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Pokémon Go to Test Battle Skills in Sparring Partners Raid Day

by Bella Apr 17,2025

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping event in Pokémon Go as Raid Day takes place on April 13th. From 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, you have a thrilling three-hour window to showcase your battle skills, hunt for Shiny encounters, and engage in fierce battles with some of the toughest Fighting-type Pokémon around. This is your chance to prove your mettle as a trainer!

Mega Heracross will be buzzing into Mega Raids, bringing its formidable power to the fray. Don't overlook Hariyama and Scraggy, as they will also be flexing their muscles in regular raids during the event, with increased chances of encountering their Shiny forms. It's a Fighting-type extravaganza, so make sure to bring your top counters to the battle.

But the excitement doesn't stop at raids. Sparring Partners Raid Day introduces a new Charged Attack called Upper Hand, exclusive to featured Pokémon. This move packs a punch with 70 power in Trainer Battles and has the potential to lower your opponent’s Defense. In raids and gyms, it delivers a solid 50-power strike, giving you a strategic edge in your battles.

Pokémon Go Raid Day

Enhance your Raid Day experience with a host of bonuses. Spin Gym Photo Discs to collect up to six free Raid Passes, and for one weekend only, the Remote Raid Pass limit increases to 20, offering you more opportunities to participate in raids from anywhere.

For just $4.99, you can purchase a ticket that unlocks additional perks, including extra Raid Passes, bonus XP, enhanced Stardust rewards, and an increased drop rate for Rare Candy XL. Don't miss out on using *Pokémon Go codes* to snag a variety of free rewards and boost your gameplay even further!

Make sure to participate in the free Timed Research during the event. Complete it before time runs out to earn a substantial amount of Stardust and other boosts to prepare for more raids. Additionally, keep an eye out for the special bonus ticket bundle available in the Pokémon Go Web Store, which includes a Premium Battle Pass to elevate your battling experience.