Pokémon GO Mega Squads Event Guide

The Pokémon Go “Mega Squads” celebration introduces powerful new Mega Evolutions for Beedrill and Houndoom, alongside the highly anticipated arrival of the Rascal Pokémon, Maschiff, and the glittering debut of Shiny Flamigo. This limited-time experience takes place from September 8 through September 14.

Uniquely, the celebration is divided into two distinct phases. Phase two kicks off on September 11 at 10:00 a.m. local time, refreshing wild encounters, Field Research tasks, raid bosses, and egg pools. Additionally, trainers can look forward to two special Spotlight Hours closely tied to the event rather than following the traditional weekly schedule.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all the perks, bonuses, and rewards featured during the Pokémon Go “Mega Squads” event, including strategies for adding Maschiff to your collection.

How to Catch Maschiff in Pokémon Go

Trainers have several reliable methods to encounter and capture Maschiff throughout the celebration:

• Hatch it from newly acquired 5 km eggs starting September 11 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Complete specific Field Research tasks (details to be announced) available from September 11 at 10:00 a.m. local time onward.
• Reach Rank 30 on the free track of the Go Pass: Mega Squads, or progress to Rank 60 on the Deluxe Pass.

To evolve Maschiff into Mabostiff, you will need 50 Maschiff Candies. Please note that its Shiny variation is not yet available in the game.

Pokémon Go ‘Mega Squads’ Event Go Pass

The themed Go Pass features 30 standard tiers, accompanied by an additional 30 bonus ranks. Simply by playing actively, trainers can unlock encounters with Maschiff alongside valuable Mega Energy for both Houndour and Beedrill.

Reaching specific milestones will also grant you these exclusive gameplay perks:

• Rank 1: Catching Weedle, Pidgey, Houndour, Carvanha, and their evolved forms may yield bonus Mega Energy.
• Rank 15: Earn double Stardust from hatching eggs.
• Rank 15 (Deluxe): Cut egg hatching distances in half when placing eggs into Incubators during the event window.

Trainers who purchase the Deluxe Pass upgrade for $4.99 will also secure a stylish cosmetic jacket upon hitting Rank 25:

Pokémon Go ‘Mega Squads’ Event Field Research and Rewards

Spinning Photo Discs at PokéStops throughout the event may grant access to exclusive research tasks:

September 8–11

• Catch 10 Bug- or Flying-type Pokémon (Encounters with Fletchling, Pidgey, or Weedle)
• Catch 10 Flamigo (Rewards 1 Rare Candy XL or 10,000 Stardust)
• Hatch an Egg (Encounter with Flamigo)
• Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms (Rewards 10 Poké Balls, 5 Razz Berries, or 500 Stardust)

September 11–14

Check back soon—this section of the guide will be updated as soon as the second phase goes live.

Pokémon Go ‘Mega Squads’ Event Boosted Spawns

Keep an eye out for these featured species appearing more frequently in the wild:

• Weedle
• Flamigo

Available September 8–11 Only

• Pidgey*
• Rookidee

Available September 11–14 Only

• Houndour
• Carvanha*

*Indicates Pokémon with an elevated chance of appearing in their Shiny forms.

Pokémon Go ‘Mega Squads’ Event Egg Hatches

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5 km eggs collected during specific windows of the celebration:

September 8–11

• Emolga
• Fletchling
• Rookidee
• Flamigo

September 11–14

• Sandile
• Pancham
• Maschiff
• Flamigo

Pokémon Go ‘Mega Squads’ Event Raid Targets

Mega Raid battles will rotate to feature specific event-themed creatures:

September 8–11

• Mega Beedrill

September 11–14

• Mega Houndoom

Source: Polygon