Get ready to mark your calendars for April 13th because Pokémon Go's Sparring Partners Raid Day is about to hit the scene, featuring a powerhouse lineup of fighting-types. From 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, you'll have a thrilling three-hour window to showcase your battling prowess, hunt for Shiny encounters, and go toe-to-toe with some of the fiercest fighters around.
The star of the show is Mega Heracross, making its grand entrance into Mega Raids with unparalleled strength. But don't overlook Hariyama and Scraggy; they're also stepping into the ring for regular raids with enhanced Shiny odds. It's a full-on Fighting-type festival, so make sure you come equipped with your top counters.
Beyond the raids, this event introduces the new Charged Attack, Upper Hand, which packs a 70-power punch in Trainer Battles and can potentially decrease your opponent's Defence. In raids and gyms, it delivers a solid 50-power hit. This move could be the game-changer you need in your next battle.
The event comes loaded with bonuses to keep you in the fight. Spin Gym Photo Discs to collect up to six free Raid Passes, and take advantage of the increased Remote Raid Pass limit to 20 over the weekend, giving you more opportunities to battle from anywhere.
For just $4.99, you can grab a ticket that unlocks additional benefits, including extra Raid Passes, bonus XP, more Stardust, and a higher chance of getting Rare Candy XL. Don't miss out on using Pokémon Go codes to snag even more freebies!
Make sure to participate in the free Timed Research available during the event. Finish it before time's up to earn a hefty amount of Stardust and some additional raid-ready boosts. Also, keep an eye on the Pokémon Go Web Store for a special ticket bundle that includes a Premium Battle Pass.
