Two trainers in the lobby, a Mega boss in the gym, and the countdown runs out before anyone else joins. For a lot of players, that’s the real wall between them and Mega Evolution. The Pokemon is ready, but its Mega Energy bar is stuck halfway.
Raids are only one piece of the puzzle, though. Learning how to get Mega Energy in Pokemon GO from buddy walks, research, and event bonuses can cut the grind down a lot. This guide covers all five methods, what each Mega costs, how Mega Levels and Super Max lower the price, and how to farm Energy faster from home.
Part 1. What Is Mega Energy in Pokémon GO?
Mega Energy is the fuel that powers Mega Evolution. Every Pokémon that can Mega Evolve has its own type, and you can see how much you have on that Pokémon’s summary page, right next to the Mega Evolve button.
The key thing to remember is that Mega Energy doesn’t carry over between species. Charizard Mega Energy only works on Charizard, and Gengar Mega Energy only works on Gengar. Pokémon with two Mega forms split it even further, so Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y each need their own type. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre follow the same idea, but they use Primal Energy instead.
Once you’ve built up a supply, there are three ways to spend it:
- Your first Mega Evolution: This is the highest cost. For most Megas, it’s between 100 and 400 Energy.
- Skipping the rest period: After its Mega form wears off, a Pokémon needs to rest before it can Mega Evolve again for free. A smaller amount of Energy lets you skip that wait.
- Raising its Mega Level: Spending Energy pushes a Pokémon’s Mega Level up faster, which means shorter rest periods and more Candy from your catches.
Each Mega Evolution lasts eight hours, and you can only have one Mega-Evolved Pokémon active at a time. Choose the one that matches the raid or the Pokémon you plan to catch.
Part 2. How to Get Mega Energy in Pokémon GO: 5 Ways
Collecting Mega Energy gets easier once you stop relying on a single source. Combining these five methods can help you build up Energy faster.
1. Beat Mega Raids
If you want Mega Energy fast, raiding is the way to go. Each standard Mega Raid win rewards 150 to 250 Mega Energy for that boss’s Mega form, depending on how quickly you defeat it.
Win in 30 seconds or less, and you get 250 Mega Energy. Finish between 31 seconds and 1:15 for 225. Finish by 2:30 for 200, or by 3:45 for 175. Anything slower, up to the five-minute limit, gives 150.
That’s why strong counters and a larger raid group can make a big difference. Better yet, you keep the Energy whether or not you catch the boss afterward.
For in-person raids, you can use your free daily Raid Pass, a Premium Battle Pass, or 150 Link Charges for a standard Mega Raid. Your free Raid Pass is used first if you have one. Remote players need a Remote Raid Pass instead.
If you can gather a bigger group, try Super Mega Raids. Introduced in 2026, these tougher battles reward more Mega Energy and are best tackled with at least eight trainers, each bringing a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in their battle party. Joining remotely also requires Link Charges alongside your Remote Raid Pass.
2. Walk Your Buddy
Buddy walking is the slow but steady option. Once you’ve Mega Evolved a species, any Pokémon from its evolution line can earn Mega Energy as your buddy. It works at a rate of 5 Mega Energy per kilometer, added along with your usual Buddy Candy.
So a Beldum, Metang, or Metagross buddy quietly builds Metagross Mega Energy while you walk. Reaching 300 this way takes 60 km, which is a lot on its own. Still, it keeps your supply growing between raids without any extra effort.
3. Complete Field & Timed Research
Research tasks are an easy source to overlook. Some Field Research rewards Mega Energy, especially during Mega-themed events, while Timed and Special Research often hand out bigger bundles. GO Pass reward tracks can include it too.
During Mega Squads in September 2026, for example, the free GO Pass offered Beedrill and Houndoom Mega Energy. Whenever a new event starts, check the Today view for tasks that give Mega Energy. Save the quick ones in your Field Research slots, so you can claim them on busy days.
4. Spin Gyms and Open Gifts
This method won’t fill your bar on its own, but it helps in small ways. Spinning PokéStops and Gyms can occasionally give you 5 Beedrill Mega Energy, which comes from spins you’d make anyway. Gifts work differently.
They don’t contain Mega Energy, but they can contain Link Charges. Once your free daily Raid Pass is used, 150 Link Charges let you join another in-person Mega Raid. So opening Gifts from friends every day can turn into extra raids, and extra raids mean more Energy.
5. Catch Event and Raid Day Bonuses
Events are where Mega Energy comes in fastest. Raid Days and Super Mega Raid Days put one Mega boss at most gyms for a few hours, and they often add extra free Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs. Some events also reward Energy for catching certain Pokémon.
During Mega Squads, catching Weedle, Pidgey, Houndour, Carvanha, or their evolutions gave a chance at bonus Mega Energy. Keep an eye on in-game news, because one well-planned Raid Day can cover a first Mega Evolution several times over.
Part 3. How Much Mega Energy Does Each Pokémon Need? (and How to Reduce It)
The amount of Mega Energy you need depends on the Pokémon. Most fall into common cost tiers, which determine the price of their first Mega Evolution. After that, repeat costs get cheaper as their Mega Level rises.
Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre also require 400 Energy at first, but they use Primal Energy instead. Mega Mewtwo X and Y are major exceptions, each requiring 7,500 Mega Energy for their first Mega Evolution.
The repeat costs shown are the maximum amounts needed to Mega Evolve again immediately. They decrease as the rest period runs down, and once that period ends, Mega Evolving is free.
