Pokémon GO July 2026: Forever Forward Season Heats Up with Ultra Unlock, Shadow Palkia, and Community Buzz!

The world of Pokémon GO is buzzing with activity as the Forever Forward season rolls into a packed July 2026. Trainers everywhere are diving into the Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition, hunting down Shadow Palkia, and preparing for legendary raids featuring Solgaleo, Kyurem, and Mega Salamence. Meanwhile, the GO Battle League is back with all three leagues, and the first-ever Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day is on the horizon. This community update brings you the hottest discussions from Reddit and Discord, a full calendar of must-attend events, and tips on how iEasyGPS can help you catch them all from anywhere. Let’s dive in!

Community Hot Topics 🔥

Over the past two weeks, the Pokémon GO community has been abuzz with raids, bugs, brags, and spoofing tips. Here are the themes that dominated the conversation.

Super Mega Mewtwo Raids: Frustration and Triumph

The return of Mega Mewtwo raids — both X and Y — dominated r/TheSilphRoad and r/pokemongo. While some trainers celebrated shundos and shiny catches, many voiced frustration with the raid mechanics. A post titled “The Mewtwo mega raids are designed for a failure in every way” from u/Nirkid sparked heated debate. The original poster complained that even with 11 mega-evolved Pokémon in the lobby, players quitting at the last second often leaves too few to break the shields. The top comment from u/Drewqt suggested using the RSVP feature for better coordination, while u/Crabominibble2 said, “They should just make it so passes/LC are only consumed when you win but God forbid….”

Another hot thread came from u/Unable-Dimension-951, who reported seeing zero Mega Mewtwo raids despite having nearly ten gyms in their area. Commenters clarified that Super Mega Raids only spawn at former EX Raid Gyms. u/Crygenx noted, “I believe they only spawn @ former ex raid gyms. In my area there are also 0 of them so I had to remote raid them.” This led many to search for active raid hotspots using third-party maps. Meanwhile, u/ckarlsberg shared their joy after catching Mewtwo on the 111th raid, and u/CloudFunny902 landed a shundo on their first raid of the month — proof that persistence (or luck) pays off.

Shadow Palkia and the Purification Debate

Shadow Palkia has made its return to Shadow Raids, and the community is divided on purification. In a brag post, u/NiceVermicelli1045 shared a Shadow Palkia worth purifying: “I also have 2 shadow shiny palkias so this was definitely worth purifying. I’m trying to get a shadow with at least 15/15/14 IVs so that I can max out to level 50.” Others chimed in with tips on finding Shadow Raids, especially as many gyms appeared bugged — u/Alpha-cluster reported that a gym worked fine for a morning raid but then went completely dead. u/BioBWinner echoed, “Same issue. I have two gyms in my village, one is spawning raids, the other has absolutely nothing.”

GBL Glitches and Desync Exploits

A serious issue in GO Battle League was highlighted by u/Ok_Nose_4077 in a post titled “[GBL Game-Breaking Desync] App interruption during match loading causes full softlock for opponent”. They claimed the bug gives an unfair advantage and that in-game support is unresponsive. Many trainers expressed concern, especially as the GBL season progresses with Great League, Ultra League, and Master League rotations. The community is calling for Niantic to fix the desync before the next GBL split.

Spoofing Tips and Location Requests

On r/PokemonGoSpoofing and r/PoGoSpooferOpenCorner, trainers shared locations and tools. u/stremstrem asked for places as stacked as Bryant Park; answers included São Paulo’s Ibirapuera Park and Zaragoza, Spain. u/Reasonable-Gap-7511 asked where to find Origin Palkia raids, and users pointed to Brazil and NYC timing. A common question — “How can I start spoofing?” — from u/Fantastic_Truth_876 received replies recommending iTools dongles for iOS or switching to Android. The demand for reliable spoofing solutions remains high, especially for rural players like u/VQQN, who lamented, “I wanted a Ho-Oh soooooooo bad, but all the daily and weekly…” (their post cut off, but the sentiment is clear).

Legacy Moves, Buddy Candy Bugs, and More

u/RaccoonsOnTheRift asked for a reliable website to track legacy moves, sparking a thread in r/TheSilphRoad where u/Ok-Proof7287 listed available moves like Meteor Mash Metagross and Frenzy Plant Sceptile during event hours. Meanwhile, u/Primary-Pause6339 reported a buddy candy bug where distance resets without awarding candy — u/captured3 echoed the same issue with a Kyurem. The bug seems to affect Golden Bottle Cap progress too, and Niantic is yet to respond.

Brag Central: Shiny Flexes and Near Misses

From Shiny Voltorb (u/redditandwept31) to a purified Shadow Palkia IV collection, the community loves a good luck story. u/jay_chan posted about maxing out XP and Stardust on a single catch — “Added a lucky egg and stardust for today’s 10x catch bonus before my first catch of the day and it happened to line up for the 7 day streak!” And u/Olser666, who only did one raid and got a shiny Mewtwo, earned comments like “Fuh you bro” and “I’ve done 14… I hate you.”

Upcoming Pokémon GO Events 📅

Get ready for an action-packed month! Here's every event from July to early August 2026.

Pro Tips with iEasyGPS 💡

With so many events happening across different time zones and locations, staying in one place can mean missing out. That’s where iEasyGPS comes in — a reliable iOS location spoofer designed for Pokémon GO players who want to experience the game without boundaries.

Want to participate in the Ultra Unlock festivities in New York’s Bryant Park? Or maybe you need a Shadow Palkia raid from a specific EX gym? iEasyGPS lets you teleport to any coordinates instantly, with realistic movement options to avoid softbans. You can set a walking route to hatch eggs, drift to nearby PokéStops, or jump to hotspots like São Paulo’s Ibirapuera Park for legendary raid hours. The intuitive interface makes spoofing on iPhone as easy as dropping a pin on a map.

For the Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day, you can quickly travel to a city with active Power Spots and a large player base. iEasyGPS also helps rural players — like those who struggle to find Mega Mewtwo raids — by letting them join remote raids from anywhere. Remember to follow cooldown rules (typically 2 hours for long jumps) and use the GPX route feature for natural-looking movement. Pairs perfectly with the iOS built-in privacy features to keep your account safe.

Conclusion

July 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most epic months in Pokémon GO history. From the Ultra Unlock 10th Anniversary to Gigantamax Rillaboom, there’s something for every trainer. The community is active, the raids are intense, and the rewards are plentiful. Whether you’re a day-one player or just returning, now is the perfect time to dive in.

Don’t let location limits hold you back. Download iEasyGPS from iEasyGPS.com and explore the world of Pokémon GO your way. And if you want to stay updated on the latest spoofing tips and event strategies, join our Discord community — thousands of trainers are sharing coordinates, raid invites, and success stories every day. See you in the game!