Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale brings the summer GO Fest season to a close on September 5 and September 6, 2026, with Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y Super Mega Raids, eight rotating habitats, dozens of Mega Raid Bosses, Mega Evolution Special Backgrounds and bonuses for Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
The worldwide Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. Mega Mewtwo X headlines Saturday, while Mega Mewtwo Y takes over on Sunday.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Dates and Times
The main Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale weekend runs for eight hours on each of the two event days.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Mega Ascension | August 31, 10:00 a.m. to September 4, 11:59 p.m. |
| Mega Finale Day 1 | September 5, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Mega Finale Day 2 | September 6, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Special raid schedule | August 31, 12:01 a.m. to September 6, 11:59 p.m. |
Mega Ascension acts as the lead-in to the weekend, with branching Timed Research, GO Pass progression and a rotating Mega Raid schedule beginning before Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale itself.
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y at Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale
Mega Mewtwo is the headline attraction.
Mega Mewtwo X appears in Super Mega Raids on Saturday, September 5.
Mega Mewtwo Y appears in Super Mega Raids on Sunday, September 6.
| Date | Super Mega Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| September 5 | Mega Mewtwo X |
| September 6 | Mega Mewtwo Y |
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y appear at certain Gyms during Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale. Other Gyms will host the Mega Raid Bosses associated with whichever habitat is currently active.
Mewtwo obtained through these Super Mega Raids can also feature a Special Background.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Special Backgrounds
Pokémon caught after Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale may have a new Mega Evolution-themed Special Background.
These backgrounds are not simply static collectibles.
If a Pokémon with the Mega Evolution-themed Special Background is Mega Evolved, the background receives additional visual effects for the duration of that Mega Evolution.
The Special Background can appear on eligible Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during both Mega Ascension and Mega Finale.
Mewtwo caught following Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y Super Mega Raids can also receive a Special Background, making those encounters particularly valuable for collectors.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Habitat Schedule
There are eight habitats across the two days of Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale.
Four habitats appear on Saturday and four on Sunday. Each habitat runs twice during its respective event day.
Saturday, September 5 Habitats
| Habitat | Times |
|---|---|
| Verdant Overgrowth | 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Mindworks Canal | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
| Eerie Alley | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Circuit Plaza | 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
Sunday, September 6 Habitats
| Habitat | Times |
|---|---|
| Iron Frostworks | 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Battle District | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
| Skyline Roosts | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Prism Promenade | 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie appear across every habitat, allowing Trainers to continue collecting Candy for the Kalos first partner Pokémon featured throughout the wider Mega Finale event.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Saturday Spawns and Raids
Each Saturday habitat has its own wild Pokémon and Mega Raid pool.
Verdant Overgrowth
Verdant Overgrowth runs from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Confirmed wild Pokémon include:
- Weedle
- Bellsprout
- Scyther
- Pinsir
- Roselia
- Snover
- Venipede
- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
- Skiddo
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Beedrill
- Mega Victreebel
- Mega Pinsir
- Mega Abomasnow
Mega Mewtwo X will also be available through Super Mega Raids.
Mindworks Canal
Mindworks Canal runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wild Pokémon include Abra, Slowpoke, Staryu, Ralts, Meditite, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Espurr, Binacle and Clauncher.
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Alakazam
- Mega Slowbro
- Mega Starmie
- Mega Medicham
Mega Mewtwo X remains the Super Mega Raid Boss.
Eerie Alley
Eerie Alley runs from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wild encounters include Gastly, Houndour, Shuppet, Zorua, Litwick, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Inkay, Phantump and Pumpkaboo.
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Gengar
- Mega Houndoom
- Mega Banette
- Mega Malamar
Mega Mewtwo X continues to appear in Super Mega Raids.
Circuit Plaza
Circuit Plaza runs from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Wild Pokémon include Pikachu, Mareep, Electrike, Emolga, Tynamo, Stunfisk, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Helioptile and Dedenne.
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Raichu X
- Mega Ampharos
- Mega Manectric
Mega Mewtwo X is available throughout Saturday’s Super Mega Raid schedule.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Sunday Spawns and Raids
Sunday changes the habitat pools and replaces Mega Mewtwo X with Mega Mewtwo Y.
Iron Frostworks
Iron Frostworks runs from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Wild encounters include Onix, Skarmory, Aron, Snorunt, Beldum, Drilbur, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Amaura and Bergmite.
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Steelix
- Mega Skarmory
- Mega Aggron
- Mega Glalie
Mega Mewtwo Y appears in Super Mega Raids.
Battle District
Battle District runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wild encounters include Machop, Carvanha, Numel, Buneary, Sandile, Scraggy, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Pancham and Falinks.
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Sharpedo
- Mega Camerupt
- Mega Lopunny
- Mega Falinks
Mega Mewtwo Y remains available in Super Mega Raids.
Skyline Roosts
Skyline Roosts runs from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wild encounters include Magikarp, Aerodactyl, Dratini, Swablu, Bagon, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Fletchling, Tyrunt and Noibat.
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Gyarados
- Mega Aerodactyl
- Mega Dragonite
- Mega Altaria
Mega Mewtwo Y is also available in Super Mega Raids.
Prism Promenade
Prism Promenade runs from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Wild Pokémon include Pikachu, Clefairy, Sableye, Mawile, Audino, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Furfrou in Natural Form, Spritzee and Carbink.
