The official Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Livestream delivered plenty of exciting announcements, nostalgic moments, and new content. Here are the 5 biggest highlights from the stream that fans are most talking about:
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1. Meloetta’s Official Debut
One of the most hyped reveals was the upcoming arrival of the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta. It will be obtainable through a special 10th Anniversary Research event starting in August 2026. A special Meloetta-themed avatar outfit and AR photo challenges were also announced alongside it.
2. Major Quality-of-Life Improvements
Niantic promised several long-requested updates, including:
- Increasing the daily Remote Raid limit
- Reduced Stardust cost for trading
- New “Lucky Friends” bonuses
- Faster egg hatching during events
These changes are expected to roll out gradually throughout the rest of 2026.
3. Biggest GO Fest Ever in 2026
The livestream confirmed that GO Fest 2026 will be the largest in-game event in Pokémon GO history. Running for the entire month of July, it will feature rotating legendary Pokémon, massive XP and Stardust bonuses, and brand-new story-based Special Research.
4. New Pokémon GO Plus+ Device
A second-generation Pokémon GO Plus+ accessory was revealed. It features improved battery life, better auto-catch mechanics for raids, and new vibration patterns to alert players of rare spawns and events.
5. Massive 10-Day Anniversary Event
A huge 10-day celebration event will run from July 6 to July 15, 2026. Highlights include:
- All original Kanto Pokémon wearing special 10th Anniversary hats
- Significantly increased shiny rates
- Double XP, Stardust, and Candy
- Exclusive avatar items and a commemorative medal
The stream ended with an emotional tribute video celebrating 10 years of Pokémon GO, bringing back a wave of nostalgia for longtime players.
For more details and event guides, check our Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Full Event Schedule and Best Events in Pokémon GO History on Technosports.
Learn more about the game on Pokémon Go (Wikipedia)
FAQs
When does the main 10th Anniversary event start?
The big celebration event runs from July 6 to July 15, 2026.
Will Meloetta be available during the anniversary event?
No. Meloetta will debut later through a special Research event in August 2026.
