Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Join millions of Trainers across the globe for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global! This worldwide event takes place from July 11, 2026 at 10 am to July 12, 2026 at 7 pm local time.
For the first time, GO Fest: Global is free for all Trainers who log in during event weekend. Everyone can access the featured Special Research, event bonuses, and increased Shiny encounter opportunities at no cost.
Bonuses 
In-game bonuses for all Trainers
The following bonuses are active from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time on both event days.








Global Challenge
Each hour, Trainers around the world can work together to complete a task focused on catching Pokémon.
Once the challenge is completed, the following bonuses will be active for the remainder of that hour:



The following bonuses are active from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on both event days.




Features 
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y debut
Mewtwo’s Mega Evolutions, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, will make their Pokémon GO debut during GO Fest 2026: Global.
Mewtwo can now Mega Evolve into either Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y, including Mewtwo you’ve already caught.
Starting during this event, Trainers can earn Mewtwo Mega Energy X and Mewtwo Mega Energy Y by defeating Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y in Super Mega Raid Battles and by completing event Timed Research.
Defeat Mega Mewtwo X in Super Mega Raids to earn the energy needed to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X.
Defeat Mega Mewtwo Y in Super Mega Raids to earn the energy needed to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y.
Every Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Battles during GO Fest: Global will have at least one Mega Level unlocked and can be Mega Evolved without the initial energy cost. If you’re lucky, it may be at Mega Level 2 or 3.
Mega Mewtwo requires more Mega Energy than typical Mega Evolutions, so planning raid paths and Timed Research rewards can help you unlock both forms faster.

Mega Evolution system updates
Additional Mega Evolution updates are planned around GO Fest timing:
- Trainers will be able to spend extra Mega Energy to progress Mega Levels faster.
- For species with multiple Mega Evolutions, Mega Level progression is tracked separately for each form (such as Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y).
Special Research: Zeraora
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers can complete Special Research to encounter Zeraora, the Thunderclap Pokémon.
Trainers who log in during event weekend will receive this Special Research, and it does not expire.

Spawns 
In the Wild
During each hour of the event, different Pokémon will appear in the wild, themed around a specific type.
The wild spawns are far too varied to list on this page. For the full hour-by-hour lineup, head to the special Pokémon GO Fest page right here on Leek Duck.
Costumed Pokémon
The following Pokémon can be encountered during GO Fest 2026: Global.

Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat
Pikachu wearing a Team Mystic hat
Pikachu wearing a Team Valor hat
Plus, the following Pokémon can evolve while wearing a Pikachu visor.

Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Incense encounters
The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during event hours.
- All forms of Unown

Tropius
Bouffalant
Raids 
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids during GO Fest 2026: Global.
On both days, Mega Raid Bosses and 5-Star Raid Bosses rotate hourly, following the hourly habitat schedule.
Saturday Super Mega Raids

Mega Mewtwo X
Sunday Super Mega Raids

Mega Mewtwo Y
1-Star Raids
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct, Team Mystic, or Team Valor hat will appear in 1-Star Raids throughout both event days. These Pikachu can be Shiny.
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat
Pikachu wearing a Team Mystic hat
Pikachu wearing a Team Valor hat
Saturday Habitat Raids
Stormfire Peaks (Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Ice, Electric, and Fire types
Mega Raids

Mega Ampharos
Mega Blaziken
Mega Abomasnow
Five-Star Raids

Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Raikou
Entei
Suicune
Lugia
Ho-Oh
Astral Tides (Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Psychic, Ghost, and Water types
Mega Raids

Mega Alakazam
Mega Gengar
Mega Swampert
Five-Star Raids

Uxie
Mesprit
Azelf
Dialga
Palkia
Giratina (Altered)
Giratina (Origin)
Xerneas
Yveltal
Solgaleo
Lunala
Uxie (Asia-Pacific), Mesprit (Europe, Middle East, Africa, India), and Azelf (Americas and Greenland) will appear in their respective regions.
Dragonflight Summit (Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Flying, Rock, and Dragon types
Mega Raids

Mega Pidgeot
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Salamence
Five-Star Raids

Kyogre
Groudon
Rayquaza
Reshiram
Zekrom
Kyurem
Sunday Habitat Raids
Earthforged Domain (Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Ground, Steel, and Normal types
Mega Raids

Mega Metagross
Mega Garchomp
Mega Audino
Five-Star Raids

Regirock
Regice
Registeel
Origin Forme Dialga
Origin Forme Palkia
Heatran
Regigigas
Tornadus (Incarnate)
Tornadus (Therian)
Thundurus (Incarnate)
Thundurus (Therian)
Landorus (Incarnate)
Landorus (Therian)
Regieleki
Regidrago
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Therian Forme)
Verdant Anomaly (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Poison, Bug, and Grass types
Mega Raids

