Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition

Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition was a Pokémon GO event with 5 raid bosses. Below is a quick, honest breakdown of what to prioritise and how to get the most out of it.

What to prioritise

This is more of a casual, collection-focused event than a competitive one — there's nothing here that'll shake up your raid or PvP roster, so play it for the shinies and the fun.

Bonuses worth using

This event runs 4 bonuses, including First partner Pokémon may have a team-specific Special Background!** The Special Background is determined by the team you are on when the encounter begins. Trainers without a team cannot encounter a first partner Pokémon with a Special Background.July 21 at 10:00 a.m. – July 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time6× XP for catching Pokémon.July 23 at 10:00 a.m. – July 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time8× XP for catching Pokémon.July 25 at 10:00 a.m. – July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time10× XP for catching Pokémon., Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.Tier 1 – Bonus Starting at Rank 102× Candy for catching PokémonGO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for catching PokémonTier 2 – Bonus Starting at Rank 20Increased chance to receive Candy XL and 2× Candy for catching PokémonGO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for catching Pokémon. To squeeze the most out of them, stack a Lucky Egg to double the XP bonus and run Pinap Berries on your catches to bank extra candy.

Shiny hunting

With 5 shiny forms in the pool, this is a solid shiny-hunting opportunity — increased spawns mean more checks per hour, so prioritise volume and don't skip the ones you already have.

Is it worth your time?

Optional, but nice for collectors. Nothing here is essential for your competitive roster, but the shiny odds and featured spawns make it a pleasant, low-pressure window. Note: this event has already ended — it's kept here for reference and for when it returns.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor · Updated October 12, 2026