Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 runs July 11–12 (10:00–19:00 local). The weekend is free to join, with bonuses and Special Research to celebrate 10 years. Sunday (July 12) features hourly rotations of Mega and 5-Star raid bosses across Habitat windows, including Mega Mewtwo X and Y and Zeraora, with regional availability for certain bosses. Plan around the three habitat blocks (Earthforged Domain, Verdant Anomaly, Twilight Battlefield) as raids shift throughout the day.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Pokémon Go staged a Times Square mega raid where Mewtwo appeared on the surrounding screens and Mega Mewtwo Y was battled by about 1,000 players; the event featured a Master Ball capture and a guaranteed perfect Mewtwo, echoing the original trailer’s promise, with Go Fest 2026 set as a free global celebration featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Y on July 11–12.
Road of Legends runs July 6–12, 2026, delivering a dense raid lineup ahead of GO Fest Global: Five-Star Raids feature Origin Dialga, Origin Forme Dialga, Origin Palkia, and Origin Forme Palkia; Mega Raids highlight Mega/Raid Bosses; Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon join the roster. Event bonuses include no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL on trades for Trainers 31+, special stickers, more effective Premier Balls, and faster Party Power in raids. Raid Hours run daily (6–7 pm local) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 pm local), with a Friday Primal Raid Hour, concluding GO Fest prep on July 12, 2026.
Road of Legends Day 2 runs July 6–12, 2026, featuring Five-Star Raid bosses White Kyurem, Zekrom, and Dawn Wings Necrozma, plus Mega Tyranitar in Mega Raids. Daily Raid Hours (6–7 p.m. local) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 p.m.) are planned, with a Friday Primal Raid Hour. The event also brings a Road of Legends Bonus (up to three free Raid Passes from Photo Discs) and Global bonuses such as no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL when trading, and improved Premier Balls; Pokémon caught from raids during the event may have a special background. A GO Fest 2026 prep week continues, and Tuesday July 7 raid guides are provided.
Pokémon GO's Road of Legends event runs July 6–12, 2026, delivering a dense lineup of Five-Star and Mega Raids with daily Raid Hours and Mega Raid Hours, plus bonuses such as no remote raid pass limit, Candy XL when trading, special stickers, and boosted Premier Balls as GO Fest Global approaches.
July 2026 marks Pokemon Go's 10th anniversary headlined by Go Fest 2026: Global (free with a Zeraora Special Research), plus a packed event schedule including Sobble Community Day, 10th Anniversary Party, Road of Legends, and more, along with a full rotation of Legendary five-star raids, Mega raids, Max Battles, and Shadow Raids. Kyurem is highlighted as a top five-star target for its Ice-type power and potential Black/White Kyurem, while Mega Lucario remains a strong choice and Mega Mewtwo X/Y release rides alongside Raichu variants. Shadow Palkia appears in 5-star Shadow Raids with Remote Raid Passes now available. Plan around the July calendar to maximize encounters and rewards.
Road of Legends runs July 6–12 as a major prep event for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, stacking Legendary, Ultra Beast, and Mega raids with daily Raid Hours and Mega Raid Hours, plus a GO Pass with Deluxe rewards. The event lifts Remote Raid Pass limits for the week, grants Candy XL when trading for Trainers 31+, and adds new Special Backgrounds for Pokémon caught in raids. Elite TMs will temporarily unlock Spacial Rend for Origin Forme Palkia and Roar of Time for Origin Forme Dialga; Mega Raids feature a rotating lineup (e.g., Mega Salamence, Tyranitar, Gardevoir, Gengar) and five-star raids list a roster of classic and regional bosses. During GO Fest Global, Mega Mewtwo X and Y will appear in Super Mega Raids with boosted guaranteed Mega Levels. Featured Eggs and daily discoveries are also part of the plan, though Daily Discoveries won’t run during Road of Legends or GO Fest Global. The GO Pass: Road of Legends and its Deluxe version offer rewards including a Gold Bottle Cap, Candy XL, XP bonuses, and other raid perks; the event runs July 6–12 local time, with more details to be announced.
Pokemon GO’s Forever Forward season runs June 2 to September 8, 2026, introducing Mega Mewtwo X and Y during GO Fest 2026, along with new Dynamax Pokémon and a slate of bonuses such as Daily Discoveries, GO Pass rewards (and a Deluxe option), updated egg hatches, community day dates, and GO Battle League updates. The season features a global GO Fest 2026 event (free for players logging in during the event) plus three in-person events (Tokyo, Chicago, Copenhagen), with enhanced in-game calendars and a Today View to help plan participation and progression.
Niantic details for GO Fest 2026 in Tokyo reveal Super Mega Raids featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, playable only during the last 30 minutes of each Park Gameplay Experience session at designated gyms, with location info sent by email. The raid format is tougher, encouraging teams of about seven Trainers and at least one Mega. Entry uses Link Charges, and local raids can be joined with Link Charges or Premium Battle Passes, while remote raids require both a Remote Raid Pass and Link Charges. Link Charges are earned via Weekly Challenges, gifts, Campfire check-ins, and in-store purchases, and are stored in a Link Holder item. More details on the mechanics are expected soon.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 marks the global debut of Mega Mewtwo in two forms (Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y) that can be Mega Evolved using new Mega Energy earned from Super Mega Raids during the event; in-person attendees get early access and Mega Level unlocks, with energy rewards potentially boosting to Mega Level 2 or 3. Updates to the Mega Evolution system include faster level progression and separate progression for each form, plus form-specific attacks. Global GO Fest Raids will run Mega Mewtwo X on Saturday and Mega Mewtwo Y on Sunday, and Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will have at least the first Mega Level unlocked. Timed Research in host cities grants medals and encounters with Mega Mewtwo X or Y, while a new web map helps locate Super Mega Raids and community meetups.
