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How To Catch Pikachu PhD In Pokémon Go?

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In Pokémon Go, there are so many different types of Pikachu but one of the most popular is the PHD Pikachu.

But how do you catch it??

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PhD Pikachu

You need to win 100 PokeStop Showcases in order to capture Pikachu PhD in Pokemon GO.

You can exchange the Platinum Showcase Star Medal for a Pikachu PhD encounter if you’ve won 100 Showcases. This challenge has no time limit, so view it as a long-term objective that you can work toward over several months.

During special occasions, such as the Pokemon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event, showcases are held at PokeStops. Every Showcase evaluates a particular Pokemon species or kind according to a set of rules, however the largest size is typically the criterion. Participants receive points according on how closely they fulfill the requirement, and a leaderboard shows the position of every Pokemon among the competitors!

You will receive awards at the conclusion of a Showcase, regardless of where your Pokemon finishes. On the other hand, the top three finishers will earn item bundles, and you will level up the Showcase Star Medal if your entry places first.

You’ll earn brand-new avatar items inspired by Pikachu PhD for claiming the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Showcase Star Medals. And after achieving the Platinum Showcase Star Medal, you can finally get an encounter with Pikachu PhD!

Can Pikachu PhD be Shiny?

Regretfully, a Shiny Pikachu PhD is not available in Pokemon GO.

You’ll have to settle for a regular Pikachu for the time being because, regrettably, Pikachu PhD isn’t eligible for the Shiny versions of other costumed Pikachu found in the mobile game.Regretfully, a Shiny Pikachu PhD is not available in Pokemon GO.

You’ll have to settle for a regular Pikachu for the time being because, regrettably, Pikachu PhD isn’t eligible for the Shiny versions of other costumed Pikachu found in the mobile game.

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Mega Aggron Raid Guide

Sprite of Mega Aggron from Pokémon GO Mega Aggron

Mega Aggron is a Steel type Mega Raid boss. Best Mega Aggron raid counters include powerful Fire, Fighting, and Ground types, with a mixed range of different counters available to help you defeat it.

Depending on your levels and counters, we would recommend 3-5 trainers who are high level, and more if you don’t have optimal teams. This guide will tell you how to beat this steely Mega, as well as its optimal stats, moves, and CP range.

Mega Aggron Counters

Let’s check out the top raid counters for Mega Aggron:

# Attacker Fast Move Charge Move DPS Faints TTW
1. Artwork of Mega Lucario from Pokémon GO Mega Lucario Force Palm Fighting type icon Aura Sphere Fighting type icon 24.08 11 387s
2. Artwork of Mega X Mewtwo from Pokémon GO Mega X Mewtwo Counter Fighting type icon Focus Blast Fighting type icon 23.02 11 405s
3. Artwork of Mega Blaziken from Pokémon GO Mega Blaziken Fire Spin Fire type icon Aura Sphere Fighting type icon 23.08 20 411s
4. Artwork of Primal Groudon from Pokémon GO Primal Groudon Mud Shot Ground type icon Precipice Blades Ground type icon 20.46 11 453s
5. Artwork of Resolute Keldeo from Pokémon GO Resolute Keldeo Low Kick Fighting type icon Secret Sword Fighting type icon 20.58 15 454s
6. Artwork of Mega Y Mewtwo from Pokémon GO Mega Y Mewtwo Counter Fighting type icon Focus Blast Fighting type icon 19.82 17 473s
7. Artwork of Mega Garchomp from Pokémon GO Mega Garchomp Mud Shot Ground type icon Earth Power Ground type icon 18.80 12 495s
8. Artwork of Shadow Groudon from Pokémon GO Shadow Groudon Mud Shot Ground type icon Precipice Blades Ground type icon 19.01 16 491s
9. Artwork of Shadow Reshiram from Pokémon GO Shadow Reshiram Fire Fang Fire type icon Fusion Flare Fire type icon 19.96 25 466s
10. Artwork of Shadow Heatran from Pokémon GO Shadow Heatran Fire Spin Fire type icon Magma Storm Fire type icon 18.95 18 496s
11. Artwork of Lucario from Pokémon GO Lucario Force Palm Fighting type icon Aura Sphere Fighting type icon 18.66 18 502s
12. Artwork of Shadow Conkeldurr from Pokémon GO Shadow Conkeldurr Force Palm Fighting type icon Dynamic Punch Fighting type icon 18.94 22 501s
13. Artwork of Shadow Blaziken from Pokémon GO Shadow Blaziken Fire Spin Fire type icon Aura Sphere Fighting type icon 19.88 32 483s
14. Artwork of Shadow Excadrill from Pokémon GO Shadow Excadrill Mud-Slap Ground type icon Scorching Sands Ground type icon 17.95 16 521s
15. Artwork of Shadow Garchomp from Pokémon GO Shadow Garchomp Mud Shot Ground type icon Earth Power Ground type icon 17.83 17 527s
16. Artwork of Mega Heracross from Pokémon GO Mega Heracross Counter Fighting type icon Close Combat Fighting type icon 17.96 22 525s
17. Artwork of Terrakion from Pokémon GO Terrakion Double Kick Fighting type icon Sacred Sword Fighting type icon 17.85 20 529s
18. Artwork of Shadow Emboar from Pokémon GO Shadow Emboar Low Kick Fighting type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 18.31 31 523s
19. Artwork of Therian Landorus from Pokémon GO Therian Landorus Mud Shot Ground type icon Sandsear Storm Ground type icon 17.48 24 540s
20. Artwork of Mega X Charizard from Pokémon GO Mega X Charizard Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 17.65 26 534s
21. Artwork of Mega Y Charizard from Pokémon GO Mega Y Charizard Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 18.48 33 498s
22. Artwork of Shadow Raikou from Pokémon GO Shadow Raikou Thunder Shock Electric type icon Aura Sphere Fighting type icon 17.15 24 550s
23. Artwork of Ordinary Keldeo from Pokémon GO Ordinary Keldeo Low Kick Fighting type icon Sacred Sword Fighting type icon 16.67 18 561s
24. Artwork of Shadow Machamp from Pokémon GO Shadow Machamp Counter Fighting type icon Dynamic Punch Fighting type icon 17.32 27 550s
25. Artwork of Reshiram from Pokémon GO Reshiram Fire Fang Fire type icon Fusion Flare Fire type icon 17.23 24 541s

How to Get Mega Aggron

You cannot catch Aggron in its mega evolved form from the raid. The mega raid boss is always catchable in its base form, and as such, the CP ranges are for a regular Aggron. Aggron can be caught with the following CP values:

  • 1636 – 1714 CP at Level 20, no weather boost
  • 2045 – 2143 CP at Level 25, boosted by Snow weather boost

In order to get Mega Aggron, you will need 200 Mega Energy for the initial evolution, then 40 Mega Energy to evolve the same Aggron again in the future. If you wait for their ‘cooldown’ period to end, Mega Evolution is free. This cooldown period is shorter the higher the Mega level your Mega Pokémon is.

Mega Energy can be obtained via Mega Aggron Raids, and once you have evolved Mega Aggron, you can earn 5 Mega Energy per candy while walking it as your buddy. You can walk any Aron, Lairon, or Aggron to earn Mega Energy, as long as you have previously evolved one to register it to your Mega Pokédex.

Mega Aggron Overview

  Artwork of Mega Aggron from Pokémon GO Mega Aggron Steel
Max CP 4705
ATK 247
DEF 331
HP 172
Weak to Dragon type icon Fairy type icon Ground type icon
Resists Poison type icon Bug type icon Dragon type icon Fairy type icon Flying type icon Grass type icon Ice type icon Normal type icon Psychic type icon Rock type icon Steel type icon
Fast moves
  • Iron Tail Steel type icon
  • Smack Down Rock type icon
  • Dragon Tail Dragon type icon
Charge moves
  • Heavy Slam Steel type icon
  • Meteor Beam Rock type icon
  • Rock Tomb Rock type icon
  • Stone Edge Rock type icon
  • Thunder Electric type icon

Shiny Aggron

Like all Mega Raid Bosses, you can catch the shiny version of Aggron from a raid.

Regular Sprite Shiny Sprite
Sprite of Aggron from Pokémon GO Aggron Shiny sprite of Aggron from Pokémon GO Aggron
Sprite of Mega Aggron from Pokémon GO Mega Aggron Shiny sprite of Mega Aggron from Pokémon GO Mega Aggron

All the best, trainers!

The post Mega Aggron Raid Guide appeared first on Pokémon GO Hub.

GO Fest 2026: Road of Legends

The countdown to Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global begins with Road of Legends, a stacked week of Legendary raids, Mega Raids, event bonuses, Special Backgrounds, Adventure Effects, and a new GO Pass.

Running from July 6, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. to July 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time, Road of Legends is a final prep event before GO Fest Global weekend. Trainers will be able to take on a huge raid lineup, join daily Raid Hours and Mega Raid Hours, and stock up on rewards before Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y arrive in Super Mega Raids.

Appraisal Star icon Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active from the beginning of Road of Legends through Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.

  • Remote Raid Pass icon There will be no Remote Raid Pass limit from Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
  • Candy XL icon Trainers level 31 and up are guaranteed to receive Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
  • Gift icon Receive special stickers from spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts.
  • Poke Ball icon Premier Balls will be more effective at catching Pokémon after raids.
  • Party Raid icon Party Power will charge faster in raids.

Raid Pass icon Road of Legends Bonus

The following bonus will be active during the Road of Legends event only.

  • Raid Pass icon Receive up to three free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.

Road of Legends Event Highlights Attack icon

  • Raid icon A massive selection of Legendary Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, and other powerful Pokémon will appear in raids during the event.
  • Raid icon Pokémon appearing in five-star raids each day will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • Mega Raid icon Mega Raid Bosses will be featured in a Mega Raid Hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time each day, with a Primal Raid Hour on Friday.
  • Charged TM icon For a limited time, Trainers can use Elite TMs to teach Origin Forme Palkia Spacial Rend and Origin Forme Dialga Roar of Time.
  • Camera icon Pokémon caught from five-star raids, Primal Raids, and Mega Raid Battles between July 6 and July 12 may have a Special Background.
  • Camera icon Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global may have a Special Background and will have at least one Mega Level unlocked.
  • Raid Pass icon There will be no Remote Raid Pass limit from Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
  • Candy XL icon Trainers level 31 and up are guaranteed to receive Candy XL when trading Pokémon.

