Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule details which featured Pokémon will appear on each day of the Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers event, helping Trainers plan when to hunt Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, and Vanillite.
The event runs from Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. until Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. While several event-themed Pokémon will appear throughout the week, four featured species will rotate on alternating days.
That means Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, and Vanillite will not all appear every day until the final day of the event. Following the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule is therefore the easiest way to avoid wasting time searching for a Pokémon that is not currently featured.
Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule
The Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule alternates between two groups of featured Pokémon.
Ponyta and Snover appear together on one set of days, while Slugma and Vanillite appear together on the next. All four featured Pokémon will then appear on August 10.
| Date | Featured Pokémon |
|---|---|
| August 4 | Ponyta and Snover |
| August 5 | Slugma and Vanillite |
| August 6 | Ponyta and Snover |
| August 7 | Slugma and Vanillite |
| August 8 | Ponyta and Snover |
| August 9 | Slugma and Vanillite |
| August 10 | Ponyta, Snover, Slugma, and Vanillite |
Every featured Pokémon in the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule can also be Shiny.
The event offers an increased chance of encountering Shiny Ponyta, Shiny Slugma, Shiny Snover, and Shiny Vanillite, making each featured day worth playing if you are still missing one of those Shiny forms.
Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers Event Tracker
Our free Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers Event Tracker lets you track every featured Pokémon, Shiny, Hundo, Egg hatch, GO Pass reward and research task throughout the event. Your progress is automatically saved on your device, making it easy to return and continue your collection whenever you play.
Which Pokémon Appear on August 4?
The Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule begins on August 4 with Ponyta and Snover.
Both Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild throughout the day. Ponyta is the Fire-type option, while Snover represents the colder side of the Arctic Embers theme.
This is the first opportunity during the event to take advantage of the increased Shiny chance for Ponyta and Snover.
Trainers who want either Shiny Ponyta or Shiny Snover should make the most of August 4, although both Pokémon return later in the week.
Ponyta and Snover will also appear on August 6, August 8, and August 10.
Ponyta and Snover Featured Days
Ponyta and Snover appear on four dates during the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule.
| Pokémon | Featured Dates |
|---|---|
| Ponyta | August 4, 6, 8, and 10 |
| Snover | August 4, 6, 8, and 10 |
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#0459SnoverThese two Pokémon appear every other day from the beginning of the event, with their final appearance taking place on August 10.
Ponyta hunters may want to focus on areas with a high number of regular wild spawns, allowing more encounters during a shorter session.
The same approach works for Snover. Checking clusters of spawns, using Incense while walking, and revisiting busy areas after Pokémon refresh can help increase the number of encounters.
Neither Shiny form is guaranteed, even with the increased chance, so more encounters still provide the best opportunity.
Which Pokémon Appear on August 5?
On August 5, the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule changes to Slugma and Vanillite.
Slugma is another Fire-type Pokémon, while Vanillite brings the Ice-type half of the event theme.
Both Pokémon receive an increased Shiny chance during the event, so August 5 is one of the best days to search for Shiny Slugma and Shiny Vanillite.
Slugma and Vanillite will return on August 7, August 9, and August 10. Missing the first day does not end your chance, but it does reduce the number of remaining featured windows.
Slugma and Vanillite Featured Days
Slugma and Vanillite take over on the alternating days.
| Pokémon | Featured Dates |
|---|---|
| Slugma | August 5, 7, 9, and 10 |
| Vanillite | August 5, 7, 9, and 10 |
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#0582VanilliteThe Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule gives Slugma and Vanillite the same number of featured days as Ponyta and Snover.
August 9 is the final day when only Slugma and Vanillite are featured. After that, all four rotating Pokémon appear together on August 10.
Trainers specifically hunting one of these two Pokémon may find August 5, 7, or 9 more useful than the final day because the featured pool is smaller.
When all four appear together, each individual species may have to share more of the available event spawns.
What Happens on August 10?
August 10 is the biggest day in the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule because Ponyta, Snover, Slugma, and Vanillite will all be featured.
This gives Trainers one final chance to search for every rotating Pokémon before the event ends at 8:00 p.m. local time.
| August 10 Featured Pokémon | Shiny Available? |
|---|---|
| Ponyta | Yes |
| Snover | Yes |
| Slugma | Yes |
| Vanillite | Yes |
August 10 is ideal for anyone who missed earlier dates or still needs several of the featured Shiny Pokémon.
However, players looking for only one species may find the earlier dedicated days more efficient. With all four Pokémon appearing together, the available wild encounters will be divided across a larger featured pool.
The final day is still valuable because it acts as a catch-up window and removes the need to wait for a specific alternating group.
Other Arctic Embers Wild Encounters
The Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule focuses on the four rotating species, but they are not the only event Pokémon appearing in the wild.
Other themed encounters include Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Growlithe, Swinub, and Snorunt.
| Wild Pokémon | Shiny Available? |
|---|---|
| Vulpix | Yes |
| Alolan Vulpix | Yes |
| Growlithe | Yes |
| Swinub | Yes |
| Snorunt | Yes |
These Pokémon can appear throughout the event rather than following the alternating schedule used by Ponyta, Snover, Slugma, and Vanillite.
That gives Trainers additional Fire-type and Ice-type targets to catch while checking the daily featured spawns.
The wider spawn pool also means not every wild encounter will be one of the four rotating Pokémon. Even on a featured day, you should expect to see other event species mixed into the wild.
Field Research Encounters
Field Research tasks will offer more chances to encounter event-themed Pokémon.
The available rewards include Ponyta, Slugma, Snover, Vanillite, and other Arctic Embers species.
This is useful for Trainers who miss one of the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule dates or want extra encounters after wild spawns slow down.
Spinning PokéStops and completing event Field Research can provide additional checks without relying entirely on random wild encounters.
It is worth keeping space in your Field Research list so you can collect new event tasks while moving between areas.
Best Days to Hunt Each Shiny Pokémon
The best date depends on which Shiny Pokémon you need.
| Shiny Target | Best Featured Dates |
|---|---|
| Shiny Ponyta | August 4, 6, or 8 |
| Shiny Snover | August 4, 6, or 8 |
| Shiny Slugma | August 5, 7, or 9 |
| Shiny Vanillite | August 5, 7, or 9 |
| Any of the four | August 10 |
The earlier dates are generally better for focused hunting because only two rotating Pokémon are featured at once.
August 10 is the better option for Trainers who need several different Shiny Pokémon or have limited time during the rest of the week.
The increased Shiny chance applies during the event, but no encounter is guaranteed to be Shiny. Checking more Pokémon remains the most important part of any Shiny hunt.
Plan Around the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule
The Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule makes planning this event much easier than simply opening the game and hoping the correct Pokémon is active.
Ponyta and Snover appear on August 4, 6, 8, and 10. Slugma and Vanillite appear on August 5, 7, 9, and 10.
August 10 brings all four featured Pokémon together for one final day before the event ends at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Checking the Pokémon GO Arctic Embers Spawn Schedule before heading out will help you choose the best day for your target, especially if you are hunting one particular Shiny Pokémon rather than all four.
