Globally, players are encouraged to prepare for a workout as the Pokemon Go Sparring Partners Raid Day event brings out some powerful Fighting-type Pokemons like Mega Heracross.
Following the triumphant Raid Day introducing Mega Audino for the first time, another exciting event reminiscent of that one is on its way in Pokemon Go. However, instead of featuring a variety of Pokemon, this upcoming event will primarily highlight Fighting-type creatures.
The upcoming Sparring Partners event is set to reintroduce the powerful Pokémon, Mega Heracross. However, it won’t make an appearance without some company. Alongside it, other formidable combatants will be present, making them highly coveted additions to any trainer’s team.
Sparring Partners Raid Day: Date & time
On Sunday, the 13th of April, 2025, the Pokemon Go Sparring Partners Raid Day event is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in your local time.
Over the course of three hours, I’ll find myself squaring off against an onslaught of Fighting-type Pokémon in Niantic’s game. These powerhouses will be popping up in standard Raids and even Mega Raids more frequently than usual.
Featured Pokemon
In Mega Raids, a formidable Mega Heracross, known for its Bug/Fighting type, will dominate. For normal raids, it’s Hariyama and Scraggy who’ll be in charge.
Moreover, they will all have increased chances of appearing as Shiny.
After battling and overcoming Mega Heracross, keep in mind that its Mega Evolution is temporary. Later on, you’ll have an opportunity to catch a standard version of the Pokemon. You can activate its Mega form using Mega Energy, which you can gather by defeating it during Mega Raids.
Attack Availability
From the onset and moving forward, the spotlighted Pokémon – Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy – will acquire the ability to learn the Charged Attack known as “Upper Hand.
Upper Hand stats
- Trainer battles: 70 power and the chance to lower the opponent’s Defense by one stage
- Gym and Raid battles: 50 power
Event bonuses
During the Sparring Partners Raid Day, players can benefit from the following bonuses:
- The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from April 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM until April 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM PDT.
- Players can receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs for a total of six.
- Players will have increased chances of encountering Shiny Heracross, Shiny Hariyama, and Shiny Scraggy from Raid battles.
Event ticket
As a dedicated gamer, I can upgrade my gaming experience by splurging a bit on an event ticket priced at around $4.99 (depending on your local currency). This little investment grants me some sweet perks and exclusive items within the game’s store. The ticket is well worth it!
- Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs for a daily total of 14.
- Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid battles.
- 50% more XP from Raid battles.
- x2 Stardust from Raid battles.
As a gamer, I’ve got some exciting news! The bonuses for our upcoming Raid Day will be active throughout the three-hour event, which kicks off on April 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time. Just a heads up, though, the ticket for this epic battle won’t disappear from the shop until one hour before it ends! So, don’t miss out, grab your tickets early!
In order for players to buy and give away tickets for an event within Pokemon Go, they need to have reached the level of ‘Great Friends’ or better with any of their in-game friends first.
Timed Research
During the Pokemon Go Sparring Partners Raid Day, a chance to participate in a complimentary Timed Research event is up for grabs. Finishing these tasks will net you the following prizes and perks:
- x10,000 Stardust
- x1,000 additional Stardust for completing a Raid battle for a total of 2,000 Stardust – or 3,000 Stardust for ticket holders
- And more!
Keep in mind that, just as the title suggests, each Timed Research comes with an expiration date. Ensure that all tasks are finished and any rewards are collected before they become invalid on April 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM (local time).
Pokemon Go Web Store – Ultra Ticket Box
At the event, you’ll find an Ultra Ticket Box for Sparring Partners Raid Day available at the Pokemon Go Web Store, priced at approximately $4.99 (or the equivalent amount in your local currency).
The Ultra Ticket Box will include:
- x1 event ticket
- x1 Premium Battle Pass
Here’s everything you need to know about the Sparring Partners Raid Day event in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to examine the Spotlight Hour schedule and the list of regular Raid Bosses and Shadow Raid bosses as well.
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