The Red Pokémon Jet Is a 2026 Brand Crossover
All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched the "Red Pokémon Jet" in 2026 with a dedicated Pokémon GO adventure partnership, letting travelers take the themed flight and tie it into in-game activities. It is part of the broader brand-crossover push under Scopely's ownership, joining the MLB avatar items as an example of Pokémon GO reaching beyond the standard event calendar into real-world experiences.
What the Partnership Includes
Details announced so far:
- A themed ANA aircraft ("Red Pokémon Jet") decorated for the crossover.
- A Pokémon GO adventure tied to the launch, encouraging Trainers to play along during the promotion.
- Real-world tie-in for travelers flying the route, bridging the game and the flight experience.
Exact in-game bonuses (if any) are confirmed through the official Pokémon GO news tab and the ANA promotion — check both before you fly, since crossover perks are often regional and time-limited.
How to Take Part
- Book or spot the Red Pokémon Jet on the ANA route announced for the promotion.
- Open Pokémon GO during the travel window to catch any themed or boosted spawns.
- Watch the official news tab for any Timed Research or login bonuses attached to the partnership.
- Pair with Japan travel plans — the Sendai Wild Area 2026 in-person event (Nov 6–8) is a natural combo trip.
Why Crossovers Matter in the Scopely Era
Brand partnerships like the Red Pokémon Jet and the MLB items signal where Pokémon GO is headed: more real-world integrations that drive both gameplay and tourism. For travelers, these are low-effort ways to stack a themed experience onto a normal trip, especially in host cities that also run live events.
Step-by-Step: Spoof the Red Pokémon Jet Route From Home
Cannot fly ANA but want the route's themed spawns and any tied bonuses? You can fake the entire trip with a GPS spoofer and "ride" the jet virtually. The Speed-Lock cooldown still applies, so follow the timing below.
- Find the route coordinates. Look up the departure and arrival airports (e.g., Tokyo Haneda, Osaka, Okinawa — whatever ANA promotes for the Red Pokémon Jet) and note their lat/long.
- Install your spoofer. Android: Developer Options → "Select mock location app" + a GPS joystick app. iOS: a sideloaded modified client or desktop location tool.
- Anchor at home first. Open Pokémon GO on your real GPS so the server logs a local interaction point.
- Teleport to the departure airport. Jump to the first airport coordinate. Do not interact yet.
- Wait the cooldown for that distance (see chart), then spin the nearest stop and catch one Pokémon to "arrive."
- Hop to the next waypoint. Teleport to the arrival airport, wait the full cooldown again, then interact. This simulates the in-flight "travel" without a plane.
- Catch the themed spawns that appear during the promotion window at each endpoint.
- Return home safely by teleporting back and waiting one final cooldown before normal play.
Cooldown Chart (wait before each interaction)
| Distance Traveled | Mandatory Cooldown |
|---|---|
| Under 1 km | 1 minute |
| 5 km | 2 minutes |
| 10 km | 7 minutes |
| 100 km | 35 minutes |
| 500 km | 45 minutes |
| 1,000 km | 60 minutes |
| 1,500+ km | 120 minutes (hard cap) |
Physical travelers on the real flight are unaffected — just play normally and the game reads your movement as legitimate.
Final Thought
The Red Pokémon Jet is a fun, low-stakes crossover that shows Pokémon GO leaning into real-world brands under new ownership. If you are flying ANA during the promotion, open the app and see what surprises await — and if you are Japan-bound, line it up with Wild Area Sendai. Happy hunting, trainers!