What changes for your raids
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Mega Chandelure makes its Pokémon GO debut in Super Mega Raids. Chandelure can be shiny, with better odds during the event. Chandelure caught from these raids have Mega Level 1 unlocked.
Mega Chandelure can also reach Super Max Level, a first. When Mega Evolved, it learns an extra Charged Attack: Ominous Wind+, 145 power in Gyms and raids (50 in Trainer Battles). Its power grows with Mega Level.
What to prepare: Chandelure Mega Energy. First reach Max Mega Level, then spend Mega Energy to reach Super Max Level.
Event bonuses
Up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
Remote Raid limit raised to 20 from Friday, October 30, to Saturday, October 31.
Global Challenge from October 30 to 31: complete raids with Trainers worldwide. Depending on the result, Ominous Wind+ and Mega Chandelure’s CP at Super Max Level get a boost from November 2 to 15.
Timed Research gives a Premium Battle Pass and a Tyranitar encounter. Claim the rewards before it ends.
US$4.99 (or local equivalent) ticket: up to 14 Raid Passes from Photo Discs, better odds for Rare Candy XL, plus an extra 5,000 XP and 5,000 Stardust from Super Mega Raids. These bonuses run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. The ticket is sold in game until Saturday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Also: an Ultra Ticket Box at the same price in the Pokémon GO Web Store, and a map of Gyms where Super Mega Raids may appear. Full details in the official announcement.