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Niantic launches Pokémon GO Spring Marathon, adds new Pokémon

5/13/2026

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Niantic launched the Pokémon GO Spring Marathon event on May 12–18, 2026.
The event added Flittle and Espathra from 5 km eggs and a marathon-visor Pikachu earned by completing 42 km of Timed Research for 21,000 XP before May 18.
Players may buy a GO Pass Deluxe for US$4.99 or a Deluxe + 6 Ranks bundle for US$6.99, which grant 2× XP (3× at Deluxe) and provide XL Candy and Rare Candy.

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Story summary

Niantic launched the Pokémon GO Spring Marathon event on May 12–18, 2026.
The event added Flittle and Espathra from 5 km eggs and a marathon-visor Pikachu earned by completing 42 km of Timed Research for 21,000 XP before May 18.
Players may buy a GO Pass Deluxe for US$4.99 or a Deluxe + 6 Ranks bundle for US$6.99, which grant 2× XP (3× at Deluxe) and provide XL Candy and Rare Candy.