Pokémon Go adding Super Mega Raids, new Link Charge currency
Polygon
by Michael McWhertorFebruary 19, 2026
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Pokémon Go is set to introduce Super Mega Raids, a new challenging raid type requiring at least eight trainers to take down powerful Mega-Evolved Pokémon like Mega Victreebel and Mega Malamar. These Super Mega Raids will debut during the upcoming Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos event, offering players a chance to face exceptionally strong foes that demand teamwork and advanced strategies. Alongside this feature, Niantic has also unveiled a new in-game currency called Link Charge, which allows trainers to purchase exclusive items such as Star Pieces and Mega Tickets from participating PokéStops.
The Super Mega Raids represent the next evolution of raiding mechanics in Pokémon Go, building on the existing Mega Raids but raising the stakes with even more powerful opponents. Each Super Mega Raid will focus on a single Mega-Evolved Pokémon, requiring precise coordination and higher-tier tactics to defeat. These raids are designed to challenge
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Originally published on Polygon on 2/19/2026