Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
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Date and Time
September 5 and 6, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.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!
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!
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.
Mega Mewtwo Returns!
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will headline Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Super Mega Raids.
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.
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
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
It has fortified armor and a will to defend at all costs. Both are absurdly strong.
Fennekin
Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
It wields flaming branches to dazzle its opponents before incinerating them with a huge fireball.
Froakie
It secretes flexible bubbles from its chest and back. The bubbles reduce the damage it would otherwise take when attacked.
This Pokémon spins a giant shuriken at high speed to make it float, then clings to it upside down to catch opponents unawares.
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
Verdant Overgrowth
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Mindworks Canal
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Eerie Alley
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Circuit Plaza
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Sunday, September 6
Iron Frostworks
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Battle District
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Skyline Roosts
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Prism Promenade
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
✨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!
Monday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time
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.
- 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
- XP
- And more!
Link Charge
StardustTrainers 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.
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