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

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-06 11:46 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 18 · Current Velocity: 26.52

## Executive Summary
Pokémon GO celebrates its 10th anniversary with the global GO Fest 2026 and the precursor Road of Legends event series.

## Intelligence Brief
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global is launching alongside a series of daily events called the Road of Legends. This lead-up includes rotating five-star raids featuring Mega Salamence, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Gengar, as well as specific quest lines such as 'Genetic Mastery' and the 'A Thunderous Discovery' special research.


Coverage from Pokémon GO Hub, Polygon, and Eurogamer focuses on gameplay guides, including counters for Mega Mewtwo Y and raid strategies. Local reports from the East Bay Times, Texarkana Gazette, and MediaNews4U highlight physical community celebrations in locations including the Bay Area, Texarkana's Spring Lake Park, and Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi.


Upcoming focus remains on the global festival weekend and the culmination of the Road of Legends, including the Day 5 primal raids. The event coincides with the game's 10th anniversary, as noted by Men's Journal and Nintendo Wire.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What is the Road of Legends?
A series of events leading up to GO Fest 2026 featuring daily five-star raids, bonuses, and specific Mega Pokémon such as Salamence, Tyranitar, Gardevoir, and Gengar.

### Where are some of the community celebrations taking place?
Celebrations are scheduled for Texarkana's Spring Lake Park, Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, and KLCC Park.

### Which specific research tasks are mentioned?
Coverage mentions the 'Genetic Mastery' choose a path quest and 'A Thunderous Discovery' special research tasks.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Global, Pokémon, Pokémon GO, Asia-Pacific, Pokémon Go Fest, Go Fest, Bengaluru Mumbai and New Delhi, Community Celebrations, All Five-Star Raids Primal Raids, A Bay Area