Mega Level: Why Your Second Evolution Costs Less
Mega Level tracks how often you’ve Mega Evolved a specific Pokémon. Only one Mega Evolution per day counts toward its progress. Each higher level shortens the rest period and reduces how much Energy you need to skip it:
- Base: Reached after 1 Mega Evolution, with a 7-day rest period.
- High: Reached after 7, reducing the rest period to 5 days.
- Max: Reached after 30, bringing the rest period down to 3 days.
Higher levels improve your catch rewards too. At Max, catching Pokémon that share a type with your Mega gives 2 bonus Candy, a 25% higher Candy XL chance, and 100 bonus XP.
You can also spend Mega Energy to raise a Mega Level faster instead of waiting for 30 separate days. Just remember that progress belongs to that individual Pokémon, so trading it resets its Mega Level.
Super Max: The 4th Mega Level and the 24-Hour Cooldown
Introduced in 2026, Super Max is a fourth Mega Level above Max. To unlock it, you first need to reach Max, then spend 5,000 of that Pokémon’s Mega Energy.
The biggest advantage is a rest period of just 24 hours, letting you Mega Evolve for free much more often. Super Max also provides stronger CP and improved same-type catch bonuses.
Megas eligible for Super Max also get an extra Charged Attack while Mega Evolved, such as Mega Houndoom’s Dark Pulse+. It works at any Mega Level and grows stronger as the level rises.
Not every Mega can reach Super Max yet. Mega Beedrill, Mega Houndoom, Mega Dragonite, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Malamar are among those with access to this upgrade.
Part 4. How to Find Mega Raids Faster and Farm Energy Without Walking
Picture two players chasing the same Mega. One lives near a busy downtown gym and finishes a raid every hour. The other has a single quiet gym nearby and a long workday. Same game, very different progress. Mega Energy rewards players who can reach raids and rack up distance, and that’s exactly where iToolab AnyGo helps.
It’s a GPS location changer for iPhone and Android that lets you set your location anywhere and simulate walking routes from your Windows or Mac computer. No jailbreak, no root, and no need to leave your desk.
- Change GPS location without jailbreaking iPhone or rooting Android.
- Simulate GPS movement along any custom path with joystick.
- Newly released Native Mode: spoof iOS location without modded apps for all LBS apps safely.
- Support Monster Hunter Now, Pikmin Bloom and other location-based apps.
- No Failed to Detect Location Error 12.
- Run seamlessly on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
- Fully support the latest iOS 27/Android 17.
Key Features
Here’s how AnyGo helps with raiding, walking, and research all at once:
- Teleport to a Mega Raid Hotspot: Jump to a city like New York or Tokyo, where lobbies actually fill, instead of waiting on your local gyms. More wins mean more Energy, especially during Raid Days.
- Simulate Walking to Farm Buddy Energy: Draw a route, set a walking speed, and let the distance earn Buddy Candy and Mega Energy while you’re at your desk. Set the route to repeat, and the kilometers pile up without a single step.
- Auto-Catch and Auto-Spin with GO Catcher: Keep catching and spinning while you farm. Each spin can bring new Field Research, so tasks that reward Mega Energy keep coming in.
How to Use AnyGo for Mega Energy (Teleport or Walk)
Follow these four steps to start raiding or walking with AnyGo.
The steps below use the Windows version as an example. You can also use AnyGo App directly on Android or iOS devices.
Step 1 Download and install iToolab AnyGo on your Windows or Mac computer. Launch AnyGo and select General Mode.
Step 2 Connect your iPhone or Android phone to your computer with a USB cable.
Step 3 To raid, click the Teleport icon, search for a busy city, and click Go. Then open Pokémon GO and join a Mega Raid at a nearby gym.
Step 4 To walk, choose the Multi-Spot route, drop a few pins, and set a normal walking speed. Pick how many times to repeat the loop, make sure your buddy is from a line you’ve already Mega Evolved, and click Go.
Part 5. FAQs About Mega Energy
Still have questions about Mega Energy? Here are clear answers to what players ask most, including faster raid rewards, farming time, expiry, trading, and how much you can hold.
Q1. Do Mega Raids give more energy if you win faster?
Yes. A win in 30 seconds or less gives 250 Mega Energy, while a slow clear near the five-minute mark gives 150. That 100-Energy gap adds up fast over a full Raid Day.
Q2. How long does it take to farm 300 Mega Energy?
Two Mega Raid wins always get you there, since even the slowest clear gives 150. Buddy walking alone takes 60 km. Mixing raids, walking, and research rewards gets you there faster.
Q3. Does Mega Energy expire?
No. Mega Energy stays in your account until you spend it, no matter how long you wait. Remember that GO Pass and event rewards must be claimed before their deadline, or that Energy is lost.
Q4. Can You Trade Mega Energy With Friends?
No. Mega Energy can’t be traded or sent as gifts. You can trade a Pokémon that has Mega Evolved before, but its Mega Level resets, so the new owner starts from the beginning.
Q5. Is There a Cap on Mega Energy?
Yes. You can hold up to 9,999 Mega Energy per species. Once you hit that limit, Mega Raids stop giving Energy for that Pokémon, so spend some before raiding it again.
Final Thoughts
Mega Energy doesn’t have to be a slow grind. Raids give the biggest payouts, buddy walks and research fill the gaps, and events can cover a whole Mega Evolution in one afternoon. Once a Pokémon reaches higher Mega Levels, each repeat costs less, and Super Max brings the rest period down to a single day.
Knowing how to get Mega Energy in Pokémon GO is only half the challenge, though. The other half is reaching raids and covering distance. AnyGo Location Spoofer handles both by letting you teleport to busy raid cities and simulate walking routes from home. Give AnyGo a try and power up your next Mega sooner.