A Mega Evolution debut is always worth circling on the calendar, and this Saturday’s is no exception: Mega Skarmory is making its very first appearance in Pokémon GO on Saturday, 27 June 2026, during a three-hour Super Mega Raid Day running from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time — a prime Singapore afternoon window for trainers looking to add a brand-new Mega to their collection.
Mega Skarmory: A Pokémon GO First
The armoured steel bird has been a fixture of competitive Pokémon play for decades, and its Mega Evolution is finally landing in Pokémon GO. As a Steel/Flying-type Mega, Skarmory brings a formidable defensive profile and a long list of resistances. A nice bonus this time around: every Skarmory caught during the event will have Mega Level 1 already unlocked, saving you the Mega Energy cost for its first Mega Evolution — a handy head-start that will pay off every time you power it up in future.
All the Bonuses Available on 27 June
Free for Every Trainer
- Up to 6 free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event window
- Remote Raid Pass limit raised to 20 (active from Friday 26 June at 5:00 PM PDT through Saturday 27 June at 8:00 PM PDT)
- Increased Shiny Skarmory encounter rate from Super Mega Raids
- Timed Research available throughout the event — tasks include catching Pokémon, powering up 15 times, landing super-effective attacks, winning raids, and defeating Steel-type bosses — rewards include a Premium Battle Pass and a Houndoom encounter
Paid Event Ticket (US$4.99 / local pricing equivalent)
- Up to 14 free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- +5,000 XP and +5,000 Stardust per Super Mega Raid victory
- Increased Rare Candy XL drop rates
An Ultra Ticket Box at the same price bundles the event ticket with a bonus Premium Battle Pass. Tickets can be gifted to Great Friends or higher. Full event details are on the official Pokémon GO announcement page.
How to Take Down Mega Skarmory: Type Match-ups
Steel/Flying gives Mega Skarmory two clear weaknesses: Fire and Electric. Stack your raid team with hard-hitting attackers in either type — powerful Fire options or heavy-hitting Electric-types are your go-to — and avoid Grass, Bug, Normal, and Psychic moves, which Skarmory’s typing resists. The raised Remote Raid Pass limit active from Friday evening is a useful setup window: organise your remote raid invites in advance so you can chain raids efficiently once 2 PM hits on Saturday.
Planning Your Raid Route in Singapore
The 2:00–5:00 PM SGT slot on a Saturday afternoon is a natural fit for an outing. Singapore’s popular Pokémon GO hotspots — Gardens by the Bay, East Coast Park, and the Orchard Road corridor — are all dense with Gyms and easy to chain. Niantic’s web map can help you scout nearby Gyms before the event kicks off. And check back here for more upcoming Pokémon GO events as the rest of the June calendar fills out.
Last words
Six free Raid Passes, a genuine Mega debut, and shiny Skarmory odds — there is plenty to work with this Saturday even if you skip the paid ticket. Get your Fire and Electric teams ready, loop in your group chat, and decide on a starting point before 2 PM. Good luck out there, Singapore trainers.