Pokémon GO Fest is always a good time, but Pokémon GO Fest 2023 promises to be mega-fun with Mega Rayquaza’s Pokémon GO debut. The Sky High Pokémon’s Mega Evolution will make its debut on August 4, 5, and 6, 2023, for those attending the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 events in London and Osaka, and on August 18, 19, and 20, 2023, for those attending the event in New York City. Finally, on August 26 and 27, 2023, Mega Rayquaza will appear all over the world during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global.

The sky’s the limit with this Legendary Pokémon’s Mega Evolution, but Mega Evolving Rayquaza requires something special. In addition to Mega Energy, Rayquaza needs to know the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent—a new attack in Pokémon GO—before it can Mega Evolve. And keep your eyes on the skies, because teaching Rayquaza Dragon Ascent requires the use of a new item: a Meteorite. Trainers can collect Meteorites by completing certain research tasks during GO Fest 2023. All Trainers that log into Pokémon GO during GO Fest 2023 on August 27 will receive Special Research that awards a Meteorite. Trainers with an event ticket will receive extended Special Research that awards another Meteorite in addition to other rewards.

Mega Rayquaza brings exciting bonuses to its Trainer and their allies. While using Mega Rayquaza in a Raid Battle or Gym battle, any other Pokémon challenging that Raid Boss or Gym will deal more damage. This damage increases if those Pokémon are using Flying-, Psychic-, or Dragon-type attacks. Trainers using Mega Rayquaza will also earn additional XP, additional Candy, and have an increased chance of earning Candy XL while catching Flying-, Psychic-, or Dragon-type Pokémon.

Reach for the sky, Trainers!