The transition into March marks the beginning of the Memories in Motion season in Pokemon Go, bringing a packed calendar of activities for trainers worldwide. This month is particularly significant as it aligns with the 30th anniversary of the entire Pokemon franchise, prompting a series of high-profile crossovers and debuts.
Players can expect a complete refresh of Raid bosses, a new Community Day featuring a fan-favorite Galar starter, and the return of the Bug Out event. Additionally, a unique collaboration with Pokopia is set to introduce exclusive content to the mobile platform throughout the month.
To help you navigate the busy schedule, we have compiled the essential details for every major event and rotation currently confirmed for March 2026.
The Raid circuit is seeing a major overhaul with legendary figures and Mega Evolutions cycling through Gyms weekly.
The month starts with the iconic Kanto trio – Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres – taking over five-star Raids. They will eventually hand over the reins to the Galar legends Zacian and Zamazenta, followed by the Titan Regieleki. On the Mega front, powerhouses like Mega Pinsir and Mega Slowbro will be available, while Shadow Latias looms in Shadow Raids.
The specific rotation for five-star encounters is as follows:
- March 4-10: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
- March 11-17: Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)
- March 18-24: Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)
- March 25-31: Regieleki
Mega and Shadow Raid Schedule
Mega Raids
- March 4-10: Mega Pinsir
- March 11-17: Mega Steelix
- March 18-24: Mega Slowbro
- March 25-31: Mega Houndoom
Shadow Raids
- Shadow Latias
Max Battles
- 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
Pokemon 30th Anniversary Festival
From March 3 to March 9, the game pays tribute to three decades of Pokemon history by returning to its roots in the Kanto region. This nostalgia-driven event focuses on the original 151 Pokemon, making them significantly more common in the wild and in specialized research tasks.
Trainers should keep an eye out for Pikachu wearing hats inspired by original protagonists Red and Leaf. Furthermore, the Go Pass will feature milestone rewards that can culminate in an encounter with Mewtwo, provided enough tasks are finished during the celebration period.
Featured encounters for the anniversary include:
- Wild: Pikachu, Alakazam, Machamp, Golem, Gengar, Eevee, Dragonite, and the Legendary Birds.
- Field Research: Kanto starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle), Magikarp, and Eevee.
- One-Star Raids: Pikachu (Red’s hat) and Pikachu (Leaf’s hat).
- Three-Star Raids: Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise.
Reaching Go Pass milestones during this event unlocks 2x catch candy and XP for free users, with these bonuses increasing to 3x for Go Pass Deluxe holders.
The Pokopia Crossover Event
Between March 10 and March 16, Pokemon Go will celebrate the launch of Pokemon Pokopia with a dedicated crossover. This window offers a rare opportunity to catch a Ditto wearing a unique hat, alongside increased spawns for deceptive Pokemon like Zorua and Sudowoodo.
Exploration is highly encouraged during this week, as spinning PokeStops provides a massive 10x XP boost for first-time spins and 2x XP for standard spins. The likelihood of finding shiny versions of Sudowoodo and Zorua is also temporarily boosted.
Event highlights include:
- Wild spawns: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Sudowoodo, and Zorua.
- Three-Star Raids: Lapras, Snorlax, and Dragonite.
Bonuses active for Pokopia:
- Double XP for all PokeStop spins.
- 10x XP for the first spin of any PokeStop.
- Higher shiny rates for Zorua and Sudowoodo.
Scorbunny Community Day
On March 14, the spotlight falls on the Galar region’s fire-type starter, Scorbunny. From 2 PM to 5 PM local time, the “Rabbit Pokemon” will dominate wild spawns, with a high probability of appearing in its shiny form for lucky trainers.
Evolving Scorbunny into Cinderace before 9 PM on the same day will grant the Pokemon the powerful move Blast Burn. To assist with the grind, egg hatch distances are reduced to one-quarter, and both Incense and Lures will see significantly extended durations.
Additional Community Day perks:
- 1/4 hatch distance for new eggs.
- Double catch candy and increased XL candy chances (Level 31+).
- 3-hour Incense and 1-hour Lure Modules.
- Half-price Stardust for trades and an extra Special Trade.
Bug Out Return and Blipbug Debut
The Bug Out event returns from March 17 to March 23, introducing Blipbug from the Galar region to the game. While Blipbug will be found in one-star Raids, other insectoid species like Scyther and Sizzlipede will be buzzing around in the wild.
Lure Modules will play a central role this year, attracting different Pokemon every two days. Using a Lure during these windows increases the chances of encountering shiny variants of Paras, Cutiefly, and Combee.
Special Raid and Lure encounters:
- Wild: Caterpie, Scyther, Dwebble, Sizzlipede, Nymble.
- Raids: Blipbug (1-star); Pinsir, Scizor, Kleavor (3-star).
- Lure Phases: Paras/Sizzlipede (Mar 17-19), Cutiefly/Sizzlipede (Mar 19-21), Combee/Sizzlipede (Mar 21-23).
Go Pass rewards for Bug Out include 2x XP for Nice Throws (or better) and up to 3x catch candy depending on your Pass tier.
Water Research Day and Gigantamax Pikachu
March 21 will host a Water Research Day from 2 PM to 5 PM, focusing on aquatic species like Magikarp and Mareanie in the wild. Completing Field Research tasks during this three-hour window will lead to encounters with Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl.
Later, on March 28, the Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day arrives. This massive Pikachu will appear as a six-star boss at Power Spots between 2 PM and 5 PM. While it cannot evolve, its power is immense, and a shiny version is potentially available for those who defeat it.
To support Max Battles, the following bonuses will trigger:
- Max Particle limit raised to 1,600.
- 8x Particles from Power Spots and 2x from walking.
- 1/4 distance for walking-based Particles.
- Increased Remote Raid limit (10) and three Special Trades.
Finally, Niantic is keeping the month’s conclusion under wraps with a “Mystery Event” scheduled from March 31 through April 6. Details regarding this secret finale are expected to be revealed later in the month.
