UPDATE: July 17, 2026
Trainers,
We previously announced a special GO Fest 2026: Global Sunday raid event in select regions. Upon further investigation, we have found that the impact of technical issues related to raids was more widespread than initially thought. Therefore, we will expand the event globally to include all Trainers. The event will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Additionally, we appreciate your extended patience as we work through these updates. As a token of our gratitude and sincere apology for the confusion we have caused, we have increased the number of free Raid Passes from 9 to 12 for this event.
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Trainers,
We apologize for the technical issue that certain Trainers experienced when attempting to join Raid Battles during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global. This issue did not consume Raid Passes, but it did prevent Trainers from joining Raid Battles as normal.
As compensation for this issue, we will hold a special raid event for all Trainers on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Raid Bosses featured during Sunday of the original event—including Mega Mewtwo Y in Super Mega Raids—will appear!
There will be no limit on Remote Raids for all Trainers from Saturday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, July 26, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued passion for Pokémon GO!
Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event
Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for Trainers in time zones UTC+14 through UTC+0.
We’re holding a special raid event featuring dozens of Pokémon that appeared on the Sunday of GO Fest 2026: Global!
Raids
One-Star Raids
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat*
Pikachu wearing a Team Mystic hat*
Pikachu wearing a Team Valor hat*
Five-Star Raids
Earthforged Domain: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Regirock*
Regice*
Registeel*
Origin Forme Dialga*
Origin Forme Palkia*
Heatran*
Regigigas*
Incarnate Forme Tornadus*
Therian Forme Tornadus*
Incarnate Forme Thundurus*
Therian Forme Thundurus*
Incarnate Forme Landorus*
Therian Forme Landorus*
Regieleki*
Regidrago*
Incarnate Forme Enamorus
Therian Forme Enamorus
Verdant Anomaly: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attack Forme Deoxys*
Defense Forme Deoxys*
Normal Forme Deoxys*
Speed Forme Deoxys*
Genesect*
Burn Drive Genesect*
Chill Drive Genesect*
Douse Drive Genesect*
Shock Drive Genesect*
Tapu Koko*
Tapu Lele*
Tapu Bulu*
Tapu Fini*
Nihilego*
Buzzwole (The Americas and Greenland)*
Pheromosa (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India)*
Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific)*
Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere)*
Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)*
Guzzlord*
Necrozma*
Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere)*
Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)*
Twilight Battlefield: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Latias*
Latios*
Cresselia*
Darkrai*
Cobalion*
Terrakion*
Virizion*
Hero of Many Battles Zacian*
Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta*
Mega Raids
Earthforged Domain: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mega Metagross*
Mega Garchomp*
Mega Audino*
Verdant Anomaly: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mega Beedrill*
Mega Pinsir*
Mega Sceptile*
Twilight Battlefield: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mega Tyranitar*
Mega Gardevoir*
Mega Lucario*
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo Y*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
Up to 12 free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
Pokémon caught from five-star raids and Mega Raids during this event may have a Special Background.
Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during this event may have a Special Background. If that Mewtwo with a Special Background is Mega Evolved, its Mega Evolution’s background will have an additional visual effect.
Premier Balls will be more effective at catching Pokémon after raids.
Link Charge cap will increase to 2,000.
There will be no limit on Remote Raids for all Trainers from Saturday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, July 26, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Trainers who previously purchased the Deluxe GO Pass for Road of Legends will receive the following bonuses.
Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids.
Additional 3 Candy from completing 5-star and higher raids.
Additional 1 Candy XL from completing 5-star and higher raids.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
