Pokemon Go is formally closing out this year’s Go Fest with one final event dubbed the Mega Finale, and true to its name, it focuses almost entirely on Mega-Evolved Pokemon.
Like Go Fest proper, the Mega Finale takes place across two days, with different wild Pokemon and Raid bosses appearing throughout the weekend as part of rotating habitats. Moreover, the game will offer various bonuses for catching Pokemon and completing challenges, including the first chance to Mega Evolve the Kalos starting trio: Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja.
On top of that, the legendary Pokemon Mewtwo will feature prominently during the event. Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will appear once again as Super Mega Raid bosses, while the seldom-seen Armored Mewtwo is being brought back for the first time in several years as a five-star Raid boss.
You can catch up on everything you need to know about this weekend’s Mega Finale event below.
In This Article
Pokemon Go Fest Mega Finale Schedule
Armored Mewtwo Raids
Best Armored Mewtwo Counters
Timed Research
Rotating Habitats
September 5
Verdant Overgrowth
Mindworks Canal
Eerie Alley
Circuit Plaza
September 6
Iron Frostworks
Battle District
Skyline Roosts
Prism Promenade
Bonuses
Pokemon Go Fest Mega Finale Schedule
The Mega Finale takes place across two days: Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6. The event kicks off at 10 AM local time each day and runs until 6 PM local time.
Armored Mewtwo Raids
In addition to all of the Mega Raid bosses appearing throughout the weekend, a special Pokemon is returning for the Mega Finale: Armored Mewtwo.
The armor-clad legendary will appear in five-star Raids on both days of the event, marking the first time it’s available in the game since 2020. Like standard Mewtwo, this variant is a pure psychic type, although it has much higher defensive stats, making it a formidable challenge.
As with regular Mewtwo, bug, dark, and ghost Pokemon are your best bets to use when battling Armored Mewtwo, as they’ll deal super-effective damage against the legendary. Here are some recommended Pokemon to bring into battle:
Best Armored Mewtwo Counters
Bug
Pokemon
Type
Fast Attack
Charged Attack
Mega Pinsir
Bug/Flying
Fury Cutter
X-Scissor
Mega Scizor
Bug/Steel
Fury Cutter
X-Scissor
Escavalier
Bug/Steel
Bug Bite
Megahorn
Volcarona
Bug/Fire
Bug Bite
Bug Buzz
Genesect
Bug/Steel
Fury Cutter
X-Scissor
Dark
Pokemon
Type
Fast Attack
Charged Attack
Mega Houndoom
Dark/Fire
Snarl
Foul Play
Mega Tyranitar
Rock/Dark
Bite
Brutal Swing
Mega Absol
Dark
Snarl
Brutal Swing
Darkrai
Dark
Snarl
Shadow Ball
Hydreigon
Dark/Dragon
Bite
Brutal Swing
Ghost
Pokemon
Type
Fast Attack
Charged Attack
Giratina
Ghost/Dragon
Shadow Claw
Shadow Force
Chandelure
Ghost/Fire
Hex
Shadow Ball
Lunala
Psychic/Ghost
Shadow Claw
Shadow Ball
Dragapult
Dragon/Ghost
Astonish
Shadow Ball
Gholdengo
Ghost/Steel
Hex
Shadow Ball
Timed Research
Ahead of the Mega Finale event, players can begin a free, branching Timed Research story featuring the three Kalos starters: Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie. After selecting one of the starters, you’ll earn the Go Pass: Mega Finale, which will net you rewards as you complete tasks and level up the pass, including Mega Energy for your starter of choice–your first opportunity to Mega Evolve Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja in Pokemon Go.
Like other Timed Research stories, this questline will only be available for a limited time. You have until the Mega Finale event ends on September 6 to begin the Timed Research and level up its corresponding Go Pass.
