Players can obtain Sceptilite, Swampertite and Blazikenite Mega Stones by participating in the upcoming Z-A Battle Club seasons 5 to 7. Sceptilite, Swampertite, and Blazikenite stones cannot normally be obtained during regular gameplay.

Take On Ranked Battles to Get Mega Stones

In the Z-A Battle Club, you can match up against random players from around the globe in Ranked Battles. Mega Stones for Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert will each appear as promotion rewards that you can earn by rising in rank. Pit your Pokémon battling skills against Trainers from around the world to obtain rewards.

You can encounter Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert in the additional story content included in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC.

Mega Stones Obtainable as Promotion Rewards

Season 5
Period: Following Season 4
Reward: Sceptilite

Season 6
Period: Following Season 5
Reward: Swampertite

Season 7
Period: Following Season 6
Reward: Blazikenite

Notes

• Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including Ranked Battles. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.
• Sceptilite, Swampertite, and Blazikenite stones cannot normally be obtained during regular gameplay.
• Mega Stones obtainable as promotion rewards are planned to be redistributed in future seasons.
• It is possible to have no more than one of each kind of Mega Stone. If you already have one of these Mega Stones, you will be unable to receive another as a Ranked Battles reward.

What Is the Z-A Battle Club?

The Z-A Battle Club in Pokémon Legends: Z-A features Link Battles where players can enjoy battling in real time. Up to four players battle to defeat as many of each other’s Pokémon as they can within the time limit of three minutes, and they’re ranked from first to fourth based on how they do. Keep a close eye on the tide of battle while using a variety of moves and Mega Evolutions at your disposal to keep on the offensive, defeat the most Pokémon, and seize victory.

Two Ways to Play

There are two ways to play in the Z-A Battle Club: Private Battles, where players can enjoy playing against friends, and Ranked Battles that allow players to match up against random players from around the world.

You can receive a variety of rewards through Ranked Battles. Three types of rewards are offered: battle rewards that you get after each match, promotion rewards that you get when you rise up a rank, and season rewards that you get when the season ends and depend on your rank.

Source: https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/z-a-battle-club-ranked-battles

Just revealed: Mega Hawlucha, a newly discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon! The Mega Evolution of the Wrestling Pokémon will make its debut in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - Mega Hawlucha, the Wrestling Pokémon, Enters the Ring in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Mega Hawlucha Spreads Its Wings in a New Video and Takes Center Stage in a Mexico City Event

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 28, 2025 — The Pokémon Company group revealed details of a new Mega-Evolved Pokémon found in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. Hawlucha, an entertainer flexing the strength of its pumped-up muscles, is ready to prove there’s even more to its showboating style through Mega Evolution.

Watch the Mega Hawlucha reveal video on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Mega Hawlucha

Bulked up by Mega Evolution, it uses its muscles to take hit after hit from opponents’ moves and flex its own strength. After luring its opponent into attacking, it retaliates to make them flinch before diving at them using its signature move, Flying Press, to aim for victory.

Category: Wrestling Pokémon​
Type: Fighting/Flying
Height: 3'3" (1 m)
Weight: 55.1 lbs. (25 kg)


To celebrate the upcoming launch of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game, The Pokémon Company International has partnered with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) to host a special event at Arena México in Mexico City on September 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. PDT (7:00 p.m. CST). The showcase will feature four exhibition matches with top lucha libre wrestlers, including fan-favorite Místico, with tickets available soon through Ticketmaster. Fans can experience the action live in the arena or watch online via the official Pokémon and CMLL YouTube channels.

Mega Hawlucha will appear in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, launching October 16, 2025, on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Mega-Hawlucha-the-Wrestling-Pokemon-Enters-the-Ring-in-Pokemon-Legends

YouTube Clip - Mega Hawlucha Makes a Comeback! | Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4ccSMw870

YouTube Clip - FULL MATCH: Hawlucha vs. Machamp! | Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYCOc3SiU7A

There have been rumors about a mysteriously sweet scent coming from a certain building... Meet Mega Victreebel, a newly discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon! The Mega Evolution of the Flycatcher Pokémon will make its debut in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - Mega Evolution of the Flycatcher Pokémon Victreebel—Mega Victreebel—Appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

New Video Highlighting Mega Victreebel and its Unique Features Has Been Revealed

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 21, 2025 — The Pokémon Company has revealed details of a new Mega-Evolved Pokémon found in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. A strange, sweet scent has been drifting through the darkened halls of a mysterious building, and the source has now been uncovered—Mega Victreebel.

