Australian Open 2026
In person · Melbourne
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Pokémon GO has an in-person presence at Melbourne Park during the Australian Open, from 12 January to 1 February. Pikachu in a red party hat and water-themed Pokémon such as Marill, Wooper, Mantine and Ducklett appear in the wild, and Lure Modules can attract Unown A and O. Cheaper trades and an extra Special Trade make it a good time to trade with other visitors.
Event bonuses
- Lure Modules last 3 hours (not Golden Lure Modules)
- Lure Modules can attract Unown A and Unown O
- ½ Stardust cost for trades
- 1 extra Special Trade per day
- Catch-focused Collection Challenge rewarding XP and an encounter with Pikachu in a red party hat
In the wild
Pikachu (Gorrito de fiesta rojo)
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 804 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 871 |
Pikachu evoluciona de Pichu por 25 Caramelos, y evoluciona a Raichu por 50 Caramelos, y luego temporalmente a Mega-Raichu X o Mega-Raichu Y.
Marill
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 395 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 428 |
Marill evoluciona de Azurill por 25 Caramelos, y evoluciona a Azumarill por 25 Caramelos.
Wooper
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 550 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 596 |
Wooper evoluciona a Quagsire por 50 Caramelos.
Mantine
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 1,807 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,958 |
Mantine evoluciona de Mantyke por 50 Caramelos.
Ducklett
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 734 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 795 |
Ducklett evoluciona a Swanna por 50 Caramelos.
Research encounters
Pikachu (Gorrito de fiesta rojo)
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Research reward (level 15) | 369 | 402 |
Pikachu evoluciona de Pichu por 25 Caramelos, y evoluciona a Raichu por 50 Caramelos, y luego temporalmente a Mega-Raichu X o Mega-Raichu Y.
Módulo Cebo encounters
Also running
Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .