Mega Squads
Pick up where Mega Finale leaves off, and get energized for the Mega Squads event!
The Mega Squads event will take place from September 8, 2026 at 10 am to September 14, 2026 at 8 pm local time.
Bonuses 
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 Bonus – Starting at Rank 1
Tier 2 Bonus – Starting at Rank 15
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Features 
Pokémon Debuts
Maschiff, the Rascal Pokémon, and Mabosstiff, the Boss Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts! You might find Maschiff in Eggs, Field Research, or via the GO Pass.
Maschiff
Mabosstiff
You can use 50 Maschiff Candy to evolve Maschiff into Mabosstiff.
New Mega Level: Super Max!
Starting with the Mega Squads event, Mega Beedrill and Mega Houndoom can increase their Mega Level to Super Max for the first time in Pokémon GO!
Mega Beedrill
Mega Houndoom
Pokémon eligible to unlock Super Max Level can learn an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved. You must increase a Pokémon’s Mega Level to the third level, Max, before increasing it to Super Max.
Mega Evolving alone will not be enough to reach Super Max—you’ll also need to use that Pokémon’s Mega Energy to power it up. Participate in Mega Raids and catch Weedle, Pidgey, Houndour, and Carvanha during the event to earn Mega Energy.
Spotlight Hours
Spotlight Hours will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time on the following dates.
Thursday, September 10
Featured Pokémon
Weedle
You may also encounter the following Pokémon—if you’re lucky!
Kakuna
Beedrill
Sunday, September 13
Featured Pokémon
Houndour
You may also encounter the following Pokémon—if you’re lucky!
Houndoom
Spawns 
Throughout the Event
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including the following.
- Weedle
Flamigo
September 8 at 10:00 a.m. – September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including the following.
Pidgey
Rookidee
September 11 at 10:00 a.m. – September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including the following.
- Houndour
Carvanha
Eggs 
The following Pokémon will hatch from 5 km Eggs.
September 8 at 10:00 a.m. – September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
In 5 km Eggs
Emolga
Fletchling- Rookidee
- Flamigo
September 11 at 10:00 a.m. – September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
In 5 km Eggs
Sandile
Pancham- Maschiff
- Flamigo
Raids 
The following Pokémon will appear in Mega Raids.
September 8–15
Mega Raids
- Mega Beedrill
September 11–15
Mega Raids
- Mega Houndoom
Research 
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
September 8 at 10:00 a.m. – September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Field Research Encounters
- Weedle
- Pidgey
- Fletchling
- Flamigo
September 11 at 10:00 a.m. – September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Field Research Encounters
- Houndour
- Carvanha
Nickit- Maschiff
- Flamigo
Moves
Mega Beedrill – Fell Stinger+
While Mega Evolved, eligible Beedrill can use the additional Charged Attack Fell Stinger+. The attack’s power increases with Beedrill’s Mega Level.
- Trainer Battles: 40 power and increases Attack by one stage
- Raid Battles: 140 power
- Mega Beedrill
Mega Houndoom – Dark Pulse+
While Mega Evolved, eligible Houndoom can use the additional Charged Attack Dark Pulse+. The attack’s power increases with Houndoom’s Mega Level.
- Trainer Battles: 60 power
- Raid Battles: 150 power
- Mega Houndoom
GO Pass 
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Mega Squads on Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency. Availability of event tickets and the GO Pass Deluxe may vary by region.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass and earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Mega Energy for Beedrill and Houndoom
- Incubator
- Rare Candy
- Ultra Balls
- And more!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- Maschiff Jersey
- Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon
- Even more Mega Energy for Beedrill and Houndoom
- Super Incubators
- Rare Candy XL
- And more!
Shiny 
Shiny Debut
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Flamigo—if you’re lucky! Flamigo may appear in the wild, in Eggs, or through Field Research and GO Pass encounters.
Flamigo
Increased Shiny Chance
You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pidgey from September 8 at 10:00 a.m. to September 11 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Pidgey
You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Carvanha from September 11 at 10:00 a.m. to September 14 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Carvanha
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store
Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Squads on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Squads + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
The web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Squads + 6 Ranks Ultra Box includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battle Passes as a gift with purchase.
