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The countdown to Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global begins with Road of Legends, a stacked week of Legendary raids, Mega Raids, event bonuses, Special Backgrounds, Adventure Effects, and a new GO Pass.
Running from July 6, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. to July 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time, Road of Legends is a final prep event before GO Fest Global weekend. Trainers will be able to take on a huge raid lineup, join daily Raid Hours and Mega Raid Hours, and stock up on rewards before Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y arrive in Super Mega Raids.
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active from the beginning of Road of Legends through Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
There will be no Remote Raid Pass limit from Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Trainers level 31 and up are guaranteed to receive Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
Receive special stickers from spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts.
Premier Balls will be more effective at catching Pokémon after raids.
Party Power will charge faster in raids.
Road of Legends Bonus
The following bonus will be active during the Road of Legends event only.
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Receive up to three free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
Road of Legends Event Highlights
A massive selection of Legendary Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, and other powerful Pokémon will appear in raids during the event.
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Pokémon appearing in five-star raids each day will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Mega Raid Bosses will be featured in a Mega Raid Hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time each day, with a Primal Raid Hour on Friday.
For a limited time, Trainers can use Elite TMs to teach Origin Forme Palkia Spacial Rend and Origin Forme Dialga Roar of Time.
Pokémon caught from five-star raids, Primal Raids, and Mega Raid Battles between July 6 and July 12 may have a Special Background.
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Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global may have a Special Background and will have at least one Mega Level unlocked.
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There will be no Remote Raid Pass limit from Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
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Trainers level 31 and up are guaranteed to receive Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
Important Event Note
- Daily Discoveries will not take place during the Road of Legends event and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, from July 6 at 12:01 a.m. to July 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
- A special GO Pass: Road of Legends will also be available during the event, with the Deluxe version including a Gold Bottle Cap at Rank 100.
- Pikachu also has a few playful surprises lined up starting July 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. More information will be announced soon.
Powerful Pokémon in Raids
Legendary Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, and other powerful Pokémon will appear in raids throughout the Road of Legends event. Featured Pokémon will also appear in daily Raid Hours and Mega Raid Hours, giving Trainers more chances to battle, catch, and prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
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Five-star Raid Bosses featured each day will also appear during a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
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On Monday, the five-star Raid Hour will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
Mega Raid Bosses featured each day will also appear during a Mega Raid Hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
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On Friday, Primal Raid Bosses will be featured during a Primal Raid Hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
Mega Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in Mega Raids:
| Date | Mega / Primal Raid Boss | Guide |
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| Monday, July 6 |
Mega Salamence
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Mega Salamence Raid Guide |
| Tuesday, July 7 |
Mega Tyranitar
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Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide |
| Wednesday, July 8 |
Mega Gardevoir
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Mega Gardevoir Raid Guide |
| Thursday, July 9 |
Mega Gengar
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Mega Gengar Raid Guide |
| Friday, July 10 |
Primal Kyogre
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Primal Kyogre Raid Guide |
| Friday, July 10 |
Primal Groudon
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Primal Groudon Raid Guide |
Five-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in Five-Star Raids:
Monday, July 6
Note: Nihilego, Guzzlord, and Necrozma do not have regional locks and appear globaly when active in 5-star raids.
Tuesday, July 7
| Raid Boss | Guide |
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White Kyurem
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White Kyurem Raid Guide |
Zekrom
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Zekrom Raid Guide |
Dawn Wings Necrozma
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Dawn Wings Necrozma Raid Guide |
Wednesday, July 8
| Raid Boss | Guide |
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Black Kyurem
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Black Kyurem Raid Guide |
Reshiram
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Reshiram Raid Guide |
Dusk Mane Necrozma
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Dusk Mane Necrozma Raid Guide |
Thursday, July 9
| Raid Boss | Guide |
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Crowned Sword Zacian
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Crowned Sword Zacian Raid Guide |
Crowned Shield Zamazenta
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Crowned Shield Zamazenta Raid Guide |
Friday, July 10
| Raid Boss | Guide |
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Origin Dialga
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Origin Forme Dialga Raid Guide |
Origin Palkia
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Origin Forme Palkia Raid Guide |
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Primal Kyogre
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Primal Kyogre Raid Guide |
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Primal Groudon
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Primal Groudon Raid Guide |
Adventure Effects and Elite TMs
Some Pokémon caught from Road of Legends raids may know special Charged Attacks that have Adventure Effects!
