The much-anticipated Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global event is officially set for Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, 2026. This two-day worldwide celebration runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day, and it focuses on the Kalos region that many players first got to know through Pokémon X and Pokémon Y on the Nintendo 3DS. Since Kalos was inspired by France and shaped like a five-pointed star, there’s always been something a bit charming about seeing it return in Pokémon GO. Most players can join the global event at no cost, and for the first time in Pokémon GO, trainers who buy a ticket will be able to access an exclusive Masterwork Research story that eventually leads to an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Shiny Diancie.
Key Takeaways
- Global Dates and Time: February 28 and March 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
- New Shiny Debuts: Shiny Diancie through paid Masterwork Research, along with Shiny Honedge, Shiny Hawlucha, and Shiny Klefki making their first appearances.
- Kalos Encounters: Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region will appear more often in the wild through rotating habitats.
- Ticket Holder Exclusive: Ticket purchasers receive Masterwork Research for Shiny Diancie and boosted Shiny rates.
- Event Bonuses: Half Egg Hatch Distance, up to six Special Trades per day, and reduced Stardust cost for trades.
Kalos Region Pokémon Encounters and Shiny Debuts
The core of the Pokémon GO Tour events is celebrating a specific region, and for 2026, that focus shifts to Kalos, the sixth generation of the Pokémon world. The event will offer an increased chance of encountering the Kalos starter Pokémon in their Shiny forms, including Shiny Chespin, Shiny Fennekin, and Shiny Froakie appearing in the wild. It’s a detail that longtime players might appreciate since it feels like a natural continuation of the game’s regional rollouts.
For the first time globally, three other Kalos species will have their Shiny forms available. Shiny Honedge, a Steel and Ghost type, will appear in one-star raids. Meanwhile, Shiny Hawlucha and Shiny Klefki, normally region exclusive Pokémon, will be available through 10 km Eggs during the event. Klefki, a Steel and Fairy type inspired by a key ring, is usually seen only in France and nearby European areas. Hawlucha, the Flying and Fighting type, is typically limited to Mexico. These changes may feel overdue for some collectors, although it’s still nice to see them arrive in a global format.
Wild Pokémon spawns will rotate hourly between three themed habitats that loosely reflect different parts of Kalos.
Central Village: Features Pokémon like Chespin, Fletchling, and Skiddo.
Mountain Manor: Includes Pokémon such as Fennekin, Litleo, and Pancham.
Coastal Laboratory: Features Pokémon like Froakie, Inkay, and Goomy.
Flabébé of different flower colours will appear more commonly on Routes. Red, Blue, and Yellow flower forms will generally appear in different major global regions, while Orange and White flower forms will show up as rare spawns everywhere. It might take some patience to track down all of them, though that’s usually part of the fun.
Exclusive Research and Mega Evolution
Players who purchase the global event ticket, priced at US$9.99 or the local equivalent, will gain access to the Masterwork Research questline. This long-form set of tasks does not expire, and completing it rewards players with an encounter with Shiny Diancie, the Rock and Fairy type Mythical Pokémon. Diancie’s Mega Evolution, Mega Diancie, will also play a major role throughout the event, which may appeal to players who enjoy collecting Mega entries.
In addition, event-themed Costume Pikachu wearing hats inspired by Calem and Serena from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will appear in the wild and through Field Research. Ticket holders will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon and will receive several extra gameplay bonuses.
The global event follows two in-person GO Tour: Kalos events that took place earlier from February 20 to February 22, 2026, in Tainan, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, California, USA. These live events act as the warm-up before the broader worldwide celebration arrives for all trainers. The global experience adds several player-friendly perks including a Half Hatch Distance bonus for Eggs placed in Incubators, up to six Special Trades per day, and a Half Stardust cost for trades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a ticket to play the Pokémon GO Tour Kalos Global event?
A: No, the global event is free for all Trainers. However, purchasing a ticket grants exclusive Masterwork Research for Shiny Diancie and other bonuses like boosted Shiny encounter rates.
Q: How do I get Shiny Diancie during the event?
A: You must purchase the global event ticket to receive the Masterwork Research story, which guarantees an encounter with Shiny Diancie upon completion.
Q: Where can I find Shiny Hawlucha and Shiny Klefki?
A: Shiny Hawlucha and Shiny Klefki will be available globally for the first time by hatching them from 10 km Eggs obtained during the event.
Q: What is Masterwork Research?
A: Masterwork Research is a complex Special Research questline designed to take a long time to complete, which does not expire, and typically leads to an encounter with a rare Mythical Pokémon.
Q: Which Mega Evolutions will be available in raids?
A: Mega Evolutions for Pokémon like Gardevoir, Gallade, Kangaskhan, and Lucario will appear in raids on Saturday, while Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert will appear on Sunday, alongside other Mega Pokémon.
