Mega Squads Event Guide: Maschiff, Shiny Flamigo, and New Super Megas

Following Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, the Mega Squads event kicks off the new Twilight Trails Season from Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

The event introduces Maschiff and Mabosstiff to Pokémon GO, alongside the debut of Shiny Flamigo. Mega Beedrill and Mega Houndoom can also reach the new Super Max Mega Level, unlocking powerful additional Charged Attacks while Mega Evolved.

Mega Squads also features a special GO Pass, boosted Shiny rates for Pidgey and Carvanha, event-themed Field Research, 5 km Eggs, Mega Raids, Spotlight Hours, and more.

Mega Squads Event Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Mega Finale event:

Maschiff and Mabosstiff Debut

Maschiff

Maschiff, the Rascal Pokémon, and Mabosstiff, the Boss Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts. You might find Maschiff in Eggs, Field Research, or via the GO Pass.

You can use 50 Maschiff Candy to evolve Maschiff into Mabosstiff.

Shiny Flamigo Debuts

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Flamigo! You may encounter Flamigo in the wild, or when you complete GO Pass and Field Research tasks. You may also hatch Flamigo from Eggs. Here are what the shiny forms look like vs the regular forms:

Regular Sprites	Shiny Sprites
Flamigo	Flamigo

Super Max Mega Level Debuts for Mega Beedrill and Mega Houndoom

Starting with the Mega Squads event, Mega Beedrill and Mega Houndoom can reach the new Super Max Mega Level for the first time in Pokémon GO. Pokémon that reach Super Max can unlock an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved.

Remember: You must increase a Pokémon’s Mega Level to the third level, Max, before you can increase it to Super Max.

To help your Pokémon reach Super Max Level, Mega Evolving alone won’t be enough, you’ll need to use that Pokémon’s Mega Energy to power it up. Participate in Mega Raids and catch Weedle, Pidgey, Houndour, and Carvanha during this event to earn lots of Mega Energy to help complete this task.

Mega Beedrill

Mega Beedrill

Beedrill will now be able to use an additional Charged Attack, Fell Stinger+, when it’s Mega Evolved.

• Trainer Battles: 40 power and increases Attack by one stage
• Raid Battles: 140 power

The power of this attack will increase with the Pokémon’s Mega Level.

Mega Houndoom

Mega Houndoom

Houndoom will now be able to use an additional Charged Attack, Dark Pulse+, when it’s Mega Evolved.

• Trainer Battles: 60 power
• Raid Battles: 150 power

The power of this attack will increase with the Pokémon’s Mega Level.

Mega Squads Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild on certain days of the event:

September 8 to September 11

September 11 to September 14

You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering:

• Shiny Pidgey from September 8 at 10:00 a.m. to September 11 at 10:00 a.m.,
• Shiny Carvanha from September 11 at 10:00 a.m. to September 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Mega Squads Spotlight Hours

During the event, two Spotlight Hours will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time. You may encounter the following Pokémon:

September 10

September 13

Mega Squads Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available during the event, rewarding certain event-themed Pokémon.

September 8 at 10:00 a.m. to September 11 at 10:00 a.m

September 11 at 10:00 a.m. to September 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Pokémon Hatching from 5 km Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5km eggs during certain dates:

September 8 at 10:00 a.m. to September 11 at 10:00 a.m.

September 11 at 10:00 a.m. to September 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Mega Squads Mega Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in Mega Raids during certain dates:

September 8–September 15

Mega Beedrill

Raid guide: Mega Beedrill Raid Guide

September 11–September 15

Mega Houndoom

Raid guide: Mega Houndoom Raid Guide

GO Pass: Mega Squad Ranks and Rewards

From Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Mega Squads will be available in Pokémon GO. GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.

Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they expire.

GO Pass: Mega Squads Ranks and Rewards

Rank	Free Track	Paid Track
1	Chance to obtain Mega Energy when catching Weedle, Pidgey, Houndour, Carvanha, or their Evolutions.
2	2500× XP	5000× Stardust
3	10× Poké Ball	30× Poké Ball
4	1× Rare Candy	1× Rare Candy XL
5	Fletchling	Fletchinder
6	1× Golden Razz Berry	1× Super Incubator
7	2500× XP	5000× Stardust
8	10× Great Ball	20× Great Ball
9	Rookidee	Corvisquire
10	Flamigo	Flamigo
11	5000× XP	7500× Stardust
12	10× Ultra Ball	20× Ultra Ball
13	1× Rare Candy	1× Rare Candy XL
14	Weedle	Beedrill
15	2× Hatch Stardust
16	1× Egg Incubator	1× Super Incubator
17	5000× XP	7500× Stardust
18	10× Ultra Ball	20× Ultra Ball
19	Pidgey	Pidgeotto
20	Flamigo	Flamigo
21	7500× XP	1× Stardust
22	10× Ultra Ball	20× Ultra Ball
23	Carvanha	Carvanha
24	Houndour	Houndoom
25	Flamigo	Maschiff Jersey x1
26	7500× XP	1× Stardust
27	1× Rare Candy	1× Rare Candy XL
28	100× Beedrill Mega Energy	100× Beedrill Mega Energy
29	100× Houndoom Mega Energy	100× Houndoom Mega Energy
30	Maschiff	1× Super Incubator
31	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
32	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
33	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
34	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
35	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
36	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
37	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
38	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
39	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
40	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
41	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
42	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
43	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
44	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
45	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
46	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
47	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
48	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
49	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
50	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
51	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
52	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
53	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
54	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
55	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
56	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
57	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
58	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
59	50× Stardust	100× Stardust
60	Flamigo	Maschiff

GO Pass Deluxe Ranks and Rewards

• For US$4.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
• For US$6.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards:

• Maschiff Jersey
• Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• Mega Energy for Beedrill and Houndoom
• Super Incubators
• Rare Candy XL
• And more

Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass Deluxe to unlock the following bonuses:

Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 15

Shiny Pokémon Available During Mega Squads

The following Shiny Pokémon are featured during the Mega Squad event:

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Pokémon GO Web Store

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Squads on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Squads + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Squads + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battles Passes as a gift with purchase.

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