I was two taps away from re-rolling a raid when my squad shouted: “Hold—this changed.” The Mega that used to stop at three levels suddenly had more room to grow. You feel that—an old ceiling just cracked and a new chase began.
I’ve spent nights testing raid math and trading tips with other trainers; you’ll want to treat this like a small project. I’ll walk you through the move-by-move: how Mega Levels stack, what Super Max really means, and the exact activities that give the energy you need. You’ll leave knowing what to do next and why it matters in PvP and raids.
How to reach Super Max level in Pokémon Go
I watched three different teams attempt the same raid and noticed the one with higher Mega Levels won before the timer hit zero. Once you Mega Evolve a Pokémon, you start earning Mega Levels for that species — and those levels stick after the form ends.
Here’s the mechanics in plain terms: every time you Mega Evolve a specific Pokémon you add permanent Mega Levels to it. Before this change, most Mega forms topped out at three levels. Now, with the Kalos – World activity and Super Mega Raid systems, you can push past that old cap and raise a Mega all the way to Super Max.
How do I reach Super Max level in Pokémon Go?
You reach Super Max in two stages: first, repeatedly Mega Evolve the same Pokémon to gain Mega Levels; second, spend that Pokémon’s Mega Energy to push it past the old ceiling and into Super Max. The Mega Levels you earn are permanent—think of them like extra stats etched into the Pokémon’s profile. To move from regular Mega to Super Max you must apply Mega Energy after earning the required Mega Levels.
The gains feel incremental at first, like turning a dial on a stereo: small clicks add up until the whole sound changes. Plan your Mega Evolutions around the species you use most in raids and GO Battle League so those permanent levels work for you every time.
How to get Mega Energy in Pokémon Go
I’ve seen raid lobbies fill with players coordinating times and counters on Discord and local groups. Mega Energy is the currency you spend after you’ve earned Mega Levels; without that energy, Super Max stays out of reach.
The primary way to gather Mega Energy is by participating in Super Mega Raids. These new raids, introduced around the Kalos – World Tour, hand out much larger energy rewards than standard Mega Raids. You’ll also collect Link Charges—an additional energy resource tied to the Super Mega Raid ecosystem. Expect these encounters to demand tight team composition, the right counters, and synchronized dodging.
How do I get Mega Energy in Pokémon Go?
Target Super Mega Raids during event windows (Niantic’s Kalos activities increase their frequency). Use tools like Discord, Telegram, or Pokémon GO communities on Reddit to assemble reliable groups. Pay attention to Link Charge drops in the raid rewards — they’re a new line on your inventory that feeds into Super Max progression.
Think of Mega Energy management like feeding a campfire: small, regular additions keep the blaze alive; a big pile at the right moment turns embers into a roaring flame. Save energy for the species you plan to push to Super Max so every raid and Community Day investment compounds.
A real-world observation: gyms are busier again
Super Mega Raids change what you prioritize. Raids that once felt optional now offer Mega Energy pools large enough to justify travel, coordination, and even spending Premium Battle Passes when the payout matches your goals.
Practical checklist: focus on one or two core species, track event calendars from Niantic and Pokémon GO social channels, and join regional groups for raid windows. If you use trainer tools like PvPoke for league counters, or CalcyIV for IV checks, align those tools with your Super Max plan so you don’t waste energy on the wrong specimen.
There’s an argument to be made that Super Max upends raid meta and ladder strategies — and I want to know which side you’ll take in the debate?