Pokémon GO Fest 2026:
MEGA FINALE
Saturday and Sunday September 5 and 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
Mega Ascension
Monday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4, at 11:59 p.m. local time
GO Pass: Mega Finale
GO Pass: Mega Finale will be available starting Monday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. local time
What’s New
As Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale draws closer, signs of an extraordinary mega-powered event are beginning to appear. What does the end of the summer have in store? Join us and find out.
Rally with Trainers around the world for the mega conclusion of Pokémon GO Fest 2026! Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale brings a full week of Mega Evolution–themed gameplay, a choose-your-path GO Pass, rotating habitats, and powerful Mega Raids to Trainers everywhere.
During the lead-up and the main event weekend, Trainers can choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie to begin a Mega Evolution–focused journey leading to Mega Evolving them into Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox, or Mega Greninja.
Then, during the Mega Finale weekend, challenge Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y in Super Mega Raids to collect Mewtwo with a Special Background!
Highlights
Choose your Kalos first partner Pokémon and prepare for the Mega Finale!
Start your journey by completing branching Timed Research where you can choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie. Complete this Timed Research to get GO Pass: Mega Finale, which will include rewards to help you Mega Evolve the Pokémon you chose!
Check out the schedule!
Plan ahead for Saturday’s Mega Mewtwo X raids and Sunday’s Mega Mewtwo Y raids, and check the habitat schedule so you know when your favorite Pokémon and Mega Raid Bosses will appear.
Find your community!
You don’t have to take on the Mega Finale alone. Find your community to rally fellow Trainers, plan raids, and make the most of the event. Mega Mewtwo and rotating Mega Raid Bosses will be waiting, so gather your raid group and get ready!
Exciting Gameplay
Mega Mewtwo Returns!
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will headline Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Super Mega Raids.
Mega Mewtwo X will appear on Saturday, September 5, 2026
Mega Mewtwo Y will appear on Sunday, September 6, 2026
Pokémon GO’s most Mega event yet!
Brace yourselves for the return of many Mega-Evolved Pokémon that have appeared in Pokémon GO. Don’t miss these mega challenges and the chance to catch them!
New Special Backgrounds!
Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the Mega Ascension event and Mega Finale weekend may have a Mega Evolution–themed Special Background.
Starting during the Mega Ascension event, when a Pokémon with a Mega Evolution–themed Special Background is Mega Evolved, its background will have additional effects for the duration of the Mega Evolution.
New Avatar Items
Kalos first partner Pokémon–inspired avatar shirts will be available through GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale. The shirt you receive will match the Kalos first partner Pokémon you choose at the beginning of your Mega Finale Timed Research.
Chesnaught T-Shirt
Delphox T-Shirt
Greninja T-Shirt
Choose your Kalos first partner Pokémon
A branching Timed Research story will have Trainers choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie. Your choice determines which GO Pass: Mega Finale rewards you receive and which Kalos first partner Pokémon Mega Evolution rewards you’ll work toward.
TIP: The free GO Pass: Mega Finale includes enough Mega Energy to Mega Evolve your chosen partner once. Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can earn enough additional Mega Energy to raise their chosen partner’s Mega Level.
Chespin
Type: Grass
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Mega Chesnaught
Type: Grass/Fighting
It has fortified armor and a will to defend at all costs. Both are absurdly strong.
Fennekin
Type: Fire
Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mega Delphox
Type: Fire/Psychic
It wields flaming branches to dazzle its opponents before incinerating them with a huge fireball.
Froakie
Type: Water
It secretes flexible bubbles from its chest and back. The bubbles reduce the damage it would otherwise take when attacked.
Mega Greninja
Type: Water/Dark
This Pokémon spins a giant shuriken at high speed to make it float, then clings to it upside down to catch opponents unawares.
Mega FinaleSeptember 5 and 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon GO Fest 2026:
Mega Finale
September 5 and 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
During Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, rotating habitats will feature Pokémon tied to powerful Mega Evolutions. Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will appear across event habitats as Trainers progress through their GO Pass: Mega Finale.
Habitats and Raid Schedule
The following habitats and Mega Raid Bosses will rotate during event hours.
There are a total of eight habitats. Four will appear each event day two times each.
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids at certain Gyms. At all other Gyms, only Mega Raids will appear during event hours. Raid Bosses will rotate with the active habitat.
Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the event may have a Mega Evolution–themed Special Background.
Find and catch the Kalos first partner Pokémon in every habitat!
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
A special note to Trainers: Daily Discoveries, Seasonal Mega Raids, Seasonal Five-Star Raids, Seasonal Shadow Raids, Seasonal Raid Hours, and Seasonal Spotlight Hours will not take place during the Mega Ascension event and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale! Mega Ascension and Mega Finale Raids will take their place starting Monday, August 31 at 12:01 a.m. to Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Rewards and Bonuses in Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Saturday, September 5, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
All Mega-Evolved Pokémon will receive an extra CP boost from Saturday, September 5, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale can also earn the following rewards.
