Pokémon GO’s Twilight Trails season begins Sept. 8, 2026, bringing Mega Evolution to the GO Battle League for the first time and introducing new Mega Edition formats across the Great League, Ultra League and Master League. Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be eligible in the Great League: Mega Edition, Ultra League: Mega Edition and Master League: Mega … Continue reading Pokémon GO Twilight Trails adds Mega Evolution to GO Battle League
Pokémon GO is expanding Mega Evolution with new Charged Attacks and unique Adventure Effects debuting alongside Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale. Mega Mewtwo X will gain Dynamic Punch+ while Mega Mewtwo Y will gain Future Sight+, with their respective Adventure Effects remaining usable even when Mewtwo is not Mega Evolved. Dynamic Punch+ increases damage … Continue reading Pokémon GO adds new Charged Attacks and Mega Mewtwo Adventure Effects for Mega Finale
Armored Mewtwo is returning to Pokémon GO for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, marking the special Mewtwo’s first appearance in the game since 2020. Armored Mewtwo will appear in five-star raids on Sept. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time as part of the two-day Mega Finale event. The return … Continue reading Pokémon GO: Armored Mewtwo returns for Mega Finale in September
Pokémon GO’s 2026 Pokémon World Championships event is now underway, bringing new costumed Pikachu, special raids, battle bonuses and a limited-time GO Pass through Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. local time. Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit and World Championships 2026 Pikachu are making their Pokémon GO debuts in raids, while featured wild encounters, event-themed Field … Continue reading Video: You can now celebrate PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO will host the Phantump Catch Mastery event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, with Phantump featured in Field Research, free Timed Research and paid Timed Research alongside an increased chance of encountering Shiny Phantump. Trainers will receive 2× XP and increased Candy for catching Pokémon with … Continue reading Pokémon GO Phantump Catch Mastery event brings Shiny encounters and bonuses Sept. 26
Pokémon GO will feature Mankey during Spotlight Hour on Aug. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. local time, giving players increased chances to encounter Mankey and its Shiny variant while earning 2x Catch Candy throughout the event. Trainers looking to stock up on Mankey Candy can use the bonus to power up or evolve their … Continue reading Pokémon Spotlight Hour featuring Mankey and Shiny Mankey with 2x Catch Candy available in Pokémon GO tomorrow, August 27, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time
Pokémon GO’s September 2026 content schedule has been revealed, with Mega Victreebel, Mega Malamar and Shadow Incarnate Forme Thundurus among the month’s major featured Pokémon. Five-star Raids will feature Regirock, Regice and Registeel through Sept. 8, Hero Zacian from Sept. 9-15, Hero Zamazenta from Sept. 16-22, region-specific Ultra Beasts Xurkitree, Buzzwole and Pheromosa from Sept. … Continue reading Pokémon GO September 2026 events include Mega Ascension, Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, Mega Squads, Community Day Classic, ???, Super Mega Raid Day, Catch Mastery and Harvest Festival
Pokémon GO’s 2026 Pokémon World Championships event is now underway, bringing new costumed Pikachu, special raids, battle bonuses and a limited-time GO Pass through Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. local time. Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit and World Championships 2026 Pikachu are making their Pokémon GO debuts in raids, while featured wild encounters, event-themed Field … Continue reading Pokémon GO 2026 Pokémon World Championships event now underway with new Pikachu and GO Pass
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