Mega Ascension
Signs of an extraordinary mega-powered week are beginning to appear. Join Mega Ascension to prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale with Mega Raids, Kalos first partner Pokémon, and GO Pass: Mega Finale!
The Mega Ascension event will take place from August 31, 2026 at 10 am to September 4, 2026 at 11 pm local time.
Bonuses 
Features 
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.
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!
GO Pass: Mega Finale
Available: Monday, August 31, to Sunday, September 6
Beginning Monday, August 31, Trainers can choose a Kalos first partner Pokémon and begin progressing through GO Pass: Mega Finale. See the GO Pass section below for major milestone rewards.
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.
Seasonal schedule note
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.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
Mega Ascension leads into Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026. Check out the full event details!
Spawns 
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the Mega Ascension event.
Pikachu
Bellsprout
Staryu
Dratini
Skarmory
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Inkay
Falinks
Raids 
The following Mega-Evolved Pokémon will appear in raids during the Mega Ascension event.
Mega Raids will make up the majority of raids during the Mega Ascension event. Seasonal Raid Bosses may also appear during this time.
Monday, August 31
Mega Victreebel
Mega Dragonite
Mega Malamar
Tuesday, September 1
Mega Falinks
Wednesday, September 2
Mega Skarmory
Thursday, September 3
Mega Starmie
Friday, September 4
Mega Raichu X
Mega Raichu Y
Throughout Mega Ascension
Mega Latias and Mega Latios may also appear in Mega Raids throughout the Mega Ascension event.
Mega Latias
Mega Latios
Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the Mega Ascension event may have a Mega Evolution–themed Special Background.
Research 
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.
Shiny 
Here’s a look at the available shiny Mega Pokémon.
Mega Raichu X
Mega Raichu Y
Mega Victreebel
Mega Starmie
Mega Dragonite
Mega Skarmory
Mega Latias
Mega Latios
Mega Malamar
Mega Falinks
GO Pass 
GO Pass: Mega Finale
Available: Monday, August 31, to Sunday, September 6
Beginning Monday, August 31, Trainers can choose a Kalos first partner Pokémon and begin progressing through GO Pass: Mega Finale.
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 GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale 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!
After Rank 100, Trainers can continue earning repeat bonus rewards up to Rank 600.
GO Pass: Mega Finale
Choose your Kalos first partner and earn Mega Evolution rewards!
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Sales 
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
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.