Watch the Mega Victreebel reveal video on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Mega Victreebel

The volume of this Pokémon’s acid has increased due to Mega Evolution, filling its mouth. If it’s not careful, the acid will overflow and spill out.

Category: Flycatcher Pokémon​
Type: Grass/Poison
Height: 14'9" (4.5 m)
Weight: 276.7 lbs. (125.5 kg)

Mega Victreebel will appear in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, launching October 16, 2025, on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Mega-Evolution-of-the-Flycatcher-Pokemon-VictreebelMega-VictreebelAppe

YouTube Clip - Mega Victreebel Raises a Stink! | Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f79j5pSboEQ

YouTube Clip - The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident | Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyfDz36JkkU

The closing ceremonies for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships took place on August 17th, 2025 and many new announcements were made. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - 2025 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon World Champions Crowned at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships Premier Pokémon Event of the Year Unveils PokémonXP Fan Event Alongside New Looks at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and More

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Aug. 17, 2025 – After an electrifying weekend in Anaheim, Calif., the 2025 Pokémon World Champions have been crowned across the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE, while those who watched the closing ceremonies were treated to exciting announcements across the Pokémon brand.

New Fan Experience, PokémonXP, Coming to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in the Heart of San Francisco

On Aug. 28, 2026, the Pokémon World Championships will level up with the addition of an all-new fan experience: PokémonXP. This event will take place alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships competitions at the Moscone Center in the heart of San Francisco, welcoming Trainers from across the world to celebrate their fandom with a variety of unique offerings and engaging activities, with something for every fan.

In addition, for the first time on Championship Sunday of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, competitors will battle it out on an epic stage — the Chase Center — as fans pack the arena to find out who will triumph and earn the title of Pokémon World Champions. Multi-day passes will be available for advance purchase on Sept. 17, 2025.

Z-A Battle Club Details and More Revealed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Trainers will be able to jump into the Z-A Battle Club in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game in the newly revealed Link and Ranked Battles. In the Z-A Battle Club (Link Battles), up to four players will race to defeat as many Pokémon as possible within the time limit to take the top spot. In Ranked Battles, up to four Trainers can compete online[1] from around the world to earn points. When players earn enough points, they will rise in rank. Trainers will start off at Rank Z and can be promoted all the way up to the ultimate Rank A.​

Players can earn in-game rewards when a battle ends or when their rank increases, with additional rewards granted based on their final rank when the season ends after a set time period. Since rewards vary by season, active participation is necessary to climb the ranks and earn rewards. Players will also be able to enjoy Private Battles with their friends using local communication[2] or with those farther away online.


Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be available on Oct. 16, 2025, on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. A Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – ​Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle will also be available.

Pokémon Champions Takes the Stage for VGC at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco—Mega Evolution and Mega Dragonite Will Be Available at Launch

Next year, Pokémon Trainers from around the world will battle it out when the Pokémon Video Game Championships make the shift to Pokémon Champions at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Franscisco.

When Pokémon Champions launches in 2026, Trainers will compete in Ranked Battles where Pokémon will be able to undergo Mega Evolution and become Mega-Evolved Pokémon—such as the newly discovered Mega Dragonite introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon Champions is a free-to-start game coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices in 2026. More details on a paid digital version of Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems will be shared in the future.

Eternatus Joins Pokémon GO Alongside New Max Battles

This weekend, Pokémon GO players in Anaheim were treated to the surprise debut of the Poison- and Dragon-type Eternatus, along with the introduction of Max Battles featuring this Legendary Pokémon. Both will make their global debut with GO Pass: Max Finale, launching later this month during the Dark Skies event.

New Mega Evolution Cards Revealed Alongside New Mega Attack Rarity for the Pokémon TCG

The Pokémon Trading Card Game pulled back the curtain on Mega attack rare, an all-new card rarity that features attack names in katakana, reminiscent of the original Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX cards from the XY Series. Mega attack rare cards coming to the Pokémon TCG include Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Lucario ex.

Trainers also received a first look at Mega Dragonite, as seen in the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game, which will be coming to the Pokémon TCG as a new Pokémon ex.

Mega Evolution Pokémon Coming to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Coming in fall 2025, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including Mega Gyarados ex, Mega Blaziken ex, and Mega Altaria ex will be debuting in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Empoleon, Dhelmise and Vaporeon Join the Fray in Pokémon UNITE

Fans were given a first look at newcomers Empoleon, Dhelmise and Vaporeon, which will join the growing pool of playable Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE. Empoleon will be joining the roster on Sept. 19, 2025, with Dhelmise and Vaporeon coming soon.

