A meteor falls! Complete Timed Research to unlock an encounter with Rayquaza and earn a Meteorite to help Rayquaza ascend to new heights during Ozone Ascent in Pokémon GO. The event takes place from July 25th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to July 26th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Complete Timed Research to encounter Rayquaza and more!

Ozone Ascent - Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Timed Research

Free Timed Research will be available to Trainers during the event! Complete the research tasks to earn a Meteorite, an encounter with Rayquaza, and more.

Unlike other Mega-Evolving Pokémon, Rayquaza can’t Mega Evolve with Mega Energy alone. Trainers hoping to Mega Evolve their Rayquaza will need to teach it the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent first!

Dragon Ascent can only be learned by using Meteorites.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Paid Timed Research

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Complete the research tasks to earn a Meteorite, Rayquaza Mega Energy, an encounter with Rayquaza, and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Source: https://pokemongo.com/en/news/ozone-ascent-2026