Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions temporarily transform eligible Pokémon into stronger forms with powerful raid attacks and valuable catch bonuses.
The number of Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions has grown significantly since the feature first launched in 2020. Newer releases include Mega Dragonite, Mega Falinks, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y.
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y are also scheduled to make their Pokémon GO debuts during Raichu Super Mega Raid Day on July 18, 2026.
Here is the complete Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions list, including every released form, their types and the Mega Pokémon still waiting to arrive.
How Many Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions Are Available?
There are currently 53 released Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions as of July 12, 2026.
These forms belong to 51 Pokémon species because Charizard and Mewtwo each have two separate Mega Evolutions.
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y will increase the total to 55 released Mega forms when they debut on July 18.
Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon are not normally counted alongside Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions because Primal Reversion is treated as a separate transformation.
All Released Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions
The following table contains every released Mega Evolution currently available in Pokémon GO.
| Pokémon GO Mega Evolution | Type | Original Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Venusaur | Grass/Poison | Venusaur |
| Mega Charizard X | Fire/Dragon | Charizard |
| Mega Charizard Y | Fire/Flying | Charizard |
| Mega Blastoise | Water | Blastoise |
| Mega Pidgeot | Normal/Flying | Pidgeot |
| Mega Beedrill | Bug/Poison | Beedrill |
| Mega Houndoom | Dark/Fire | Houndoom |
| Mega Gengar | Ghost/Poison | Gengar |
| Mega Abomasnow | Grass/Ice | Abomasnow |
| Mega Ampharos | Electric/Dragon | Ampharos |
| Mega Gyarados | Water/Dark | Gyarados |
| Mega Manectric | Electric | Manectric |
| Mega Lopunny | Normal/Fighting | Lopunny |
| Mega Altaria | Dragon/Fairy | Altaria |
| Mega Slowbro | Water/Psychic | Slowbro |
| Mega Absol | Dark | Absol |
| Mega Steelix | Steel/Ground | Steelix |
| Mega Aerodactyl | Rock/Flying | Aerodactyl |
| Mega Kangaskhan | Normal | Kangaskhan |
| Mega Latias | Dragon/Psychic | Latias |
| Mega Latios | Dragon/Psychic | Latios |
| Mega Scizor | Bug/Steel | Scizor |
| Mega Alakazam | Psychic | Alakazam |
| Mega Aggron | Steel | Aggron |
| Mega Banette | Ghost | Banette |
| Mega Sceptile | Grass/Dragon | Sceptile |
| Mega Blaziken | Fire/Fighting | Blaziken |
| Mega Swampert | Water/Ground | Swampert |
| Mega Glalie | Ice | Glalie |
| Mega Salamence | Dragon/Flying | Salamence |
| Mega Gardevoir | Psychic/Fairy | Gardevoir |
| Mega Medicham | Fighting/Psychic | Medicham |
| Mega Pinsir | Bug/Flying | Pinsir |
| Mega Sableye | Dark/Ghost | Sableye |
| Mega Tyranitar | Rock/Dark | Tyranitar |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon/Flying | Rayquaza |
| Mega Diancie | Rock/Fairy | Diancie |
| Mega Garchomp | Dragon/Ground | Garchomp |
| Mega Heracross | Bug/Fighting | Heracross |
| Mega Lucario | Fighting/Steel | Lucario |
| Mega Mawile | Steel/Fairy | Mawile |
| Mega Gallade | Psychic/Fighting | Gallade |
| Mega Audino | Normal/Fairy | Audino |
| Mega Sharpedo | Water/Dark | Sharpedo |
| Mega Camerupt | Fire/Ground | Camerupt |
| Mega Metagross | Steel/Psychic | Metagross |
| Mega Victreebel | Grass/Poison | Victreebel |
| Mega Malamar | Dark/Psychic | Malamar |
| Mega Dragonite | Dragon/Flying | Dragonite |
| Mega Falinks | Fighting | Falinks |
| Mega Skarmory | Steel/Flying | Skarmory |
| Mega Mewtwo X | Psychic/Fighting | Mewtwo |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | Psychic | Mewtwo |
The Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions available at any specific time depend on the current Mega Raid rotation, research rewards and special events.
Players do not need to wait for a Pokémon to return to Mega Raids if they have already Mega Evolved that species and can earn additional Mega Energy by walking with it as their Buddy.
Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions Released in 2026
Several important Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions have been introduced during 2026.
| Mega Evolution | Release Event |
|---|---|
| Mega Victreebel | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos |
| Mega Malamar | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos |
| Mega Dragonite | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos |
| Mega Falinks | Falinks Super Mega Raid Day |
| Mega Skarmory | Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day |
| Mega Mewtwo X | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Mega Raichu X | Raichu Super Mega Raid Day |
| Mega Raichu Y | Raichu Super Mega Raid Day |
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y use separate forms and separate Mega Energy.
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y are expected to follow a similar system when they debut during Raichu Super Mega Raid Day.
How to Unlock Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions
Most Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions are unlocked using species-specific Mega Energy.
| Mega Energy Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Mega Raids | Defeat the featured Mega Pokémon |
| Super Mega Raids | Defeat powerful Mega raid bosses |
| Field Research | Complete eligible research tasks |
| Timed Research | Finish research before it expires |
| Special Research | Complete permanent research stages |
| GO Pass rewards | Reach specific ranks |
| Event bonuses | Participate in selected events |
| Buddy walking | Walk a species that has been Mega Evolved |
The first Mega Evolution normally requires the largest Mega Energy payment.
After Mega Evolving a Pokémon once, the same individual can Mega Evolve again for free when its cooldown reaches zero.
