If you have been waiting to play Pokémon GO again now is the time. Pokémon GO has joined the Pokémon anniversary celebration with a lot of new content.
From legendary raid rotations to a fan-favorite starter taking center stage on Community Day, a new season (Memories in Motion), this is shaping up to be one of the busiest in recent history. It doesn’t matter if you’re a casual player or a dedicated trainer planning every raid hour; this is one month you shouldn’t miss.
A New Pokémon Season Is Here To Get Things Started
10th Anniversary Kanto Legendary Showcase. Source: GameSpot
March is a month every fan looks forward to. The month brings new events and a new season in Pokémon GO. March 2026 has brought “The Memories in Motion” season to celebrate the Pokémon GO 10th anniversary.
It comes with new events, special events, and changes to Pokémon GO that make it feel new.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary and Pokopia Celebration
Pokémon GO joins the 30th anniversary party of Pokémon with events like Pokopia. The events in the special anniversary include themed Pokémon spawns, limited-time bonuses, and unique encounters and crossover content.
Pokopia Celebration Costume Ditto. Source: GameSpot
More than raids, these exciting events will shake up your regular gameplay this month. Here are a few standouts:
| Event | Dates | Key Highlights |
| Pokémon 30th Anniversary | March 3 – March 9 | Kanto Pokémon spawns, themed raids, special Pikachu variants |
| All Out Event | March 7 – March 9 | Bonus spawns, raids, event rewards |
| Pokopia Celebration | March 10 – March 16 | Costume Pokémon, shiny boosts, crossover content |
| Community Day (Scorbunny) | March 14 | Shiny boost, exclusive move, bonus rewards |
| Bug Out Event | March 17 – March 23 | New Bug Pokémon debut, themed encounters |
| Water Research Day | March 21 | Water-type encounters, boosted shiny odds |
| Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day | March 28 | Gigantamax debut, bonus battles |
| A Shockingly Good Time | March 31 – April 6 | Electric-type spawns and bonuses |
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Raid Bosses: Legendary Rotations You Shouldn’t Miss
For most players, raids are a main reason why they log into Pokémon GO daily. And March delivers a strong lineup.
| Dates | Pokémon |
| March 4 – 10 | Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres |
| March 11 – 17 | Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) |
| March 18 – 24 | Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) |
| March 25 – 31 | Regieleki |
That’s a mix of classic Kanto legendaries and more modern favorites from newer generations.
March 2026 Mega Raids and Shadow Raids
In addition to regular raids, March 2026 features Mega and Shadow raids.
| Dates | Mega Pokémon |
| March 4 – 10 | Mega Pinsir |
| March 11 – 17 | Mega Steelix |
| March 18 – 24 | Mega Slowbro |
| March 25 – 31 | Mega Houndoom |
Shadow Latias is a boss in Shadow Raids for those who want something hard. Also pay attention to Raid Hour, which happens every Wednesday from 6 to 7 PM. This is your chance to go on raids quickly and get a lot done.
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Community Day Spotlight
Every month, there is one event. March is all about Scorbunny. The Fire-type starter Scorbunny is the star of Community Day on March 14 2026. It brings all the good things that players like. Here is what you can expect from Community Day with Scorbunny:
- Massive increase in Scorbunny spawns
- Higher chance of encountering a Shiny version
- Reduced egg hatch distance
- Exclusive move when evolving into Cinderace
Community Days are easily one of the best opportunities to farm XP, candy, and rare Pokémon.
Max Battles and Dynamax Pokémon
Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day 2026. Source: GameSpot
March also continues the rollout of Max Battles, a newer gameplay feature that adds another layer to Pokémon GO’s combat system. Throughout the month, different Dynamax Pokémon will rotate.
| Dates | Dynamax Pokémon |
| March 2 – 8 | Dynamax Rookidee |
| March 9 – 15 | Dynamax Pikachu |
| March 16 – 22 | Dynamax Falinks |
| March 23 – 29 | Dynamax Regice |
| March 30 – April 5 | Dynamax Woobat |
There are also Max Mondays, weekly events where these Pokémon appear more frequently for a limited time.
Daily and Weekly Activities Still Matter
Outside of major events, Pokémon GO continues to reward consistent play. Features like Daily Discoveries offer rotating bonuses every day encouraging players to stay active and explore parts of the game.
| Day | Activity | Bonus |
| Sunday | Double Time Sunday | Extended Lure & Incense duration |
| Monday | Max Monday | More Max Battles, Power Spots |
| Tuesday | Showcase Tuesday | PokéStop competitions |
| Wednesday | Raid Hour | Increased Legendary raids |
In March 2026, you need to check in regularly, as there’s always something happening in Pokémon GO.
Why March 2026 Feels Bigger Than Usual
This anniversary feels much bigger than previous ones for a combination of reasons. March 2026 is one of those, where Pokémon GO feels alive once again.
With a new season on the go, with major events taking place almost every week, and with all kinds of opportunities to catch rare Pokémon, there’s no shortage of reasons for playing.
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