June 9, 2026
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Pokemon GO
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global (July 11-12) is free for all: Mega Mewtwo X/Y debut, Zeraora research, hourly habitats and a huge legendary raid lineup.
Raids
- Tier: mega
- Tier: 5
Spawns
Dex Number: 25
Dex Number: 25
Dex Number: 25
Dex Number: 1
Dex Number: 4
Dex Number: 7
Dex Number: 357
Dex Number: 626
Dex Number: 201
Bonuses
- Lure Modules last 1 hour during the event
- Incense attracts special Pokémon (excludes Daily Adventure Incense)
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon
- Up to 9 free Raid Passes per day from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Up to 6 Special Trades per day
- 1/2 Stardust cost for all trades
- Open up to 50 Gifts per day
End Date: 2026-07-12
End Time: 19:00
Features
Free for all Trainers
For the first time, GO Fest: Global is free for everyone who logs in during the event weekend, including the featured Special Research, event bonuses, and increased Shiny encounter opportunities.
Mega Mewtwo X & Y debut
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y debut in Super Mega Raids. Defeat them to earn Mewtwo Mega Energy X/Y; Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Battles has Mega Levels already unlocked.
Zeraora Special Research
Log in during the weekend to receive Special Research leading to an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora (Zeraora Candy if already encountered at an in-person GO Fest).
Branching Timed Research
A branching Timed Research experience lets you choose between Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y.
Hourly habitat rotations
Saturday: Stormfire Peaks (Ice/Electric/Fire), Astral Tides (Psychic/Ghost/Water), Dragonflight Summit (Flying/Rock/Dragon). Sunday: Earthforged Domain (Ground/Steel/Normal), Verdant Anomaly (Poison/Bug/Grass), Twilight Battlefield (Dark/Fairy/Fighting). Wild spawns and raids rotate hourly to match each habitat.
Timezone: local
Start Date: 2026-07-11
Start Time: 10:00