 

Professor Willow icon Important Event Note

  • Daily Discoveries will not take place during the Road of Legends event and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, from July 6 at 12:01 a.m. to July 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
  • A special GO Pass: Road of Legends will also be available during the event, with the Deluxe version including a Gold Bottle Cap at Rank 100.
  • Pikachu also has a few playful surprises lined up starting July 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. More information will be announced soon.

Powerful Pokémon in Raids Raid icon

Legendary Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, and other powerful Pokémon will appear in raids throughout the Road of Legends event. Featured Pokémon will also appear in daily Raid Hours and Mega Raid Hours, giving Trainers more chances to battle, catch, and prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.

  • Raid icon Five-star Raid Bosses featured each day will also appear during a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • Raid icon On Monday, the five-star Raid Hour will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
  • Mega Evolution icon Mega Raid Bosses featured each day will also appear during a Mega Raid Hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
  • Primal Raid icon On Friday, Primal Raid Bosses will be featured during a Primal Raid Hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.

 

Mega Raid Egg icon Mega Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in Mega Raids:

Date Mega / Primal Raid Boss Guide
Monday, July 6 Sprite of Mega Salamence from Pokémon GO Mega Salamence Mega Salamence Raid Guide
Tuesday, July 7 Sprite of Mega Tyranitar from Pokémon GO Mega Tyranitar Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide
Wednesday, July 8 Sprite of Mega Gardevoir from Pokémon GO Mega Gardevoir Mega Gardevoir Raid Guide
Thursday, July 9 Sprite of Mega Gengar from Pokémon GO Mega Gengar Mega Gengar Raid Guide
Friday, July 10 Sprite of Primal Kyogre from Pokémon GO Primal Kyogre Primal Kyogre Raid Guide
Friday, July 10 Sprite of Primal Groudon from Pokémon GO Primal Groudon Primal Groudon Raid Guide

 

Raid Egg (5-Star) icon Five-Star Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in Five-Star Raids:

