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Mega Squads Event Guide: Maschiff, Shiny Flamigo, and New Super Megas

Two Gen 9 Pokémon debut in September’s Mega Squads, putting trainers on alert for new Maschiff, Shiny Flamigo and Super Megas.

By · Published September 2, 2026 at 21:24 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 00:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: OpenCritic · GoNintendo · Eurogamer.net · Pokémon GO Hub.

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The obvious questions

What new Pokémon are featured in the September Mega Squads event?

Two Generation 9 Pokémon will debut, and the event guide lists Maschiff, a Shiny Flamigo, and new Super Megas as featured entries.

When is the Phantump Catch Mastery event scheduled?

The Phantump Catch Mastery event is set for September 26, 2026.

Which outlets provided details on the September raid schedule?

Eurogamer.net published the raid timetable, and Pokémon GO Hub released the Mega Squads guide.

🌍 Cross-language spread

Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 31, 23:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Sep 1, 08:27 UTC · Vandal

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The story so far

Two new Generation 9 Pokémon are set to debut during Pokémon GO’s September Mega Squads event, a rollout that places trainers at a strategic crossroads. The guide from Pokémon GO Hub highlights the inclusion of Maschiff, a Shiny Flamigo variant, and a fresh tier of Super Megas, expanding the meta‑game as players chase rare catches.

Global player bases will need to adjust teams ahead of the September schedule. OpenCritic confirmed the Gen 9 introductions, while GoNintendo spotlighted Latios in the Pass and detailed the Phantump Catch Mastery event slated for Sept 26.

Eurogamer.net published the full raid timetable, underscoring the tight sequence of releases. As the month unfolds, participants should monitor in‑game notices for exact start times and prepare resources for the upcoming Mega Squads challenges.

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Pokémon GO Mega Squads Gen 9 Maschiff Shiny Flamigo

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