Celebrate the Global launch of the Mega Evolution update with Mega Kangaskhan and a Mega Moment event!
Trainers,
Pokémon GO’s Mega Evolution update is now live globally! To celebrate this update, a new Special Research story, event, and Mega Raid will be available!
Pokémon GO’s Mega Update
Check out this video for a quick overview of all the changes!
Dev Diaries: Mega Evolution and Mega Raid updates
In case you missed it, our latest Dev Diary featured Ibe Owunwanne, a Pokémon GO Product Manager. Take a look to learn their thoughts on what went into this update!
Special Research
A new Special Research story with branching tasks is available to Trainers level 5 and up! Choose Venusaur, Charizard or Blastoise, and try out Mega Evolution for yourself!
A Mega Moment event
Friday, April 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Mega Kangaskhan enters the fray!
For the first time, Mega Kangaskhan will be appearing in Mega Raids!
Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day
Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time
Wild encounters
Pokémon with Evolutions that can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO will be appearing more frequently in the wild!
Field Research rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete the tasks to receive a random reward of Mega Energy for any of the Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution currently available in Pokémon GO!*
Bonuses
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