Event icon Monday, July 6

Raid Boss Guide
Sprite of Articuno from Pokémon GO Articuno Articuno Raid Guide
Sprite of Zapdos from Pokémon GO Zapdos Zapdos Raid Guide
Sprite of Moltres from Pokémon GO Moltres Moltres Raid Guide
Sprite of Raikou from Pokémon GO Raikou Raikou Raid Guide
Sprite of Entei from Pokémon GO Entei Entei Raid Guide
Sprite of Suicune from Pokémon GO Suicune Suicune Raid Guide
Sprite of Lugia from Pokémon GO Lugia Lugia Raid Guide
Sprite of Ho-Oh from Pokémon GO Ho-Oh Ho-Oh Raid Guide
Sprite of Regirock from Pokémon GO Regirock Regirock Raid Guide
Sprite of Regice from Pokémon GO Regice Regice Raid Guide
Sprite of Registeel from Pokémon GO Registeel Registeel Raid Guide
Sprite of Latias from Pokémon GO Latias Latias Raid Guide
Sprite of Latios from Pokémon GO Latios Latios Raid Guide
Sprite of Kyogre from Pokémon GO Kyogre Kyogre Raid Guide
Sprite of Groudon from Pokémon GO Groudon Groudon Raid Guide
Sprite of Rayquaza from Pokémon GO Rayquaza Rayquaza Raid Guide
Sprite of Attack Deoxys from Pokémon GO Attack Deoxys Attack Forme Deoxys Raid Guide
Sprite of Defense Deoxys from Pokémon GO Defense Deoxys Defense Forme Deoxys Raid Guide
Artwork of Normal Deoxys from Pokémon GO Normal Deoxys Normal Forme Deoxys Raid Guide
Sprite of Speed Deoxys from Pokémon GO Speed Deoxys Speed Forme Deoxys Raid Guide
Sprite of Uxie from Pokémon GO Uxie
  • Uxie Raid Guide
  • Appears in the Asia-Pacific region
Sprite of Mesprit from Pokémon GO Mesprit
  • Mesprit Raid Guide
  • Appears in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India
Sprite of Azelf from Pokémon GO Azelf
  • Azelf Raid Guide
  • Appears in the Americas and Greenland
Sprite of Origin Dialga from Pokémon GO Origin Dialga Origin Forme Dialga Raid Guide
Sprite of Origin Palkia from Pokémon GO Origin Palkia Origin Forme Palkia Raid Guide
Sprite of Dialga from Pokémon GO Dialga Dialga Raid Guide
Sprite of Palkia from Pokémon GO Palkia Palkia Raid Guide
Sprite of Heatran from Pokémon GO Heatran Heatran Raid Guide
Sprite of Regigigas from Pokémon GO Regigigas Regigigas Raid Guide
Sprite of Altered Giratina from Pokémon GO Altered Giratina Altered Forme Giratina Raid Guide
Sprite of Origin Giratina from Pokémon GO Origin Giratina Origin Forme Giratina Raid Guide
Sprite of Cresselia from Pokémon GO Cresselia Cresselia Raid Guide
Sprite of Darkrai from Pokémon GO Darkrai Darkrai Raid Guide
Sprite of Cobalion from Pokémon GO Cobalion Cobalion Raid Guide
Sprite of Terrakion from Pokémon GO Terrakion Terrakion Raid Guide
Sprite of Virizion from Pokémon GO Virizion Virizion Raid Guide
Sprite of Incarnate Tornadus from Pokémon GO Incarnate Tornadus Incarnate Forme Tornadus Raid Guide
Sprite of Therian Tornadus from Pokémon GO Therian Tornadus Therian Forme Tornadus Raid Guide
Sprite of Incarnate Thundurus from Pokémon GO Incarnate Thundurus Incarnate Forme Thundurus Raid Guide
Sprite of Therian Thundurus from Pokémon GO Therian Thundurus Therian Forme Thundurus Raid Guide
Sprite of Reshiram from Pokémon GO Reshiram Reshiram Raid Guide
Sprite of Zekrom from Pokémon GO Zekrom Zekrom Raid Guide
Sprite of Incarnate Landorus from Pokémon GO Incarnate Landorus Incarnate Forme Landorus Raid Guide
Sprite of Therian Landorus from Pokémon GO Therian Landorus Therian Forme Landorus Raid Guide
Sprite of Kyurem from Pokémon GO Kyurem Kyurem Raid Guide
Sprite of Genesect from Pokémon GO Genesect Genesect Raid Guide
Sprite of Burn Genesect from Pokémon GO Burn Genesect Burn Drive Genesect Raid Guide
Sprite of Chill Genesect from Pokémon GO Chill Genesect Chill Drive Genesect Raid Guide
Sprite of Douse Genesect from Pokémon GO Douse Genesect Douse Drive Genesect Raid Guide
Sprite of Shock Genesect from Pokémon GO Shock Genesect Shock Drive Genesect Raid Guide
Sprite of Xerneas from Pokémon GO Xerneas Xerneas Raid Guide
Sprite of Yveltal from Pokémon GO Yveltal Yveltal Raid Guide
Sprite of Tapu Koko from Pokémon GO Tapu Koko Tapu Koko Raid Guide
Sprite of Tapu Lele from Pokémon GO Tapu Lele Tapu Lele Raid Guide
Sprite of Tapu Bulu from Pokémon GO Tapu Bulu Tapu Bulu Raid Guide
Sprite of Tapu Fini from Pokémon GO Tapu Fini Tapu Fini Raid Guide
Sprite of Solgaleo from Pokémon GO Solgaleo Solgaleo Raid Guide
Sprite of Lunala from Pokémon GO Lunala Lunala Raid Guide
Sprite of Nihilego from Pokémon GO Nihilego Nihilego Raid Guide
Sprite of Buzzwole from Pokémon GO Buzzwole
  • Buzzwole Raid Guide
  • Appears in the Americas and Greenland
Sprite of Pheromosa from Pokémon GO Pheromosa
  • Pheromosa Raid Guide
  • Appears in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India
Sprite of Xurkitree from Pokémon GO Xurkitree
  • Xurkitree Raid Guide
  • Appears in the Asia-Pacific region
Sprite of Celesteela from Pokémon GO Celesteela
  • Celesteela Raid Guide
  • Appears in Southern Hemisphere
Sprite of Kartana from Pokémon GO Kartana
  • Kartana Raid Guide
  • Appears in Northern Hemisphere
Sprite of Guzzlord from Pokémon GO Guzzlord Guzzlord Raid Guide
Sprite of Necrozma from Pokémon GO Necrozma Necrozma Raid Guide
Sprite of Stakataka from Pokémon GO Stakataka
  • Stakataka Raid Guide
  • Appears in Eastern Hemisphere
Sprite of Blacephalon from Pokémon GO Blacephalon
  • Blacephalon Raid Guide
  • Appears in Western Hemisphere
Sprite of Hero Zacian from Pokémon GO Hero Zacian Hero of Many Battles Zacian Raid Guide
Sprite of Hero Zamazenta from Pokémon GO Hero Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta Raid Guide
Sprite of Regieleki from Pokémon GO Regieleki Regieleki Raid Guide
Sprite of Regidrago from Pokémon GO Regidrago Regidrago Raid Guide
Sprite of Incarnate Enamorus from Pokémon GO Incarnate Enamorus Incarnate Forme Enamorus Raid Guide
Sprite of Therian Enamorus from Pokémon GO Therian Enamorus Therian Forme Enamorus Raid Guide

Note: Nihilego, Guzzlord, and Necrozma do not have regional locks and appear globaly when active in 5-star raids.

Event icon Tuesday, July 7

Raid Boss Guide
Sprite of White Kyurem from Pokémon GO White Kyurem White Kyurem Raid Guide
Sprite of Zekrom from Pokémon GO Zekrom Zekrom Raid Guide
Sprite of Dawn Wings Necrozma from Pokémon GO Dawn Wings Necrozma Dawn Wings Necrozma Raid Guide

Event icon Wednesday, July 8

Raid Boss Guide
Sprite of Black Kyurem from Pokémon GO Black Kyurem Black Kyurem Raid Guide
Sprite of Reshiram from Pokémon GO Reshiram Reshiram Raid Guide
Sprite of Dusk Mane Necrozma from Pokémon GO Dusk Mane Necrozma Dusk Mane Necrozma Raid Guide

