GO Fest Global 2026 Event Overview
Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026, one of the biggest events of the year, will take place on July 11–12, 2026.
Unlike the in-person GO Fest events, almost all content is available for free, allowing every Trainer to participate. (Some bonuses are exclusive to ticket holders.)
Event Highlights
- Zeraora Special Research available for all Trainers.
- Super Mega Raids featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y.
- Saturday: Mega Mewtwo X (knows Counter)
- Sunday: Mega Mewtwo Y (knows Psystrike)
- Catch Mewtwo with its exclusive move after defeating the raid.
- Lucky Trainers may encounter a Shiny Mewtwo, a Special Background Mewtwo, or a Mewtwo with a high Mega Level, allowing Mega Evolution without the initial Mega Energy cost.
- Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids have exceptionally high IV floors.
- New costume Pokémon debut
- Team Cap Pikachu
- Sun Hat Bulbasaur (can evolve)
- Sun Hat Charmander (can evolve)
- Sun Hat Squirtle (can evolve)
- Rotating Legendary and Mega Raids throughout both event days.
- Hourly rotating wild Pokémon habitats.
Saturday Raid Schedule (July 11)
| Time | Legendary Raids | Mega Raids |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–13:00 | Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh | Mega Ampharos, Mega Blaziken, Mega Abomasnow |
| 13:00–16:00 | Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Xerneas, Yveltal, Solgaleo, Lunala | Mega Alakazam, Mega Gengar, Mega Swampert |
| 16:00–19:00 | Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem | Mega Pidgeot, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Salamence |
Super Mega Raid: Mega Mewtwo X
※ Legendary and Mega Raids rotate according to each day’s habitat schedule.
Sunday Raid Schedule (July 12)
| Time | Legendary Raids | Mega Raids |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–13:00 | Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Origin Forme Dialga, Origin Forme Palkia, Heatran, Regigigas, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Enamorus, Regieleki, Regidrago | Mega Metagross, Mega Garchomp, Mega Audino |
| 13:00–16:00 | Deoxys, Genesect, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Necrozma, Stakataka, Blacephalon, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini | Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Sceptile |
| 16:00–19:00 | Latias, Latios, Cresselia, Darkrai, Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Zacian, Zamazenta | Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Lucario |
Super Mega Raid: Mega Mewtwo Y
※ Legendary and Mega Raids rotate according to each day’s habitat schedule.
Wild Pokémon
Wild Pokémon will rotate by habitat throughout the event. More details will be added once the complete encounter lineup is officially announced.
Wild Pokémon by Habitat
| Time | Saturday Habitats | Sunday Habitats |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–13:00 | Ice, Electric, Fire | Ground, Steel, Normal |
| 13:00–16:00 | Psychic, Ghost, Water | Poison, Bug, Grass |
| 16:00–19:00 | Flying, Rock, Dragon | Dark, Fairy, Fighting |
Note: The featured wild Pokémon change depending on the day and time, with Pokémon matching the listed habitat types appearing during each rotation.
Incense Encounters
| Featured Pokémon | Notes |
|---|---|
| Unown✨, Tropius✨, Bouffalant✨ | Daily Adventure Incense is excluded. All forms of Unown can be encountered during the event. |
Mega Mewtwo X & Y Super Mega Raid And Counters
| Day | Featured Raid Boss | Exclusive Move |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday |  Mega Mewtwo X |  Counter |
| Sunday |  Mega Mewtwo Y |  Psystrike |
Lucky Trainers may encounter a Shiny Mewtwo or a Mewtwo with Mega Level 2 or 3, allowing it to Mega Evolve without the initial Mega Energy cost.
