Mega Squads

Mega Squads

Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:00 AM -
Monday September 14, 2026 8:00 PM

FeaturesFeatures BonusesBonuses Wild Spawns Eggs RaidsRaids Research Go Pass Shiny

Features
Features

Maschiff and its evolution Mabosstiff will make their debut
Mega Beedrill and Mega Houndoom will be able to increase their Max Level to Super Max. These Pokémon can unlock an additional Charged Attack when Mega Evolved.
Weedle, Kakuna, and Beedrill Spotlight Hour will take place on September 10 6-7pm
Houndour and Houndoom Spotlight Hour will take place on September 13 6-8 pm


Bonuses/h2> There will be various bounses with the unlocking of levels in the event's Go Pass.


Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear in the wild during the event.

  • Weedle
  • Flamigo
Appearing September 8 at 10:00 a.m. – September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Pidget
  • Rookidee
Appearing September 11 at 10:00 a.m. – September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Houndour
  • Carvanha


5km Eggs

The following Pokémon will appear in 5km Eggs during the event.

Appearing September 8 at 10:00 a.m. – September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Emolga
  • Fletchling
  • Rookidee
  • Flamigo
Appearing September 11 at 10:00 a.m. – September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Sandile
  • Pancham
  • Maschiff
  • Flamigo

Raids
Raids

The following Pikachu will appear in raids.

September 8–15

Mega Raids

  • Mega Beedrill

September 11–15

Mega Raids

  • Mega Houndoom


Research

Field Research Tasks

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

September 8 at 10:00 a.m. – September 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Field Research Encounters

  • Weedle
  • Pidgey
  • Fletchling
  • Flamigo

September 11 at 10:00 a.m. – September 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Field Research Encounters

  • Houndour
  • Carvanha
  • Nickit
  • Maschiff
  • Flamigo

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include 16,800 XP and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a marathon visor.


Go Pass

Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Mega Squads on Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, September 14, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

 

For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.

 

For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

 

While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

 

Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, September 16, at 8:00 p.m. local time

  

 

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.

Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
 Incubator
Rare Candy
Ultra Balls
 

 Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.

Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
Maschiff Jersey

Super Incubators
Rare Candy XL

Major Milestone Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

  

Tier 1 Bonus — Starting at Rank 1

Chance to obtain Mega Energy when catching Weedle, Pidgey, Houndour, Carvanha, or their Evolutions

  

Tier 2 Bonus — Starting at Rank 15

2× Hatch Stardust
GO Pass Deluxe: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period


Shiny

Flamigo will be available in its shiny variant for the first time.

  • Flamigo
    Flamigo
 


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