Pokemon

Mega Ascension

On Aug 11, 2026 11:41 pm, by NuclearCoffee

Mega Ascension kicks off the Mega Finale celebrations, running from Monday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m. local time.

The event puts Mega Evolution front and center, with rotating Mega Raids, boosted wild encounters, an increased Remote Raid Pass limit, and a chance for Pokémon caught from Mega Raids to feature a Mega Evolution-themed Special Background.

Mega Ascension also marks the beginning of GO Pass: Mega Finale, where Trainers choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie before the celebrations culminate with Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale on September 5 and 6.

Mega Finale Week Timeline

August 31 – September 4 → Mega Ascension
August 31 – September 6 → GO Pass: Mega Finale
September 5 – 6 → Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Mega Ascension Event Bonuses

During the Mega Ascension event, Trainers can take advantage of the following bonuses:

The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 30 from Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4, 2026.
Branching Timed Research will be available, allowing Trainers to choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie and receive the corresponding GO Pass: Mega Finale path.
Pokémon caught from Mega Raids during the event may have a Mega Evolution-themed Special Background.
When a Pokémon with a Mega Evolution-themed Special Background is Mega Evolved, its background will feature additional effects for the duration of the Mega Evolution.

Mega Raids

Mega Raids will make up the majority of raids during the Mega Ascension event, with different Mega-Evolved Pokémon appearing throughout the week. Seasonal Raid Bosses may also appear during this time.

Mega Latias and Mega Latios may also appear in Mega Raids throughout the entire Mega Ascension event.

Monday, August 31

Friday, September 4

Mega Latias and Mega Latios

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the Mega Ascension event.

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Branching Timed Research will be available during the Mega Ascension event. Trainers will choose Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie, and that choice will determine which GO Pass: Mega Finale path they receive.

The selected Pokémon will also determine which Kalos first partner Pokémon Trainers will work toward Mega Evolving during the Mega Finale celebrations.

New Avatar Items

Kalos first partner Pokémon-inspired avatar shirts will be available through GO Pass Deluxe: Mega Finale. The shirt you receive will match the Pokémon you choose at the beginning of the Mega Finale Timed Research.