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Sparring Partners Raid Day

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Heracross and others are featured in a raid day!
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Another raid day is upon us! This time featuring multiple Pokemon in different raid Tiers, and a new move to boot. Definitely try to get your hands on a Heracross, as this region-exclusive Pokemon doesn't come around often.

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Sparring Partners Raid Day

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Sunday April 13, at 2:00 pmSunday April 13, at 5:00 pm

Event Bonuses

  • Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Saturday, April 12, at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.
  • Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of six).
  • Increased chance of encountering Shiny Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy from Raids.

Event Features

  • A free Timed Research opportunity will be available during the event.

Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, the featured Pokémon will be able to learn the Charged Attack Upper Hand.

  • Trainer Battles: 70 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense by one stage
  • Gyms and raids: 50 power

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Mega Heracross
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Mega Heracross is fantastic as both a Bug and Fighting type attacker. It's often the top contender whenever Bugs are called upon and a respectable second when Fighting types are necessary.

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