Ultra Unlock: Water Festival
Arrokuda and Cramorant splash into Pokémon GO during Ultra Unlock: Water Festival!
The Ultra Unlock: Water Festival event will take place from August 18, 2026 at 10 am to August 24, 2026 at 8 pm local time.
Bonuses 
August 18 at 10:00 a.m. – August 20 at 10:00 a.m. local time
August 20 at 10:00 a.m. – August 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time
August 22 at 10:00 a.m. – August 24 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Features 
Costumed Pokémon
Psyduck in a swim ring makes its return!
Psyduck (Swim Ring)
Pokémon Debuts
The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Cramorant, the Gulp Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in Eggs, the GO Pass, and GO Battle League reward encounters.
Cramorant
Cramorant will be able to change form in battle, unleashing new possibilities for you and your battle team.*
* Cramorant will not be eligible in the Competitors Cup.
Arrokuda, the Rush Pokémon, and Barraskewda, the Skewer Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts in Field Research task rewards and via the GO Pass and Rainy Lure Modules.
Arrokuda
Barraskewda
* You can use 50 Arrokuda Candy to evolve Arrokuda into Barraskewda.
GO Battle League
During the event, Cramorant will appear in both GO Battle League reward tracks starting at Rank 16. It will appear more frequently in the premium track.
Spawns 
Trainers may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild!
Psyduck
Goldeen
Mareanie
Wimpod
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Feebas
Clamperl
Additionally, Wiglett will appear more frequently in their natural biome.
Wiglett
Raids 
Appearing in 1-Star Raids
Tatsugiri will be available in their respective regions.
- Curly Form Tatsugiri (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
- Droopy Form Tatsugiri (Americas)
- Stretchy Form Tatsugiri (Asia-Pacific)
- Psyduck (Swim Ring)
Tatsugiri (Curly)
Tatsugiri (Droopy)
Tatsugiri (Stretchy)
Appearing in 3-Star Raids
Scarf Lapras
Hisuian Samurott
Dondozo
Research 
Field Research Tasks
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete these tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
GO Pass 
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
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: Water Festival on Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
For US$4.99*, 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*, 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.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Rainy Lure Module
- Rare Candy
- Golden Razz Berries
- And even more goodies!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- An event-themed avatar item
- Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
- Silver Pinap Berries
- Rare Candy XL
- Incubator
- And even more goodies!
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 – Rank 10
Tier 2 – Rank 20
Shiny 
Increased Shiny Chance
Shiny Ducklett and Shiny Dewpider will have an increased chance to be encountered during this event.
Ducklett
Swanna
Dewpider
Araquanid
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store
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: Water Festival or GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 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.
Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Water Festival + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which 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!
