Summary

• A new Raid Day on April 13 will spotlight Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy in Pokémon GO.
• The event includes new moves, enhanced chances of encountering shiny variants, and added raid passes.
• An exclusive ticket offers extra perks like double Stardust and increased XP.

Pokémon GO has revealed details for a special Raid Day, scheduled for April 13, featuring the prominent Pokémon: Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy. This will mark the fifth Raid Day introduced by Pokémon GO in 2025, following earlier events featuring notable Pokémon such as Mega Gallade and Ho-Oh.

Heracross, inspired by the Hercules beetle, originates from Gen 2. Notably, it does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon but can Mega Evolve for stronger traits. Hariyama, a Gen 3 Pokémon reflecting a sumo wrestler’s design, evolves from Makuhita. Scraggy, from Gen 5, is a lizard-like Pokémon that evolves into Scrafty at level 39. These featured Pokémon will provide trainers with ample chances to catch them during the event.

Details of Pokémon GO Sparring Partners Raid Day

• Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time
• Featured Pokémon: Mega Heracross, Hariyama, Scraggy* *Available in shiny variants

Updates on Attack Abilities

• From this event onward, the featured Pokémon will gain access to the Charged Attack Upper Hand, which has 50 power in raids and gyms, and can lower the opponent’s defense in trainer battles.

Event Bonuses

• The limit for Remote Raid Passes will increase to 20, effective from April 12 at 5 PM to April 13 at 8 PM PT.
• Trainers can acquire up to five extra free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, potentially totaling six.
• There will be a higher likelihood of encountering shiny versions of Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy in raids.

Exclusive Tickets and Research Opportunities

• An event ticket priced at $4.99 also includes bonuses such as extra Raid Passes, more Stardust, and XP.
• Free Timed Research will reward trainers with Stardust and more.

The anticipation builds as this unique Raid Day approaches, with trainers eager to seize the new opportunities it presents.