Pokemon Go’s global Go Fest has arrived, and this year’s event is a big one. For the first time in the game’s history, all players who log in during the festivities will receive access to a new Special Research that leads to an encounter with the mythical Pokemon Zeraora. That’s not all that players can look forward to this weekend. Mewtwo’s Mega-Evolved forms are also making their debut, and different wild Pokemon and Raid bosses will appear throughout the weekend as part of the game’s rotating habitats. On top of that, the game will offer a variety of bonuses, challenges, and more this weekend. To help get you up to speed, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Pokemon Go Fest 2026 below. In This Article Pokemon Go Fest 2026 ScheduleMega Mewtwo RaidsBest Mega Mewtwo X CountersBest Mega Mewtwo Y CountersZeraora Special ResearchRotating HabitatsJuly 11Stormfire PeaksAstral TidesDragonflight SummitJuly 12Earthforged DomainVerdant AnomalyTwilight BattlefieldBonuses Pokemon Go Fest 2026 Schedule This year’s global Pokemon Go Fest takes place on July 10 and 11. The event kicks off each day at 10 AM local time and runs until 7 PM local time. Unlike previous Go Fests, which restricted access to certain content behind a paid ticket, this year’s event will be completely free for all players. Anyone who logs in to the game during the event days will receive the Zeraora Special Research and be able to take advantage of the full slate of event bonuses, including increased odds of encountering shiny…