2025 Pokémon World Champions

The weekend saw a fiery slate of intense matchups across the competition, and when the dust settled in Anaheim, Calif., the 2025 Pokémon World Champions were crowned.

Video Game Junior Division:
1st place: Luke Whittier [US]
2nd place: Sosuke Arinori [JP]

Video Game Senior Division:
1st place: Kevin Han [US]
2nd place: Sian Lee [KR]

Video Game Masters Division:
1st place: Giovanni Cischke [US]
2nd place: James Evans [US]

Trading Card Game Junior Division:
1st place: Yuya Okita [JP]
2nd place: Jose Cruz Galindo Resendiz [US]

Trading Card Game Senior Division:
1st place: Fuguan Liao [CN]
2nd place: Gabriel Fernandez [BR]

Trading Card Game Masters Division:
1st place: Riley McKay [CA]
2nd place: Justin Newdorf [US]

Pokémon GO:
1st place: “Beelzeboy” Bamb [IN]
2nd place: “P4T0M4N” Marín Torres [ES]

Pokémon UNITE:
1st place: PERÚ UNITE [Latin America – South]
2nd place: ZETA DIVISION [Japan]

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-World-Champions-Crowned-at-the-2025-Pokemon-World-Championship

The release date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been announced and it will be released on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. New details about the game were revealed and a Pokémon Presents was also announced for Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Prices:

UK: £49.99 Switch / £59.99 Switch 2 version
Japan: 7,100 Yen Switch / 8,100 Yen Switch 2 version / Upgrade: 1000 Yen

Release Date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Revealed and Pokémon Presents Video Presentation Announced

New Information Including Preorder Details, Upgrade Packs, and Cover Art Is Showcased in Latest Update

Pokémon Center Launches New Mega Evolution Merchandise in Celebration of Upcoming Video Game Release, with More Offerings Coming Later This Year

BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 28, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company International revealed new details for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. New merchandise featuring Mega Evolution has also been released on Pokémon Center to help fans gear up for the highly anticipated video game release. Additionally, this summer’s Pokémon Presents presentation has been confirmed.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games have been slated for release on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Preorders will begin Thursday, June 5, on Nintendo eShop.

Players who purchase either the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch will have the option to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing an upgrade pack. Upgrade packs will be available on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.


The cover art has also been unveiled, featuring the game’s main characters and their partner Pokémon battling a Mega-Evolved Pokémon at night in Lumiose City.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a new frontier for the Pokémon video game series, blending an RPG story unfolding in a single city with action elements and a real-time battle system unlike anything seen before in the franchise. Trainers can look forward to the beginning of a new adventure in Lumiose City—one woven by people and Pokémon together!​

For more information, please visit the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website.

Mega Evolution Merch at Pokémon Center

Ahead of the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Trainers can look forward to Mega Evolution–themed products and experiences as part of a larger celebration highlighting fan-favorite Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The festivities kick off at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merch, which will release new apparel, accessories, plush and more featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon throughout the year.

Starting today, fans can collect giant pins featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, as well as shop from a capsule collection of apparel and accessories showcasing Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario and more Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

Beginning next month, Trainers who preorder Pokémon Legends: Z-A at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada or the U.K. will be able to receive a random Pokémon Sitting Cuties plush featuring Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile as a gift with purchase, while supplies last. Stay tuned for more Mega Evolution–themed offerings coming soon by visiting PokemonCenter.com.

Pokémon Presents

The Pokémon Company International invites fans to watch the latest Pokémon Presents presentation on Tuesday, July 22. Trainers can tune in to the broadcast on the official Pokémon YouTube channel for the latest news and updates from the world of Pokémon.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Release-Date-for-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Revealed-and-Pokemon-Presents-Vid

Master of the blade! Mega Gallade makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Raid Day event on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Mega Gallade bursts onto the scene for the latest Raid Day!

Mega Gallade Raid Day - Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Mega-Evolved Pokémon Debut

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

Mega Gallade

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Gallade!

Event Bonuses

• Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, January 10, at 4:00 p.m. to Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. PST.
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of seven).
• Increased chance of encountering Shiny Gallade from Mega Raids.

Event Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 15)
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles
• 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 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.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Mega Gallade Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Mega Gallade Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store! Be sure to visit the web store! You never know what you may find.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-gallade-raid-day-2025/

The Villain Event: Team Magma’s Red-Hot Rage has returned to Pokémon Masters EX! You can get Legendary Spirit to raise Zinnia & Rayquaza to 6★ EX! Collect Event Vouchers V and exchange them for 5★ Hoenn Scout Tickets, a support move candy coin, and other useful items!

5★ Sygna Suit May & Blaziken return! They’re a tech sync pair who can reduce the sync move countdown the first time they enter a battle! When Blaziken becomes Mega Blaziken after using their sync move, they’ll lower a target’s Defense when successfully using an attack move!

Brendan & Sceptile can now Mega Evolve! Sceptile will now Mega Evolve after Brendan & Sceptile use their sync move! Mega Evolution raises a Pokémon’s stats!

Villain Event Team Magma’s Red-Hot Rage

Villain Event Team Magma’s Red-Hot Rage is back! You can collect Legendary Spirit to raise Zinnia & Rayquaza to 6★ EX!

Date/Time

June 21, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - July 10, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Strength Bonuses

In this event, Sync Pairs with the specified region Theme will receive Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def bonuses.
Note: If multiple Themes apply to the same Sync Pair, the larger bonus will take effect. (These bonuses do not stack.)
Note: This event does not feature any lineup bonuses.

You Can Obtain Legendary Spirit

You can obtain custom Zinnia & Rayquaza Legendary Spirit from the Exchange Items menu. Once Zinnia & Rayquaza are ready to be raised to 6★ EX, you can use Legendary Spirit to complete the upgrade. Raising Zinnia & Rayquaza to 6★ EX will add a song to the Jukebox.

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Medals

Event medals are awarded for meeting certain conditions in event missions. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Important

• The event content is the same as the previously held Villain Event Team Magma’s Red-Hot Rage. Note: You can claim the rewards even if you previously completed the Villain Event Team Magma’s Red-Hot Rage.
• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 is reset every day. Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.
  
  Applicable Items:
  • Event Voucher V
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_5050_4W_2

Sygna Suit May Poké Fair Scout

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! 5★ Sygna Suit May & Blaziken are being featured in this limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout!


Plus, powerful new Fair-Exclusive Sync Pair tiles have been added to 5★ Sygna Suit May & Blaziken’s Sync Grid!

Note: You will need to increase 5★ Sygna Suit May & Blaziken’s move level to 2, 4, or 5 in order to unlock the added tiles.

You can team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair!

Date/Time

June 21, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - July 10, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit May & Blaziken are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout.
• There is a possibility that these Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future as well.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day.
  Reset Time: 11:00 p.m.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_5050_4W_1

Brendan & Sceptile can now Mega Evolve!

Brendan & Sceptile are now able to Mega Evolve. Sceptile will now Mega Evolve after Brendan & Sceptile use their Sync Move.

Note: Mega Evolution raises a Pokémon’s stats.
Note: Passive Skills and the power of their Moves are unaffected.

Important

• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_5050_4W_1

The clouds are parting during Pokémon GO Fest2023 and none other than Mega Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon, will be descending into Mega Raids during GO Fest 2023!

YouTube Clip - Mega Rayquaza arrives in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENuLN64yk5Q

Mega Rayquaza arrives in Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
The clouds are parting as a massive Pokémon descends from the sky—that’s right, none other than Mega Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon, will be making its Pokémon GO debut at Pokémon GO Fest 2023!

Trainers will be able to encounter Mega Rayquaza first at the in-person GO Fest 2023 events in London, Osaka, and New York City. Mega Rayquaza will then make its worldwide debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global!

This powerful Pokémon must meet a special condition before it can Mega Evolve. Read on to learn more about how to encounter Mega Rayquaza and unlock its mighty power for your own!

A meteoric Evolution!

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 a new item: Meteorites!

A special item for a special Charged Attack

Meteorites have been discovered in Pokémon GO, and it seems like they have some connection to Rayquaza—use one to help Rayquaza’s power ascend to new heights!

You’ll be able to use a Meteorite to teach the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza. You can collect Meteorites by completing certain research tasks during GO Fest 2023.

New bonuses

While attacking with Mega Rayquaza in a Raid Battle or a Gym battle, the attacks of other Trainers’ Pokémon challenging that same raid or Gym will deal more damage. Their Pokémon’s attacks will deal even more damage if the attack is Flying-, Psychic-, or Dragon-type.

When Rayquaza is Mega Evolved, catching Flying-, Psychic-, or Dragon-type Pokémon will grant you additional XP, additional Candy, and an increased chance of earning Candy XL.

Like other Mega-Evolved Pokémon, Rayquaza’s Mega Level will increase the more times it Mega Evolves, improving these bonuses.

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 in-person events

Mega Rayquaza will first debut in raids during the in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2023 events hosted in London, Osaka, and New York City!

Mega Rayquaza raids will appear throughout each host city during event hours. While anyone can challenge Mega Rayquaza in raids, only ticket-holding Trainers will earn Mega Energy for doing so.

Ticket-holding event attendees can also work to complete an event-exclusive Special Research story as they explore the host city, learning more about how this Mega Evolution works and earning rewards such as Meteorites.*

*Meteorites, the ability to teach Rayquaza the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent, and the ability to Mega Evolve Rayquaza are limited to ticket-holding Trainers during the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 live events in London, Osaka, and New York City. Trainers without a live event ticket will have the opportunity to do these things during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global.

Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global

All Trainers will be able to harness the power of Mega Rayquaza during its global debut in raids on Sunday, August 27, 2023, during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global!

All Trainers who log in during event hours on Sunday, August 27, 2023, will receive a short Special Research story that grants a Meteorite when completed. Those who choose to upgrade their Pokémon GO Fest experience with an event ticket will receive an extended Special Research story that awards an additional Meteorite and other rewards!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-rayquaza-arrives-go-fest-2023/

Grab your friends and go on a fantastical adventure during the Twinkling Fantasy event from January 10th, 2023 to January 16th, 2023! Mega Salamence will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

Live your own whimsical adventure in the Twinkling Fantasy event!

Trainers,
You can surround yourself in a circle of Fairy-type Dedenne, battle with the Dragon Pokémon Mega Salamence, and more during the upcoming Twinkling Fantasy event! What fantastic tales will you create with this trove of Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon?

Twinkling Fantasy

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Mega Salamence makes its debut!

Mega Salamence will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

: 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
: Additional Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
: Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Dedenne—if you’re lucky!


Clefairy , Clefable, Jigglypuff , Dratini , Togetic , Marill , Ralts , Vibrava, Bagon , Deino , Dedenne
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Goomy, Noibat

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Say cheese!

Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with a Dragon or Fairy-type Pokémon when you take a snapshot during the Twinkling Fantasy event!

Collection Challenge

An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming! Complete the Twinkling Fantasy Collection Challenge to receive 50 Salamence Mega Energy, a Charged TM, and a Fast TM.

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!


Clefairy , Dratini , Bagon , Dedenne

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Goomy

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: Jigglypuff , Marill , Axew , Deino
Three-Star Raids: Mawile , Druddigon , Dedenne
Five-Star Raids: Zekrom
Mega Raids: Mega Salamence

Featured attacks

Zekrom - Zekrom caught from Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know the following featured attack.
Fusion Bolt - Trainer Battles: 90 power - Gyms and raids: 140 power

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/twinkling-fantasy/

The Season of Light kicks off with the Psychic Spectacular event! Look forward to Mega Alakazam’s debut, Deoxys Raid Day, and more!

The Psychic Spectacular event is back!

Trainers,
If your memory is as good as Alakazam’s, then you may remember a past event all about Psychic-type Pokémon. Well, we’re pleased to announce that that same event—the Psychic Spectacular—will soon make a return!

Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids, the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in raids, and more! Read on for all the details.

Psychic Spectacular

Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 12, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mega Alakazam appears!

Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attack

Alakazam - Evolve Kadabra (Abra’s Evolution) or catch Alakazam in raids during the event to get an Alakazam that knows the Charged Attack Psychic.
Psychic - Trainer Battles: 90 Power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense. Gyms and raids: 90 Power

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Elgyem—if you’re lucky!


Abra , Slowpoke , Drowzee , Natu , Ralts , Spoink , Munna , Woobat , Gothita, Solosis, Elgyem

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Kadabra, Kirlia

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: Unown E, Unown P, Unown S, Espurr
Three-Star Raids: Alolan Raichu, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Oranguru
Five-Star Raids: Normal Forme Deoxys, Attack Forme Deoxys, Defense Forme Deoxys, Speed Forme Deoxys
Mega Raids: Mega Alakazam

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Kadabra, Kirlia

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Deoxys Raid Day

Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

As part of the Psychic Spectacular event, we’re holding a special Raid Day to celebrate the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys! Deoxys will be appearing in Five-Star Raids in all of its forms—and if you're lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

• All forms of Deoxys appearing more frequently in raids
• Earn up to five additional daily Raid Passes by spinning Gyms
• An increased chance of encountering Shiny Deoxys

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7km Eggs.


Smoochum , Wynaut , Chingling

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Kadabra, Kirlia

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.


Baltoy , Chimecho , Elgyem
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Hypno

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on Curveball Throws will be available throughout the event! Complete the research to earn multiple encounters with Elgyem.

GO Battle League: Season of Light Psychic Cup

• Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
• Only Psychic-type Pokémon will be eligible.

The following Pokémon will not be allowed:


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/psychic-spectacular-2022/