Pokémon GO Adventure Week 2026: Event Guide, Bonuses, And Best Fossil Pokémon To Hunt

Adventure Week is one of the most anticipated annual events in Pokémon GO, celebrating the spirit of exploration with boosted Rock-type spawns, reduced egg hatch distances, and exclusive bonuses. For 2026, Adventure Week returns with new content, including the debut of Shiny Tyrunt and Amaura, special Field Research tasks, and bonus XP for spinning new PokéStops. This guide covers everything you need to know to maximize your Adventure Week experience.

Adventure Week 2026 Event Dates and Bonuses

Pokémon GO Adventure Week 2026 runs from July 8 to July 15, 2026. During this week-long event, all Rock-type Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild, including rare spawns like Larvitar, Roggenrola, and Aron. Key bonuses include:

4× Hatch Candy — Eggs hatch with four times the usual candy
1/4 Egg Hatch Distance — All eggs require one-quarter of the normal walking distance to hatch
2× XP for spinning new PokéStops — Excellent for leveling up
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Tyrunt and Shiny Amaura in the wild
Special Field Research tasks reward Fossil Pokémon encounters

Featured Pokémon: Shiny Tyrunt and Shiny Amaura Debut

The biggest highlight of Adventure Week 2026 is the worldwide debut of Shiny Tyrunt and Shiny Amaura. These Kalos Fossil Pokémon were previously available only in limited events. Tyrunt evolves into Tyrantrum at level 30 (after evolving from Tyrunt with 50 candies), a powerful Rock/Dragon-type that excels in both PvE and PvP. Amaura evolves into Aurorus, a Rock/Ice-type with a unique defensive typing.

To maximize your chances of finding a Shiny, prioritize visiting areas with high spawn density during the event hours. Using Incense and Lure Modules increases the spawn rate further. Adventure Week also features increased spawns of other Fossil Pokémon including Kabuto, Omanyte, Cranidos, Shieldon, and Archeops.

Best Pokémon to Hunt During Adventure Week

Pokémon	Type	Why to Hunt	Shiny Available?
Tyrunt	Rock/Dragon	Shiny debut, evolves into powerful Tyrantrum	Yes (NEW)
Amaura	Rock/Ice	Shiny debut, unique typing for PvP	Yes (NEW)
Larvitar	Rock/Ground	Evolves into Tyranitar, top Rock/Ground attacker	Yes
Roggenrola	Rock	Evolves into Gigalith, solid Rock attacker	Yes
Shieldon	Rock/Steel	Evolves into Bastiodon, Great League staple	Yes
Archen	Rock/Flying	Evolves into Archeops, high DPS attacker	No
Kabuto	Rock/Water	Evolves into Kabutops, good Water coverage	Yes

Egg Hatches and Adventure Sync Rewards

With 1/4 hatch distance and 4× hatch candy, Adventure Week is the best time to clear your egg inventory. The following Fossil Pokémon are available in 7 km and 10 km eggs during the event:

2 km Eggs: Kabuto, Omanyte, Lileep, Anorith
5 km Eggs: Tyrunt, Amaura, Cranidos, Shieldon
10 km Eggs: Aerodactyl, Archeops (rare), Tirtouga

Activate a Star Piece and Lucky Egg before hatching multiple eggs to maximize Stardust and XP gains.

Field Research Tasks and Rewards

During Adventure Week, PokéStops will offer event-exclusive Field Research tasks. Notable tasks include:

Spin 5 PokéStops: Encounter with Tyrunt or Amaura
Hatch 2 Eggs: Encounter with Aerodactyl
Make 3 Excellent Throws: Encounter with Larvitar
Power Up Pokémon 5 Times: 1000 Stardust

Tips for Maximizing Adventure Week

Follow these tips to get the most out of Adventure Week 2026:

Stock up on Incubators — With 1/4 hatch distance, you can clear multiple eggs per walk
Use a Star Piece before hatching eggs for boosted Stardust with the 4× candy bonus
Activate Incense while walking to maximize spawn encounters
Pinap Berry every Tyrunt and Amaura you encounter for extra candy
Visit unexplored areas for bonus XP from new PokéStop spins

For more Pokémon GO event coverage, check out our Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule July 2026 to plan your week. You can also see our Pokémon GO Raid Schedule July 2026 for the current raid bosses. And if you are looking for top Fossil Pokémon for raids, read our Pokémon GO Type Matchup Raid Guide 2026 for a full breakdown of the best attackers by type.