The summer is flying by and after a busy June and July, Pokemon GO players are getting ready to head into the final third of the Season of Go. The August 2022 event calendar is available now and players can start looking ahead to see what the mobile AR experience has in store for them over the coming four weeks.
Once again, the calendar for this month isn't quite as jam-packed as it was back in May and June, but that doesn't mean there isn't reason for excitement. The Pokemon GO August calendar is going to feature the game's first ever Championship event. The exact details of what that means likely won't arrive for a few weeks, but it's certainly going to be a major occasion and could help motivate some lapsed players to return for the historic occasion.
In addition to the Championship, trainers can also look forward to the usual lineup of Community Day, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours, and possibly other surprise standalone events. The other major event that has already been confirmed is the Bug Out! As players might guess, that festivity will put the spotlight on Bug-type Pokemon with some special spawns, features, and challenges.
The Season of GO continues!
A new in-game Season is coming soon to Pokémon GO: the Season of GO! Celebrate all things Pokémon GO beginning on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time!
Pokémon GO Fest 2022
Pokémon GO Fest: Sapporo – From Friday, August 5, 2022, to Sunday, August 7, 2022, Pokémon GO Fest comes to Sapporo, Japan! Explore the city and Nakajima Park—tickets are on sale now!
Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Finale – Stay tuned for more details on the global finale event taking place on August 27.
August Community Day
Join us for August Community Day on Saturday, August 13, 2022! Galarian Zigzagoon, the Tiny Raccoon Pokémon, will appear in the wild!
Bug Out!
Creepy and crawly? Or cute and cuddly? Decide for yourself when this event featuring Bug-type Pokémon returns from Wednesday, August 10, 2022, to Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
2022 Pokemon World Championships
The 2022 Pokémon World Championships will feature Pokémon GO for the very first time, and we’re holding an in-game celebration from Thursday, August 18, 2022, to Tuesday, August 23, 2022! Keep an eye out for more details.
Spotlight Hours
In the month of August, Pokemon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each event will spotlight a different Pokemon and a special bonus!
August 2: Hisuian Voltorb | 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
August 9: Nidoran (female) | 2× XP for catching Pokémon
August 16: Joltik | 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
August 23: Nidora (male) | 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
August 30: Pidove | 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
Raid Hours
Every Wednesday in August, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022: Palkia
Wednesday, August 10, 2022: Genesect
Wednesday, August 17, 2022: Genesect
Wednesday, August 24, 2022: Zacian
Wednesday, August 31, 2022: Zamazenta
There's a lot to keep track of, so it should make for an exciting month in the mobile AR game. Since only two major events have been announced, players should keep an eye out for any surprise announcements over the coming weeks. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available now on mobile devices.