Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale is bringing a full week of Mega Evolution-themed gameplay to Pokémon GO! Trainers can embark on a journey with their Kalos partner Pokémon, follow a branching GO Pass, battle powerful Mega Raid Bosses, and even take on Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y during the main event weekend.
Choose Your Starter
Your first major decision will be choosing one of Kalos’ starter Pokémon. Your selected Pokémon determines your GO Pass path, rewards, Mega Energy, encounters, and certain Deluxe rewards.
- Chespin → Mega Chesnaught
- Type: Grass → Grass/Fighting
- Chespin is a Grass-type Pokémon known for its tough, protective quills. Its final evolution, Mega Chesnaught, gains powerful armor and an even stronger defensive presence.
- Fennekin → Mega Delphox
- Type: Fire → Fire/Psychic
- Fennekin is a Fire-type Pokémon that uses the heat from its ears to release scorching air. Mega Delphox combines Fire and Psychic powers and fights with flaming branches and powerful fireballs.
- Froakie → Mega Greninja
- Type: Water → Water/Dark
- Froakie creates flexible bubbles that help protect it from attacks. Mega Greninja uses a giant shuriken in battle and specializes in surprise attacks.
GO Pass: Mega Finale
GO Pass: Mega Finale is a free, limited-time progression track available during the event. Trainers can earn GO Points by completing event tasks, including activities such as winning Mega Raids. Earning enough points increases your GO Pass rank and unlocks rewards.
The free GO Pass includes:
- Encounters with your chosen Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie
- Special Background encounters
- Candy and Candy XL
- Mega Energy
- Link Charges
- Stardust
- XP
- Additional rewards
The free track also provides enough Mega Energy to Mega Evolve your chosen starter once.
GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale can unlock additional rewards, including:
- More Mega Energy for your Kalos starter
- Additional Candy, Candy XL, and XP from Mega Raids
- Increased Shiny encounter chances
- A Kalos starter-inspired shirt for your avatar
- Enough additional Mega Energy to increase your starter’s Mega Level
- Additional event bonuses
After reaching Rank 100, Trainers can continue earning repeat bonus rewards up to Rank 600.
Mega Ascension Event
From August 31 to September 4, Trainers can take part in Mega Ascension. Mega Ascension serves as the event’s warm-up, featuring special Mega Raids, wild encounters, Timed Research, and Mega Evolution-themed Special Backgrounds.
| Date | Mega Raid Bosses |
| Monday, August 31 | Mega Victreebel, Mega Dragonite, Mega Malamar |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Mega Falinks |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Mega Skarmory |
| Thursday, September 3 | Mega Starmie |
| Friday, September 4 | Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y |
Mega Latias and Mega Latios may also appear in Mega Raids throughout the Mega Ascension event. Mega Raids will make up the majority of raids during this period, although some Seasonal Raid Bosses may also appear.
Mega Mewtwo X & Y
The biggest attraction of Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale is the return of Mega Mewtwo. On September 5, Mega Mewtwo X will appear in Super Mega Raids; while on September 6 Mega Mewtwo Y will make an appearance. Trainers who defeat these powerful Raid Bosses will have a chance to catch Mewtwo with a Mega Evolution-themed Special Background.
Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during Mega Ascension and the Mega Finale weekend may also feature a new Mega Evolution-themed Special Background. When a Pokémon with one of these backgrounds is Mega Evolved, its background will gain special effects for the duration of its Mega Evolution.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Key Dates
- GO Pass: Mega Finale: Available from Monday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. through September 6.
- Mega Ascension: Monday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. through Friday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- Main event: Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026
Joining the festivities from Malaysia? Come celebrate Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale with us at LaLaport BBCC, where we’ll also be hosting PACE30 – the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Community Event!
Featuring activities, contests, vendors, and community hangouts, we’re celebrating all things Pokémon this 5-6 September 2026. Follow our page for more info!