Rotating Habitats
Just as during Pokemon Go Fest earlier this summer, the Mega Finale event will feature several “virtual habitats,” which will rotate every few hours. Depending on which habitat is live, different Pokemon will spawn in the wild, and certain Mega-Evolved Pokemon will appear as Mega Raid bosses.
However, a few Pokemon will be available throughout the entire event. The Kalos starters Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie will appear in the wild during every habitat, while Mewtwo’s Mega-Evolved forms will return in Super Mega Raids on different days. Mega Mewtwo X will appear on Saturday, while Mega Mewtwo Y will be available on Sunday.
You can see the full virtual habitat schedule, along with each habitat’s featured Pokemon and Raid bosses, below:
September 5
Verdant Overgrowth
Runs 10-11 AM and 2-3 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Weedle
Bellsprout
Scyther
Pinsir
Roselia
Snover
Venipede
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Skiddo
Mega Raids
Mega Beedrill
Mega Victreebel
Mega Pinsir
Mega Abomasnow
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo X
Mindworks Canal
Runs 11 AM-12 PM and 3-4 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Abra
Slowpoke
Staryu
Ralts
Meditite
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Espurr
Binacle
Clauncher
Mega Raids
Mega Alakazam
Mega Slowbro
Mega Starmie
Mega Medicham
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo X
Eerie Alley
Runs 12-1 PM and 4-5 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Gastly
Houndour
Shuppet
Zorua
Litwick
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Inkay
Phantump
Pumpkaboo (Medium Variety)
Mega Raids
Mega Gengar
Mega Houndoom
Mega Banette
Mega Malamar
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo X
Circuit Plaza
Runs 1-2 PM and 5-6 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Pikachu
Mareep
Electrike
Emolga
Tynamo
Stunfisk
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Helioptile
Dedenne
Mega Raids
Mega Raichu X
Mega Ampharos
Mega Manectric
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo X
September 6
Iron Frostworks
Runs 10-11 AM and 2-3 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Onix
Skarmory
Aron
Snorunt
Beldum
Drilbur
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Amaura
Bergmite
Mega Raids
Mega Steelix
Mega Skarmory
Mega Aggron
Mega Glalie
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo Y
Battle District
Runs 11 AM-12 PM and 3-4 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Machop
Carvanha
Numel
Buneary
Sandile
Scraggy
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Pancham
Falinks
Mega Raids
Mega Sharpedo
Mega Camerupt
Mega Lopunny
Mega Falinks
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo Y
Skyline Roosts
Runs 12-1 PM and 4-5 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Magikarp
Aerodactyl
Dratini
Swablu
Bagon
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Fletchling
Tyrunt
Noibat
Mega Raids
Mega Gyarados
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Dragonite
Mega Altaria
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo Y
Prism Promenade
Runs 1-2 PM and 5-6 PM local time
Wild Encounters
Pikachu
Clefairy
Sableye
Mawile
Audino
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Furfrou (Natural Form)
Spritzee
Carbink
Mega Raids
Mega Raichu Y
Mega Sableye
Mega Mawile
Mega Audino
Super Mega Raids
Mega Mewtwo Y
Bonuses
Rounding out the Mega Finale event are a handful of bonuses.
For the duration of the weekend, Pokemon Go is lifting its Remote Raid limit, so you can participate in as many Remote Raids as you like. On top of that, there’s a chance that Pokemon you catch in Mega Raids may have a special background, and players who upgrade to the Go Pass Deluxe will earn additional bonuses like extra candy and XP.
You can see the full list of event bonuses below:
No limit on Remote Raids
All Mega-Evolved Pokemon will receive an extra CP boost
Pokemon caught from Mega Raids may have a special Mega Evolution-themed background
Go Pass Deluxe Bonuses
Receive bonus candy, candy XL, and XP from Mega Raids
Increased chance of encountering certain shiny Pokemon in the wild and in Mega Raids
The Mega Finale event ends on September 6, but there are many other events lined up for this month, including a Harvest Festival and the arrival of Mega Staraptor. You can read more in our Pokemon Go September events roundup.