Event Research & Global Challenges
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Field Research | Different themed Field Research is available every hour. |
| Timed Research | Branching Timed Research featuring Mega Mewtwo. |
| Global Challenge | Complete Global Challenges to unlock Ultra Unlock bonuses. |
🎁 Event Bonuses
| Time | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 10:00–19:00 | Lure Modules last 1 hour, Party Play remains active for 9 hours, increased Shiny Pokémon encounter rate |
| All Day | Up to 9 free Raid Passes, 6 Special Trades, ½ Stardust cost for trades, open up to 50 Gifts |
Mega Mewtwo Timed Research (Path)
| Step | Task | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | Pineap Berry ×6 |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Poké Ball ×26 | |
| Make 3 Great Throws | Nanab Berry ×6 | |
| Step Rewards | Stardust ×2,026, Bouffalant✨ Encounter, XP ×2,026 | |
| 2 | Power up Pokémon 10 times | Fast TM ×1 |
| Use a Fast TM | Charged TM ×1 | |
| Use a Charged TM | Potion ×3 | |
| Step Rewards | Gastly Candy ×26, Gengar✨ Encounter, Castly XL Candy ×6 | |
| 3 | Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | Egg Incubator ×2 |
| Hatch 2 Eggs | Gengar Mega Energy ×100 | |
| Mega Evolve a Pokémon | Satrdust ×1 | |
| Step Rewards | Rare Candy ×3, Tropius✨ Encounter, Stardust ×2,026 | |
| Branch Choice | Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y (Receive a Mewtwo✨ with Mega Level 1 unlocked for the chosen Mega Evolution.) | |
| 4 | Catch 3 Psychic-type Pokémon | 2,026 XP |
| Make 10 Curveball Throws | Great Ball ×26 | |
| Complete 6 Field Research tasks | Stardust ×2,026 | |
| Step Rewards | Mewtwo Mega Energy ×300, Mewtwo✨ Encounter, Mewtwo Candy ×26 | |
| 5 | Mega Evolve Mewtwo | Stardust ×2,026 |
| Power up Psychic-type Pokémon 10 times | Ultra Ball ×26 | |
| Win 3 raids using different Pokémon each time | Super Incubator ×1 | |
| Step Rewards | XP ×2,026, Mewtwo Sticker ×6, 2,026 XP | |
| 6 | Claim Reward | 2,026 XP |
| Claim Reward | Stardust ×2,026 | |
| Claim Reward | 2,026 XP | |
| Step Rewards | Mewtwo XL Candy ×3, Elite TM Charge ×1, Mewtwo Candy ×26 | |
What to Prepare for GO Fest Global 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather-Appropriate Clothing | Check the forecast in advance and prepare for extreme heat or heavy rain. |
| Water | You’ll likely be walking for 5+ hours, so stay hydrated throughout the event. |
| Scout Your Play Area | The most important preparation. Choose a location with lots of active Trainers for faster raids and easier group play. Joining a Community Ambassador Meetup beforehand is highly recommended. |
| Power Bank | You’ll almost certainly need one. |
| Pokémon GO Plus+ | Auto-catching devices have a lower catch rate but make farming much more convenient. |
| Poké Balls | Stock up on plenty of Poké Balls before the event starts. |
| Pinap Berries & Silver Pinap Berries | Save them for rare Pokémon and raid bosses to maximize Candy gains. |
| Mega Evolution | Mega-Evolved Pokémon provide Candy and Candy XL bonuses for matching types. If you’re farming Mewtwo Candy, consider using a Psychic-type Mega Evolution. |
| Party Play | Highly recommended. Party Play grants useful bonuses, shares timer durations for certain effects, and doubles the power of Party Power-boosted Charged Attacks in raids. |
| Adventure Effects | For Pokémon farming, consider Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock (higher catch rate) and Origin Forme Palkia’s Spacial Rend (increased encounter radius). If your priority is raiding, Crowned Sword Zacian’s Behemoth Blade provides an excellent offensive boost. |
Mega Mewtwo
Super Mega Mewtwo Raids
While the Legendary Raid lineup is impressive, Mega Mewtwo is unquestionably the main attraction of GO Fest Global 2026.
Legendary Pokémon return to raids regularly, but Mega Mewtwo is expected to remain extremely rare. As one of the strongest and most popular Pokémon in Pokémon GO, it’s likely that Scopely will continue to keep its availability limited.
Unlike standard raids, Super Mega Raids feature shields, meaning Mega Mewtwo will require significantly larger raid groups than most Legendary Raids.
Mega Mewtwo X & Mega Mewtwo Y Guide
Looking for move sets, battle performance, rankings, and Adventure Effects for Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y?
Check out our complete guide below.
Zeraora Special Research
Zeraora, the Mythical Electric-type Pokémon, makes its Pokémon GO debut through a Special Research available during GO Fest Global 2026.
Simply log in during the event to receive the Special Research. While there is no time limit to complete it, finishing it during GO Fest is generally the most efficient option.
Zeraora is one of the strongest Electric-type attackers in Pokémon GO, making it well worth investing Rare Candy regardless of its IVs.
GO Pass Reward And a Gold Bottle Cap
During GO Fest Global 2026, the GO Pass Point earning limit will be removed.
All Trainers who reach Rank 100 will receive a Lucky Trinket, while players who purchase the GO Pass Deluxe will also earn a Gold Bottle Cap.
The Lucky Trinket allows you to initiate a Lucky Trade with another Trainer, guaranteeing a Pokémon with at least 12/12/12 IVs, making it an incredibly valuable reward.
However, its value is still overshadowed by the Gold Bottle Cap, which allows you to perfectly maximize a Pokémon’s IVs.
For a full explanation of both items and how they work, see the guide below.
