxe

Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon or GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box

The GO Pass Deluxe: Spring Marathon + 6 Ranks Ultra Box is also available and includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase.

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