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UpdatesPokémon GO Fest 2026: Global – Sunday Raid Battles update
We apologize for the technical issue that Trainers in certain time zones experienced when attempting to join Raid Battles during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global. This issue did not consume Raid Passes, but did prevent Trainers from joining Raid Battles as normal.
As compensation for this issue, we will hold a special raid event for all Trainers in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, up to and including the UTC+0 time zone on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Raid Bosses featured during the original event–including Mega Mewtwo Y Super Mega Raids–will appear!
There will be no limit on Remote Raids for all Trainers from Saturday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, July 26, at 12:00 p.m. PDT.
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued passion for Pokémon GO!
Special GO Fest 2026: Global – Sunday Raid Event
Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for Trainers in time zones UTC+14 through UTC+0.
We’re holding a special raid event featuring dozens of Pokémon that appeared on the Sunday of GO Fest 2026: Global!
Raids
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Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat*
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Pikachu wearing a Team Mystic hat*
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Pikachu wearing a Team Valor hat*
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Earthforged Domain: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Verdant Anomaly: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Pheromosa (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India)*
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Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere)*
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Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)*
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Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere)*
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Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)*
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Twilight Battlefield: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta*
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Earthforged Domain: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Verdant Anomaly: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Twilight Battlefield: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
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Up to nine free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
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Pokémon caught from five-star raids and Mega Raids during this event may have a Special Background.
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Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during this event may have a Special Background. If that Mewtwo with a Special Background is Mega Evolved, its Mega Evolution’s background will have an additional visual effect.
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Premier Balls will be more effective at catching Pokémon after raids.
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Trainers who previously purchased the Road of Legends Deluxe Pass will receive the following rewards.
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Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
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Additional 3 Candy from completing 5-star and higher raids
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Additional 1 Candy XL from completing 5-star and higher raids
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There will be no limit on Remote Raids for all Trainers from Saturday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, July 26, at 12:00 p.m. PDT.
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Link Charge cap will increase to 2,000
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
