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Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale brings the summer to a close with two days of rotating habitats, a huge lineup of Mega Raids, and Super Mega Raids featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y.
The weekend is the culmination of a larger Mega Evolution celebration that begins with Mega Ascension and continues through GO Pass: Mega Finale, where Trainers can choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie, collect Mega Energy, and prepare for the main event on September 5 and 6.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Event Timeline
The Mega Finale celebrations span an entire week, beginning with Mega Ascension and culminating in the two-day Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale event.
- 📅 August 31 – September 4 → Mega Ascension
- 📅 August 31 – September 6 → GO Pass: Mega Finale
- 📅 September 5 – 6 → Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
Event Bonuses
All Trainers will have access to these rewards during the event:
There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Saturday, September 5, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
All Mega-Evolved Pokémon will receive an extra CP boost from Saturday, September 5, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the event may have a Mega Evolution-themed Special Background.
When a Pokémon with a Mega Evolution-themed Special Background is Mega Evolved, its background will feature additional effects for the duration of the Mega Evolution.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale can also earn the following rewards:
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Bonus Candy, Candy XL, and XP from Mega Raids.
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon from certain Mega Raids and event Pokémon encounters.
Habitats and Raid Schedule
During Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, rotating habitats will feature Pokémon tied to powerful Mega Evolutions. 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 and Armored Mewtwo will appear during event hours. Raid Bosses will rotate with the active habitat.
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Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the event may have a Mega Evolution-themed Special Background.
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Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will appear across event habitats as Trainers progress through their GO Pass: Mega Finale. 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!
GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Saturday Habitats
Saturday features four rotating habitats throughout the day, each appearing twice during event hours. Every habitat has its own set of wild Pokémon and Mega Raid Bosses, while Mega Mewtwo X will appear in Super Mega Raids throughout the day.
| Habitat | First Rotation | Second Rotation |
|---|---|---|
| Verdant Overgrowth 🌿 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Mindworks Canal 🧠 | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Eerie Alley 👻 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Circuit Plaza ⚡ | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Verdant Overgrowth
Verdant Overgrowth habitat runs at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Mindworks Canal
Mindworks Canal habitat runs at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Eerie Alley
Eerie Alley habitat runs at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Circuit Plaza
Circuit Plaza habitat runs at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Sunday Habitats
Sunday features four rotating habitats throughout the day, each appearing twice during event hours. Every habitat has its own set of wild Pokémon and Mega Raid Bosses, while Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids throughout the day.
| Habitat | First Rotation | Second Rotation |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Frostworks ❄️ | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Battle District 🥊 | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Skyline Roosts 🪽 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Prism Promenade ✨ | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Iron Frostworks
Iron Frostworks habitat runs at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Battle District
Battle District habitat runs at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Skyline Roosts
Skyline Roosts habitat runs at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Prism Promenade
Prism Promenade habitat runs at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters
Mega Raids
Super Mega Raids
Additional Charged Attacks come to Mega Evolved Pokémon
Beginning now, Pokémon that can reach Super Max Level will have an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved.
- Eligible Mega-Evolved Pokémon will know an additional Charged Attack, regardless of which Mega Level they are.
- The power of the attacks will increase as the Pokémon’s Mega Level increases.
In the future, as Pokémon gain access to Super Max Levels, they’ll also get an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved. At this time, Pokémon won’t be able to use the additional Charged Attack in Gym battles against Pokémon defending a Gym.
New Charged Attacks
During the Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, a variety of other Mega Pokémon will also gain access to new Charged Attacks!
| Pokémon | New Charged Attack |
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Mega Chesnaught
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Seed Bomb+ |
Mega Delphox
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Mystical Fire+ |
Mega Greninja
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Surf+ |
Mega X Raichu
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Volt Tackle+ |
Mega Y Raichu
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Zap Cannon+ |
Mega Skarmory
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Drill Peck+ |
Mega Falinks
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Brick Break+ |
Mega Starmie
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Liquidation+ |
Mega Victreebel
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Acid Spray+ |
Mega Malamar
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Psybeam+ |
Mega Dragonite
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Outrage+ |
Mega Mewtwo Adventure Effects
Mewtwo will know the following additional Charged Attacks depending on their Mega Evolution:
- Mega Mewtwo X will know Dynamic Punch+
- Mega Mewtwo Y will know Future Sight+
Mewtwo will also be able to use unique Adventure Effects when it first learns these moves.
Mega Mewtwo X will be able to use Dynamic Punch+ and Mega Mewtwo Y will be able to use Future Sight+. Once unlocked, Mewtwo will also be able to use these Adventure Effects when it isn’t Mega Evolved. Trainers will need to use Mega Energy and Candy to activate these effects.
Dynamic Punch+
Mega X Mewtwo
Mega Mewtwo X will gain access to Dynamic Punch+. It will increase your Pokémon’s damage against Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Mega Raids and Super Mega Raids. In Super Mega Raids, it also allows Trainers to break two shields at once instead of one.
Future Sight+
Mega Y Mewtwo
Mega Mewtwo Y will gain access to Future Sight+. This will reveal Pokémon that will appraise as 3-Star or higher when entering an encounter. Pokémon with high stats will glow during the encounter.
Armored Mewtwo Returns to Pokémon GO After Six Years
Armored Mewtwo is finally returning to Pokémon GO after a six-year absence. The news was announced during the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco! Last available in 2020, Armored Mewtwo will return as part of Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, appearing in five-star raids on both days of the global event.
Armored Mewtwo
Armored Mewtwo will appear in five-star raids during the following times:
- Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
- Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time
Shiny Armored Mewtwo will not be available during the event.
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!
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.
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
