Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock Starter Weaknesses: July 2026 Guide
Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock Starter Weaknesses: July 2026 Guide
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition is in its final featured-starter rotation. Pokémon GO officially lists Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from July 25 at 10:00 a.m. to July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event also gives 10× XP for catching Pokémon during that final period. Read the official Ultra Unlock announcement.
Use this page for the type-chart question behind searches such as “Ultra Unlock starter weakness.” It separates the event details Pokémon GO has announced from Type Matchup's standard-chart planning, and does not assume a particular live moveset, PvP ranking, catch result, or counter Pokémon.
Official event facts vs. Type Matchup planning
Officially confirmed: Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition runs through July 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The final rotation contains the nine named Alola, Galar, and Paldea first partners, and the official event page says 10× Catch XP applies from July 25 at 10:00 a.m. until the event ends. It also lists event-window evolution attacks for the Grass, Fire, and Water first-partner evolution lines.
Type Matchup planning: The weaknesses below are Type Matchup's reading of the standard type chart for the featured first partners' usual typings. Pokémon GO uses its own battle values, and encounter moves, evolved forms, raid rules, and player teams can change a practical battle decision. Treat this as a type-only starting point, not a promised counter lineup.
Final Ultra Unlock starter rotation: type weaknesses
| Featured first partner | Standard typing used here | Type-chart weaknesses to check first |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlet | Grass/Flying | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock |
| Litten | Fire | Water, Ground, Rock |
| Popplio | Water | Grass, Electric |
| Grookey | Grass | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| Scorbunny | Fire | Water, Ground, Rock |
| Sobble | Water | Grass, Electric |
| Sprigatito | Grass | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| Fuecoco | Fire | Water, Ground, Rock |
| Quaxly | Water | Grass, Electric |
For a type-only answer, begin with the attacking types in the last column, then confirm the live Pokémon GO move pool and format. Use the Grass type guide, Fire type guide, Water type guide, and type matchup calculator to compare the full defensive picture.
What to do before July 27
Pokémon GO's announcement says that Grass-type first-partner evolutions can learn Frenzy Plant, Fire-type first-partner evolutions can learn Blast Burn, and Water-type first-partner evolutions can learn Hydro Cannon when evolved during the event. It does not present those attacks as a complete live battle guide for every individual Pokémon.
Before the local deadline:
- Confirm your local end time: July 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
- Prioritize the first partner whose type matchup or evolution attack is most useful to your own collection.
- Use Grass, Fire, and Water type pages to check the standard matchup before evolving or preparing a battle team.
- Check the Pokémon GO type chart for game-specific type-effectiveness context.
What this guide does not claim
The official announcement confirms the rotation, timing, Catch XP, and featured evolution attacks. It does not confirm a best individual counter for every encounter, a guaranteed moveset, exact shiny odds, IVs, PvP rank, or the outcome of a battle. Community discussion can signal interest in the event, but it is not used here as factual support.
Ultra Unlock starter weakness FAQ
When does Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition end?
The official announcement schedules the event through July 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Which first partner Pokémon are featured in the final rotation?
The official event page lists Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from July 25 at 10:00 a.m. to July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
What types are the featured starter Pokémon weak to?
In the standard type chart, Grass starters are weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug; Fire starters are weak to Water, Ground, and Rock; and Water starters are weak to Grass and Electric. Rowlet's Grass/Flying typing also adds Rock as a weakness. Pokémon GO battle results depend on the live moves and format.
Do the official event details name the best Pokémon GO counters?
No. They list the event rotation, bonuses, and featured evolution attacks, but do not establish a best counter lineup, damage breakpoints, or PvP rankings.