Event icon Thursday, July 9

Raid Boss Guide
Sprite of Crowned Sword Zacian from Pokémon GO Crowned Sword Zacian Crowned Sword Zacian Raid Guide
Sprite of Crowned Shield Zamazenta from Pokémon GO Crowned Shield Zamazenta Crowned Shield Zamazenta Raid Guide

Event icon Friday, July 10

Raid Boss Guide
Sprite of Origin Dialga from Pokémon GO Origin Dialga Origin Forme Dialga Raid Guide
Sprite of Origin Palkia from Pokémon GO Origin Palkia Origin Forme Palkia Raid Guide
Sprite of Primal Kyogre from Pokémon GO Primal Kyogre Primal Kyogre Raid Guide
Sprite of Primal Groudon from Pokémon GO Primal Groudon Primal Groudon Raid Guide

Adventure Effects and Elite TMs Attack icon

Some Pokémon caught from Road of Legends raids may know special Charged Attacks that have Adventure Effects!

  • Charged TM icon Kyurem caught from raids may know the Charged Attack Glaciate.
  • Charged TM icon Origin Forme Palkia caught from raids may know the Charged Attack Spacial Rend.
  • Charged TM icon Origin Forme Dialga caught from raids may know the Charged Attack Roar of Time.

 

Elite Charged TM icon Use Elite TM to unlock Adventure Effects for the first time!

For the first time in Pokémon GO, Spacial Rend and Roar of Time will also be available through Elite TMs for a limited time.

From the start of Road of Legends through Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, Trainers will be able to use an Elite Charged TM to teach Spacial Rend to Origin Forme Palkia, or Roar of Time to Origin Forme Dialga.

This limited-time feature is part of the celebration of Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary.

New Special Backgrounds Debut Photobomb icon

Special Backgrounds are making their debut during Road of Legends and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global!

  • Postcards icon Pokémon caught from five-star raids, Primal Raids, and Mega Raid Battles between July 6 and July 12 may have a Special Background.
  • Postcards icon Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global may also have a Special Background.
  • Mega Evolution icon If a Mewtwo with a Special Background is Mega Evolved, its Mega Evolution background will have an additional visual effect.

 

After catching certain Pokémon from Raid Battles, Trainers may receive a Special Background on that Pokémon’s summary page. These work similarly to the Location Backgrounds usually available during in-person Pokémon GO events, acting as a souvenir for when and where the Pokémon was caught.

This makes Road of Legends a great opportunity to hunt for souvenir Pokémon from some of the biggest raids leading into GO Fest Global.

Featured Eggs Egg icon

Hatch your way into Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global! Featured Eggs will be available starting Monday, July 6, 2026.

2km Egg icon 2 km Eggs

  • Sprite of Weedle from Pokémon GO Weedle
  • Sprite of Pidgey from Pokémon GO Pidgey
  • Sprite of Abra from Pokémon GO Abra
  • Sprite of Gastly from Pokémon GO Gastly
  • Sprite of Pinsir from Pokémon GO Pinsir
  • Sprite of Aerodactyl from Pokémon GO Aerodactyl
  • Sprite of Mareep from Pokémon GO Mareep
  • Sprite of Larvitar from Pokémon GO Larvitar
  • Sprite of Treecko from Pokémon GO Treecko
  • Sprite of Torchic from Pokémon GO Torchic
  • Sprite of Mudkip from Pokémon GO Mudkip
  • Sprite of Ralts from Pokémon GO Ralts
  • Sprite of Bagon from Pokémon GO Bagon
  • Sprite of Beldum from Pokémon GO Beldum
  • Sprite of Gible from Pokémon GO Gible
  • Sprite of Riolu from Pokémon GO Riolu
  • Sprite of Snover from Pokémon GO Snover
  • Sprite of Audino from Pokémon GO Audino
  • Sprite of Larvesta from Pokémon GO Larvesta

5km Egg icon 5 km Eggs

  • Sprite of Bulbasaur from Pokémon GO Bulbasaur Pikachu visor
  • Sprite of Charmander from Pokémon GO Charmander Pikachu visor
  • Sprite of Squirtle from Pokémon GO Squirtle Pikachu visor
  • Sprite of Heracross from Pokémon GO Heracross
  • Sprite of Mime Jr. from Pokémon GO Mime Jr.
  • Sprite of Larvesta from Pokémon GO Larvesta

10km Egg icon 10 km Eggs

  • Sprite of Tropius from Pokémon GO Tropius
  • Sprite of Axew from Pokémon GO Axew
  • Sprite of Bouffalant from Pokémon GO Bouffalant
  • Sprite of Larvesta from Pokémon GO Larvesta
  • Sprite of Goomy from Pokémon GO Goomy
  • Sprite of Jangmo-o from Pokémon GO Jangmo-o
  • Sprite of Toxel from Pokémon GO Toxel
  • Sprite of Frigibax from Pokémon GO Frigibax

 

Professor Willow icon Larvesta Egg Note

Sprite of Larvesta from Pokémon GO Larvesta

If you’re lucky, Larvesta may hatch from 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km Eggs during this period.

*If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Super Mega Raids During Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global Raid icon

Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.

Every Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids during the event will have at least one Mega Level already unlocked, and can be Mega Evolved without the usual initial Mega Energy cost. Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will also be more likely to have high Attack, Defense, and HP.

