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Global event · September 5–6, 2026

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Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale ran September 5–6, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. local time daily, with rotating habitats and Super Mega Raids featuring Mega Mewtwo X on Saturday and Mega Mewtwo Y on Sunday.

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Why it matters

The event opportunity

Mega Mewtwo X and Y headlined Super Mega Raids on September 5 and 6. Rotating habitats, Mega Raids, branching Timed Research, and GO Pass: Mega Finale were announced.

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Bonuses

GO Fest: Mega Finale bonuses

  • Free GO Pass Rank 1 increased the Link Charge cap to 2,000
  • GO Pass Deluxe raised Shiny odds for selected Mega Raid bosses and event encounters
  • GO Pass Deluxe added Mega Raid XP, Candy, and Candy XL bonuses

Features

How this event works

  • Each event day ran 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. local time with rotating habitats and Mega Raids.
  • Mega Mewtwo X appeared Saturday and Mega Mewtwo Y appeared Sunday in Super Mega Raids.
  • A free GO Pass: Mega Finale path followed your Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie Timed Research choice; a Deluxe upgrade added rewards.

Research

Tasks, encounters, and deadlines

  • Branching Timed Research let Trainers choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie and receive the corresponding GO Pass: Mega Finale path.
  • The free GO Pass offered encounters, Link Charges, Candy, and enough Mega Energy to Mega Evolve the chosen partner once.
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Task
Choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie; see official page for task steps
Reward
Corresponding GO Pass: Mega Finale path

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GO Pass

Rank rewards and milestones

  • GO Pass: Mega Finale was available August 31–September 6; the Timed Research choice determined the Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie reward path.
  • The free track offered chosen-partner encounters with Special Backgrounds, Link Charges, Candy, and enough Mega Energy for one Mega Evolution.
  • Deluxe offered additional Mega Energy, Candy XL, selected Shiny boosts, and a partner-themed avatar shirt. See the official page for the complete rank table and claim deadline.

Full rank-by-rank rewards are not published yet. DexJourney shows only confirmed reward pools and milestones until the official details are available.

Featured Pokémon

What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve

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Strategy

A practical event plan

  1. Review the official habitat and raid schedule for each day.
  2. Choose the Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie research path that fits your Mega Evolution goals.
  3. Check the GO Pass rewards and claim deadlines on the official event page.
Sources and freshness

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