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Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global takes place from July 11-12, from 10:00 am local time, to 7:00 pm local time on each day. Mega Mewtwo X and Y will make their Pokémon GO debut, along with Zeraora!
To celebrate 10 years of Pokémon GO, this years Global GO Fest event is FREE for all Trainers! Simply log in during the weekend to get all the bonuses, Special Research storylines, and an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon at no cost!
Event Highlights
Mega Mewtwo X & Y Debut
This year, Mega Mewtwo X and Y are the stars of the event!
Mewtwo will be able to Mega Evolve, including ones you have already caught. Mewtwo will be able to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y. Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y are exceptionally powerful Pokémon that require much more Mega Energy than other Pokémon to Mega Evolve. This energy will become available for the first time from Mega Mewtwo Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026.
As a special bonus with its debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, every Mega Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will also have at least one Mega Level already unlocked and can be Mega Evolved without the initial energy cost. If you’re lucky, it might even be at Mega Level 2 or 3!
Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Battles will have at least one Mega Level already unlocked. If you’re lucky, it might even be at Mega Level 2 or 3!
- Defeat Mega Mewtwo X in Super Mega Raids to get the energy you need to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X.
- Defeat Mega Mewtwo Y in Super Mega Raids to get the energy you need to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y.
Zeraora Debuts
Zeraora
Zeraora will debut globally in Pokémon GO via Special Research!
Multiple encounter disclaimer
Trainers will only encounter Zeraora once no matter how many GO Fest 2026 Special Research stories they acquire and complete. If you plan to attend multiple in-person GO Fest 2026 events, the first relevant Special Research story you obtain will award your Zeraora encounter.
Any subsequent GO Fest Special Research you obtain and complete will award you with Zeraora Candy instead of a Zeraora encounter once it is completed.
Costume Pokémon
Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle wearing Pikachu visors will be available during the event, and can evolve for the first time. Plus, Pikachu wearing team themed hats will debut!
GO Fest 2026 Global Spawns
During each hour of the event, trainers will have an increased chance of encountering pokemon with specific typing. Over the course of the weekend, all 18 Pokémon types will be featured!
Saturday Featured Types
The following Pokémon types will be featured during the event on Saturday:
| Habitat | Time | Types |
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| Stormfire Peaks | 10:00am – 1:00pm |    |
| Astral Tides | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |    |
| Dragonflight Summit | 4:00pm -7:00pm |    |
Sunday Featured Types
The following Pokémon types will be featured during the event on Sunday:
| Habitat | Time | Types |
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| Earthforged Domain | 10:00am – 1:00pm |    |
| Verdant Anomaly | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |    |
| Twilight Battlefield | 4:00pm -7:00pm |    |
Incense Encounters
The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event:
Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 Raids: Saturday
Super Mega Raids
Mega Raids and 5-Star Raids
On Saturday, Mega Raid Bosses and 5-Star Raid Bosses will rotate hourly, following the hourly habitat schedule.
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Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 Raids: Sunday
Super Mega Raids
Mega Raids and 5-Star Raids
On Sunday, Mega Raid Bosses and 5-Star Raid Bosses will rotate hourly, following the hourly habitat schedule.
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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global: Dates, Location & Bonuses
Dates and Locations
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global takes place on July 11 and 12, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, wherever you are in the world.
Bonuses & Rewards for All Trainers
All trainers will receive the following bonuses and rewards anywhere in world during event hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time!
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Event-themed Pokémon will appear in rotating hourly habitats
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon*
Lure Modules activated will last for one hours
Incense activated will last for one hours
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Branching Timed Research with a choice between Mega Mewtwo X and Y
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Different habitat themed field research available each hour
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Special Research leading to an encounter with Zeraora
Party Play will be active for 9 hours
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Global Challenges
(*) All trainers will have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon, but Shiny Pokémon are not guaranteed by purchasing a ticket.
All trainers will receive the following bonuses and rewards anywhere in the world from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time!
Up to 9 free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
Up to six special trades can be made per day, no matter where you are in the city
Half Stardust cost for Special Trades
Open up to 50 Gifts per day
