Pokémon GO Memories in Motion Week

Niantic kicked off the Pokémon GO Memories in Motion Week event on Sunday, May 18, 2026, and it runs until Saturday, May 24, at 5 p.m. local time . The event spotlights nostalgic Pokémon tied to the game's history, featuring increased spawns of species like Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, and Eevee during specific hours each day. Players can encounter these Pokémon in the wild, raids, and eggs, with bonuses to encourage trading, hatching, and battling. The event coincides with Global GO Fest preparations, blending throwback elements with current mechanics . ### Which Pokémon spawn during the event? From May 18 to 20, increased wild spawns include Bulbasaur family (1 a.m. to 7 a.m. local time), Charmander family (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Squirtle family (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.), and Pikachu (7 p.m. to 1 a.m.) . On May 21-23, Eevee and its evolutions take center stage with similar hourly rotations. Raid bosses rotate daily: Mega Venusaur on May 18, Mega Charizard on May 19, Mega Blastoise on May 20, Mega Pidgeot on May 21, and Mega Gyarados on May 22-24. Shadowy surprise encounters appear in five-star raids throughout. ### What bonuses apply to hatching and eggs? Eggs hatched during the event yield double Candy, applying to 2 km, 7 km, and 12 km eggs placed in Incubators before or during the period . Players receive 2× Hatch Distance for all egg types from May 18 at 10 a.m. to May 24 at 5 p.m. local time. This stacks with the existing Friendship bonus for shorter hatch distances among friends, potentially halving times for cooperative players . Common hatches include event-featured starters and regional variants. ### How does trading work with Candy XL rewards? Trainers level 31 and higher get a guaranteed Candy XL from every trade made between May 18 at 10 a.m. and May 24 at 5 p.m. local time, regardless of Pokémon species or distance . This marks a rare limited-time guarantee, easing Candy XL farming for high-level maxing. Trades below 100 Pokémon cost no Stardust during these hours, and Special Trades gain a chance for Shiny encounters. Niantic limits trades to 40 per day per player, with Friendship levels reducing Stardust costs further. ### What raid and wild encounter perks are active? Raids offer 2× XP from May 18 to 24, boosting Remote Raid passes' value . Wild spawns include event-themed Field Research tasks rewarding encounters with Pikachu wearing party hats or Eevee with flowers. From May 22-24, increased shiny rates apply to specific raid bosses like Mega Gyarados. Players report higher shiny odds during hourly spawn windows, though Niantic has not quantified exact boosts. ### Are there Timed Research or other limited rewards? Event Timed Research tasks cost $1.99 USD or equivalent and unlock through May 24 at 5 p.m. local time . Completing paths grants Stardust, XP, and encounters with event Pokémon, including a chance at Shiny Bulbasaur. Lucky Egg duration extends to one hour when activated during the event. Niantic teases community day-style bonuses aligning with upcoming GO Fest on May 31. ### When does the event end and what's next? Memories in Motion Week concludes on May 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. local time, followed immediately by Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global event starting May 25 . Niantic plans GO Fest ticket sales and habitat hours through June. ```