Mega Staraptor will debut in Pokémon GO on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. local time. It will appear in Super Mega Raids, with a chance to encounter its shiny version. The main event remains limited to this three-hour window.
The official Pokémon GO announcement published on September 1, 2026, also sets a temporary limit of 20 Remote Raids from September 18 at 5 p.m. to September 19 at 8 p.m. PDT (UTC-7). That wider period should make remote participation easier around the event, but it does not extend the three-hour local-time debut itself.
What the Mega Staraptor event adds
- Players can earn up to six extra free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs.
- Staraptor can reach the Super Max Level and will have the Brave Bird+ Charged Attack.
- Staraptor caught during Super Mega Raids will have their Mega Level 1 unlocked.
Super Mega Raids may appear at certain Gyms. The Pokémon GO map will indicate locations that may host them, along with raids that are already open. The required number of participants and the Gyms involved have not been specified. For players planning several battles between 2 and 5 p.m., the Gyms visible when the event begins will be the first useful locations to check.
Mega Staraptor’s progression continues after the event
The event does not complete Mega Staraptor’s progression by itself. Reaching its Super Max Level requires reaching the Max Level, participating in Mega Raids and using Mega Energy. September 19 therefore serves both as the debut of the Pokémon and as the starting point for a longer investment beyond the search for its shiny form.
The paid ticket is optional
A paid ticket will accompany the event, but it cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. Purchases are announced as non-refundable, subject to the applicable terms, and its exact price has not been confirmed in the available information.
The ticket’s Timed Research grants access to a Premium Battle Pass and an encounter with Gardevoir. Its exact expiration date has not been specified, so the Research and its rewards must be completed and claimed before the deadline displayed in the game.
The debut, schedule and main bonuses are set. The ticket price, exact raid locations and participant requirement remain unknown, while broader franchise information is available from JEU.VIDEO.
