Pokemon GO Reveals New Raid Day Event for August 2025

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The newest Raid Day event for Pokemon GO, set to occur in August, has been officially revealed by its creators. This special event showcases the Mega Evolution of a beloved Pokemon. Niantic offers diverse methods for players to catch Pokemon within this mobile game, and they regularly organize various types of events for engaging play experiences. Notable examples include Community Days that highlight specific Pokemon with increased appearances and Shiny rates, as well as Hatch Day events which motivate players to walk and hatch eggs. However, among these events, one specifically emphasizes combat.

The much-anticipated Raid Events in Pokemon GO have become a beloved aspect of the game’s routine, providing an opportunity for players to nab some of the game’s strongest Pokemon. During these Raid Events, a specific Pokemon temporarily controls the Gyms, offering several chances to fight the Pokemon throughout the event duration with enhanced Shiny rates. These Raid Day events frequently feature rare or unique Pokemon for players to catch, as demonstrated by the recent Dialga and Palkia Origin Raid Day. Now, Pokemon GO is revealing the details for its upcoming Raid Event.

Earlier this week, Pokemon GO announced details for its upcoming Raid Day event, which will shine a spotlight on a beloved Pokemon. The highlight of the event will be Mega Gyarados, giving players a chance to battle it out from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. local time on August 31. During this time, fans can try their luck in challenging Mega Gyarados with Shiny versions appearing more frequently. Plus, trainers will be able to use more Remote Raid Passes during the event. As an extra bonus, Mega Gyarados caught during the event will have Aqua Tail as its special move!

Pokemon GO Announces Mega Gyarados Raid Day

  • 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 have the Aqua Tail Charged Attack
  • Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from August 30 to August 31
  • Five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
  • Increased chance of encountering Shiny Gyarados from Raids.

Event Ticket

  • $4.99 USD
  • Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
  • Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles for Trainers level 31 and up.
  • 50% more XP from Raid Battles
  • 2x Stardust from Raid Pattles

During the Max Gyarados Raid Day for Pokemon GO, players have a chance to enhance their gaming experience with some unique benefits if they decide to spend a bit of money. Similar to other Raid Day events, participants can buy an “Event Ticket” which grants an extra eight Raid Passes by simply spinning the Photo Discs at Gyms in Pokemon GO. Additionally, players will enjoy increased Experience Points (XP) and Stardust during the Max Gyarados Raid Day, earning 50% more XP and double the usual amount of Stardust from participating in Raid Battles.

The attention seems to be shifting towards Water-type Pokemon in the hit game Pokemon GO, as the recently concluded Max Finale event wraps up. A new Water Pokemon is expected to debut in the game during the week leading up to the upcoming event, and the Pokemon Dondozo from the games Scarlet and Violet will be joining the roster. There’s also buzz about several other ninth-generation Water Pokemon arriving to Pokemon GO throughout the remainder of the year, such as Walking Wake, Ogerpon, and Terapagos. It looks like 2025 is set to end on a thrilling note for Pokemon GO.

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2025-08-24 06:04