Season of Pokémon GO · 13-week cycle
Memories in Motion.
2026-03-03 → 2026-06-02
Free Special Research "Pressure Rising" → Volcanion encounter. Weekend events standardized to Saturdays. Tickets replaced by GO Passes (free + Deluxe paid).
Season bonuses.
- Lv 31+ trainers: 1 guaranteed Candy XL on in-person trades
- +1 Candy on in-person trades
- Increased XP for 7-day PokéStop spin streak
- Increased XP and Stardust for 7-day catch streak
Daily Discoveries · Memories in Motion structure
Weekly bonus rotation.
Replaced the legacy weekly Spotlight Hour cadence starting March 3, 2026.
Extended Lure duration
2x Pass Points
PokéStop Showcases 10 AM to 8 PM (replaced weekly Spotlight Hour)
Up to 4x Stardust in GBL
Season history · 6 prior seasons
Past seasons.
| Season | Window | Theme | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Paths | 2025-12-02 → 2026-03-03 | Winter / Kalos preparation | GO Tour: Kalos prep + Road to Kalos. |
| Might and Mastery | 2025-03-04 → 2025-06-03 | Power-themed | Volcanion via GO Fest 2025. |
| Dual Destiny | 2024-12-03 → 2025-03-04 | GO Tour: Unova | Black / White Kyurem fusion mechanics introduced. |
| Max Out | 2024-09-03 → 2024-12-03 | Dynamax / Gigantamax debut | Dynamax + Gigantamax launched. Max Battles at Power Spots. |
| Shared Skies | 2024-06-01 → 2024-09-03 | Necrozma / solar | Necrozma Ultra Burst arc. |
| World of Wonders | 2024-03-01 → 2024-06-01 | Ultra Beasts focus | Necrozma debut prep; Ultra Beast roster expansion. |
Common questions.
What is the current Pokémon GO season?
Memories in Motion, running 2026-03-03 through 2026-06-02. Theme: Nostalgia / Mythical Volcanion. Free Special Research "Pressure Rising" → Volcanion encounter. Weekend events standardized to Saturdays. Tickets replaced by GO Passes (free + Deluxe paid).
How long is a Pokémon GO season?
Roughly 3 months (a 13-week cycle). Each season has a name, a theme, season-long bonuses, signature debuts, and a Special Research storyline.
What is the Daily Discoveries structure?
Memories in Motion (Season 26) replaced the legacy weekly Spotlight Hour cadence with a daily themed bonus structure: Double-Time Sunday (extended Lures), Fast-Track Monday (2x Pass Points), Showcase Tuesday (PokéStop Showcases all day), and GO Battle Thursday (up to 4x Stardust in GBL). Spotlight Hour now runs only during specific themed event blocks.
What replaced single-event tickets?
GO Passes. Starting with Memories in Motion (March 2026), Niantic / Scopely replaced one-off paid event tickets with a season-long GO Pass system: a free progression track plus a paid GO Pass Deluxe track with extra rewards, coins, and encounter bonuses.
Season data verified May 2026 against LeekDuck, Pokémon GO Hub, and pokemongo.com news. Pokémon GO © Niantic / Scopely / The Pokémon Company.