Chandelure in Pokémon GO: separate evolution from the event
Chandelure belongs to the Litwick → Lampent → Chandelure evolution line documented by Pokémon GO. Mega Chandelure’s own GO debut is named in the official 2026 Super Mega Raid Day announcement.
The event has a local-time window, rather than one simultaneous worldwide start. After 5:00 p.m. on the listed date in your location, that location’s Raid Day window has ended.
| Event field | Official schedule |
|---|---|
| Event | Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day |
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Hours | 2:00–5:00 p.m. local time |
Mega Chandelure: what the GO announcement confirms
The event announcement places Mega Chandelure in Super Mega Raids. It says Chandelure caught from those raids has Mega Level 1 unlocked, with an increased chance of a Shiny encounter. Neither wording guarantees a Shiny.
This dated schedule does not establish that Mega Chandelure remains in raids after the event. Check the current in-game raid listing before spending resources.
Super Mega Raids use their own entry and shield rules
The official 2026 mechanics guide recommends teaming up with at least seven other Trainers, each bringing a Mega-Evolved Pokémon. That is preparation guidance, not a guaranteed win with a fixed team size.
For a local Super Mega Raid, the guide lists Link Charges or a Premium Battle Pass. Remote entry uses both a Remote Raid Pass and Link Charges. Read the entry prompt before confirming.
When the boss becomes enraged, it raises shields. Each Trainer can break one shield, with a powered-up Mega-Evolved attack helping to do so. Coordinate your group rather than treating this as an ordinary raid with a higher CP number.
The evolution line and older featured moves
The official December 2022 post identifies Lampent as Litwick’s evolution and Chandelure as Lampent’s evolution. Check your current evolution screen for its Candy and item requirements; this reference does not supply unverified quantities.
That historical post offered Poltergeist during its December 2022 event. It is not evidence that evolving Lampent during the October 2026 Raid Day gives Poltergeist. Keep an attack’s named event window attached to the claim.
Mega Level and the additional Charged Attack
The Chandelure announcement names Ominous Wind+ as an additional Charged Attack used while Mega-Evolved. It is not presented here as a comparison-tested best moveset.
The general Super Max guide requires reaching the third Mega Level, Max, before Super Max. Mega Evolving alone is insufficient: additional Mega Energy is used for that progression. Check the displayed requirement for your Pokémon; no energy total or best-value investment is assumed.
Source and testing scope
Pokémon GO’s own announcements were checked October 31, 2026. The 2022 source is historical evolution context; its rewards and move window are not carried into 2026.
Nisu has not joined a raid, caught or Mega-Evolved Chandelure, or tested the mechanics. No damage ranking, optimal counter team, IV target, guaranteed catch, Shiny rate or post-event raid rotation is claimed.
Quick help
When is Mega Chandelure’s announced Pokémon GO debut?
The official Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day is dated October 31, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time. The window ends locally, not everywhere at once.
Does evolving Lampent now guarantee Poltergeist?
The cited Poltergeist evolution offer belongs to December 2022. It does not establish an October 2026 offer; check the current event’s actual move terms.
What is required for remote Super Mega Raid entry?
The official 2026 mechanics guide lists both a Remote Raid Pass and Link Charges for remote Super Mega Raids.
Source and scope
Official Pokémon GO announcements checked October 31, 2026. Event availability depends on local time. The December 2022 source is historical; no raids, purchases or Mega Evolution were performed.