August 22, 2026
Starmie Super Mega Raid Day - August 2026

Mega Starmie makes its Pokemon GO debut in Super Mega Raids on August 22, 2026 (11 AM - 5 PM local). Best counters, bonuses, and everything you need to know.
Date: 2026-08-22
Bonuses
- An additional 5,000 XP from all raids
- Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 (August 21, 2:00 PM - August 22, 8:00 PM PDT)
- Receive up to 6 free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Starmie from Super Mega Raids
- Starmie caught from Super Mega Raids will have Mega Level 1 unlocked
End Time: 17:00
Features
- Mega-Evolved Pokemon Debut
- Event-exclusive Timed Research
Timezone: local
Start Time: 11:00
Free Bonuses
- An additional 5,000 XP from all raids
- Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 (August 21, 2:00 PM - August 22, 8:00 PM PDT)
- Receive up to 6 free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Starmie from Super Mega Raids
- Starmie caught from Super Mega Raids will have Mega Level 1 unlocked
Ticket Bonuses
- Receive up to 14 Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- An even greater chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- Guaranteed Rare Candy XL for successfully catching Starmie from raids
Featured Bosses
Mega Starmie✨ Shiny
waterpsychic
Dex Number: 121