Niantic Brings Pokémon GO Fest 2026 to Seoul, Debuting Mega Mewtwo X and Y on July 11-12
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Updated · InvenGlobal · Jun 12
Niantic Brings Pokémon GO Fest 2026 to Seoul, Debuting Mega Mewtwo X and Y on July 11-12
3 articles · Updated · InvenGlobal · Jun 12
Summary
Banpo Hangang Park will host the Seoul on-site event for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global on July 11-12, giving players a physical gathering space within the worldwide event.
Mega Mewtwo X will appear in Mega Raids on July 11 and Mega Mewtwo Y on July 12, while branching Timed Research lets players choose one of the two forms.
Zeraora will be available through Special Research with Professor Willow, and event spawns will rotate hourly across 18 Pokémon types alongside themed Pikachu and Kanto starters.
The 2026 edition will be free for the first time, with logged-in players receiving perks including up to 9 free Raid Passes and up to 6 Special Trades per day.
Niantic said the Seoul venue will add team lounges, a trading zone, photo spots and a giant Pikachu balloon to emphasize in-person community play.