Falinks Mega Raid Day: schedules, bonuses, and Mega Energy

Quick summary

On May 23, 2026, Falinks Mega Raid Day arrives with an event window from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time). Learn how Mega Energy works, what bonuses the event offers, and what you can get from timed research.

The essentials

Falinks Mega Raid Day has a set date and time: it takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time). During that time period, Mega Raids will be active, letting you take part to earn event rewards.

In addition, the event includes new features and updates tied to the mega evolution system, with adjustments to how you use Mega Energy to level up Pokémon you’ve already mega evolved.

Event schedule and what’s included

The action is concentrated in a single window:

During these hours, the event’s Mega Raids will let you farm associated rewards, and there will also be extra mechanics like a higher pass limit and incentives for activity at Gyms.

• Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
• Time: from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time)

Mega-Falinks, Mega Energy, and the new approach to raising your Mega level

The event centers on Mega-Falinks, a Mega-evolved Falinks that debuts in Mega Raids. With luck, you may find a Shiny (alternate-color) Falinks in that content.

At the same time, an update is being introduced to the mega evolution system: Mega Energy will be used to quickly increase the Mega level of Pokémon of all levels. The amount of Mega Energy needed will depend on how many times you’ve mega evolved that same Pokémon: the more times you’ve done it, the less it will cost to level up.

Where to find Mega Raids (and how to plan)

Mega Raids don’t show up everywhere. They require teamwork and appear only at certain Gyms.

To make it easier to search, you’ll be able to use a new map on the web to help you locate:

You can check the map on pokemongo.com/map, and if you want to organize meetups, use the filters to preview areas and community meetups ahead of time.

• Gyms where Mega Raids will appear during the event
• Mega Raid locations already in progress

Event bonuses: remote passes, photo disks, and extra rewards

During the event window, there are specific changes for players running Raids and using Gyms.

Increased remote raid pass limit

The remote raid pass limit increases to 20. The timeframe is:

Free passes from photo disks

In addition, you can receive up to six free raid passes by spinning the Gym photo disks.

• from the start of Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CEST (Friday, May 22, 5:00 PM PDT)
• until Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM CEST (Saturday, May 23, 8:00 PM PDT)

Timed research and rewards for completing tasks

Trainers will have a timed research available during the event. The mechanic is simple: complete the tasks to earn:

Keep in mind that the timed research expires: you’ll need to finish and claim the rewards before it ends.

• one premium battle pass
• one encounter with Mawile

Event entry: price, bonus, and when you can buy it

There will be an entry available for $4.99 USD (or the equivalent price in local currency). With it, you’ll get bonuses that apply specifically on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time):

Entry gift and conditions

Trainers can buy and gift entries to friends with Great Friend status or higher. Purchases aren’t refundable.

The entry can’t be purchased with PokéCoins, and it’s only available in the in-game shop until Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM (local time).

Entry Ultra Pack (online shop)

There’s also an Ultra Pack that goes on sale for $4.99 USD (equivalent price in local currency). It includes both the event entry and a premium battle pass at no additional cost.

• up to 14 free raid passes from spinning Gym photo disks
• better chances to get Rare Candy ++ from raids
• 5,000 extra XP from Mega Raids
• 5,000 extra Stardust from Mega Raids

Recommended organization to improve results

Since Mega Raids require coordination, planning ahead can help reduce downtime. To do it practically:

With this, you can focus your event sessions in the areas with the best opportunities to complete Mega Raids within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window.

• look for active Gyms on the Mega Raid map
• use filters to prepare meetups with other Trainers
• if you’re having trouble gathering people in your area, check local meetups organized by community ambassadors or search for the closest ones