Pokémon GO July Events: Mega Rayquaza, Shiny Solgaleo Headline Week's Raids

Each summer, the digital wilderness of Pokémon GO expands its horizons, inviting players into a week-long convergence of legendary encounters that mirrors something older — the human impulse to seek rare and powerful things, to mark the effort with a trophy, and to find community in the chase. From June 29 through July 5, 2026, trainers worldwide are offered a structured window to pursue Mega Rayquaza, Shiny Solgaleo, and Shadow Palkia — creatures that represent not just in-game power, but the layered rewards of patience, strategy, and showing up. What distinguishes this particular event is it