Here we go! Mega Evolution is now global, and we have the official announcement of Mega Latios and Mega Latias to... wait, this feels familiar...
Despite our being a bit late to post it here, this official announcement dropped literally minutes after our previous news post, and as such a lot of the data will have some overlap. Feel free to familiarize yourself with what we've already reported on for a bit more depth in areas than what we'll cover here:
Pokemon Air Adventures
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time | May 8, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- Mega Latios and Mega Latias make their grand debut in Mega Legendary Raids
- For those who understandably can't tell the difference between these two at a glance, Latios has red eyes and Latias has yellow eyes.
- All Latios and Latias caught during this event will know their signature moves; Luster Purge and Mist Ball, respectively.
- A special selection of Pokemon will be more commonly spawning in the wild
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available via raids
- A special selection of Pokemon will be hatching from 7km eggs
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available via Field Research tasks
- Eggs placed in an Incubator during event hours will hatch in 1/2 the normal distance
Full Announcement
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Trainers,
Yesterday we announced some changes to how Mega Evolutionworks 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
