Pokemon GO's newest January 2026 event is adding a brand-new Pokemon from the franchise's ninth generation, with Glimmet set to join the roster. The mobile game from Scopely has already seen plenty of new debuts throughout the first month of January, ranging from new Pokemon to Shiny variants. Pokemon GO's Pinch Perfect event introduced Gen 9 Pokemon Klawf to the mobile game, while the upcoming Precious Pals event is set to feature the first appearance of Shiny Fidough. Pokemon's most recent generation has been a particular focus for Scopely, as of late.
Pokemon GO has seen loads of debuts throughout recent months from new Pokemon first introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Each month has typically seen at least one to two Pokemon from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet brought to the game, adding creatures like Nacli and Tarountula. Pokemon GO has also seen previous leaks suggesting that several upcoming Scarlet and Violet Pokemon may already be included in the game's files, including Ogerpon, Terapagos, and Pecharunt, among others. Now, Pokemon GO is gearing up to debut yet another new Pokemon from the franchise's ninth generation.
Pokemon GO officially unveiled its upcoming Into the Depths event through the game's social...