  • Raid icon Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
  • Mega Evolution icon Every Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will have at least one Mega Level already unlocked.
  • Mega Evolution icon Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids can be Mega Evolved without the initial Mega Energy cost.
  • Appraisal Star icon Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Raids will be more likely to have high Attack, Defense, and HP.

 

About Super Mega Raids

super mega raid

Super Mega Raids are more difficult than standard Mega Raids and are designed for coordinated groups of Trainers. These battles are best attempted with several Trainers, especially if each player has at least one Mega-Evolved Pokémon in their battle party.

Defeating a Super Mega Raid will reward Trainers with more rewards than a standard Mega Raid, including more Mega Energy.

Super Mega Raids may only appear at certain Gyms. Trainers can use the official Pokémon GO map or Campfire to find upcoming and active Super Mega Raids nearby, and coordinate with local communities ahead of time.

GO Pass: Road of Legends Shop icon

The GO Pass: Road of Legends and GO Pass Deluxe: Road of Legends will be available from Monday, July 6, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. to Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass and unlock rewards throughout the week.

Pass Point icon GO Pass Rewards

Trainers can earn the following rewards from the GO Pass: Road of Legends:

  • Pokemon Encounter icon Encounters with Pikachu wearing a team hat.
  • Candy icon Candy for Pokémon appearing in Legendary Raids throughout the week.
  • Link Charge icon Link Charges.
  • General icon Lucky Trinket at Rank 100.
  • Link Charge icon A bonus that increases your Link Charge cap to 2,000 until Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
  • Gift icon And even more goodies!

Pass Point icon GO Pass Deluxe Rewards

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe: Road of Legends can earn all of the rewards above, plus the following:

  • Shop icon Team Leader Pose.
  • General icon A Gold Bottle Cap at Rank 100, which can be used to max any Pokémon’s stats.
  • Icon not found An encounter with Mewtwo that has a Special Background.
  • Candy XL icon Candy XL.
  • Stardust icon 2× Hatch Stardust.
  • Candy icon 2× Hatch Candy.
  • XP icon Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids.
  • Candy icon Additional 3 Candy from completing five-star and higher raids.
  • Candy XL icon Additional 1 Candy XL from completing five-star and higher raids.
  • Egg icon 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance.
  • Gift icon And even more goodies!

 

Professor Willow icon Daily Discoveries Note

Daily Discoveries will not take place during the Road of Legends event and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, from July 6, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. to July 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

The post GO Fest 2026: Road of Legends appeared first on Pokémon GO Hub.

Mega Scizor Raid Guide

Artwork of Mega Scizor from Pokémon GO Mega Scizor

Mega Scizor is a Bug and Steel type Mega Raid boss. Due to its 2x weakness to the Fire type, the best counters for Mega Scizor are strong Fire type counters.

It is possible to solo Mega Scizor in Sunny weather, particularly with the use of Mega evolved Fire type Pokémon, and Shadow Pokémon, but only for the high level, well prepared trainer. In all other cases, around 2-5 trainers with strong and high-level Fire type Pokémon can take down Mega Scizor with relative ease, no matter what the weather in the game is like.

This write-up will serve as a comprehensive guide to successfully beating Mega Scizor in the raid.

Mega Scizor Raid Counters

The best counters for Mega Scizor are the following:

