Fate/Grand Order | John Lackland joins as Avenger
Fate/Grand Order has added John Lackland, also known as Black Lion, as a new limited 5-star Avenger in the Fate/strange Fake collaboration. The Servant became available on May 2, 2026, as part of the John Lackland Pickup Summon.
Fate/Grand Order adds John Lackland as a 5-star Avenger
John Lackland joins Fate/Grand Order through the Fate/strange Fake collaboration as a limited 5-star Avenger. Also known as the Black Lion, his arrival connects directly with the Snowfield chapter of the crossover event.
The official pickup summon runs from May 2, 2026, at 18:00 until May 16, 2026, at 12:59 JST. Alongside John Lackland, the banner also includes limited Craft Essences tied to the Fate/strange Fake collaboration event.
Watch the Official Trailer
The official Fate/strange Fake × Fate/Grand Order collaboration CM highlights the Snowfield chapter and connects directly to the event where John Lackland appears.
The trailer presents the tone of the crossover event and supports the reveal of the characters involved in the Snowfield storyline.
New Servant Details for Fate/Grand Order
John Lackland is introduced as a limited SSR Avenger. The official pickup page notes that his third ascension stage and related battle character elements are initially sealed, requiring a Spirit Origin Release Quest to unlock additional changes.
The collaboration also includes limited Craft Essences that increase event item drops during the Fate/strange Fake collaboration. The event continues the Antioch and Snowfield storyline, with quests, event rewards, and challenge content available during the campaign period.
Sources and Recommended Links
- Fate/strange Fake Collaboration John Lackland Pickup Summon Details | Fate/Grand Order Official Site
- Fate/strange Fake Collaboration Event Snowfield Details | Fate/Grand Order Official Site