Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
Rally with Trainers around the world for the mega conclusion of Pokémon GO Fest 2026! Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale brings rotating habitats, powerful Mega Raids, and Super Mega Raids featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y.
Prepare during the lead-up event Mega Ascension, then join this unticketed worldwide weekend finale.
The Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale event will take place from September 5, 2026 at 10 am to September 6, 2026 at 6 pm local time.
Bonuses 
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale can also earn the following rewards.
Features 
Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox, and Mega Greninja
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.
Mega Chesnaught
Mega Delphox
Mega Greninja
Mega Mewtwo returns
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will headline Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Super Mega Raids.
- Mega Mewtwo X will appear on Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Mega Mewtwo Y will appear on Sunday, September 6, 2026
Challenge Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y in Super Mega Raids to collect Mewtwo with a Special Background!
Saturday
Mega Mewtwo X
Sunday
Mega Mewtwo Y
Pokémon GO’s most Mega event yet
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.
Choose your Kalos first partner Pokémon
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!
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.
Habitats and Raid Schedule
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.
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.
Find your community
You don’t have to take on the Mega Finale alone. Find your community to rally fellow Trainers, plan raids, and make the most of the event.
Mega Ascension
Prepare for Mega Finale during the lead-up event Mega Ascension, from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, 2026. Check out the full event details!
Spawns 
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.
Find and catch the Kalos first partner Pokémon in every habitat!
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Participate in Mega Raids and catch Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie during this event to earn lots of Mega Energy, which you can use to unlock new Mega Levels for those Pokémon!
Saturday, September 5
Verdant Overgrowth - In the wild
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Weedle
Bellsprout
Scyther
Pinsir
Roselia
Snover
Venipede- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Skiddo
Mindworks Canal - In the wild
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Abra
Slowpoke
Staryu
Ralts
Meditite- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Espurr
Binacle
Clauncher
Eerie Alley - In the wild
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Gastly
Houndour
Shuppet
Zorua
Litwick- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Inkay
Phantump
Pumpkaboo (Medium)
Circuit Plaza - In the wild
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pikachu
Mareep
Electrike
Emolga
Tynamo
Stunfisk- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Helioptile
Dedenne
Sunday, September 6
Iron Frostworks - In the wild
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Onix
Skarmory
Aron
Snorunt
Beldum
Drilbur- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Amaura
Bergmite
Battle District - In the wild
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Machop
Carvanha
Numel
Buneary
Sandile
Scraggy- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Pancham
Falinks
Skyline Roosts - In the wild
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Magikarp
Aerodactyl
Dratini
Swablu
Bagon- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Fletchling
Tyrunt
Noibat
Prism Promenade - In the wild
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Pikachu
Clefairy
Sableye
Mawile
Audino- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Furfrou (Natural)
Spritzee
Carbink
Raids 
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.
Saturday
- Mega Mewtwo X
Sunday
- Mega Mewtwo Y
Saturday Habitat Mega Raids
Verdant Overgrowth
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mega Beedrill
Mega Victreebel
Mega Pinsir
Mega Abomasnow
Mindworks Canal
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mega Alakazam
Mega Slowbro
Mega Starmie
Mega Medicham
Eerie Alley
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mega Gengar
Mega Houndoom
Mega Banette
Mega Malamar
Circuit Plaza
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mega Raichu X
Mega Ampharos
Mega Manectric
Sunday Habitat Mega Raids
Iron Frostworks
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mega Steelix
Mega Skarmory
Mega Aggron
Mega Glalie
Battle District
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mega Sharpedo
Mega Camerupt
Mega Lopunny
Mega Falinks
Skyline Roosts
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mega Gyarados
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Dragonite
Mega Altaria
Prism Promenade
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mega Raichu Y
Mega Sableye
Mega Mawile
Mega Audino
Research 
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!
Shiny 
Here’s a look at the available shiny Mega Pokémon.
Mega Chesnaught
Mega Delphox
Mega Greninja
Saturday
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo X
Verdant Overgrowth
Mega Beedrill
Mega Victreebel
Mega Pinsir
Mega Abomasnow
Mindworks Canal
Mega Alakazam
Mega Slowbro
Mega Starmie
Mega Medicham
Eerie Alley
Mega Gengar
Mega Houndoom
Mega Banette
Mega Malamar
Circuit Plaza
Mega Raichu X
Mega Ampharos
Mega Manectric
Sunday
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo Y
Iron Frostworks
Mega Steelix
Mega Skarmory
Mega Aggron
Mega Glalie
Battle District
Mega Sharpedo
Mega Camerupt
Mega Lopunny
Mega Falinks
Skyline Roosts
Mega Gyarados
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Dragonite
Mega Altaria
Prism Promenade
Mega Raichu Y
Mega Sableye
Mega Mawile
Mega Audino
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.
