Mega Latios and Mega Latias soar to new heights in the global Pokémon Air Adventures event

April 29, 2022

Mega Latios and Mega Latias soar to new heights in the global Pokémon Air Adventures event

Trainers,

Yesterday we announced some changes to how Mega Evolution works in Pokémon GO, and today we’re excited to announce that two Mega-Evolved Legendary Pokémon will soon make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Pokémon Air Adventures

Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Mega Latias and Mega Latios make their Pokémon GO debuts in Mega Raids!

Mega Latias*

Mega Latios*

Mist Ball

Trainer Battles: 120 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Attack
Gyms and raids: 105 power

Luster Purge

Trainer Battles: 120 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense
Gyms and raids: 100 power

*Latias caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Mist Ball.

*Latios caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Luster Purge.

Wild encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild.

Flying Pikachu

Jigglypuff

Meowth

Psyduck

Doduo

Magikarp

Wingull

Swablu

Drifloon

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.

Charizard

Mantine

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on catching Pikachu and Flying-type Pokémon will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research to earn 50 Latias Mega Energy, 50 Latios Mega Energy, 3,000 XP, and an encounter with Flying Pikachu.

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

Three-Star Raids

Charizard

Lapras

Togekiss

Mega Raids

Mega Latias

Mega Latios

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Togepi

Mantyke

Emolga

Noibat

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!

Flying Pikachu

Doduo

Swablu

Emolga

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period

New stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers from the in-game shop. Ticket holders of Pokémon Air Adventures live event from May 7th to May 8th will be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts.

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