The July event schedule for Pokémon Go is now out. Pokémon Go starts July with Sobble Community Day on July 4 from 2-5PM local time. Trainers can enjoy bonuses like 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance, 2x Candy, and Hydro Cannon for evolved Inteleon. The event coincides with the game’s 10th Anniversary Party, running July 4-6.July 2026 is one of the busiest months ever for Pokémon GO, with anniversary celebrations, new Mega evolutions, and a stacked raid lineup. Trainers should prepare early, manage resources wisely, and coordinate with local communities to make the most of this action-packed month.Major July eventsThe month is packed with highlights:Road of Legends (July 6–10)Pokémon GO Fest Global (July 11–12), featuring Mega Mewtwo raids, timed research, and community meetupsAnniversary Pikachu Celebration (July 13–20)Super Mega Raichu Raid Day (July 18), debuting Mega Raichu X and YProfessor Willow’s Birthday Research (July 21)Ozone Ascent (July 25–26)Legendary and shadow raidsThe five-star raid schedule rotates through iconic Pokémon:Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres: July 1–5 & July 13–14Kyogre: July 15–21Solgaleo: July 22–28Kyurem: July 29–Aug 4Shadow Raids will feature Shadow Palkia every weekend from July 1–Aug 4.Mega raidsMega evolutions also headline July:Mega Lucario: July 1–5 & July 13–14Mega Sceptile: July 15–21Mega Salamence: July 22–28Mega Aggron: July 29–Aug 4Spotlight hoursWeekly spotlight hours bring extra rewards:Pidgey (July 2) – 2× Evolution XPWingull & Zubat (July 16) – 2× Catch XPEevee (July 23) – 2× Catch CandyDynamax battlesJuly’s Max Battles feature rotating Pokémon:Pidove Dynamax: June 29–July 5Chansey Dynamax: July 6–12Deino Dynamax: July 13–19Trubbish Dynamax: July 20–26Feebas Dynamax: July 26–Aug 2What players need to keep in mindStock up on Raid Passes: With multiple legendary and mega raids, having enough passes is crucial.Plan for Community Day: Use Pinap Berries to maximize Sobble candy and evolve Inteleon during the event window.Save Stardust: Spotlight hours and GO Fest bonuses are perfect for powering up Pokémon.Prepare for Mega Raichu: Electric counters like Groudon or Excadrill will be useful.Check local time zones: Raid hours and spotlight events run on local time, so plan accordingly.Use AI-powered tools: Many trainers rely on apps and maps to coordinate raids and maximize rewards.