Bonus Candy, Candy XL, and XP from Mega Raids.
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon from certain Mega Raids and event Pokémon encounters.
Timed Research
To start your adventure, complete the branching Timed Research to choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie. Once you complete that Timed Research, you’ll get GO Pass: Mega Finale starting on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to continue your journey with that Pokémon!
Mega AscensionMonday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Mega Ascension
Monday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
A special note to Trainers: Daily Discoveries, Seasonal Mega Raids, Seasonal Five-Star Raids, Seasonal Shadow Raids, Seasonal Raid Hours, and Seasonal Spotlight Hours will not take place during the Mega Ascension event and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale! Mega Ascension and Mega Finale Raids will take their place starting Monday, August 31 at 12:01 a.m. to Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Mega Raids
The following Mega-Evolved Pokémon will appear in raids during the Mega Ascension event.
Monday, August 31
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
Friday, September 4
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Mega Latias and Mega Latios may also appear in Mega Raids throughout the Mega Ascension event.
Note: Mega Raids will make up the majority of raids during the Mega Ascension event. Seasonal Raid Bosses may also appear during this time.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the Mega Ascension event.
Event Bonuses
The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 30 from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, 2026.
Timed Research: Branching Timed Research will be available during the event. Choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie to receive the corresponding GO Pass: Mega Finale path.
Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the Mega Ascension event may have a Mega Evolution–themed Special Background.
New Avatar Items
Kalos first partner Pokémon–inspired avatar shirts will be available through GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale. The shirt you receive will match the Kalos first partner Pokémon you choose at the beginning of your Mega Finale Timed Research.
Chesnaught T-Shirt
Delphox T-Shirt
Greninja T-Shirt
GO Pass: Mega FinaleAvailable from August 31 to September 6
GO Pass: Mega Finale
Available from August 31 to September 6
What is a GO Pass?
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period.
With a GO Pass, you can complete tasks like winning Mega Raids to earn GO Points. Collect GO Points to increase your rank and earn exciting rewards!
GO Pass
Beginning Monday, August 31, Trainers can choose a Kalos first partner Pokémon and begin progressing through GO Pass: Mega Finale.
Trainers will receive branching Timed Research that lets them choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie. This choice grants a corresponding path in the event GO Pass.
Progress through the free track to earn rewards including encounters with your chosen partner, Link Charges, Candy, and enough Mega Energy to Mega Evolve your chosen partner once.
Trainers looking for upgraded rewards can choose the GO Pass Deluxe to earn additional rewards, including an increased chance to encounter certain Shiny event Pokémon and Mega Raid Bosses, additional Candy and Candy XL from Mega Raids, bonus XP from Mega Raids, Kalos first partner Pokémon–inspired avatar items, and additional Mega Energy for their chosen partner.
Rewards unlocked through GO Pass: Mega Finale will be available for a limited time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete GO Pass tasks to rank up and earn the following rewards.
Encounters with your chosen first partner Pokémon—Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie—with a Special Background
Candy and Candy XL for your chosen partner and certain Pokémon that can Mega Evolve
Mega Energy for your chosen partner and certain Pokémon that can Mega Evolve
Link Charge
Stardust
XP
And more!
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale can also earn the following rewards.
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon from certain Mega Raids and event Pokémon encounters
Additional Candy, Candy XL, and XP from Mega Raids
Gain enough Mega Energy to level up your Kalos First Partner to Super Max Level
A Kalos first partner Pokémon–inspired avatar shirt
And even more goodies!
Major Milestone Rewards
Reach Major Milestones on your Mega Finale GO Pass to unlock the following rewards and bonuses. GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale holders will receive both the rewards from both tracks.
Rank | GO Pass: Mega Finale |  GO Pass: Mega Finale Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
1 | Link Charge cap increase to 2,000 | Increased chance of encountering your chosen partner as a Shiny Pokémon |
2 | Encounter with your chosen Pokémon with a Special Background | Increased chance of encountering Shiny Raid Bosses from four-star Mega Raids |
10 | Candy for your chosen Pokémon | Candy XL for your chosen Pokémon |
20 | Mega Energy for your chosen Pokémon | Mega Energy for your chosen Pokémon |
40 | Encounter with your chosen Pokémon with a Special Background | Avatar shirt featuring the Evolution of your chosen Pokémon |
60 | Mega Energy for your chosen Pokémon | Mega Energy for your chosen Pokémon |
70 | Encounter with your chosen Pokémon with a Special Background | Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon in all wild encounters during GO Fest: Mega Finale event hours |
100 | Encounter with the final Evolution of your chosen partner with a Special Background | A large amount of Mega Energy for your chosen partner |
After Rank 100, Trainers can continue earning repeat bonus rewards up to Rank 600.
Pokémon GO Web Store
Trainers can upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale on the Pokémon GO Web Store!
Upgrade on the web store and get bonus items at no additional cost.
