Mega Ascension
Time and Date
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.
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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 Finale
Available from August 31 to September 6
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.
