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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Offers Mega Mewtwo Raids, Zeraora Debut

7/8/2026

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Pokémon GO Fest Launch

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global runs on July 11-12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The free nine-hour daily event features habitats for all 18 Pokémon types.
Mega Mewtwo X/Y appear in Super Mega Raids on July 11-12, with caught Mewtwo evolving instantly, while Zeraora debuts via Special Research.
Deluxe GO Pass holders receive a Gold Bottle Cap, nine free Gym Raid Passes, and unlocking goals triggers parties and a Mega Raid Day.

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Niantic Unlocks Events

Niantic launched a tiered “Ultra Unlock” system linking hourly Global Challenges to three post-GO Fest events.
Completing 15, 30, or 45 challenges unlocks the 10th Anniversary Party (July 21-27), Water Festival (Aug 18-24), and Super Mega Raid Day (Aug 22).
The Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration (July 13-20) adds three costumed Pikachu variants and grants a commemorative Special Background to trainers who catch Mewtwo or other five-star, Primal, or Mega raid Pokémon July 6-12.

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Trainers Join

Trainers can join the Road of Legends pre-event from July 6 2026 12:01 a.m. to July 10 2026 11:59 p.m.
An Elite Technical Machine grants the Effects “Spacial Rend” for Origin Forme Palkia and “Roar of Time” for Origin Forme Dialga.
July 6-12 2026 has no Remote Raid Pass limit.
Level 31+ players automatically receive Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
Bonuses include stickers from PokéStops and Gifts, a Premier Ball catch-rate boost after raids, two free Raid Passes from Photo Discs, and faster Party Power recharge.

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Pokémon GO Fest Launch

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global runs on July 11-12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The free nine-hour daily event features habitats for all 18 Pokémon types.
Mega Mewtwo X/Y appear in Super Mega Raids on July 11-12, with caught Mewtwo evolving instantly, while Zeraora debuts via Special Research.
Deluxe GO Pass holders receive a Gold Bottle Cap, nine free Gym Raid Passes, and unlocking goals triggers parties and a Mega Raid Day.

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