Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Mega Mewtwo X & Y Guide (July)

Pokemon GO Fest: Global runs from July 11 at 10:00 a.m. until July 12 at 7:00 p.m., but the event is anything but a one-track affair. Trainers can jump into Raid Battles to gather energy needed to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y. Alongside that, there’s a free research quest called Genetic Mastery, where you pick between two branches that both guarantee a Mega Mewtwo encounter—one path leads to X, the other to Y.

There’s also a separate Special Research called A Thunderous Discovery, which tasks you with completing eight steps to meet Zeraora. Zeraora is the Mythical Thunderclap Pokemon introduced in Generation 7 through Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

If you want the full breakdown of what to do during Pokemon GO Fest: Global 2026, here’s a complete guide to the bonuses, research, raids, and field tasks.

Pokemon GO Fest: Global Event Bonuses

These bonuses apply to all trainers across both days. The early window bonuses run from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., while the second set of bonuses stays active for the whole event duration.

Quick facts (event-wide)

Lure Modules used during the event last for one hour
Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) draws in special Pokemon
Party Play is active for nine hours
Higher odds of encountering Shiny Pokemon
Special Research includes an encounter with Zeraora
Branching Timed Research offers a choice between Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y
Global Challenges unlock extra bonuses and Ultra Unlock events
Hourly Field Research tied to different Pokemon types
Up to nine free Raid Passes per day via Gym Photo Disc spins
Up to six Special Trades per day
Trades cost half the usual Stardust
Open up to 50 Gifts per day

How to Get Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y (Genetic Mastery)

Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y show up in Super Mega Raids on both Saturday and Sunday. To Mega Evolve your Mewtwo, you’ll need Mega Energy, which you earn by defeating Mega Mewtwo X/Y in Raid Battles.

Mewtwo you catch from Mega Mewtwo X raids will know Counter, while Mega Mewtwo Y raids reward Mewtwo that knows Psystrike. As usual for Mega raid legendaries, both forms also have shiny variants available in Pokemon GO.

Genetic Mastery Timed Research

Depending on the branch you choose in the Genetic Mastery Timed Research, you’ll earn the Candy needed to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into either Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.

Below are the steps and rewards, starting with the shared opening tasks.

Step 1
- Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms (6 Pinap Berries)
- Catch 10 Pokemon (26 Poke Balls)
- Land 3 Great Throws (6 Nanab Berries)
- Total Reward: 2026 Stardust, Bouffalant Encounter, 2026 XP
Step 2
- Power up Pokemon 10 times (Fast TM)
- Use a Fast TM (Charged TM)
- Use a Charged TM (3 Potions
- Total Reward: 26 Gastly Candy, Gastly Encounter, 6 XL Gastly Candy
Step 3
- Catch 20 different species of Pokemon (2 Incubators)
- Hatch 2 eggs (100 Gengar Mega Energy)
- Mega Evolve a Pokemon (1 Star Piece)
- Total Reward: 3 Rare Candy, Gengar Encounter, 2026 Stardust

Genetic Mastery X Path

Step 4:
- Catch 3 Psychic-type Pokemon (2026 XP)
- Make 10 Curveball Throws (26 Great Balls)
- Finish 6 Field Research Tasks (2026 Stardust)
  - Total Reward: 300 Mega Mewtwo X Energy, Mewtwo Encounter, 26 Mewtwo Candy
Step 5:
- Mega Evolve Mewtwo (2026 Stardust)
- Power up Psychic-type Pokemon 10 times (26 Ultra Balls)
- Win 3 Raids with a team made of all unique Pokemon species (Super Incubator)
  - Total Reward: 2026 Stardust, 6 Mewtwo Stickers, 2026 XP
Step 6:
- Claim Reward x3: 2026 XP, 2026 Stardust, 2026 XP
  - Total Reward: Elite Charged TM, 26 Mewtwo Candy, 3 XL Mewtwo Candy

