Pokemon GO has officially revealed the next Raid Day event closing out August, spotlighting the Mega Evolution of a beloved Pokemon. This popular mobile game features numerous events designed for players, including Community Days that highlight specific Pokemon, and Hatch Day events that encourage activity through egg hatching. However, a special category focuses on battle challenges.
Raid Days have become a favorite segment of the Pokemon GO schedule, enabling players to capture some of the game’s strongest Pokemon. During these events, a specific Pokemon dominates the game’s Gyms, allowing players to battle it multiple times with a higher rate of encountering Shiny variants. This upcoming Raid Day will feature Mega Gyarados as its principal Pokemon, presenting an opportunity for fans to engage in raid battles with elevated Shiny rates on August 31.
Mega Gyarados Raid Day Details
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. local time
- Mega Gyarados will appear more frequently in Mega Raids
- Gyarados encountered in Raids will possess the Aqua Tail Charged Attack
- Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from August 30 to August 31
- Players can acquire five additional free Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs
- Enhanced chances of encountering Shiny Gyarados during Raids.
Event Ticket: $4.99 USD
- Eight additional Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs
- Increased odds of receiving Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles for Trainers level 31 and up
- 50% more XP from Raid Battles
- Double Stardust rewards from Raid Battles.
Pokemon GO aims to enrich player experiences during the Mega Gyarados Raid Day with various incentives for those willing to spend a bit more for enhanced gameplay benefits.
