Get Ready for Epic Battles: Pokemon GO’s New April Raid Day Revealed!

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Summary

  • A new Raid Day on April 13 features Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy in Pokemon GO.
  • The event grants new moves, increased shiny encounter chances, and bonus raid passes.
  • An exclusive ticket is available for extra benefits like double Stardust and more XP in raids.

On April 13th, Pokemon GO has scheduled a fresh Raid Event starring Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy. This marks the fifth Raid Day for Pokemon GO in the year 20XX, continuing after the events themed around Mega Gallade, Ho-Oh, Hoopa Unbound, Mega Absol, and Mega Audino.

In Generation 2, Heracross is among the monsters presented, closely resembling the Hercules beetle in appearance. Notably, Ash utilized this Pokémon in the anime without it evolving into or from any other creature. However, it can undergo Mega Evolution, resulting in a more robust exoskeleton. Hariyama is a Pokémon originating from Generation 3, with a design inspired by a sumo wrestler and serving as the evolution of Makuhita. Scraggy debuted in Generation 5 games; this charming, lizard-like creature evolves into Scrafty at level 39. These three distinctive Pokémon will be showcased during one of the upcoming April events, providing trainers with fresh chances to capture them.

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, between 2 pm and 5 pm local time, Pokemon GO is hosting a Raid Day called Sparring Partners, featuring the Pokemon Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy. During this event, these Fighting-type Pokemon will appear more frequently in Raids. Starting from this Raid Day, Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy will have the ability to learn Charged Attack Upper Hand. This move has a power of 50 in raids and gyms, and 70 during trainer battles. Furthermore, using Charged Attack Upper Hand in trainer battles can lower the opponent’s defense by one stage.

Pokemon GO Sparring Partners Raid Day Details

  • Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time
  • Featured Pokemon: Mega Heracross, Hariyama, Scraggy*
  • *Can be shiny
  • Attack Availability Updates
  • Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, the featured Pokemon will be able to learn the Charged Attack Upper Hand.
    • Trainer Battles: 70 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokemon’s Defense by one stage
    • Gyms and raids: 50 power
  • Event Bonuses
  • Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Saturday, April 12, at 5 pm to Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 8 pm PT.
  • 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 Ticket
  • Price: US$4.99
    • Bonuses
      • Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
      • Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
      • 50% more XP from Raid Battles
      • 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
  • Timed Research
  • Price: free
    • Rewards
      • 10,000 Stardust
      • 1,000 additional Stardust for completing a Raid Battle (for a total of 2,000 Stardust, or 3,000 Stardust with the event ticket)
      • And more
  • Sparring Partners Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
  • Price $4.99
  • Where to get: Pokemon GO Web Store
    • What it includes
      • Event ticket
      • Bonus Premium Battle Pass

Starting this Saturday, April 12th at 5 pm PT, up until Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at 8:00 pm PT, Niantic is boosting the daily cap on Remote Raid Passes to 20 for Sparring Partners Raid Day. During this event, trainers can collect extra free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs in gyms and have a higher chance of discovering shiny Mega Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy in raids. Additionally, Niantic will offer a $4.99 ticket with benefits like 50% more XP and double Stardust from raids, new free Timed Research, and a special $4.99 box available in the Pokemon GO Web Store.

Besides the Raid Event centered around the trio of Fighting-types, Eldegoss and Gossifleur are set to join the game during the Spring to Spring event commencing on April 9. Tinkaton is set to appear in Pokemon GO for the first time at the event honoring the Pokemon: Horizons anime, which begins on April 16. Furthermore, Gigantamax Snorlax will make its debut this month during a Max Battle Day scheduled for April 19.

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2025-04-08 02:15