Niantic has confirmed every detail of Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek, a week-long event bringing the debut of Bramblin to Pokémon GO and taking Mega Manectric to Super Max Level for the first time. The event runs from Tuesday, October 13 to Monday, October 19, 2026, with an Incense-encounter phase switch on the 16th.
Date & Time
- Start: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. local time
- End: Monday, October 19, 2026, 8:00 p.m. local time
- Incense phase switch: Wednesday, October 16, 2026 (Phase 1 → Phase 2)
Bramblin: First Pokémon GO Debut
Bramblin, the Grass/Ghost-type from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, makes its first Pokémon GO appearance this event. Available two ways for the full week:
- Completing GO Pass tasks (free or paid)
- Using Incense throughout the event week
No Shiny Bramblin has been confirmed for this debut — we’ll update this guide if Niantic or Leek Duck confirms one.
Mega Manectric Reaches Super Max Level
For the first time, Mega Manectric can go beyond Max Level to reach Super Max Level. Manectric must first reach Max Level before advancing to Super Max. Doing so unlocks a new exclusive Charged Attack, Discharge+ (50 power in PvP, 150 power in raids).
Wild Encounters All Week
| Pokémon | Type | Shiny |
|---|---|---|
| Ponyta | Fire | Yes |
| Doduo | Normal/Flying | Yes |
| Electrike | Electric | Yes (increased rate) |
| Blitzle | Electric | Yes |
| Skarmory | Steel/Flying | Yes |
Electrike has an increased Shiny rate all week — the best time to hunt it or its evolution, Manectric.
Incense Encounters by Phase
Phase 1 (Oct 13–16): Galarian Ponyta, Hoppip, Electrike, Dwebble, Bramblin
Phase 2 (Oct 16–19): Hisuian Growlithe, Nincada, Electrike, Helioptile, Bramblin
Bramblin is available via Incense in both phases. Hisuian Growlithe has an increased Shiny rate only during Phase 2.
GO Pass Bonuses
- Rank 10: Incense duration extended to 2 hours
- Rank 20: 5× Mega Energy from walking with Electrike or Manectric as buddy
Timed Research: Fall Marathon
The main research asks trainers to walk up to 42 km across four stages:
| Stage | Cumulative Distance |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 km |
| 2 | 10 km |
| 3 | 21 km |
| 4 | 42 km |
Completing all four stages awards 16,800 XP and an encounter with an event-exclusive Pikachu wearing a marathon visor.
FAQ
Can Bramblin be Shiny during this event? No Shiny Bramblin has been confirmed yet.
Do I need the paid GO Pass to get Bramblin? No — it’s available via free GO Pass tasks and Incense all week.
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Sources: Pokémon GO official, Leek Duck.
