Link Charges are new items in Pokémon GO that can be used to join Super Mega Raids. Trainers will be able to use this new item during the in-person 2026 Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos in Tainan, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, California, USA. Likewise, Super Mega Raids will be available during these events.
Both Link Charges and Super Mega Raids will also be available during the 2026 Pokémon GO Tour Kalos: Global, Day 1 and Day 2. In addition, Link Charges can be used to join normal Mega Raids.
What are Link Charges?
Link Charges are a newly discovered energy source. These items can be collected using another new item called Link Holder. However, a Link Holder can only hold a certain amount of Link Charges at a time.
Link Holder will be available in your Item Bag automatically after you collect your first Link Charges. Link Holder is an important item and cannot be removed from your Item Bag.
How do I collect Link Charges?
The best way to collect Link Charges is by adventuring with your friends on Pokémon GO. The different ways through which you can collect these items are as follows.
- Completing Weekly Challenges
- Opening Gifts from friends
- Checking into select Community Meetups via Campfire.
Link Charges can also be purchased from the in-game shop or the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Collect more Link Charges during Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos!
Ticket-holding Trainers in Tainan and Los Angeles will receive the Link Charges as part of the free GO Pass available during the event. During Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global, you can check-in to a community meetup via Campfire once per day on February 28 and March 1, 2026, to collect Link Charges each day.
Furthermore, Trainers will receive some Link Charges as a part of the free GO Pass: Road to Kalos, and a significant amount in the upgraded GO Pass Deluxe!
Additionally, for the duration of GO Pass: Road to Kalos, you’ll be able to exceed the normal storage limit if you get the Link Charges from weekly challenges, Timed Research, Special Research, and the GO Pass. After the GO Pass concludes, Trainers will no longer be able to collect the Link Charges past the normal maximum.
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How do I enter Mega Raids and Super Mega Raids?
Link Charges can be used to enter all Mega Raids and Super Mega Raids beginning with Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos. However, depending on where you’re taking part in the raid, you’ll be able to use different resources to enter the battle. These are as follows.
- Locally: use either Link Charges or a Premium Battle Pass to enter. Please note that you’ll get much better value by using Link Charges for in-person standard Mega Raids compared to Premium Battle Passes.
- Remotely: use both a Remote Raid Pass and Link Charges to join. Standard Mega Raids will still only require a Remote Raid Pass.
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