Pokémon Go Super Mega Raids explained

Pokémon Go is getting a way to catch Mega Evolutions like Mega Victreebel and Mega Malamar in the form of Super Mega Raids, and these will prove to be the ultimate test of your in-game abilities. While the new type of raids will be introduced during in-person Tours in Los Angeles and Tainan, all of us will get to enjoy Super Mega Raids when the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos - Global goes live later in February. Super Mega Raids might be similar to their Mega variants, but they have different mechanisms.Table of contentsHow will Super Mega Raids work in Pokémon GoHow to find Super Mega Raids in Pokémon GoHow to play Super Mega Raids in Pokémon GoPokémon Go Link Charges explainedHow will Super Mega Raids work in Pokémon Go Super Mega Raids are extremely difficulty battlers where you'll have to team up with other trainers to defeat Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Unlike normal Mega Raids, you can't solo Super Mega Raids. Instead, there must be at least eight players in a lobby for a Super Mega Raid to work. If you encounter a Legendary, you may require more trainers.https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/2024574836773663134 During a raid, the opposing Mega-Evolved Pokémon might get enraged and resist your attacks with different mechanisms. They will have shields that you'll have to take down with your fellow trainers. You'll also require Mega-Evolved Pokémon in your party to take part in these raids. Once the opposite Pokémon raises its shields, your own Mega-Evolved Pokémon's next attack will be powered up. The rule applies to all, barring Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Ditto. Their attacks won't be able to break shields despite transforming themselves into Mega-Evolved form.How to find Super Mega Raids in Pokémon Go To make things easier, you can find Super Mega Raids using the new web-based map. The map allows you to filter what you want to find, which includes Super Mega Raid. To find one, you can view the events in advance and share the link with your friends. This will allow you to make a group and plan well in advance. You can also view nearby meetups and find other trainers to play with.How to play Super Mega Raids in Pokémon Go To play Super Mega Raids (and all forms of Mega Raids), you'll need to find Link Charges. If you're playing a Super Mega Raid locally, you can either use your Premium Battle Pass or a Link Charge. However, you'll need an additional Remote Raid Pass if you plan on joining a Super Mega Raid remotely (along with Link Charges). If it's a Standard Mega Raid, a Remote Raid Pass will be enough.Pokémon Go Link Charges explained Link Charges is a new form of energy source. You can collect the energy using Link Holder. The Link Holder can hold a fixed amount of Link Charges, and it will always be present in your item bank. Image via TPC The best way to get Link Charges is by adventuring with your friends. Complete weekly challenges, open gifts, and check select community meetups via Campfire. Link Charges will also be available for purchase from the in-game shop and the web store. The post Pokémon Go Super Mega Raids explained appeared first on Destructoid.

Feb 20, 2026 - 07:49

Pokémon Go is getting a way to catch Mega Evolutions like Mega Victreebel and Mega Malamar in the form of Super Mega Raids, and these will prove to be the ultimate test of your in-game abilities.

While the new type of raids will be introduced during in-person Tours in Los Angeles and Tainan, all of us will get to enjoy Super Mega Raids when the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos - Global goes live later in February. Super Mega Raids might be similar to their Mega variants, but they have different mechanisms.

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How will Super Mega Raids work in Pokémon Go

Super Mega Raids are extremely difficulty battlers where you'll have to team up with other trainers to defeat Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Unlike normal Mega Raids, you can't solo Super Mega Raids. Instead, there must be at least eight players in a lobby for a Super Mega Raid to work. If you encounter a Legendary, you may require more trainers.

https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/2024574836773663134 During a raid, the opposing Mega-Evolved Pokémon might get enraged and resist your attacks with different mechanisms. They will have shields that you'll have to take down with your fellow trainers. You'll also require Mega-Evolved Pokémon in your party to take part in these raids. Once the opposite Pokémon raises its shields, your own Mega-Evolved Pokémon's next attack will be powered up.

The rule applies to all, barring Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Ditto. Their attacks won't be able to break shields despite transforming themselves into Mega-Evolved form.

How to find Super Mega Raids in Pokémon Go

To make things easier, you can find Super Mega Raids using the new web-based map. The map allows you to filter what you want to find, which includes Super Mega Raid. To find one, you can view the events in advance and share the link with your friends.

This will allow you to make a group and plan well in advance. You can also view nearby meetups and find other trainers to play with.

How to play Super Mega Raids in Pokémon Go

To play Super Mega Raids (and all forms of Mega Raids), you'll need to find Link Charges. If you're playing a Super Mega Raid locally, you can either use your Premium Battle Pass or a Link Charge. However, you'll need an additional Remote Raid Pass if you plan on joining a Super Mega Raid remotely (along with Link Charges). If it's a Standard Mega Raid, a Remote Raid Pass will be enough.

Pokémon Go Link Charges explained

Link Charges is a new form of energy source. You can collect the energy using Link Holder. The Link Holder can hold a fixed amount of Link Charges, and it will always be present in your item bank.

Image via TPC The best way to get Link Charges is by adventuring with your friends. Complete weekly challenges, open gifts, and check select community meetups via Campfire. Link Charges will also be available for purchase from the in-game shop and the web store.

The post Pokémon Go Super Mega Raids explained appeared first on Destructoid.

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