# Attacker Fast Move Charge Move DPS Faints TTW
1. Artwork of Mega Blaziken from Pokémon GO Mega Blaziken Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 44.48 5 209s
2. Artwork of Shadow Reshiram from Pokémon GO Shadow Reshiram Fire Fang Fire type icon Fusion Flare Fire type icon 44.44 5 209s
3. Artwork of Mega Y Charizard from Pokémon GO Mega Y Charizard Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 42.93 4 215s
4. Artwork of Blacephalon from Pokémon GO Blacephalon Incinerate Fire type icon Mind Blown Fire type icon 45.36 8 208s
5. Artwork of Shadow Heatran from Pokémon GO Shadow Heatran Fire Spin Fire type icon Magma Storm Fire type icon 38.72 4 238s
6. Artwork of Shadow Blaziken from Pokémon GO Shadow Blaziken Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 39.91 8 235s
7. Artwork of Standard Shadow Darmanitan from Pokémon GO Standard Shadow Darmanitan Fire Fang Fire type icon Overheat Fire type icon 39.90 10 237s
8. Artwork of Shadow Moltres from Pokémon GO Shadow Moltres Fire Spin Fire type icon Overheat Fire type icon 37.91 6 244s
9. Artwork of Shadow Chandelure from Pokémon GO Shadow Chandelure Fire Spin Fire type icon Overheat Fire type icon 39.34 9 238s
10. Artwork of Reshiram from Pokémon GO Reshiram Fire Fang Fire type icon Fusion Flare Fire type icon 37.08 5 249s
11. Artwork of Shadow Emboar from Pokémon GO Shadow Emboar Ember Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 37.94 7 247s
12. Artwork of Mega X Charizard from Pokémon GO Mega X Charizard Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 37.17 5 249s
13. Artwork of Shadow Charizard from Pokémon GO Shadow Charizard Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 37.06 7 252s
14. Artwork of Shadow Delphox from Pokémon GO Shadow Delphox Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 38.22 10 247s
15. Artwork of Shadow Infernape from Pokémon GO Shadow Infernape Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 36.97 8 254s
16. Artwork of Shadow Entei from Pokémon GO Shadow Entei Fire Spin Fire type icon Overheat Fire type icon 36.24 7 256s
17. Artwork of Apex Shadow Ho-Oh from Pokémon GO Apex Shadow Ho-Oh Incinerate Fire type icon Sacred Fire+ Fire type icon 35.32 4 261s
18. Artwork of Shadow Typhlosion from Pokémon GO Shadow Typhlosion Incinerate Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 36.32 9 259s
19. Artwork of Shadow Ho-Oh from Pokémon GO Shadow Ho-Oh Incinerate Fire type icon Sacred Fire Fire type icon 33.50 5 275s
20. Artwork of Shadow Magmortar from Pokémon GO Shadow Magmortar Fire Spin Fire type icon Fire Blast Fire type icon 34.50 10 273s
21. Artwork of Volcarona from Pokémon GO Volcarona Fire Spin Fire type icon Overheat Fire type icon 33.11 6 280s
22. Artwork of Mega Houndoom from Pokémon GO Mega Houndoom Fire Fang Fire type icon Fire Blast Fire type icon 33.49 8 278s
23. Artwork of Heatran from Pokémon GO Heatran Fire Spin Fire type icon Magma Storm Fire type icon 32.16 4 285s
24. Artwork of Cinderace from Pokémon GO Cinderace Fire Spin Fire type icon Pyro Ball Fire type icon 33.35 8 280s
25. Artwork of Blaziken from Pokémon GO Blaziken Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 33.19 8 280s
26. Artwork of Shadow Arcanine from Pokémon GO Shadow Arcanine Fire Fang Fire type icon Flamethrower Fire type icon 30.45 11 309s
27. Artwork of Shadow Emboar from Pokémon GO Shadow Emboar Ember Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 29.66 8 314s
28. Artwork of Mega Salamence from Pokémon GO Mega Salamence Fire Fang Fire type icon Fire Blast Fire type icon 30.55 11 307s
29. Artwork of Delphox from Pokémon GO Delphox Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 30.03 11 313s
30. Artwork of Charizard from Pokémon GO Charizard Fire Spin Fire type icon Blast Burn Fire type icon 29.06 8 320s

How to get Mega Scizor

You cannot catch Scizor in its mega-evolved form from the raid. The mega raid boss is always catchable in its base form and as such, the CP ranges are for a regular Scizor.

Scizor can be caught with the following CP values:

  • 1636 – 1714 CP at level 20, no weather boost
  • 2046 – 2143 CP at level 25 with Rainy or Snow weather boost

To get Mega Scizor you will need to gather 200 Mega Energy for Mega Scizor to evolve your Scizor. Once you have evolved a Scizor you can use 40 Mega Energy to evolve it again, or you can wait for the cooldown period to end for a free Mega Evolution. There are different levels for Mega Pokemon, and the higher the level, the quicker the cooldown. Each new Mega Scizor you evolve will cost 200 Mega Energy.

Shiny Sprites

Mega Scizor Regular Sprite Mega Scizor Shiny Sprite
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Like all Mega Raid Bosses, you can catch the shiny version of Scizor from a raid.

Regular Sprite Shiny Sprite
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Mega Scizor Overview

  Artwork of Mega Scizor from Pokémon GO Mega Scizor BugSteel
Max CP 4621
ATK 279
DEF 250
HP 172
Weak to Fire type iconx2
Resists Grass type icon Poison type icon Bug type icon Dragon type icon Fairy type icon Ice type icon Normal type icon Psychic type icon Steel type icon
Fast moves
  • Fury Cutter Bug type icon
  • Bullet Punch Steel type icon
Charge moves
  • X-Scissor Bug type icon
  • Iron Head Steel type icon
  • Night Slash Dark type icon
  • Trailblaze Grass type icon

All the best, trainers!

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Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros Raid Guide

Artwork of Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros from Pokémon GO Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros

Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros is a Fighting and Fire type Pokémon from the Paldea region. It is only available in the Eastern Hemisphere. Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros is weak to Ground, Psychic, Flying, and Water type Pokémon, giving it quite an array of available counters.

Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros can have the following CP values when caught in the post-raid capture encounter:

  • 1546 CP – 1621 CP in normal weather conditions
  • 1932 CP – 2026 CP in Cloudy and Sunny weather for weather boosts.

Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros can be soloed by high level prepared trainers, but those without ideal counters may want to bring a friend.

