It's the final month of Pokemon Go's Delightful Days season, and the mobile game is closing it out with a variety of events over the next few weeks. A handful of Pokemon are making their Go debut this month, including Gigantamax Butterfree and Shadow Kyogre, while Origin Form Dialga and Palkia are making a rare appearance during a special Raid Day.As usual, new Spotlight Hours will also take place throughout August, and a new assortment of bosses is coming to raids. There's also the big Pokemon Go Fest Max Finale event to look forward to, which promises to cap off the season in epic fashion with the arrival of Eternatus.You can read more about this month's biggest Pokemon Go events below.August Raid ScheduleA bunch of new raid bosses are coming to gyms throughout August.The legendary Pokemon Lugia and Ho-Oh will return to five-star raids during the first half of the month, while Necrozma will appear toward the end of August. Mega raids, meanwhile, will feature Mega forms of Ampharos, Slowbro, Pidgeot, and Salamence, and Shadow Regirock will appear in special Shadow Raids every weekend.You can see this month's full raid schedule below:Five-Star RaidsAugust 4-11LugiaAugust 11-18Ho-OhAugust 25-September 2NecrozmaMega RaidsAugust 4-11Mega AmpharosAugust 11-18Mega SlowbroAugust 18-25Mega PidgeotAugust 25-September 2Mega SalamenceShadow RaidsWeekends in AugustShadow RegirockMax BattlesAugust 4-10Dynamax OmanyteAugust 11-17Dynamax TrubbishAugust 25-31Dynamax ChanseyAugust Spotlight HoursPokemon Go is spotlighting a new selection of Pokemon throughout August.Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, one species of Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild, making this a good chance to fill out your Pokedex and stock up on candy. You'll also earn an extra bonus for participating in the event, such as double XP or Stardust when you catch Pokemon.You can see August's full Spotlight Hour schedule below:August 5Featured Pokemon: SwirlixBonus: 2x catch StardustAugust 12Featured Pokemon: Plusle and MinunBonus: 2x catch XPAugust 19Featured Pokemon: RaltsBonus: 2x catch candyAugust 26Featured Pokemon: LechonkBonus: 2x transfer candyFossil Research DayPokemon Go is kicking off the month with a Fossil Research Day on August 2.From 2-5 PM local time, fossil Pokemon like Kabuto, Cranidos, Tirtouga, and Archen will appear more frequently in the wild. You'll also have a chance to encounter the rare Tyrunt and Amaura when you complete Field Research tasks during the event.Featured PokemonWild encountersOmanyteKabutoLileepAnorithCranidosShieldonTirtougaArchenResearch encountersTyruntAmauraGigantamax Butterfree Max Battle DayGigantamax Butterfree is making its Pokemon Go debut during a special Max Battle Day on August 3.The Gigantamax Pokemon will appear as a six-star Max Battle boss from 2-5 PM local time. A few bonuses will also be active during the event hours. Power Spots will distribute eight times the usual amount of Max Particles, and the number of Max Particles you can collect will be temporarily increased to 1,600.Bonuses2x Max Particles from exploring1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max ParticlesMax Particle collection limit increased to 1,600All Power Spots will host Gigantamax BattlesPower Spots will refresh more frequently than usual8x Max Particles from Power SpotsDaily Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20You can make two additional Special TradesSweet SwarmCombee and Swirlix are starring in a Sweet Swarm event from August 3-6.You'll have a chance to catch the featured Pokemon by completing Timed Research tasks during different days of the event. You'll also earn other rewards for completing these tasks, including Stardust and Pinap Berries. As an added bonus, any Lure Modules you activate during the event will last for an hour, and they'll be more likely to attract both featured Pokemon.Featured PokemonResearch encountersCombeeSwirlixBonusesLure Modules will last for one hourLure Modules are more likely to attract the event PokemonIncreased chance to encounter shiny variants of Combee and SwirlixCozy