A new month in Pokémon Go means another calendar packed full of events, highlighted by debut Pokémon, new Shiny Pokémon to obtain, and a host of boosts to take advantage of.
Whether you’re looking to fill your calendar with all the Pokémon Go events in February 2026, or want to make sure you don’t miss out on your favorite Pokémon during a Spotlight Hour, Insider Gaming has all the details you need.
Pokémon Go February 2026 Event Schedule
Pokémon Go’s biggest highlights in February include the Go Tour, available globally at the back-end of the month, and the Valentine’s Day event.
Flamingo also makes its Pokémon Go debut this month, while the Shiny debuts on the cards are Diancie, Honedge, Klefki, and Hawlucha.
Check out the full schedule below.
| Event Name | Event Highlights | Event Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Vulpix & Alolan Vulpix Community Day | – Increased Spawns – Increased Shiny Odds – 3x Catch XP | Feb. 1 |
| Carnival of Flamigo | – Flamigo Debut – Pikipek, Lotad & Spritzee Shiny Boost – 2x Incense Duration | Feb. 3 – Feb 8 |
| Catch Mastery: Oricorio | – Increased Oricorio Shiny Odds – 2x XP on Nice Throws – Increased Candy for Catches | Feb. 7 |
| Valentine’s Day 2026 | – Nidoran & Cherubi Shiny Boost – 2x Catch XP – 2x Stardust From Gifts | Feb. 10 – Feb 15 |
| Pokémon Go Tour Kalos: Tainan | – Shiny Diancie Debut – Shiny Klefki Debut – Shiny Hawlucha Debut – Shiny Honedge Debut – Exclusive Events for Ticket Holders | Feb. 20 – Feb. 22 |
| Pokémon Go Tour Kalos: Los Angeles | – Shiny Diancie Debut – Shiny Klefki Debut – Shiny Hawlucha Debut – Shiny Honedge Debut – Exclusive Events for Ticket Holders | Feb. 20 – Feb. 22 |
| Road to Kalos | – Legendary Pokémon Return – Read Hat & Leaf Hat Pikachu Debut | Feb 23. – Feb 27 |
| Pokémon Go Tour Kalos: Global | – Shiny Diancie Debut – Shiny Klefki Debut – Shiny Hawlucha Debut – Shiny Honedge Debut – Exclusive Events for Ticket Holders | Feb. 28 – March 1 |
Pokémon Go February 2026 Raid Schedule
The raid schedule in Pokémon Go for February 2026 includes a host of challenging encounters, including Shadow Regigigas.
Check out the full raid schedule below.
| Pokémon Raid Target | Dates |
|---|---|
| Incarnate Tornadus | Jan. 25 – Feb. 4 |
| Mega Ampharos | Jan. 25 – Feb. 4 |
| Shadow Regigigas | Feb. 1 – March 4 |
| Dialga | Feb. 4 – Feb. 16 |
| Palkia | Feb. 4 – Feb. 16 |
| Mega Pidgeot | Feb. 4 – Feb. 16 |
| Solgaleo | Feb. 16 – Feb. 21 |
| Mega Sableye | Feb. 16 – Feb. 21 |
| Lunala | Feb. 21 – March 4 |
| Mega Absol | Feb. 21 – March 4 |
Pokémon Go February 2026 Spotlight Hour Schedule
Spotlight Hours for February 2026 include one of the starters in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Totodile, along with Horsea, Whismur, and Munna.
Pokémon Spotlight hours take place on Tuesday between 6 PM and 7 PM local time. The full schedule for February 2026 is below.
| Spotlight Pokémon | Spotlight Hours Dates |
|---|---|
| Whismur | Feb. 3 |
| Munna | Feb. 10 |
| Horsea | Feb. 17 |
| Totodile | Feb. 24 |
Pokémon Go February 2026 Max Battles Schedule
Max Battles for February 2026 feature Wailmer, Growlithe, Machop, and Chansey, all of whom also feature on Max Mondays.
Max Mondays take place every week from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. The full schedule for the month is shown below.
| Max Battle Pokémon | Max Battle Dates |
|---|---|
| Wailmer | Feb. 2 – Feb. 9 |
| Growlithe | Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 |
| Machop | Feb. 16 – Feb. 23 |
| Chansey | Feb. 23 – March 2 |
What are your main targets to achieve in Pokémon Go this month? Share your goals in the Insider Gaming Discord.
For more Pokémon, check out the dates for Pokémon Day 2026, and take a look at all the LEGO Pokémon Scavenger Hunt codes to redeem.
