Starmie Super Mega Raid Day
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- This event has not started yet. The event has now finished.
Mega Starmie makes its Pokémon GO debut in Super Mega Raids on Saturday 22 August, in the Raid Day upgraded by the Ultra Unlock earned during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global. Starmie caught from these raids can be shiny and already has a Mega Level, and Timed Research leads to a Scizor encounter. Super Mega Raids appear only at certain Gyms, which the web map at pokemongo.com/map shows in advance along with nearby community meetups.
Event bonuses
- 5,000 extra XP from all raids
- Better chance of Rare Candy XL from raids
- Remote Raid Pass limit raised to 20 from 21 August at 14:00 to 22 August at 20:00 PDT
- Up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Better chance of shiny Starmie from Super Mega Raids
- Starmie caught from Super Mega Raids have Mega Level 1 unlocked
- Timed Research rewarding a Premium Battle Pass and a Scizor encounter, to be completed and claimed before the event ends
Event ticket
- A further 5,000 XP from all raids
- Up to 14 Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- An even better chance of Rare Candy XL from raids
- Guaranteed Rare Candy XL for each Starmie caught from raids
In raids
Mega Starmie
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Caught (level 20) | 2,026 | 2,115 |
| Weather boosted (level 25) | 2,533 | 2,644 |
Top counters
- Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant
- Mega Gengar Lick / Shadow Ball
- Dawn Wings Necrozma Shadow Claw / Moongeist Beam
- Mega Raichu Y Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon+
- Regieleki Lock-On / Thunder Cage
- Mega Chandelure Hex / Ominous Wind+
Research encounters
Scizor
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Research reward (level 15) | 1,227 | 1,286 |
Scizor evolves from Scyther for 50 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Scizor.
Shop
- Starmie Super Mega Raid Day ticket: US$4.99, gives the ticket bonuses; can be gifted to Great Friends or above; on sale in the game until 22 August at 17:00 local time
Web Store only
- Starmie Super Mega Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box: US$4.99, the event ticket plus a Premium Battle Pass
Also running
Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .