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 Armored Mewtwo in five-star raids, 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 
As compensation for a short network disruption that affected raids in the Americas, all Trainers will receive up to two additional free Raid Passes during Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale on Sunday, September 6.
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
Armored Mewtwo returns
Armored Mewtwo will appear in five-star raids on both Saturday and Sunday. This is its first appearance in Pokémon GO since 2020.
Five-star Raids
Armored Mewtwo
Shiny Armored Mewtwo will not be available during this event.
See the Armored Mewtwo raid event for details.
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. Mega Raid Bosses at other Gyms will rotate with the active habitat, and Armored Mewtwo will also appear in five-star raids on both event days.
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.
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for these wild spawns, with recommendations for each habitat.
Find and catch the Kalos first partner Pokémon in every habitat!
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Saturday, September 5
Verdant Overgrowth
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
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Verdant Overgrowth wild spawns
Mindworks Canal
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
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Mindworks Canal wild spawns
Eerie Alley
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)
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Eerie Alley wild spawns
Circuit Plaza
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
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Circuit Plaza wild spawns
Sunday, September 6
Iron Frostworks
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
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Iron Frostworks wild spawns
Battle District
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
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Battle District wild spawns
Skyline Roosts
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
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Skyline Roosts wild spawns
Prism Promenade
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
Check which Pokémon to Mega Evolve for Prism Promenade wild spawns
Raids 
Armored Mewtwo will appear in five-star raids on both Saturday and Sunday. Shiny Armored Mewtwo will not be available during this event.
Five-star Raids
- Armored Mewtwo
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids at certain Gyms. Mega Raid Bosses at other Gyms 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
Get Verdant Overgrowth raid boss counters
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
Get Mindworks Canal raid boss counters
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
Get Eerie Alley raid boss counters
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
Get Circuit Plaza raid boss counters
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
Get Iron Frostworks raid boss counters
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
Get Battle District raid boss counters
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
Get Skyline Roosts raid boss counters
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
Get Prism Promenade raid boss counters
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!
Each path awards 25 Candy for the selected partner as the task reward. Completing the research awards another 25 Candy, 5 Candy XL, and 2,026 Stardust.
Chespin path
Fennekin path
Froakie path
Moves
Featured Attacks
Trainers can evolve their first partner Pokémon chosen in the Timed Research for GO Pass: Mega Finale into Chesnaught, Delphox, or Greninja to get a featured attack from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on each day of Mega Finale: Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.
Your chosen first partner Pokémon from the Timed Research may also be able to learn its featured attack through evolution outside event hours, but this is unconfirmed. This page will be updated once availability is confirmed.
Chesnaught
If you chose Chespin in the Timed Research, evolve Quilladin to get a Chesnaught that knows Frenzy Plant.
Frenzy PlantCharged Attack
Chesnaught
Delphox
If you chose Fennekin in the Timed Research, evolve Braixen to get a Delphox that knows Blast Burn.
Blast BurnCharged Attack
Delphox
Greninja
If you chose Froakie in the Timed Research, evolve Frogadier to get a Greninja that knows Hydro Cannon.
Hydro CannonCharged Attack
Greninja
Additional Charged Attacks
The Mega Evolutions of the Kalos first partner Pokémon gain these additional Charged Attacks during Mega Finale:
- Mega Chesnaught: Seed Bomb+
- Mega Delphox: Mystical Fire+
- Mega Greninja: Surf+
The additional Charged Attack is available at any Mega Level and becomes stronger as the Pokémon’s Mega Level increases. See how additional Charged Attacks work for more details.
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.
Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, 2026
Bonus points: Up to 1,000 extra points daily
- Hatch an Egg — 250 PTS
- Win a raid — 100 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon — 5 PTS
Saturday, September 5, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 6, at 6:00 p.m. local time
Bonus points: No point limit
- Hatch an Egg — 500 PTS
- Win a raid — 250 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon — 25 PTS
GO Pass: Mega Finale
Choose your Kalos first partner and earn Mega Evolution rewards!
- Hatch an Egg250 PTS
- Win a raid100 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon5 PTS
- Hatch an Egg500 PTS
- Win a raid250 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon25 PTS
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Choose your Kalos first partner and earn Mega Evolution rewards!
- Hatch an Egg250 PTS
- Win a raid100 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon5 PTS
- Hatch an Egg500 PTS
- Win a raid250 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon25 PTS
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Choose your Kalos first partner and earn Mega Evolution rewards!
- Hatch an Egg250 PTS
- Win a raid100 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon5 PTS
- Hatch an Egg500 PTS
- Win a raid250 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon25 PTS
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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.