Mega Beedrill
Mega Pinsir
Mega Sceptile
Five-Star Raids

Deoxys (Normal)
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Defense)
Deoxys (Speed)
Genesect
Genesect (Douse)
Genesect (Shock)
Genesect (Burn)
Genesect (Chill)
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
Tapu Bulu
Tapu Fini
Nihilego
Buzzwole
Pheromosa
Xurkitree
Celesteela
Kartana
Guzzlord
Necrozma
Stakataka
Blacephalon
Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere), Kartana (Northern Hemisphere), Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere), Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere), Buzzwole (The Americas and Greenland), Pheromosa (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India), and Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific) will appear in their respective regions. Nihilego, Guzzlord, and Necrozma do not have regional locks and appear globally when active in 5-star raids.
Twilight Battlefield (Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Dark, Fairy, and Fighting types
Mega Raids

Mega Tyranitar
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Lucario
Five-Star Raids

Latias
Latios
Cresselia
Darkrai
Cobalion
Terrakion
Virizion
Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)
Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)
Research 
Field Research
Field Research will refresh each hour. Complete type-themed tasks during each featured type hour.
Tasks Available Every Hour
- Catch 8 different species of PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

Pikachu Visor BulbasaurMax CP477Min CP442
Pikachu Visor CharmanderMax CP420Min CP387
Pikachu Visor SquirtleMax CP405Min CP372 - Catch 8 different species of PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hatMax CP402Min CP369
Pikachu wearing a Team Mystic hatMax CP402Min CP369
Pikachu wearing a Team Valor hatMax CP402Min CP369 - Catch 10 PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS
×10Poké Ball ×10
×500Stardust ×500
×3Ultra Ball ×3 - Hatch an EggREWARD
×1000Stardust ×1000 - Spin 5 PokéStops or GymsPOSSIBLE REWARDS
×10Poké Ball ×10
×500Stardust ×500
×3Ultra Ball ×3
Ice HourSat · 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Catch 6 Ice‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

AmauraMax CP584Min CP545
BergmiteMax CP520Min CP484
LaprasMax CP1131Min CP1076 - Power up Ice‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

AmauraMax CP584Min CP545
BergmiteMax CP520Min CP484
LaprasMax CP1131Min CP1076
Electric HourSat · 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Electric‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

DedenneMax CP789Min CP743
StunfiskMax CP926Min CP876
TynamoMax CP347Min CP317 - Power up Electric‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

DedenneMax CP789Min CP743
StunfiskMax CP926Min CP876
TynamoMax CP347Min CP317
Fire HourSat · 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Fire‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

Hisuian GrowlitheMax CP566Min CP527
LitleoMax CP611Min CP571
Pikachu Visor CharmanderMax CP420Min CP387 - Power up Fire‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

Hisuian GrowlitheMax CP566Min CP527
LitleoMax CP611Min CP571
Pikachu Visor CharmanderMax CP420Min CP387
Psychic HourSat · 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Psychic‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

BaltoyMax CP337Min CP307
BronzorMax CP258Min CP229
SpoinkMax CP571Min CP533 - Power up Psychic‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

BaltoyMax CP337Min CP307
BronzorMax CP258Min CP229
SpoinkMax CP571Min CP533
Ghost HourSat · 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Ghost‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

DuskullMax CP302Min CP273
FrillishMax CP539Min CP501
PhantumpMax CP481Min CP446 - Power up Ghost‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

DuskullMax CP302Min CP273
FrillishMax CP539Min CP501
PhantumpMax CP481Min CP446
Water HourSat · 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Water‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

GoldeenMax CP493Min CP458
HorseaMax CP452Min CP418
Pikachu Visor SquirtleMax CP405Min CP372 - Power up Water‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

GoldeenMax CP493Min CP458
HorseaMax CP452Min CP418
Pikachu Visor SquirtleMax CP405Min CP372
Flying HourSat · 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Flying‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDSNoibat

ScytherMax CP1160Min CP1104
GligarMax CP796Min CP750 - Power up Flying‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDSNoibat

ScytherMax CP1160Min CP1104
GligarMax CP796Min CP750
Rock HourSat · 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Rock‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

AerodactylMax CP1193Min CP1136
DwebbleMax CP524Min CP488
ShieldonMax CP381Min CP348 - Power up Rock‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

AerodactylMax CP1193Min CP1136
DwebbleMax CP524Min CP488
ShieldonMax CP381Min CP348
Dragon HourSat · 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Catch 6 Dragon‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS

GoomyMax CP418Min CP385
TurtonatorMax CP952Min CP902
BagonMax CP495Min CP459 - Power up Dragon‑type Pokémon 3 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS

GoomyMax CP418Min CP385
TurtonatorMax CP952Min CP902
BagonMax CP495Min CP459
Saturday
- Win a raidREWARD

×150Mega Mewtwo X Mega Energy ×150
Sunday
- Win a raidREWARD

×150Mega Mewtwo Y Mega Energy ×150
Special Research
Trainers who log in during event weekend will receive Special Research that leads to an encounter with Zeraora.
Trainers who attended GO Fest 2026 in Tokyo, Chicago, or Copenhagen and already encountered Zeraora will receive Zeraora Candy instead.
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery
Event-exclusive Special Research





























GO Fest 2026: Genetic Mastery
Event-exclusive Timed Research
A branching Timed Research experience will be available, with a choice between Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y.








































Shiny 
The following featured encounters can be Shiny during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat
Pikachu wearing a Team Mystic hat
Pikachu wearing a Team Valor hat
Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo Y
Tropius
Bouffalant
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct, Team Mystic, or Team Valor hat are available from Raids, Field Research, and Photobomb Snapshots (up to 3 snapshots per day).
Sales 
Avatar Items
The following avatar item will be included in GO Pass: Road of Legends:
- GO Fest 2026 Tee

GO Pass: Road of Legends Deluxe will also include the Team Leader Pose.

The following will be available as part of the Special Research story for the global event.
- Three different sets of Poké Ball sunglasses

- Zeraora T-Shirt

You can purchase the following from the in-game shop.
- Team Leader Hairstyles

- Zeraora Onesie

Real-world GO Fest events
Want to celebrate earlier in person? Tickets are available for GO Fest events in:
- Tokyo, Japan - May 29 to June 1, 2026
- Chicago, USA - June 5 to June 7, 2026
- Copenhagen, Denmark - June 12 to June 14, 2026
View event details and ticket links on Pokémon GO’s official GO Fest page.
Moves 
Featured Attacks
Mewtwo
Mewtwo caught from Mega Mewtwo X Super Mega Raids will know the Fast Attack Counter.
Mewtwo
Mega Mewtwo X
Mewtwo
Mewtwo caught from Mega Mewtwo Y Super Mega Raids will know the Charged Attack Psystrike.
Mewtwo
Mega Mewtwo Y
Origin Forme Palkia
Origin Forme Palkia encountered from raids may know the Charged Attack Spacial Rend (Adventure Effect).
Trainers can also use an Elite Charged TM to get this move during the Road of Legends and Pokémon GO Fest.
Origin Forme Palkia
Origin Forme Dialga
Origin Forme Dialga encountered from raids may know the Charged Attack Roar of Time (Adventure Effect).
Trainers can also use an Elite Charged TM to get this move during the Road of Legends and Pokémon GO Fest.
Origin Forme Dialga
Kyurem
Kyurem encountered from raids may know the Charged Attack Glaciate.
Kyurem
Featured attacks from evolution
Evolve the following Pokémon during the event to get a Pokémon that knows the listed featured attack.
Beedrill
Evolve Kakuna to get a Beedrill that knows Bug Bite.
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Alakazam
Evolve Kadabra to get a Alakazam that knows Psychic.
Abra
Kadabra
Alakazam
Gengar
Evolve Haunter to get a Gengar that knows Lick.
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Ampharos
Evolve Flaaffy to get a Ampharos that knows Dragon Pulse.
Mareep
Flaaffy
Ampharos
Tyranitar
Evolve Pupitar to get a Tyranitar that knows Smack Down.
Larvitar
Pupitar
Tyranitar
Gardevoir
Evolve Kirlia to get a Gardevoir that knows Synchronoise.
Ralts
Kirlia
Gardevoir
Blaziken
Evolve Combusken to get a Blaziken that knows Blast Burn.
Torchic
Combusken
Blaziken
Sceptile
Evolve Grovyle to get a Sceptile that knows Frenzy Plant.
Treecko
Grovyle
Sceptile
Swampert
Evolve Marshtomp to get a Swampert that knows Hydro Cannon.
Mudkip
Marshtomp
Swampert
Metagross
Evolve Metang to get a Metagross that knows Meteor Mash.
Beldum
Metang
Metagross
Salamence
Evolve Shelgon to get a Salamence that knows Outrage.
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Lucario
Evolve Riolu to get a Lucario that knows Force Palm.
Riolu
Lucario
Garchomp
Evolve Gabite to get a Garchomp that knows Earth Power.
Gible
Gabite
Garchomp



