# Professor Willow’s Birthday Research

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-26 11:07 UTC · Category: Technology

## Executive Summary
Pokémon GO reveals new July 2026 event schedule, highlighted by Professor Willow’s birthday celebrations and the introduction of new Pokémon variations.

## Intelligence Brief
Pokémon GO has announced a suite of events for July 2026, including the Professor Willow’s Birthday Research and the Ozone Ascent event. Players will encounter an assistant Pikachu in honor of Professor Willow’s birthday, while a Stamp Rally has been scheduled for Japan.


Coverage from GoNintendo, Restart.run, Mein-MMO, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon GO Hub highlights these upcoming activities. Reports specify the inclusion of Shiny Solgaleo and Shadow Palkia as part of the broader July update schedule.


Future updates will focus on the deployment of these specific events and the availability of the featured Pokémon. Coverage does not yet specify exact start times or additional mechanics for the Stamp Rally.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Mein-MMO | Pokémon GO feiert seinen Professor, bringt euch Münzen in Feldforschungen | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxNVl9BTFRCLVZjZm5lVll1ME5HNFhrdEJhbHhoa3pKTkJJS090NlNINkE1NXJsbjFBNVFGYWlvdGVzMXBoUVU5SHRaUm1keThvbkc0Yjl1U1F5S1I3S25MSUFfMUxWUU85OV9zeEFnekFKdk9YRjdYMEtJTE00bnRiQkpSRDFEYlF2YWFZT0ZCejVuTmVHMUUwV1lNOEMwSm5iSm0ycg?oc=5) |
| OpenCritic | Pokemon GO July Event Adding Unique Pokemon Debut For a Limited Time | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPdXgxUjRiLUloQ0wxeXdxb2djbFIxMHhjX3ozOUJRbi1HV2Y0SG55NllkZU1VeFE3eWtBQXlwS3ptUG9XR2FUYmZlSF9acjN5SGJ1TWl6U1NvbGFveVhWVkdYWXRNN0Mtb3drM1ZkSFZTZHVueTNqLWdsVkVsMGp2WWRIQ2szTU1HNkM1MWdJY2RyT2Z5T3hoQWpoLTRrXzFDamhWbQ?oc=5) |
| Restart.run | Pokemon Go Willow’s Birthday Research Event Details | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQV0RPU19pLVkzMmNxM0hkZ3A4ZWh4VE9ZM3U1bDNiWngxd2pUUzVmR2FLa0QwaDRwMXBTQkNGQ1VIdXBoTXNNTFoyMndmcmx1MDBBclZjNWkyWVl5RkY2OHlHRzk3UlhSN0JQUzR3bjUxWUh1RUZPMzMwZXUzTXBEeXp2QzY2cWVxWlljSzNWZkJVZW5yV0xBTDB2eFBZdnlLZ0E?oc=5) |
| GoNintendo | Pokémon GO "Willow’s Birthday Research" and "Ozone Ascent" events detailed, Stamp Rally announced for Japan | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQZ3Jxb29FZWNuR2tiX2pHSUtGeEFBX1NPdVNHZDhmS2FVclpVNmQyRjlTV3l2SjQ4U05fanRXZlJRSlBxSXNDXzFxM2xCbGRQbW81QTJtRW5UWjdyM0lxYmR1Nnd4cno3ZEo3Sk5qR0p6QnJlcmdldFVtZnFEV1E0S3dyeW1SUVdObXRSWWk2dnY0SnVXWFNXOEtHTV9vZGh2SlpwaHF0RnplNGhTakZISFh0d2JjQTluWERyaw?oc=5) |
| Restart.run | Pokemon Go July 2026 Updates Feature Shiny Solgaleo, Shadow Palkia | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPa01HaUpxamh1aGZsNDBsTE9VUHRzbFY0Y2M1ZDhCaVZmV1d0UTdvTWVCQUE5MzJJUjZ6SzlQakR2aXJuTDh0cEhSVjlEdVhJQ0FXVGlWQXVhblBodk9RYmNGZGVmNWU1QzYtbWdNSWNuTnVJR3pRMnh1N2gwaWVJdjIwQ3VWV25zeHlYQnBWck9yUzhtdDRVTGVtcmExX1U?oc=5) |
| Mein-MMO | Pokémon GO: All Events in July 2026 – Dates in the List | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPQ1ZJQzZEMm9uUTEzQWhhSUVuQjYyX3lHUUJFTW9pUnZablR1RnZYVFhJX0FNd2hvM0Q5VUZLaXpWelVYY2dOOWRfc0tjQ296R2pIRjA4NVZOalk0V2xxaV9XNkxBNG1sOTUxNVVldXZ5NGNhTVJhcnlEQnN6X21iT3RVOExWSE1MajFQMA?oc=5) |
| Pokémon GO | Wish Professor Willow a very happy birthday with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu! | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE5mVC1LSERnZU1BNXdDbGU4c2FtRktuYUt4VDN2TE92RlpGVjFBNkFRX3NMdWlSejJZenNwb0cwTWVIZWpsX19lamJrdFdiSXhsRWhiWEV5Z250N2VDUGNmVmluZG1aX2tRdHB4SkpZQ0w0ejBR?oc=5) |
| Pokémon GO Hub | Professor Willow’s Birthday Research | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE1jelhUdDg5eTZvUmpYd2RadktXZVYtRlpjUTQyb0FlcEZUaUlsR3lJTVgwSEtlYk9DaXdEck9ia2xyWE1pNVNGdHNqRnhXbGN4MHJXelZENkNUZ2ttV1VfTVhUREc0VVZDNklsZFU5ZExQN2JWRURvalphel8?oc=5) |

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