The Pokémon GO Fest 2026 grand-finale event guide is here! It includes the schedule for Super Mega Mewtwo X/Y’s Ultimate Mega Raids, rotation of 4 major habitats, and a guide to branching Mega Evolution tasks for the GO Pass Kalos starter trio. Remote raids are unlimited this weekend. See the shiny and special-background-card details in this complete catching guide!
The summer of 2026 will conclude with a spectacular finale! The much-anticipated “Pokémon GO Fest 2026: “Super Finale”is about to make its official debut. This event brings “Pokémon GO] is hosting its biggest-ever Mega Evolution celebration. In addition to the first Mega Evolutions for Kalos starter Pokémon Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, the event also features powerful“Mega Mewtwo X”andMega Mewtwo Y is making a powerful return in Elite Mega Raids!
To help Trainers seamlessly join this celebration, this article has compiled the most completePokéPokémon GO Fest 2026 Super Finale Guide, including event times, habitat rotations, GO Pass rewards, and the Raid schedule. Take notes and get ready for the challenge!
🗓️ Event Schedule and Overview of Two Main Stages
The event has two stages: the preview “Mega Rising” and the weekend “Mega Finale”:
- Preview event: Mega Rising (Mega Boost)
- Event period: 2026-8-31 10:00 to 2026-9-4 23:59 Taiwan time
- Highlights: The Remote Raid Pass limit increases to 30 attempts. Different Mega Raids rotate daily (including Mega Victreebel, Mega Dragonite, and Mega Raichu X/Y), and you may also encounter Mega Latias and Mega Latios.
- Main event: Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Super Finale (Mega Finale)
- Event period2026 year 9 month 5 day and 9 month 6 day, daily from 10:00 to 18:00 Taiwan Time
- Highlights: Rotating habitats, Mega Finale Raids (Mega Mewtwo), bonus CP for all Mega-Evolved Pokémon, andUnlimited attemptsJoin Remote Raids!
🌟 Choose one of three branching Timed Research paths with Kalos-region partners
A highlight of this event is the new limited-time “GO Pass: Grand Finale” research. Starting on 8 month 31 day, trainers will choose one of three Kalos starters for an adventure. Your choice determines which Mega Energy and rewards you receive:
- Chespin (Grass type) 👉 On the road to Mega Chesnaught (Grass/Fighting)
- Fennekin (Fire) 👉 On the road to Mega Delphox (Fire/Psychic)
- Froakie (Water) 👉 On the road to Mega Greninja (Water/Dark)
💡 Strategy tipsRewards from the free “GO Pass” are enough to let you Mega Evolve a Pokémon of your choice 1 times. Upgrading to “GO Pass Deluxe” also unlocks that Pokémon’s exclusive outfit item, a T-shirt, and a large amount of extra Mega Energy.
⚔️ Mega Finale Raids: Mega Mewtwo Arrives with a Bang
The strongest Psychic-type Pokémon are about to dominate Gyms! Mega Mewtwo takes center stage in the “Mega Finale” weekend event on 9-5 and 9-6:
- 9 month 5 day (Saturday)：Mega Mewtwo X (Fighting / Psychic types) will lead the event.
- 9-6 (Sunday)：Mega Mewtwo Y (Psychic type) takes the field.
Special background-card system: During the “Mega Boost” and “Mega Finale” events, Pokémon caught after Mega Raids have a chance to receiveSpecial background featuring a Mega Evolution theme! When that Pokémon Mega Evolves, its background gains a unique additional effect, making it a valuable collectible.
🗺️ Habitat rotations and Pokémon appearance schedule
The weekend “Super Finale” event opens 4 different exclusive habitats each day, and each habitat appears 2 times per day. As habitats change, the wild Pokémon and Mega Raid bosses on the map change as well!
📍9 Month 5 Day (Saturday) Habitat Rotation (Mega Mewtwo X Day)
- Lush Vines (10:00–11:00 / 14:00–15:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Weedle, Bellsprout, Scyther, Pinsir, and more.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Pinsir, and Mega Abomasnow.
- River of Thoughts (11:00–12:00 / 15:00–16:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Abra, Slowpoke, Staryu, Ralts, and others.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, and Mega Medicham.
- Dark Alley (12:00–13:00 / 16:00–17:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Gastly, Houndour, Shuppet, Zorua, and others.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Gengar, Mega Houndoom, Mega Banette, and Mega Malamar.
- Electric Plaza (13:00–14:00 / 17:00–18:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Pikachu, Mareep, Electrike, Emolga, and others.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Raichu X, Mega Ampharos, and Mega Manectric.
📍 9 month 6 day (Sunday) Habitat rotation (Mega Mewtwo Y Day)
- Snowy Mountain Mine (10:00–11:00 / 14:00–15:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Onix, Skarmory, Aron, Snorunt, and others.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Steelix, Mega Skarmory, Mega Aggron, and Mega Glalie.
- Battle Zone (11:00–12:00 / 15:00–16:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Machop, Carvanha, Numel, Buneary, and more.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Sharpedo, Mega Camerupt, Mega Lopunny, and Falinks.
- Sky Habitat (12:00–13:00 / 16:00–17:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Magikarp, Aerodactyl, Dratini, Swablu, and others.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Gyarados, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, and Mega Altaria.
- Prism Street (13:00–14:00 / 17:00–18:00)
- Featured Pokémon: Pikachu, Clefairy, Sableye, Mawile, and others.
- Raid Bosses: Mega Raichu Y, Mega Sableye, Mega Mawile, and Mega Audino.
(Note: Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will appear throughout every habitat period, and may be shiny if you are lucky!)
🎟️ Is the GO Pass: Super Finale Deluxe upgrade worth it?
The GO Pass is a limited-time event pass. Complete missions to earn GO Points and unlock a range of rewards.
Free GO Pass rewards:
- Encounter a chosen partner Pokémon (with a special background card)
- Earn Mega Energy, Candy, and XL Candy
- Stardust, XP, and Link Energy
Deluxe Edition GO Pass bonus upgrade:
- ✨ Shiny encounter rates greatly increased: The chance of a Shiny encounter is increased when completing certain Mega Raids or encountering featured Pokémon!
- 🍬 Increased Raid rewards: Earn bonus Candy, Candy XL, and XP by completing Mega Raids.
- ⚡ Abundant Mega Energy: Enough Mega Energy to power up your chosen partner to “Mega-Evolved” status.
- 👕 Exclusive appearance gear: Depending on the branching path you choose, unlock Chesnaught/Delphox/Greninja-themedTshirt.
Summary and event-preparation tips
「Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Super Finale” is unquestionably the ultimate event of the year. Trainers are advised to prepare plenty ofRaid Passes(Unlimited remote raids during the weekend make it the best time to farm Mewtwo), and Pokémon storage, and team up early with local community friends.
Take this opportunity to catch a shiny Mega Mewtwo with a special background card and Mega-Evolve your favorite Kalos partners to their full potential! Good luck, Trainers—may you leave the festival with a great haul!
Learn more:【Pokémon GO] 2026-9 GO Pass Event Guide: Latios Appears, Deluxe Rewards and Offers Roundup