CompanionsIt may be summer, but two new ice Pokemon will make their debut during the Cozy Companions event from August 6-12.The snow worm Snom is one of several Pokemon that may hatch from 7 km eggs during the event. To evolve one into Frosmoth, you'll need to earn 10 hearts with Snom set as your buddy and then use 400 Snom candy.Other Pokemon like Galarian Farfetch'd and Charcadet will also hatch from 7 km eggs, while Abra, Alolan Geodude, and Karrablast will appear more frequently in the wild. There will be a new set of Field and Timed Research tasks to complete as well, giving you even more chances to encounter the featured Pokemon.Featured PokemonWild encountersAbraGeodudeAlolan GeodudeKarrablastShelmetPhantump7 km eggsGalarian Farfetch'dPanchamSnomCharcadetBonuses2x XP for hatching eggsOne extra Special Trade per dayFirst chance to encounter shiny TandemausIncreased chance to encounter Tandemaus from Party PlayFriendship levels with other players will increase faster through opening gifts, trading Pokemon, or battling togetherHatch DayPokemon Go is holding another Hatch Day event on August 9, and this one revolves around the adorable Munchlax.From 11 AM to 5 PM local time, Munchlax will hatch more frequently from 2 km eggs, and you'll have an increased chance of hatching a shiny variant. There will also be some event-themed Timed Research tasks to complete, which will reward you with an Incubator and 5,000 XP.Bonuses2x candy from hatching eggsIncreased chance of hatching shiny MunchlaxIncreased chance of receiving 2 km eggs from PokeStopsUltra Unlock: Origin Raid DayOrigin Form Dialga and Palkia are returning for a Raid Day on August 10.The two legendary Pokemon will appear as five-star raid bosses from 11 AM to 5 PM. Not only that, but you'll have an increased chance of encountering shiny versions of each.BonusesRemote Raid Pass limit increased to 20Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from GymsIncreased chance of encountering shiny variants of Dialga and Palkia1.5 XP from raidsIncreased chance to get Rare Candy XL from in-person raids (for players level 31 and above)Delightful Days: Taken OverTeam Go Rocket is crashing the party once again during the Delightful Days: Taken Over event from August 11-17.Throughout the event, Team Go Rocket grunts will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons, and they'll have a new batch of Shadow Pokemon at their command, including Shadow Staryu, Shadow Fletchling, and Shadow Grubbin.On top of that, Shadow Pokemon will appear in different raids, including the debuting Shadow Kyogre. There will also be a new Special Research story that culminates in a battle with Giovanni. If you can defeat the nefarious Team Go Rocket leader, you'll earn a chance to rescue Shadow Giratina.Featured PokemonOne-star raidsShadow BellsproutShadow AipomShadow TeddiursaShadow SeedotThree-star raidsShadow GirafarigShadow AbsolShadow WhirlipedeFive-star raidsAugust 16-17Shadow KyogreBonusesTeam Go Rocket grunts will appear more frequently in balloons and at PokeStopsYou can used a Charged TM to make a Shadow Pokemon forget FrustrationFirst chance to hatch shiny SalanditPokemon World Championships Go Battle WeekendTo coincide with the 2025 Pokemon World Championships, Pokemon Go is hosting a Go Battle Weekend from August 15-17.Shadow Raid WeekendGo Battle Weekend isn't the only event happening during the Pokemon World Championships. Pokemon Go is also holding a Shadow Raid Weekend from August 16-17.Dark SkiesA Dark Skies event is scheduled for August 18-23. More details will be announced later this month.Pokemon Go Fest 2025: Max FinaleThis year's Pokemon Go Fest is officially coming to an end with the Max Finale event on August 23-24.Sunkissed ShoresPokemon Go is holding one final summer-themed event from August 25-31. More information will be announced closer to the event.Rookidee Community DayThis month's Community Day takes place on August 30 and stars the bird Pokemon Rookidee.Mega Raid DayPokemon Go is closing out the month with a Mega Raid Day on August 31. More details will be announced later in August.