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurogamer.net | Pokémon Go Mega Mewtwo Y counters, weaknesses and best moveset | 2026-07-10 10:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxNMjJIU2hGTU9nYmtGWXVaMXlGTDJTRnFOc0RMbk93S1VWNVRvSWNyS0JzTnI0YXVSQUF4c0FNYzFiQ1ZyWThMY3dYcHhad2RmNzRRaVF6RzFPVDFHVHB3a1h0U21IUHYzYzVIZTVZMk16bmZJSUFBRXMzRjR6YXNrS3ZUSmlBeFJFQ0ZF?oc=5) |
| Pokémon GO Hub | GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery Special Research Tasks and Rewards | 2026-07-10 10:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxNSC1kODB0Z1VCRzd6eGhVM0gxUU9CaVJ6ZXBWUFlhYUxGZ2ExRUsyUVV2LUtwWXpDaU1qTF82WHY2ZVNlUkV6WlZGLTlTZ3pOUFgxdzlxeFBoVXNyWmR1dHcxNU1PVnpxNWxJNm0xRzZnSl9rODNOYUFIbXBsSllrX2s0Rk04RmxUN0UzZVh6Ym95X0JNNVlPYTdfd1RfRHRhSkNjOHJ4eEVxVHM?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Pokémon Go 'Genetic Mastery' choose a path quest steps | 2026-07-10 10:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPVm55SVh2bW1paXl3TktiNkFIYlZxWUtoNzh0cF9TYlB6X2U5VWhCUG1wUUhNaVdmUlBOWUpXcUUxMTJ3Zm5vU3ZNTG5scENfYkQyR2h3bEhqNDVLSzVNdlk1RU9fdnRtSUR0SVUtaGQ4WDJaUzN1d0ZFbEFtT0xZSC03U00tbGFwTGlCM3U0SHRWRnhhREN3T1E2YjZtcmhZdEdGeVZGazJ5QQ?oc=5) |
| The Bristol Edition | The Road to Pokémon GO Fest 2026 begins: Prepare for the biggest weekend of the year | 2026-07-10 10:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxOYUNzUVZYbXg3VEJvcS1KcF84ZjVTcFNzanFoM1ZMU1N2UXV1QXNILVZNR29OSmxqVUVBS2RCejd4RVZMUE9mYkRpa3pBRENrWWw2ZFZGUDFsRnB6VU5BMUFGam5zcG1xbkQ0RUdFWDgxMEtkS3Q2dE5hc0QzQnRVdVdubTRKcnhHOXI5NElUelo3a3RDaUc1R2JZWlROMVBHOUtFakJpN0h5Y09nMmlKVGZRYV9kMDFfSmhSVHFQNFdlS2J0b0E?oc=5) |
| Texarkana Gazette | Global Pokémon GO Fest this weekend at Texarkana's Spring Lake Park | 2026-07-09 18:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPZ2RFMEU3bzliczJadWJaQVF3OXZyV2RiUjFmOFdTVjJta0ZNZW5KR1BabHJJYjNqQ0dwNkgxdFdzZkFwZnhwcXBRTGZmV2M1RHJaNHlCZTZyNkpWY0YzYnVzRFFDa2dvM1V5UlFNSlFsNXo5b3hsaU45dlZTeDF0UFlnajdFNzhGWUZDY00ycEFfcXJJOUFwMmN4c2FsSGFzZFE?oc=5) |
| East Bay Times | A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global | 2026-07-09 18:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPYkhBZjJoeVY2b1Vqd3dFS2txaG5hZUhSaFVLQzlpY2RWQkc3Ym96aHFrbnd2NTR5aDFsQklLZEF2QkRMb2picDhqWk9ydTJzRWdaemd0bV9yeEZSRF9JZThuNDhycml1UmRhb2x4X0JGYkJHYk8teTV0a2NUSm40cXFYWlp3UzlnNEQ3NzRMZ1hQdFd3Q3l2YlZyeTQxdUhyUE9UdlYwZHAwUdIBrwFBVV95cUxNTGtIREhRZC1SU3Z6ZUllbXl1eldHbXVzS2NwNFdvUEFEUjdWdlI0MGdnMlowZFhRUmt4cWtPeE8xakoxNnNwWFZLUnNRdEV5Q3FZVGFXSzhEYlFnWFc2X3RKRnhxVTRScEJTWVZDand1OXljRXd1YW5BNGZQMDRiM2RXdGY1Y1o5SENwNWdOYnNSMzQ5bnBvR3Q4V1hNYTI2MEJNWXRfRDl) |
| Pokémon GO Hub | Road of Legends Day 5: All Five-Star Raids, Primal Raids , Bonuses and Guides | 2026-07-09 18:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPS05KWE1tMGxWc1RKeWZsUDZUVmhxS1BLS2V2YV9pMFB5X2FUVzBqRmFQXzRiZHRSXzRJcF82UEx5eFFVOVBLenhpbFVVckY4eDFwZFItVEVjbFVtS213cDBxdkIzT0V5dUVsLUY4a0w3V2U3bnl0VmhmQXl3M1BUcmpWMXA0emNGV3ZENTdYT3lWT0pyWW1Jc3dYbWVZRDktWnNndlg5Qm1tOEVVaW1F?oc=5) |
| Mein-MMO | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: 6 monsters that are really worth it | 2026-07-09 07:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQWTk0R055MFVkM2c2N2hfUjNGWFU5WFZNNGxDR2RrNDhOVzVRX19LSnVOTmthYUpKVzJUbGdiVTVwWnM1eno4ZDZuS0QxR2hnX0ZIdFhjclZhMnI0UzVUd1R3aWloY1JjZmlLNHhlaUtXWllnOENyb3hnUWtiZ3I1d1VOUnByR1J5NkwyclBqVzZoQQ?oc=5) |
