While July has been a good month forPokemon GO, due to the rewards offered by its events, Niantic’s current plans for August suggest that players should brace themselves for a potential dry spell. Having started the month off with its 9th Anniversary Party,Pokemon GOhit the ground running in July, offering special rewards and bonuses (like a commemorative Gimmighoul form), longer Lure and Incense durations, and increased experience and Stardust. Later events in July, including several Ultra Unlocks and 2025’s Water Festival, upped the ante even further, as new Pokemon, shiny forms, and more became available.
However, despite July’s momentum, August could potentially seePokemon GOstall, as the rewards featured in the upcoming events pale in comparison to what was offered the month before. FromSweet Swarm’s disappointing handful of shiny Pokemon and Lure bonuses to GO Fest 2025 Max Finale’s introduction of the Legendary Pokemon Eternatus, August is shaping up to be an uphill battle forPokemon GOplayers, especially after July. As valuable resources like Stardust, Candy, and experience may be harder to come by in August,Pokemon GO’s approach to events in July might not have prepared players for the month ahead.
Pokemon GO’s Events Have Been July’s Feast, But August’s Famine
Even thoughPokemon GOprovides a year-round schedule of events that celebrate Pokemon, holidays, regions, and more, July has been a particularly generous month. While it was expected that Niantic would go big withPokemon GO’s 9th Anniversary Party, the developer’s generosity continued throughout July, and the remaining events offered some nice rewards, including:
However, while July’s events allowed players to stock up on high-value rewards, like Stardust and Candy, their reserves may not be enough to get them through August.
Given that Niantic plans to conclude GO Fest 2025 in August, with players coming face-to-face with Eternamax Eternatus, the month’s other events may only do so much to help fans prepare for the main event. WithPokemon GO’s Cozy Companionsand Sweet Swarm events appearing to focus primarily on new Pokemon and alternate forms, like Snom and shiny Tandemaus, Dark Skies is the only August event that seems geared towards GO Fest 2025 Max Finale. In hindsight, then, the Stardust, Candy, and Max Particles that could be earned through July’s events may have been crucial for players now preparing to take on Eternatus.
Pokemon GO’s Day Events Could Be Make-or-Break For August
ThoughPokemon GO’s main events can provide more time to complete tasks and earn rewards, players may want to pay attention to August’s various Community, Max Battle, and Research Days. Leading up to GO Fest 2025 Max Finale,Fossil Research Day, Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day, Munchlax Hatch Day, and Origin Raid Day could help players by offering rewards like:
However, as highlighted byfans' complaints aboutPokemon GO’s events, players will only have a few set hours to capitalize on these “day-long” events and earn their rewards.
Pokemon GO’s Paid Events May Be August’s Last Resort
Players may be forced to consider purchasing in-game tickets to gain additional rewards from August’s events. For example, the Event Tickets for August’s Max Battle and Raid Days will offer yet more Stardust, Candy, Max Particles, and experience. While somePokemon GOplayersmay find these tickets to be too expensive, especially after being spoiled by July’s events, the premium rewards that can be earned by purchasing them could provide the advantage fans are looking for ahead of August’s GO Fest 2025 Max Finale.
