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Raid event · July 26, 2026

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Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Sunday Raid Event

Prepare for the global GO Fest make-up raid event with Mega Mewtwo Y, rotating five-star raids, costumed Pikachu, and up to 12 free Raid Passes.

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Why it matters

The event opportunity

This make-up event is global. Mega Mewtwo Y returns alongside the Sunday GO Fest raid rotation, and Trainers can receive up to 12 free Raid Passes.

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Bonuses

GO Fest Sunday Raids bonuses

  • Up to 12 free Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs
  • No Remote Raid limit during the announced global window
  • Mega Mewtwo Y appears in Super Mega Raids
  • Sunday GO Fest raid bosses return in three themed rotations

Features

How this event works

  • Three themed raid rotations run across the event window.
  • Mega Mewtwo Y headlines Super Mega Raids.
  • Gym Photo Discs provide up to 12 free Raid Passes during the event.

Possible Shinies

Shiny Pokémon worth checking

These featured Pokémon may be encountered as Shiny during the event. Boosted odds are identified when confirmed.

Featured Pokémon

What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve

Open any Pokémon for evolution requirements, forms, costumes, search examples, and recommended battle movesets.

Strategy

A practical event plan

  1. Find a local group or community meetup before the first rotation.
  2. Clear Pokémon storage and prepare healing items before raiding.
  3. Spin Gym Photo Discs throughout the day to collect the available free passes.
  4. Choose raid targets by missing Pokédex entries, Mega progress, Candy XL, and battle value.

Accuracy

Official source and update policy

DexJourney reviewed this guide on July 25, 2026 using the official Pokémon GO announcement. Times shown as “local time” follow the clock in the location where you are playing.

Read the official Pokémon GO announcement →

Events and bonuses can change. Confirm the in-game Today view before spending tickets, premium items, or travel time.