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Kyurem caught from raids may know the Charged Attack Glaciate.
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Origin Forme Palkia caught from raids may know the Charged Attack Spacial Rend.
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Origin Forme Dialga caught from raids may know the Charged Attack Roar of Time.
Use Elite TM to unlock Adventure Effects for the first time!
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Spacial Rend and Roar of Time will also be available through Elite TMs for a limited time.
From the start of Road of Legends through Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, Trainers will be able to use an Elite Charged TM to teach Spacial Rend to Origin Forme Palkia, or Roar of Time to Origin Forme Dialga.
This limited-time feature is part of the celebration of Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary.
New Special Backgrounds Debut
Special Backgrounds are making their debut during Road of Legends and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global!
Pokémon caught from five-star raids, Primal Raids, and Mega Raid Battles between July 6 and July 12 may have a Special Background.
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Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global may also have a Special Background.
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If a Mewtwo with a Special Background is Mega Evolved, its Mega Evolution background will have an additional visual effect.
After catching certain Pokémon from Raid Battles, Trainers may receive a Special Background on that Pokémon’s summary page. These work similarly to the Location Backgrounds usually available during in-person Pokémon GO events, acting as a souvenir for when and where the Pokémon was caught.
This makes Road of Legends a great opportunity to hunt for souvenir Pokémon from some of the biggest raids leading into GO Fest Global.
Featured Eggs
Hatch your way into Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global! Featured Eggs will be available starting Monday, July 6, 2026.
2 km Eggs
5 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
Larvesta Egg Note
Larvesta
If you’re lucky, Larvesta may hatch from 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km Eggs during this period.
*If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!
Super Mega Raids During Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
Every Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during the event will have at least one Mega Level already unlocked, and can be Mega Evolved without the usual initial Mega Energy cost. Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will also be more likely to have high Attack, Defense, and HP.
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Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
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Every Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will have at least one Mega Level already unlocked.
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Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids can be Mega Evolved without the initial Mega Energy cost.
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Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will be more likely to have high Attack, Defense, and HP.
About Super Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids are more difficult than standard Mega Raids and are designed for coordinated groups of Trainers. These battles are best attempted with several Trainers, especially if each player has at least one Mega-Evolved Pokémon in their battle party.
Defeating a Super Mega Raid will reward Trainers with more rewards than a standard Mega Raid, including more Mega Energy.
Super Mega Raids may only appear at certain Gyms. Trainers can use the official Pokémon GO map or Campfire to find upcoming and active Super Mega Raids nearby, and coordinate with local communities ahead of time.
GO Pass: Road of Legends
The GO Pass: Road of Legends and GO Pass Deluxe: Road of Legends will be available from Monday, July 6, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. to Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass and unlock rewards throughout the week.
GO Pass Rewards
Trainers can earn the following rewards from the GO Pass: Road of Legends:
Encounters with Pikachu wearing a team hat.
Candy for Pokémon appearing in Legendary Raids throughout the week.
Link Charges.
Lucky Trinket at Rank 100.
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A bonus that increases your Link Charge cap to 2,000 until Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
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And even more goodies!
GO Pass Deluxe Rewards
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe: Road of Legends can earn all of the rewards above, plus the following:
Team Leader Pose.
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A Gold Bottle Cap at Rank 100, which can be used to max any Pokémon’s stats.
- An encounter with Mewtwo that has a Special Background.
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Candy XL.
2× Hatch Stardust.
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2× Hatch Candy.
Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids.
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Additional 3 Candy from completing five-star and higher raids.
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Additional 1 Candy XL from completing five-star and higher raids.
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1/2 Egg Hatch Distance.
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And even more goodies!
Daily Discoveries Note
Daily Discoveries will not take place during the Road of Legends event and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, from July 6, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. to July 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
