Pokémon GO Water Festival 2026: Key Features and Bonuses

The Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 event starts on Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 AM and ends on Monday, August 24, at 8:00 PM local time. During this event, new Pokémon Arrokuda and Cramorant will appear in Pokémon GO for the first time.

Players can earn a special GO Pass. This pass helps players get rewards by collecting points. There will also be a higher chance to catch Shiny Pokémon like Ducklett and Dewpider. Players will get extra experience points (XP) and Stardust when they catch Pokémon.

Cramorant can change form during battles. It will appear as a reward for certain tasks and in special eggs. Players need 50 Arrokuda Candy to evolve Arrokuda into Barraskewda.

Players can complete event-themed research tasks to earn more rewards. It is important to claim these rewards before Wednesday, August 26, at 8:00 PM. This is when the rewards will expire.

How much do you know?

When does the Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 event start?

August 18

August 24

August 26

August 10

What new Pokémon appear for the first time during the event?

Ducklett and Dewpider

Arrokuda and Cramorant

Pikachu and Charizard

Eevee and Snorlax

What special item can players earn during the event?

GO Disk

GO Coin

GO Pass

GO Ticket

What can players collect to receive rewards?

Pokémon cards

Points

Coins

Bonus tickets

What is necessary for evolving Arrokuda into Barraskewda?

25 Arrokuda Candy

10 Rare Candies

50 Arrokuda Candy

100 Stardust

Until what date do players need to claim their rewards?

August 24

August 26

August 28

August 30

The Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 event ends on August 24.

True False

Cramorant will not change form during battles.

True False

Players can earn extra experience points when catching Pokémon during the event.

True False

Rewards expire on Wednesday, August 26, at 8:00 PM.

True False

Ducklett and Dewpider are the only new Pokémon in the event.

True False

Players must collect 100 Candy to evolve Arrokuda.

True False

The Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 event starts on Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 AM and ends on .

Players can earn a special GO Pass to get .

Cramorant will appear as a reward for certain .

Players need 50 Arrokuda Candy to evolve Arrokuda into .

It is important to claim these rewards before .

There will be a higher chance to catch Pokémon like Ducklett and Dewpider.

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