Players can spend extra Mega Energy to reduce or skip the cooldown.
How Long Do Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions Last?
Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions normally last for eight hours.
Only one Pokémon can usually be Mega Evolved at a time. Mega Evolving another Pokémon will cause the current Mega Evolution to end.
The Pokémon is not consumed or permanently altered. It returns to its regular form when the timer expires.
Players can continue using the Pokémon in raids, Gym battles and Team GO Rocket encounters while it is Mega Evolved.
What Are Pokémon GO Mega Levels?
Repeatedly Mega Evolving the same individual Pokémon increases its Mega Level.
Higher Mega Levels provide improved bonuses.
| Mega Level Benefit | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Bonus Candy | Provides additional Candy for matching types |
| Candy XL chance | Improves the chance of earning Candy XL |
| Catch XP | Increases XP from matching-type catches |
| Shorter cooldown | Reduces the wait before a free Mega Evolution |
| Lower energy cost | Makes early reactivation cheaper |
| Raid boost | Boosts attacks used by other Trainers |
The Mega Pokémon’s type determines which catches receive Candy-related bonuses.
For example, Mega Evolving a Water-type Pokémon can provide additional Candy when catching other Water-type Pokémon.
This means Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions remain useful even when the Mega Pokémon is not being used as an attacker.
Pokémon With Multiple Mega Evolutions
Some Pokémon have more than one Mega Evolution.
| Pokémon | Mega Evolution Forms |
|---|---|
| Charizard | Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y |
| Mewtwo | Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y |
| Raichu | Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y |
| Absol | Mega Absol and Mega Absol Z |
| Garchomp | Mega Garchomp and Mega Garchomp Z |
| Lucario | Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z |
| Magearna | Mega Magearna and Mega Original Color Magearna |
| Tatsugiri | Curly, Droopy and Stretchy Mega forms |
Not all of these Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions are currently available.
Some exist in the wider Pokémon series but have not been given a confirmed Pokémon GO release date.
Upcoming Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y are the next confirmed Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions.
| Upcoming Mega Evolution | Type | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu X | Electric | July 18, 2026 |
| Mega Raichu Y | Electric | July 18, 2026 |
Both forms will debut during Raichu Super Mega Raid Day from 2pm to 5pm local time.
Defeating the raids will provide the relevant Mega Energy and a chance to encounter Raichu.
Unreleased Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions
The following Mega Pokémon have not yet been released in Pokémon GO.
| Unreleased Mega Evolution | Type |
|---|---|
| Mega Clefable | Fairy/Flying |
| Mega Starmie | Water/Psychic |
| Mega Meganium | Grass/Fairy |
| Mega Feraligatr | Water/Dragon |
| Mega Chimecho | Psychic/Steel |
| Mega Absol Z | Dark |
| Mega Staraptor | Fighting/Flying |
| Mega Froslass | Ice/Ghost |
| Mega Heatran | Fire/Steel |
| Mega Garchomp Z | Dragon |
| Mega Lucario Z | Fighting/Steel |
| Mega Darkrai | Dark |
| Mega Emboar | Fire/Fighting |
| Mega Excadrill | Ground/Steel |
| Mega Scolipede | Bug/Poison |
| Mega Scrafty | Dark/Fighting |
| Mega Eelektross | Electric |
| Mega Chandelure | Ghost/Fire |
| Mega Golurk | Ground/Ghost |
| Mega Chesnaught | Grass/Fighting |
| Mega Delphox | Fire/Psychic |
| Mega Greninja | Water/Dark |
| Mega Pyroar | Fire/Normal |
| Mega Floette Eternal Flower | Fairy |
| Mega Meowstic | Psychic |
| Mega Barbaracle | Rock/Fighting |
| Mega Dragalge | Poison/Dragon |
| Mega Hawlucha | Fighting/Flying |
| Mega Zygarde Complete | Dragon/Ground |
| Mega Crabominable | Fighting/Ice |
| Mega Golisopod | Bug/Steel |
| Mega Drampa | Normal/Dragon |
| Mega Magearna | Steel/Fairy |
| Mega Original Color Magearna | Steel/Fairy |
| Mega Zeraora | Electric |
| Mega Scovillain | Grass/Fire |
| Mega Glimmora | Rock/Poison |
| Mega Curly Tatsugiri | Dragon/Water |
| Mega Droopy Tatsugiri | Dragon/Water |
| Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri | Dragon/Water |
| Mega Baxcalibur | Dragon/Ice |
The existence of these Mega forms does not guarantee an immediate Pokémon GO release.
Niantic may introduce them through Mega Raids, Super Mega Raid Days, Pokémon GO Tour events, GO Fest or Special Research.
Best Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions
The best Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions depend on the raid boss, required attack type and desired Candy bonus.
| Role | Recommended Mega Evolution |
|---|---|
| Fighting attacker | Mega Lucario |
| Psychic attacker | Mega Mewtwo Y |
| Dragon attacker | Mega Rayquaza |
| Rock attacker | Mega Diancie or Mega Tyranitar |
| Steel attacker | Mega Metagross |
| Water attacker | Mega Swampert |
| Fire attacker | Mega Blaziken or Mega Charizard Y |
| Dark attacker | Mega Tyranitar |
| Grass attacker | Mega Sceptile |
| Ice attacker | Mega Abomasnow or Mega Glalie |
Mega Rayquaza, Mega Lucario, Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Metagross are among the strongest attacking options.
However, combat power is not the only consideration. Players should also build Pokémon GO Mega Evolutions covering different types so they can earn additional Candy and Candy XL during events.
A varied Mega collection will remain useful across raids, Community Days, Spotlight Hours and general Pokémon catching.
