Harvest Festival 2026: Applin Picking
Harvest Festival returns with the Pokémon GO debut of Shiny Applin! Gather apples, choose a Timed Research path, and earn rewards through the event GO Pass.
The Harvest Festival 2026: Applin Picking event will take place from September 29, 2026 at 10 am to October 5, 2026 at 8 pm local time.
Bonuses 
Unlock the following bonuses by reaching Major Milestones on the event GO Pass.
Tier 1 Bonus – Starting at Rank 1
Tier 2 Bonus – Starting at Rank 10
Tier 3 Bonus – Starting at Rank 20
Additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass will be available during the event.
Features 
Apples
During the event, Mossy Lure Modules will only attract apples. Tap these apples to receive Tart Apples, Sweet Apples, Syrupy Apples, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Cottonee wearing a flower crown and Applin!
Flower Crown Cottonee
Applin
Spawns 
The following Pokémon and more will appear in the wild during the event.
Skwovet
Lechonk
Smoliv
If you’re lucky, you might also encounter Applin!
- Applin
Research 
Branching Timed Research
Choose one of three Timed Research paths to determine which apples you receive as rewards:
- Tart Apples
- Sweet Apples
- Syrupy Apples
Complete the Timed Research tasks and claim all rewards by Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will reward encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
GO Pass 
GO Pass: Harvest Festival
Trainers will automatically receive the free GO Pass: Harvest Festival on Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Complete Pass Tasks and collect GO Points to rank up and earn rewards until Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
GO Pass Deluxe
Upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe for US$4.99* for additional rewards and faster progression. The GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks option costs US$6.99* and grants enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
GO Pass Deluxe includes rewards from both the free and paid tracks. You can upgrade at any time during the event and claim rewards from ranks you’ve already unlocked.
All unlocked GO Pass rewards must be claimed by Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
*Prices are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency. Availability of event tickets and GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
The free GO Pass includes the following rewards and more:
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Tart Apples, Sweet Apples, or Syrupy Apples
- Mossy Lure Module
- Super Rocket Radar
GO Pass Deluxe adds the following rewards and more:
- Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Apples
- Mossy Lure Modules
- Super Rocket Radar
Shiny 
Shiny Debut
Shiny Applin will be available for the first time in Pokémon GO! Evolve Shiny Applin to obtain its Shiny Evolutions.
Applin
Flapple
Appletun
Dipplin
Hydrapple
Increased Shiny Chance
There will be an increased chance to encounter Shiny Smoliv during the event. Its Shiny Evolutions are shown below as well.
Smoliv
Dolliv
Arboliva
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store
Purchases through the Pokémon GO Web Store activate when the event GO Pass begins and include these gifts with purchase:
- GO Pass Deluxe: Harvest Festival: 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Harvest Festival + 6 Ranks: 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Harvest Festival + 6 Ranks Ultra Box: 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battle Passes. This box is exclusive to the web store.
