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Pokémon GO Announces A New Slate of Gameplay For March 2026

Raikou features as the ultimate encounter for the GO Pass this March in Pokémon GO, while Kanto birds rule over Five-Star Raids.

Pokémon GO kicks off its new season, titled Memories in Motion, with a new slate of gameplay for March 2026. Let's get into the details.

These are the Pokémon that will appear in Five-Star raids in Pokémon GO in March 2026:

• February 21 – March 4: Lunala
• March 5 – March 10: Articuno (can be Shiny), Zapdos (can be Shiny), Moltres (can be Shiny)
• March 11 – March 17: Zacian (can be Shiny)
• March 18 – March 24: Zamazenta (can be Shiny)
• March 25 – March 31: Regieleki (can be Shiny)
• Shadow Raids: Shadow Latias (can be Shiny)

Here are the Mega Pokémon that will appear in Mega Raids this March 2026:

• February 21 – March 4: Mega Absol (can be Shiny)
• March 5 – March 10: Mega Pinsir (can be Shiny)
• March 11 – March 17: Mega Steelix (can be Shiny)
• March 18 – March 24: Mega Absol (can be Shiny)
• March 25 – March 31: Mega Houndoom (can be Shiny)
• Shadow Raids: Shadow Latias (can be Shiny)

These are the Pokémon that will appear in Max Battles in March 2026 with Max Monday features during their tenure:

• March 2 – 8: Rookidee (can be Shiny)
• March 9 – 15: Pikachu (can be Shiny)
• March 16 – 22: Falinks (can be Shiny)
• March 23 – 29: Regice (can be Shiny)
• March 30 – April 5: Woobat (can be Shiny)

Here are the events coming to Pokémon GO in March 2026:

• March 3 – 9: 30th Anniversary Event
• March 4 – 8: Festival of Colors (India Exclusive)
• March 7 – 9: 30th Anniversary Event: All Out
• March 10 – 16: Pokopia Celebration Event
• March 14: Scorbunny Community Day
• March 17 – 23: Bug Out 2026
• March 21: Replay: Water Research Day
• March 28: Max Battle Day
• March 31 – April 6: TBA

Tuesday Spotlight Hours have been discontinued as of March 2026. RIP.

The Raid Hours for the month of March 2026 in Pokémon GO are:

• Wednesday, March 4: Articuno (can be Shiny), Zapdos (can be Shiny), Moltres (can be Shiny)
• Wednesday, March 11: Zacian (can be Shiny)
• Wednesday, March 18: Zamazenta (can be Shiny)
• Wednesday, March 25: Regieleki (can be Shiny)

The March GO Pass will feature:

• Raikou (can be Shiny)

Current Research Breakthrough encounters during the Precious Paths season:

• Gyarados (can be Shiny)
• Honedge (can be Shiny)
• Dhelmise (can be Shiny)
• Sinistea (can be Shiny)
• Duraludon (can be Shiny)
• Dreepy

Be sure to check back on Bleeding Cool for daily updates on all things Pokémon GO.

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