- Raid Day begins April 13th- Mega Heracross appears in Mega Raids- Earn various rewards
While trainers await Tinkatink's arrival, Fighting-type Pokémon take center stage during Pokémon Go's Sparring Partners Raid Day on April 13th. From 2:00 to 5:00 PM local time, you'll have three intense hours to test your skills, hunt for Shiny Pokémon, and battle some of the game's toughest fighters.
Mega Heracross Headlines the Fighting Frenzy
The event features Mega Heracross making its powerful debut in Mega Raids. Regular raids will also showcase Hariyama and Scraggy, both with increased Shiny encounter rates. Trainers should prepare strong counters for this Fighting-type showdown.
A new strategic element arrives with the Upper Hand Charged Attack - dealing 70 power in Trainer Battles with potential Defense reduction, while delivering 50-power strikes in raids and gyms.
Boosted Bonuses and Special Offers
Event benefits include:
- 6 free Raid Passes from Gym Photo Disc spins
- Temporary Remote Raid Pass limit increase to 20
- $4.99 special ticket offering additional Raid Passes, XP boosts, Stardust bonuses, and Rare Candy XL drops
- Free Timed Research rewarding Stardust and raid enhancements
- Web Store bundle including a Premium Battle Pass
Players can also redeem active Pokémon Go promo codes for extra rewards during the event period.