| The Mercury News | A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global | 2026-07-09 07:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPcFZ3LVpQbGZWLVdXbkZjMzBaSnZ0TmktcnZPcEFmXzZWbmpUY2V3RElNT0VYalpZLXhHTi03RGEwNUNHYm92ek5OZlJBaWRDNUt4UUVqQ1VJc1NYcS1relkyclRZczNoYXFIRW81NDRvaXB5NlprSGNFdWtyeWFSWHZiTmZJOTlsVHRCY0tYa0R4OUFOVHltLW0xMGc5SGlTZi1SUXF6anXSAa4BQVVfeXFMUHhfU3ljaGhYdmRMNHRIYXdjQzFNYlJld1owa0o4cHVXNGlKVkF0Tm1rY1RJUTZOYmdJSGM5VEFDZEFUWW1Ka2E2VWtMLW5Ba1BrdHEwWEhFWVg4eFFOcHEwMS10dTVjMGNSQzEyVE9tN3BXcHlpUGY2c0M0aThTUkN2NWpSWW13N3NXRUZuVkd1c2VidFVlcC00VWY3TkVjeVg2eHFVTFlqamh) |
| Pokémon GO Hub | Road of Legends Day 4: All Five-Star Raids, Mega Gengar, Bonuses and Guides | 2026-07-09 07:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQckJKdEdNV2hmU1ZLUmtqRi04aWlOczRuOU0wQWJrS181Ym8xWmJfREJkdkhzcEtmWFgwcEZWOF8wUDRodk9ZZVZ0RjYwMWZ6SlZhRWh1OWNsb19odV9kd2NWVjNxQVBjR3BqSTFDeVJidGgtSHkxdXB4N3c5MXV6Zmh6RTI1ZXRIMjRDempBZHgtdGMzYVBPaXFLVFY2dEU1QmhJOGQ0bUQ1SjhQVHc?oc=5) |
| Outlook Respawn | Meet Ashish, Triggered Insaan & Techno at Pokémon GO Fest 2026 | 2026-07-08 19:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxORWwxOFdyeWxJc3NTSlIxN2w3aXVvWWtqWTRicXU3UER1UVJ4MnRTQUIxQlN3bDBtS1N4bHJFWlVYU3R4T1EwTWRtdWpBNnNLYl9qOUFldkJIb1pEU0IwWmVZeldvbEgtSlFiUVNjU0RmNDFjWUtlVlZlXzdlUFpnaWVsR09DQldHVFNJV2I3ZDVsMFVVcjYxMUxUN3Y5NW1KT19IMEtMckZsZTB1Z1ppWlBfXzktMWfSAcQBQVVfeXFMT2Fpcm9LUzl4X0trNW9DLTJ6Q2pfLWJJR044TFNOYmhaV2RaeXlfMXoxOUtsU1RJdTVLUkl3Qm5hbGVybU5EN3RReWJYZUV6eWxfQXFlS1BIMWQwWXdXUUUzNlRjemRxRmJRVWt4VV9iUHAtdE5tOWpvYlliLWFNdGJVOWhPdlNRaXZ5aU1sbHU1Y09MRS1PRWVDd2F) |
| Pokemon.com | Get Ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global | 2026-07-08 19:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxNXzJlRkM5OGpfVV9UOGxobzRNZkJLRGdmSjhxTU5RZDR4SXE4SllYVm1RSzFNMk5IaVdqUHVRZkIzN0xKc25iYk14bVM3X2FVVURvTkFIX242Qk8zVk1PalpUbW14cmlvY0F4bUpiNGtRLXNseTlWWHRZWThvUXN3bGptVQ?oc=5) |
| Animation Xpress | Pokémon GO Fest 2026 levels up with free Asia-Pacific community celebrations | 2026-07-08 19:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNLVgyWjdOWjd4Vk4xdEpIaGxoc19HQW5GS2g2RTBtckNWMTB1WjNDZFlaaUVvZnlFRDFTeGNIdi1DY0VYZjBvMnBTSUNLZUl1SjhKNWhOeDlRV2JPT0QtZndLN1c1ZlhJT19oZVFJS2MtUE9GWUdMY0drUl9LZHQ5enZUb09xOXhJd2p2b2ZoUmxROWY3ODUtZ0xnRlo0TmRUXzVWcDhWbHNCbE9Ga1lpUVhYb2UzQlRyUjM3Y2FB0gHGAUFVX3lxTE1mZTNvTkJVMUtEZWwwdmx3cEhCUG1DQXU4ZmxUWW9JLWpSVkRtLUhVbGdrczR0UzNxRC14UlJSdnMyQmZTMUFsRmhDdzJ0OWpLUVpLU3FOdlF4eHRNc2NmOGc0VkdJSzkzSHJTYTJvUEFxcGJ0dVViYmw5VHU2MmM2OWNqUndDcG50SVllVjdQeGpnMDB) |
| MediaNews4U | Pokémon GO to Host GO Fest 2026 Community Celebrations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi | 2026-07-07 19:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPQlVyVFJpa0l4cDg3eEk2UlZ5VXhQUFo0X2RHenVPNGhKb3hPQThmUGpiZ1M5SGlmY2daZTBFT3BlOFFBQVM1bmh3OVItN3F2YTVHckNyWVJ5VGJsa3NLLVNzT29NbFJCdWIxMFBFcW9iNjhJWWU4NXV4djRkSVFEUGgzMU1YSWV0a1BnT0VBbEJqN3ZPNWhzWUFLLWhzXzlHdF9nTTZMYlo0N3lIdHBCTnRRUHJrUG8z?oc=5) |
| Pokémon GO Hub | Road of Legends Day 3: All Five-Star Raids, Mega Gardevoir, Bonuses and Guides | 2026-07-07 19:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQcDRETkx4SEVPZDZUQlp5OUFxUmt6NTRtTUJld0RhOWNGekdhNXBsQW1PTDdSclEydVhTeXB1b1RXQjg4Z1RIczBmaTY1VXoxUTNjbGtTbUdTTE4weW5CQTk5Vkk2emotMnlsWWcyRy1XcHlDLTJDRnBVc2lXbTU2b2V2VVdZak81dEpDVWxZN2JWU0VjSlVjTzJlREE2aUtLZERwVlp2Wjdra291MldIVlBB?oc=5) |

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