March 2026 brings a host of new events and raids to Pokémon Go.
March brings the beginning of the Memories in Motion season and sees Pokémon Go celebrating the franchise’s thirtieth anniversary. You’ll also be able to add some new Bug-types to your Pokédex!
So let’s take a look at the March 2026 event and raid schedule for Pokémon Go!
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Don’t forget to check on the Max Monday schedule.
Pokémon Go event schedule for March 2026
Here are all of the Pokémon Go events happening in March 2026:
Date
Event
Saturday 28th February to Sunday 1st March
Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos – Global
Tuesday 3rd to Monday 9th March
Pokémon 30th Anniversary
Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th March
Festival of Colors
India exclusive
Tuesday 10th to Monday 16th March
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event
Saturday 14th March
Scorbunny Community Day
Tuesday 17th to Monday 23rd March
Bug Out
Saturday 21st March
Research Day
Saturday 28th March
Max Battle Day
Tuesday 31st March to Monday 6th April
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As mentioned, the month begins with the 30th anniversary event and, later on, the Bug Out event will bring a new Bug-type Pokémon. Alongside these, March also includes a new Max Battle Day event.
The Memories in Motion season is nearly here, so it’s time to finish the Precious Paths quest.
There’s a lot to do in Pokémon Go outside of the current event! From the Go Battle League, Remote Trading, PokéStop Showcase, Routes and Max Battles. Don’t forget to catch rare Pokémon while you’re at it.
Pokémon Go Legendary Raid schedule for March 2026
Here’s the Legendary five-star raid schedule for March 2026 in Pokémon Go:
Date
Pokémon
Shiny?
Saturday 21st February to Wednesday 4th March
Lunala
No
Wednesday 4th to Tuesday 10th March
Articuno
Yes
Wednesday 4th to Tuesday 10th March
Zapdos
Yes
Wednesday 4th to Tuesday 10th March
Moltres
Yes
Wednesday 11th to Tuesday 17th March
Zacian
Hero of Many Battles
Yes
Wednesday 18th to Tuesday 24th March
Zamazenta
Hero of Many Battles
Yes
Wednesday 25th to Tuesday 31st March
Regieleki
Yes
Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres have returned to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise! You’ll also have the chance to gather up some Zacian and Zamazenta Candy.
Pokémon Go Mega Raid schedule for March 2026
Below you’ll find the Mega Raid schedule for March 2026 in Pokémon Go:
Date
Pokémon
Shiny?
Saturday 21st February to Wednesday 4th March
Mega Absol
Yes
Wednesday 4th to Tuesday 10th March
Mega Pinsir
Yes
Wednesday 11th to Tuesday 17th March
Mega Steelix
Yes
Wednesday 18th to Tuesday 24th March
Mega Slowbro
Yes
Wednesday 25th to Tuesday 31st March
Mega Houndoom
Yes
Remember – you don’t catch a Mega Evolution from a Mega Raid. Instead, you get the Mega Energy for that Pokémon and an encounter with their regular form.
March doesn’t really have any amazing Mega Evolutions making an appearance, but, if you have to pick one, I’d go for Mega Houndoom.
Pokémon Go Shadow Raid schedule for March 2026
Shadow Latias will be appearing in 5-star Shadow Raids every weekend in March.
Shadow Latias can be shiny!
Remember – five-star Shadow Raids work a little differently in regular five-star raids. They only appear on Saturday and Sunday (also known as the weekend), which means, if you truly want a Shadow Legendary, you need to do some planning.
Thankfully, this planning has been made a little easier due to how you can now use Remote Raid Passes for Shadow Raids. (If you’ve got the PokéCoin to buy the passes, that is…) Still, we recommend taking a quick read on how Shadow Raids work so you’re prepared for the fight.
Hope you enjoy March 2026 in Pokémon Go!