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Road of Legends Day 1: All Five-Star Raids, Mega Salamence, Bonuses and Guides

Pokémon GO celebrates its 10th anniversary with the global GO Fest 2026 and the multi-day Road of Legends event.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 8.6 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 6, 13:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 6, 05:19 UTC · Multiplayer
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 6, 14:45 UTC · Pokemon.com
🇩🇪 German Jul 7, 17:02 UTC · Hallo München

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📍 How it ended

The Road of Legends progressed through multiple days of five-star and primal raids. Coverage then shifted toward preparations and guides for the global Pokémon GO Fest 2026.

Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The Pokémon GO community is preparing for GO Fest 2026: Global, which includes the "Road of Legends" series of events. This lead-up features daily five-star raids focusing on different Mega Pokémon, including Mega Salamence, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Gengar.

Coverage from Pokémon GO Hub, Eurogamer.net, and Polygon emphasizes gameplay strategies, such as counters for Mega Mewtwo Y and steps for the "Genetic Mastery" quest. Regional guides from The Mercury News and East Bay Times highlight Bay Area locations, while MediaNews4U and Animation Xpress report on community celebrations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Upcoming activities include a global festival this weekend, with specific local events cited at Texarkana's Spring Lake Park and KLCC Park. Players are also tracking "A Thunderous Discovery" Special Research tasks and rewards.

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Quick answers

What is the Road of Legends?

It is a series of events leading up to GO Fest 2026 featuring five-star raids, bonuses, and specific Mega Pokémon like Salamence, Tyranitar, Gardevoir, and Gengar.

Where are the GO Fest 2026 community celebrations taking place?

Celebrations are scheduled for the Asia-Pacific region, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi.

What is the significance of the current timing for Pokémon GO?

The game is celebrating its 10th anniversary, as noted by Men's Journal and Nintendo Wire.

Which specific quest is being highlighted for players?

According to Polygon, players are looking for the steps to the 'Genetic Mastery' choose a path quest.

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Pokémon GO GO Fest 2026 Road of Legends Nintendo Mega Salamence

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