Best Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros Counters

The strongest Pokémon to use against Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros are:

# Attacker Fast Move Charge Move DPS Faints TTW
1. Artwork of Mega Y Mewtwo from Pokémon GO Mega Y Mewtwo Confusion Psychic type icon Psystrike Psychic type icon 46.47 1 80s
2. Artwork of Mega Rayquaza from Pokémon GO Mega Rayquaza Air Slash Flying type icon Dragon Ascent Flying type icon 45.75 1 81s
3. Artwork of Mega X Mewtwo from Pokémon GO Mega X Mewtwo Confusion Psychic type icon Psystrike Psychic type icon 45.05 1 83s
4. Artwork of Shadow Mewtwo from Pokémon GO Shadow Mewtwo Confusion Psychic type icon Psystrike Psychic type icon 41.09 3 92s
5. Artwork of Mega Alakazam from Pokémon GO Mega Alakazam Confusion Psychic type icon Psychic Psychic type icon 37.90 3 99s
6. Artwork of Primal Kyogre from Pokémon GO Primal Kyogre Waterfall Water type icon Origin Pulse Water type icon 36.39 1 102s
7. Artwork of Primal Groudon from Pokémon GO Primal Groudon Mud Shot Ground type icon Precipice Blades Ground type icon 35.76 1 103s
8. Artwork of Rayquaza from Pokémon GO Rayquaza Air Slash Flying type icon Dragon Ascent Flying type icon 35.16 2 106s
9. Artwork of Shadow Toucannon from Pokémon GO Shadow Toucannon Peck Flying type icon Beak Blast Flying type icon 35.58 4 106s
10. Artwork of Shadow Moltres from Pokémon GO Shadow Moltres Wing Attack Flying type icon Fly Flying type icon 34.93 2 106s
11. Artwork of Mewtwo from Pokémon GO Mewtwo Confusion Psychic type icon Psystrike Psychic type icon 34.26 3 109s
12. Artwork of Mega Gallade from Pokémon GO Mega Gallade Confusion Psychic type icon Psychic Psychic type icon 34.23 3 109s
13. Artwork of Mega Gardevoir from Pokémon GO Mega Gardevoir Confusion Psychic type icon Psychic Psychic type icon 34.20 3 109s
14. Artwork of Shadow Staraptor from Pokémon GO Shadow Staraptor Gust Flying type icon Fly Flying type icon 34.09 4 111s
15. Artwork of Mega Latios from Pokémon GO Mega Latios Zen Headbutt Psychic type icon Psychic Psychic type icon 33.31 2 111s
16. Artwork of Shadow Salamence from Pokémon GO Shadow Salamence Dragon Tail Dragon type icon Fly Flying type icon 33.35 2 112s
17. Artwork of Shadow Kyogre from Pokémon GO Shadow Kyogre Waterfall Water type icon Origin Pulse Water type icon 33.57 3 111s
18. Artwork of Mega Garchomp from Pokémon GO Mega Garchomp Mud Shot Ground type icon Earth Power Ground type icon 32.96 2 112s
19. Artwork of Shadow Groudon from Pokémon GO Shadow Groudon Mud Shot Ground type icon Precipice Blades Ground type icon 33.22 3 113s
20. Artwork of Shadow Regigigas from Pokémon GO Shadow Regigigas Zen Headbutt Psychic type icon Crush Grip Normal type icon 32.76 3 115s
21. Artwork of Mega Swampert from Pokémon GO Mega Swampert Water Gun Water type icon Hydro Cannon Water type icon 32.26 2 115s
22. Artwork of Shadow Latios from Pokémon GO Shadow Latios Zen Headbutt Psychic type icon Psychic Psychic type icon 32.43 3 115s
23. Artwork of Unbound Hoopa from Pokémon GO Unbound Hoopa Confusion Psychic type icon Psychic Psychic type icon 32.74 3 115s
24. Artwork of Shadow Alakazam from Pokémon GO Shadow Alakazam Confusion Psychic type icon Psychic Psychic type icon 33.54 5 114s
25. Artwork of Therian Landorus from Pokémon GO Therian Landorus Mud Shot Ground type icon Sandsear Storm Ground type icon 31.37 3 119s
26. Artwork of Shadow Garchomp from Pokémon GO Shadow Garchomp Mud Shot Ground type icon Earth Power Ground type icon 31.16 3 120s
27. Artwork of Mega Pidgeot from Pokémon GO Mega Pidgeot Gust Flying type icon Brave Bird Flying type icon 30.72 3 121s
28. Artwork of Incarnate Shadow Landorus from Pokémon GO Incarnate Shadow Landorus Mud Shot Ground type icon Earth Power Ground type icon 30.88 3 122s
29. Artwork of Mega Salamence from Pokémon GO Mega Salamence Dragon Tail Dragon type icon Fly Flying type icon 30.26 1 121s
30. Artwork of Apex Shadow Lugia from Pokémon GO Apex Shadow Lugia Extrasensory Psychic type icon Aeroblast+ Flying type icon 30.09 1 122s

Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros Overview

  Artwork of Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros from Pokémon GO Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros FightingFire
Max CP 3207
ATK 210
DEF 193
HP 181
Weak to Flying type icon Ground type icon Psychic type icon Water type icon
Resists Bug type icon Dark type icon Fire type icon Grass type icon Ice type icon Steel type icon
Fast moves
  • Double Kick Fighting type icon
  • Tackle Normal type icon
  • Zen Headbutt Psychic type icon
Charge moves
  • Flame Charge Fire type icon
  • Earthquake Ground type icon
  • Iron Head Steel type icon
  • Trailblaze Grass type icon

Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros Sprites Shiny icon

The shiny is a more subtle version, with the grey and black parts swapping, so watch for those sparkles!

  • Sprite of Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros from Pokémon GO Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros
  • Shiny sprite of Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros from Pokémon GO Paldean Blaze Breed Tauros Shiny

All the best, trainers!

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