The GO Fest 2026 in Pokémon GO will be something special. For the 10th anniversary of the game, real highlights will be presented – and it’s free.
When does the global GO Fest 2026 start? The GO Fest 2026 in Pokémon GO takes place on July 11th and 12th. It starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 7:00 PM on both days.
What does the GO Fest 2026 cost? In the announcement, the Pokémon GO team explains that this year’s GO Fest is free. The bonuses that were previously available through a ticket are free this time. More on that below.
What are the highlights of the GO Fest 2026? There are a number of interesting things happening at the GO Fest.
- Mega-Mewtwo appears for the first time in Pokémon GO
- You will receive a special research where you meet Zeraora
- There is an increased shiny chance for all trainers
How to catch Mega-Mewtwo at GO Fest 2026
The key points about Mega-Mewtwo: The long-awaited debut of Mega-Mewtwo takes place at the GO Fest. The most important points about it:
- Mega-Mewtwo appears in two forms: Mega-Mewtwo X and Mega-Mewtwo Y
- They appear in Super Mega Raids. These are particularly difficult bosses that have additional shields that need to be broken.
- The Mewtwo specimens from the Super Mega Raids already have a mega level, and may even already be level 2 or 3 with luck
- As with other Mega Evolutions, you collect mega energy through the raids to evolve your Mewtwo. This time there are separate energies for X and Y.
- Mega-Mewtwo X raids will give you Mewtwo with the move Counter
- Mega-Mewtwo Y raids will give you the move Psycho Cut
- The X raids take place on Saturday, the Y raids on Sunday
How to catch Zeraora at GO Fest 2026
Zeraora appears for the first time in Pokémon GO in the form of special research. You simply get it by logging into the game during the GO Fest. After that, you have unlimited time to complete the research.
What other bonuses does the GO Fest 2026 offer?
Here you will find a brief overview of the most important bonuses of the weekend.
- You will receive an increased shiny chance.
- There are up to nine free raid passes from gyms per day.
- On both days, there are always three-hour time segments that bring you Pokémon of certain types. You can use them to collect different monsters.
- If you activate incense, you will encounter all the Unown forms, Tropius, and Frillish
- Costumed Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle will appear
- A limited time research starts that gives you the choice between Mega-Mewtwo X or Y.
- Lures last for one hour.
- Team play lasts for nine hours.
- Global challenges will take place that unlock additional bonuses for you.
- You can perform up to six special trades per day.
- Trading costs half the stardust.
- You can open up to 50 gifts.
Overall, the GO Fest 2026 seems to be an event that has a lot to offer. More information is expected to follow in the coming weeks and months. What do you think so far about the event? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know what else is coming up: Here are the events in May 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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