March 2026 is packed with content in Pokémon GO, and this month brings one of the most stacked rotations of the year. New Gen 8 Pokémon debut, legendary raid bosses rotate weekly, Dynamax battles continue, and the Bug Out event returns with major bonuses.
Pokémon GO March 2026 Event Schedule (Complete List)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 3 – 9 | Special Event (Details Pending) |
| March 10 – 16 | Special Event (Details Pending) |
| March 14 | Scorbunny Community Day |
| March 17 – 23 | Bug Out Event |
| March 21 | Research Day |
| March 28 | Max Battle Day |
| March 31 – April 6 | Special Event |
Niantic has not revealed details for all early-month events yet, but the mid-to-late March schedule already confirms major highlights.
Bug Out Event (March 17 – March 23)
The Bug Out event introduces three Gen 8 Pokémon from Galar:
- Blipbug
- Dottler
- Orbeetle
Evolution Costs
- Blipbug → Dottler: 25 Candy
- Dottler → Orbeetle: 100 Candy
Blipbug appears in:
- Wild encounters
- One-Star Raids
- GO Pass encounters
Wild Spawn Boosts
- Caterpie*
- Dwebble*
- Sizzlipede*
- Nymble*
- Scyther*
(*Shiny available)
Lure Module Rotations
March 17 – 19
- Paras
- Sizzlipede
March 19 – 21
- Cutiefly
- Sizzlipede
March 21 – 23
- Combee
- Sizzlipede
Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly have boosted Shiny odds when attracted by Lures.
Legendary Raid Bosses – March 2026
March rotates four major five-star raid bosses.
| Date | Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| March 4 – 10 | Articuno*, Zapdos*, Moltres* |
| March 11 – 17 | Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)* |
| March 18 – 24 | Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)* |
| March 25 – 31 | Regieleki* |
All marked Pokémon have Shiny availability.
Zacian and Zamazenta remain top-tier PvP attackers, while Regieleki continues to dominate Electric-type raid DPS charts.
Mega Raid Rotation
| Date | Mega Evolution |
|---|---|
| March 4 – 10 | Mega Pinsir* |
| March 11 – 17 | Mega Steelix* |
| March 18 – 24 | Mega Slowbro* |
| March 25 – 31 | Mega Houndoom* |
Each Mega rotation lasts one week.
Dynamax & Max Battle Schedule
| Date | Dynamax Pokémon |
|---|---|
| March 2 – 8 | Rookidee |
| March 9 – 15 | Pikachu |
| March 16 – 22 | Falinks |
| March 23 – 29 | Regice |
| March 30 – April 5 | Woobat |
Max Battle Day on March 28 will likely feature boosted Dynamax encounters and bonus rewards.
March Community Day – Scorbunny (March 14)
Scorbunny headlines Community Day from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.
Featured Attack
Evolve Raboot during the event to get Cinderace with:
- Blast Burn (exclusive move)
- Pyro Ball (permanent move update)
Event Bonuses
- 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance
- 2× Catch Candy
- 2× Candy XL (Level 31+)
- 3-hour Incense
- 50% Stardust Trade Cost
- 1 extra Special Trade
This Community Day strongly benefits PvP players and XL candy farmers.
Season: Memories in Motion
March continues the Memories in Motion season , which adds long-term bonuses and new Pokémon.
Season Bonuses
- Increased XP & Stardust for 7-day catch streak
- Increased XP for 7-day PokéStop spin streak
- +1 Candy for in-person trades
- Guaranteed Candy XL for Level 31+ trainers
Research Breakthrough Encounters
- Gyarados
- Honedge
- Dhelmise
- Sinistea
- Duraludon
- Dreepy
What’s Missing in March 2026?
Despite the packed schedule, a few notable elements are missing from March 2026 in Pokémon GO. Niantic has not announced any Spotlight Hours for the month, which is unusual given how consistently they appear in most seasonal rotations.
There is also no confirmation on whether Zacian or Zamazenta will provide form-change energy during their raid windows, leaving PvP-focused players waiting for clarification. In addition, several early-month events remain unrevealed, with only placeholder dates on the calendar. Niantic may still announce additional mini-events or bonus rotations later in the month, so trainers should keep an eye on official updates as March progresses. Play Now!
