Pokémon GO’s Mega Evolution update is now live globally! If you haven’t yet, try out Mega Evolution by completing a new Special Research story with branching tasks that’s available to Trainers level 5 and up!

Celebrate the Global launch of the Mega Evolution update with Mega Kangaskhan and a Mega Moment event!

Trainers,
Pokémon GO’s Mega Evolution update is now live globally! To celebrate this update, a new Special Research story, event, and Mega Raid will be available!

YouTube Clip - Mega Updates in Pokémon GO are here!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBzqR8EYcwA

Pokémon GO’s Mega Update

Check out this video for a quick overview of all the changes!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO | Mega Evolution Update Overview

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMH0GqaXP24

Special Research

A new Special Research story with branching tasks is available to Trainers level 5 and up! Choose Venusaur, Charizard or Blastoise, and try out Mega Evolution for yourself!

A Mega Moment event

Friday, April 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mega Kangaskhan enters the fray!

For the first time, Mega Kangaskhan will be appearing in Mega Raids!

Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day

Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

: Mega Kangaskhan will be appearing more frequently in Mega Raids during this time!
: You can receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.
: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Kangaskhan.

Wild encounters

Pokémon with Evolutions that can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO will be appearing more frequently in the wild!


Bulbasaur , Charmander , Squirtle , Slowpoke , Gastly , Mareep , Buneary , Snover

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete the tasks to receive a random reward of Mega Energy for any of the Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution currently available in Pokémon GO!*
*Kangaskhan Mega Energy will only be available by completing Mega Raids against Mega Kangaskhan.

Bonuses

: Mega-Evolved Pokémon will receive a CP boost.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-evolution-2022-update-global/