Genetic Mastery Y Path

Step 4:
- Catch 3 Psychic-type Pokemon (2026 XP)
- Make 10 Curveball Throws (26 Great Balls)
- Complete 6 Field Research Tasks (2026 Stardust)
  - Total Reward: 300 Mega Mewtwo Y Energy, Mewtwo Encounter, 26 Mewtwo Candy
Step 5:
- Mega Evolve Mewtwo (2026 Stardust)
- Power up Psychic-type Pokemon 10 times (26 Ultra Balls)
- Win 3 Raids with a team made of all unique Pokemon species (Super Incubator)
  - Total Reward: 2026 Stardust, 6 Mewtwo Stickers, 2026 XP
Step 6:
- Claim Reward x3: 2026 XP, 2026 Stardust, 2026 XP
  - Total Reward: Elite Charged TM, 26 Mewtwo Candy, 3 XL Mewtwo Candy

Should You Choose Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y?

For battling, Mega Mewtwo Y is often treated as the community favorite. Being a pure Psychic setup, it follows the original Mewtwo concept while boosting its attack profile and key stats like Special Attack, Special Defense, and speed. The trade-off is weaker defense, giving it a more glass-cannon style—though it remains fast and surprisingly sturdy.

A Thunderous Discovery Special Research – Zeraora Encounter

To earn a Zeraora encounter, you’ll need to complete eight steps in the questline A Thunderous Discovery. Each stage includes specific gameplay goals and rewards.

Step 1:
- Spin 8 PokeStops or Gyms (1 Incense)
- Use an Incense (26 Poke Balls)
- Catch 7 Pokemon (1 Lucky Egg)
  - Total Reward: 1 Star Piece, 6 Nanab Berries, 1 Lure Module
Step 2:
- Explore 1km (26 Poke Balls)
- Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokemon (Pawmi Encounter)
- Catch 15 different species of Pokemon (2026 Stardust)
  - Total Reward: 1 Incense, Tynamo Encounter, 2026 Stardust
Step 3:
- Complete 3 Field Research Tasks (Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct Hat)
- Catch 3 Electric-type Pokemon (Pikachu wearing a Team Mystic Hat)
- Power up Electric-type Pokemon 10 times (Pikachu wearing a Team Valor Hat)
  - Total Reward: 6 Mewtwo Stickers, 1 Incubator, 2026 XP
Step 4:
- Explore 2km (Electrode Encounter)
- Make 8 Great Throws (Ninjask Encounter)
- Make 5 Great Curveball Throws (Aerodactyl Encounter)
  - Total Reward: 2026 XP, 26 Ultra Balls, 2 Premium Battle Passes
Step 5:
- Battle in 3 Raids (3 Max Revives)
- Win a Raid (3 Max Potions)
- Catch 20 Different species of Pokemon (3 Golden Razz Berries)
  - Total Reward: 2026 XP, 2 Super Incubators, 2026 Stardust
Step 6:
- Explore 2km (Pikachu Visor Bulbasaur)
- Make 8 Excellent Throws (Pikachu Visor Charmander)
- Make 3 Great Throws in a Row (Pikachu Visor Squirtle)
  - Total Reward: 6 Zeraora Stickers, 26 Zeraora Candy, Zeraora Encounter
Step 7:
- Take a Snapshot of Zeraora (1 Poffin)
- Earn Candy while exploring with Zeraora as your buddy (3 Rare Candy)
- Earn 6 hearts with Zeraora (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
  - Total Reward: 6 Pokemon GO Fest Stickers, Zeraora shirt, 2 Super Incubators
Step 8:
- Catch a Pokemon on 7 different days (2026 XP)
- Hatch 2 eggs (2026 Stardust)
- Send a Gift to a friend (2026 XP)
  - Total Reward: 6 Rare Candy, Poke Ball Shades, 6 Zeraora XL Candy

Pokemon GO Fest Global 2026 Raid Schedule

Here’s the full raid lineup during Pokemon GO Fest: Global 2026.

All Day (Super Mega Raid)

Mega Raids: Mega Ampharos, Mega Blaziken, Mega Abomasnow

5-Star Raids: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh

Mega Raids: Mega Alakazam, Mega Gengar, Mega Swampert

5-Star Raids: Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina (Altered), Giratina (Origin), Xerneas, Yveltal, Solgaleo, Lunala

Mega Raids: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Salamence

5-Star Raids: Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem

Mega Raids: Mega Metagross, Mega Garchomp, Mega Audino

5-Star Raids: Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Origin Forme Dialga, Origin Forme Palkia, Heatran, Regigigas, Tornadus (Incarnate), Tornadus (Therian), Thundurus (Incarnate), Thundurus (Therian), Landorus (Incarnate), Landorus (Therian), Regieleki, Regidrago, Enamorus (Incarnate), Enamorus (Therian)

Mega Raids: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Sceptile

5-Star Raids: Deoxys (Normal), Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Genesect, Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Necrozma, Stakataka, Blacephalon

Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Lucario

5-Star Raids: Latias, Latios, Cresselia, Darkrai, Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Zacian (Hero of Many Battles), Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)

All Field Research Tasks

Tasks Always Available

Catch 8 Different species of Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Pikachu Visor Squirtle, Charmander, or Bulbasaur
Catch 8 different species of Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct, Valor, or Mystic Hat
Catch 10 Pokemon
- Potential Reward: 10 Poke Balls, 3 Ultra Balls, or 500 Stardust
Hatch an Egg (1000 Stardust)
Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms
- Potential Reward: 10 Poke Balls, 3 Ultra Balls, or 500 Stardust

Tasks During Electric Hour (Sat 11 am – 12 pm)

Catch 6 Electric-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Dedenne, Stunfisk, or Tynamo Encounter
Power up Electric-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Dedenne or Stunfisk Encounter

Tasks During Ice Hour (Sat 10 – 11 am)

Catch 6 Ice-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Lapras, Amaura, or Bergmite Encounter
Power up Ice-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Lapras, Amaura, or Bergmite Encounter

Tasks During Fire Hour (Sat 12 – 1 pm)

Catch 6 Fire-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Hisuian Growlithe, Litleo, or Pikachu Visor Charmander Encounter
Power up Fire-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Hisuian Growlithe, Litleo, or Pikachu Visor Charmander Encounter

Tasks During Psychic Hour (Sat 1 – 2 pm)

Catch 6 Psychic-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Baltoy, Bronzor, or Spoink Encounter
Power up Psychic-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Baltoy, Bronzor, or Spoink Encounter

Tasks During Ghost Hour (Sat 2 – 3 pm)

Catch 6 Ghost-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Duskull, Frillish, or Phantump Encounter
Power up Ghost-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Duskull, Frillish, or Phantump Encounter

Tasks During Water Hour (Sat 3 – 4 pm)

Catch 6 Water-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Goldeen, Horsea, or Pikachu Visor Squirtle Encounter
Power up Water-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Goldeen, Horsea, or Pikachu Visor Squirtle Encounter

Tasks During Flying Hour (Sat 4 – 5 pm)

Catch 6 Flying-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Scyther, Noibat, or Gligar Encounter
Power up Flying-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Scyther, Noibat, or Gligar Encounter

Tasks During Rock Hour (Sat 5 – 6 pm)

Catch 6 Rock-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Aerodactyl, Dwebble, or Shieldon Encounter
Power up Rock-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Aerodactyl, Dwebble, or Shieldon Encounter

Tasks During Dragon Hour (Sat 6 – 7 pm)

Catch 6 Dragon-type Pokemon
- Potential Reward: Goomy, Turtonator, or Bagon Encounter
Power up Dragon-type Pokemon three times
- Potential Reward: Goomy, Turtonator, or Bagon Encounter

Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Guide: Mega Mewtwo Raids, Genetic Mastery & More