Pokémon GO announces Mankey Spotlight Hour for August 27

Niantic has announced a Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour featuring Mankey, scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

During this hour, players will receive a 2x catch candy bonus. The featured Pokémon and its evolutions, including Primeape and Annihilape, will be available, and shiny versions of Mankey are obtainable. Players are encouraged to use Mega Pokémon to maximize candy gains during the event.