Ultra Unlock Water Festival 2026: Arrokuda and Cramorant Debut, Up to 7.5x Stardust
By Matt · Published · Updated The Ultra Unlock Water Festival ran from 18 to 24 August 2026. Catch Stardust scaled up to 5x, or 7.5x with a Star Piece. Arrokuda debuted in Field Research, the GO Pass and rainy Lure Modules, taking 50 Candy to evolve into Barraskewda. Cramorant debuted and could change form, and Psyduck with a swim ring returned.
| Pokémon | Where | Hundo CP |
|---|---|---|
| Arrokuda | Field Research and GO Pass | 387 |
| Cramorant | Eggs | 1224 |
The Ultra Unlock Water Festival brought two new Pokémon, the return of a popular costume Pokémon and huge Stardust bonuses.
Dates
The Ultra Unlock Water Festival ran from 18 to 24 August 2026.
Stardust bonus
Like the previous Ultra Unlock, the bonus scaled up across the week, reaching 5x catch Stardust, or a huge 7.5x with a Star Piece.
Debuts
- Arrokuda: from Field Research, the GO Pass or Lure Modules in rainy weather. It took 50 Candy to evolve into Barraskewda. Its research hundo is 387 CP.
- Cramorant: debuted and could change form. It came from Eggs and the GO Pass, among other sources. Its egg hundo is 1224 CP.
Costumes
- Psyduck with a swim ring was in one-star battles. It’s one of my favourite costume shinies.
- A new Starmie backpack avatar item was in the GO Pass.
Matt's takeThe potential for 7.5x catch Stardust was wild. These Ultra Unlock bonuses are so good.
FAQ
When was Water Festival 2026?
The Ultra Unlock Water Festival ran from 18 to 24 August 2026.
How much catch Stardust was there in Water Festival 2026?
Up to 5x catch Stardust, or 7.5x with a Star Piece.
How did you get Arrokuda?
From Field Research, the GO Pass or Lure Modules in rainy weather. It takes 50 Candy to evolve into Barraskewda.
How did you get Cramorant?
From Eggs and the GO Pass, among other sources. It could change form.
What are the Arrokuda and Cramorant hundos?
Arrokuda from research is 387 CP, and Cramorant from Eggs is 1224 CP.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.