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Pokémon Go ‘Mega Ascension’ choose a path — Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox or Mega Greninja?
Ahead of the "Pokémon Go Fest 2026: Mega Finale" event, players taking part in the "Mega Ascension" build-up are being asked to choose one of three starter Mega Evolutions — Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox or Mega Greninja — before unlocking the Go Pass: Mega Finale. The decision matters because the two unchosen Pokémon will not appear in Mega Raids during the event weekend, meaning players cannot easily obtain them until an unknown future date, making this an effectively irreversible choice for now.
Selecting a Pokémon grants an instant batch of candy and unlocks event pass perks, including bonus encounters and, for those buying the $14.99 deluxe pass, a higher shiny chance, enough Mega Energy to boost a partner Pokémon to Mega Level, and a rank-40 shirt themed to the chosen starter. For players prioritising in-game performance rather than aesthetics, analysis from Dialgadex rates Mega Delphox as the strongest overall choice, citing its high damage output as the leading fire-type attacker among Mega starters. Mega Chesnaught ranks third among grass-type attackers behind Mega Sceptile and Kartana, while Mega Greninja ranks second among water-type attackers behind Primal Kyogre.
In short
- Pick Mega Chesnaught, Delphox or Greninja before Pokémon Go's Mega Finale event
- Unchosen Pokémon won't be available via raids that weekend
- Mega Delphox rated the strongest combat choice of the three
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Choosing a path gives players a meaningful way to shape the event around a favourite Pokémon and immediately receive its candy and themed rewards. Since the choice also determines which Mega Evolution is available in raids during the weekend, concentrating access on one option may make that selection feel more special and give players a clear goal.
The case against
Because the two unchosen Pokémon will be absent from event raids, players face a consequential choice with no known date for another chance to obtain them. That can make the decision feel restrictive, particularly for collectors or players who value all three options; the reported performance rankings may help, but they do not resolve different preferences about Pokémon, play styles or cosmetics.
Explained simply
Pokémon Go is a mobile game in which players catch Pokémon, collect candy and take part in raids. Some Pokémon can Mega Evolve temporarily, becoming stronger forms that can be used in battles. The three options here are Mega forms of Chesnaught, Delphox and Greninja, the final evolutions of three different starter Pokémon.
The choice is part of the build-up to a special Pokémon Go Fest event. Choosing one gives players candy and pass perks linked to that Pokémon; the two they leave unchosen are not due to appear in raids during the event weekend, and when they will next be available is unknown. Each option has different battle strengths, so players may weigh usefulness in raids against their personal preference.