Trainers,
Make room for new battle strategies with an additional Charged Attack for eligible Mega-Evolved Pokémon, arriving during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale.
Mewtwo is preparing to push Mega Evolution even further! When Mewtwo Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y, it can tap into new battle power and new Adventure Effects that can help you in and beyond raids.
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Mewtwo Adventure Effects and additional Charged Attacks for eligible Pokémon! Keep reading to learn more.
GBL Updates: Mega Evolution is expanding in the GO Battle League! Learn more here.
In the near future, the CP of Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be temporarily reduced when you select them for your GO Battle League team so that they can participate in Mega Editions of the Great League and Ultra League. CP will only be reduced for the duration of the battle and will return to the original CP after completion of the battle.
Armored Mewtwo will return for GO Fest: Mega Finale! Learn more here.
Additional Charged Attacks
Beginning now, Pokémon that can reach Super Max Level will have an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved!
Eligible Mega-Evolved Pokémon will know an additional Charged Attack, regardless of which Mega Level they are.
The power of the attacks will increase as the Pokémon’s Mega Level increases.
In the future, as Pokémon gain access to Super Max Levels, they’ll also get an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved.
Pokémon will be able to use the additional Charged Attacks in the GO Battle League.
At this time, Pokémon won’t be able to use the additional Charged Attack in Gym battles against Pokémon defending a Gym.
More Mega-Evolved Mewtwo during GO Fest: Mega Finale
Mewtwo will know the following additional Charged Attacks depending on their Mega Evolution:
Mega Mewtwo X will know Dynamic Punch+
Mega Mewtwo Y will know Future Sight+
Adventure Effects for Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y
Mewtwo will also be able to use unique Adventure Effects when it first learns these moves.
Mega Mewtwo X will be able to use Dynamic Punch+ and Mega Mewtwo Y will be able to use Future Sight+. Once unlocked, Mewtwo will also be able to use these Adventure Effects when it isn’t Mega Evolved.
Trainers will need to use Mega Energy and Candy to activate these effects.
Dynamic Punch+ Adventure Effect
Activate Mega Mewtwo X’s Adventure Effect to increase your Pokémon’s damage against Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Mega Raids and Super Mega Raids.
In Super Mega Raids, this Adventure Effect will also allow Trainers to break two shields at once instead of one.
Future Sight+ Adventure Effect
Activate Mega Mewtwo Y’s Adventure Effect to see into the future and reveal Pokémon that will appraise as three-star or higher when entering a Pokémon encounter.
Upon entering an encounter with a Pokémon while the Future Sight+ Adventure Effect is active, the encountered Pokémon will glow if it will appraise with high stats.
Additional Charged Attacks Debut During GO Fest: Mega Finale
The Mega Evolutions of the Kalos first partner Pokémon are ready to rumble with an additional Charged Attack!
Mega Chesnaught will know Seed Bomb+
Mega Delphox will know Mystical Fire+
Mega Greninja will know Surf+
Additional Charged Attacks for Super Max Level–Eligible Pokémon
Starting now, the following Pokémon will also know an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved.
Mega Raichu X will know Volt Tackle+
Mega Raichu Y will know Zap Cannon+
Mega Skarmory will know Drill Peck+
Mega Falinks will know Brick Break+
Mega Starmie will know Liquidation+
Mega Victreebel will know Acid Spray+
Mega Malamar will know Psybeam+
Mega Dragonite will know Outrage+
Ways to Collect Mega Energy
Trainers can collect the most Mega Energy by defeating a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in a Mega Raid Battle.
You can also occasionally earn Mega Energy by walking with your Buddy Pokémon if you have previously Mega-Evolved a Pokémon in your Buddy Pokémon’s Evolutionary line.
Please note: You will need to collect separate Mega Energy X or Mega Energy Y to Mega Evolve Pokémon that can Mega Evolve into both an X or Y form. For example, to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard X, you will need to collect Charizard Mega Energy X.
Once you’ve Mega Evolved a Pokémon for the first time, it’s possible to Mega Evolve them without using Mega Energy.
How to Increase Your Pokémon’s Mega Levels
Right now, there are two ways to increase Mega Levels of a Pokémon.
The first is by Mega Evolving that Pokémon multiple times.
The second is by using significant amounts of Mega Energy to instantly level it up.
Learn more here.
Armored Mewtwo Returns for the Mega Finale
Learn more here.
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y return for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale!
On Saturday, September 5, Trainers can challenge Mega Mewtwo X in special Mega Raids. On Sunday, September 6, Mega Mewtwo Y will take the spotlight.
Some Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the event may have a Special Background inspired by Mega Evolution.. Keep an eye on your Pokémon’s summary page after a successful catch, and Mega Evolve eligible Pokémon to see their backgrounds transform while they’re Mega Evolved.
Learn more on the Mega Finale website.
Mega Ascension is starting for some Trainers. Use your time wisely!
Monday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale with wild encounters and Mega Raids focused on featured Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
Check out your Timed Research to select which Kalos first partner Pokémon you want to encounter and Mega Evolve.
Learn more here.
Upgrade GO Pass: Mega Finale to GO Pass Deluxe!
Once you’ve completed the Timed Research, the GO Pass will appear and you’ll be able to upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe. Why upgrade?
Exciting rewards
New gear for your avatar
Gain enough Mega Energy to level up your Kalos first partner Pokémon to Super Max Level
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon during encounters with your chosen first partner (starting at Rank 1), four-star Mega Raids (starting at Rank 2), and all wild Pokémon encounters (starting at Rank 70)
Available from August 31 to September 6. Upgrade on Pokémon GO Web Store
In Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale, your path begins with a choice.
Through a branching Timed Research path tied to GO Pass: Mega Finale, Trainers will choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie and unlock a reward path built around that Pokémon.
When you select Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie, your GO Pass journey becomes your own. As you progress, you will earn rewards built around your selected partner and gather the resources you need to Mega Evolve your Kalos first partner Pokémon and unlock new Mega Levels.
Whether your goal is Mega Energy, raid rewards, event bonuses, or simply celebrating your favorite Kalos first partner Pokémon, the GO Pass is designed to make your preparation feel personal from the moment you begin.
Collect mega-focused rewards and get ready for the biggest battles of the summer.
Your journey to the finale begins before the weekend itself.
Choose your path, power up your partner, and get ready for Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale.
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