Mega Raids include:
- Mega Raichu Y
- Mega Sableye
- Mega Mawile
- Mega Audino
Mega Mewtwo Y remains the headline Super Mega Raid Boss.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Bonuses
Several major bonuses are active during the main Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale weekend.
No Remote Raid Limit
There will be no Remote Raid limit on September 5 or September 6.
This is especially useful for Trainers hunting Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y or specific Mega Evolution Special Backgrounds.
Extra CP for Mega-Evolved Pokémon
All Mega-Evolved Pokémon receive an additional CP boost during the Mega Finale weekend.
That makes Mega Evolution even more useful while taking on the event’s unusually large raid pool.
GO Pass Deluxe Bonuses
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale can unlock additional bonuses including:
- Bonus Candy from Mega Raids
- Bonus Candy XL from Mega Raids
- Bonus XP from Mega Raids
- Increased Shiny chances from certain Mega Raids
- Increased Shiny chances from certain event Pokémon encounters
These bonuses are tied to the Deluxe pass rather than being available to every Trainer automatically.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Timed Research
The wider Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale experience begins with branching Timed Research.
Trainers choose between:
- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Froakie
Completing the research unlocks the corresponding path through GO Pass: Mega Finale.
| Choice | Mega Evolution goal |
|---|---|
| Chespin | Mega Chesnaught |
| Fennekin | Mega Delphox |
| Froakie | Mega Greninja |
The free GO Pass contains enough Mega Energy to Mega Evolve the chosen partner once.
GO Pass Deluxe provides additional Mega Energy that can help raise the Mega Level of the chosen Pokémon further.
Our Pokémon GO Mega Ascension guide covers the lead-in event and branching path in more detail.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale GO Pass
GO Pass: Mega Finale becomes available from August 31 at 10:00 a.m. local time after completing the branching Timed Research.
The pass continues the journey with whichever Pokémon the Trainer selected.
Free rewards include encounters, Candy, Link Charges and Mega Energy associated with the chosen Kalos first partner Pokémon.
A Deluxe upgrade adds additional rewards, bonuses and a themed avatar shirt corresponding to the chosen path.
The three available shirts are:
- Chesnaught T-Shirt
- Delphox T-Shirt
- Greninja T-Shirt
Can Pokémon Be Shiny During Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale?
Yes. Many of the Pokémon appearing during Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale are Shiny eligible.
Players with GO Pass Deluxe can also unlock an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon from certain Mega Raids and certain event Pokémon encounters.
That boosted chance is a Deluxe bonus, so players using only the free event experience should not assume they receive the same Shiny increase.
With eight rotating habitats and a large Mega Raid pool, however, there will still be a substantial number of Shiny checks available throughout the weekend.
What Happens to Normal Raids During Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale?
The normal seasonal raid and event schedule is temporarily disrupted during Mega Ascension and Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale.
The following will not take place during the event period:
- Daily Discoveries
- Seasonal Mega Raids
- Seasonal Five-Star Raids
- Seasonal Shadow Raids
- Seasonal Raid Hours
- Seasonal Spotlight Hours
The dedicated Mega Ascension and Mega Finale raid schedule replaces them from August 31 at 12:01 a.m. until September 6 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Is Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Free?
The main Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale event is available to Trainers worldwide.
There is a free GO Pass route, while players who want additional rewards and bonuses can upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale.
That means Trainers can participate in the habitats, wild encounters and raids without needing the Deluxe upgrade.
The paid pass primarily expands the rewards and bonuses available during the wider Mega Finale journey.
What Should You Prioritize During Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale?
Mega Mewtwo should be high on the priority list, particularly because X and Y are split across separate days.
If you want Mega Mewtwo X, prioritize Saturday, September 5.
If you want Mega Mewtwo Y, prioritize Sunday, September 6.
Collectors should also check Mega Raid encounters for the Mega Evolution-themed Special Background.
For wild Pokémon, the best habitat depends on what you need. Beldum, Ralts, Dratini, Bagon, Carbink, Skiddo and the three Kalos first partners are among the more interesting targets spread across the weekend.
Raid-focused Trainers should also plan around the hourly habitat schedule because the regular Mega Raid Bosses rotate alongside each active habitat.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale |
| Dates | September 5 and 6, 2026 |
| Daily hours | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday headline | Mega Mewtwo X |
| Sunday headline | Mega Mewtwo Y |
| Habitats | 8 |
| Remote Raid limit | No limit during Mega Finale weekend |
| Mega Pokémon bonus | Extra CP boost |
| Special Backgrounds | Available from Mega Raids |
| GO Pass | Free and Deluxe versions |
| Kalos partner choices | Chespin, Fennekin or Froakie |
| Worldwide | Yes |
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale is one of the most raid-heavy events of the year, but planning around the habitats will be just as important as assembling a Mega Mewtwo raid team. Every habitat appears twice, brings a different wild spawn pool and changes the available Mega Raid Bosses.
The key dates are simple: Mega Mewtwo X on Saturday, September 5, and Mega Mewtwo Y on Sunday, September 6. From there, Trainers can plan their preferred habitats, hunt Mega Evolution Special Backgrounds and work through their chosen Chespin, Fennekin or Froakie GO Pass path before Pokémon GO Fest 2026 comes to an end.
