Pokémon GO celebrates 10th anniversary with special events

Pokémon GO is celebrating its 10th anniversary with several special events. A PokémonXP panel will be broadcast live on Twitch during the 2026 Pokémon World Championships weekend, offering players the chance to unlock limited-time research by watching at least 30 minutes of the stream. Completing this research can reward players with a Pikachu wearing a Cosmog space suit.

Additionally, a Spotlight Hour featuring Mankey is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 18:00. During this event, players can catch Mankey with double the catch candy bonus. This event is particularly relevant for players looking to evolve Mankey into Primeape or Annihilape, as the move ‘Fury Swipes’ is currently available through exclusive event moves, which is highly valued in PvP combat.