Mark your calendars—Sparring Partners Raid Day is set to ignite the battlefield in *Pokémon GO* on April 13th. Get ready for a high-octane, three-hour event window from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, packed with intense Trainer Battles, boosted Shiny rates, and an all-out Fighting-type showdown.
Mega Heracross Enters the Arena
The Mega Raid spotlight shines bright on Mega Heracross, a powerhouse Bug/Fighting-type that’s buzzing into raids with raw strength. Alongside it, prepare to face off against Hariyama and Scraggy in standard Raids, both featuring increased chances of encountering their Shiny variants. Make sure your team is stacked with solid counters—these brawlers won’t be holding back!
New Charged Attack – Upper Hand
A brand-new Charged Attack makes its debut: Upper Hand. This unique move delivers 70 power in Trainer Battles while potentially lowering your opponent's Defense. In Raids and Gyms, it still hits hard at 50 power—making it a versatile addition to your battle strategy. Will this new technique become your go-to move?
Event Bonuses & Rewards
This limited-time event brings a variety of bonuses to enhance your gameplay experience:
- Earn up to six free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Remote Raid Pass limit increases to 20 for the weekend—raid remotely like never before
- Unlock exclusive perks with a $4.99 ticket, including bonus XP, increased Stardust gains, extra Raid Passes, and improved Rare Candy XL drop rates
Free Timed Research & Bonus Bundles
Dive into the event with complimentary Timed Research tasks. Complete them during the event window to earn valuable rewards such as Stardust and raid-enhancing items. Additionally, keep an eye out for a special ticket bundle in the Pokémon GO Web Store, which includes a Premium Battle Pass and more.
So whether you're hunting Shiny Fighting-types, testing out the new Upper Hand move, or aiming to max out your Raid Pass stash, this Sparring Partners Raid Day offers something for every Pokémon Trainer. Don’t forget to [ttpp] and stay battle-ready!
