Mega Kangaskhan Returns! Pokémon GO May Raid Day Announced

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Summary

  • Pokemon GO’s Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day on May 3 will offer multiple bonuses and an increased chance of shiny encounters.
  • Players will have the opportunity to catch Mega Kangaskhan in raids during the event.
  • A $4.99 ticket will grant access to extra Raid Passes, increased rewards, and a Premium Battle Pass, among other benefits.

I’m thrilled to share that as a dedicated Pokémon GO fan, I’ve learned we have a special Raid Day coming up on May 3! The star of the show will be Mega Kangaskhan. The raid schedule has been bustling lately, offering us numerous opportunities to battle an array of pocket monsters. Can’t wait for this exciting encounter!

Kangaskhan was among the initial creatures you could find when Pokemon GO debuted. But there’s a twist: although you can come across this Kanto creature in the wild, Kangaskhan is uniquely found only in Australia. Its mega form made its entrance in 2022 during A Mega Moment, an event introduced to commemorate the comeback of Mega Evolutions and associated features within the augmented reality game. In August 2024, it was last seen in raids, and Niantic has announced that Mega Kangaskhan will make a reappearance soon.

On the 3rd of May, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm in your local timezone, Pokemon GO has planned a special Raid Day featuring Mega Kangaskhan. During this event, any Mega Kangaskhan you encounter in raids will possess the Charged Attack Stomp, which carries a power of 55 in trainer battles and 50 in Gyms and raids. In preparation for this event, starting from Friday, May 2, at 5 pm to Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8 pm Pacific Time, the limit on Remote Raid Passes will be increased to 20. Additionally, players may receive up to five extra Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs and have an enhanced chance of discovering a shiny Mega Kangaskhan!

Pokemon GO Raid Day Featuring Mega Kangaskhan Details

  • Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time
  • Featured Pokemon: Mega Kangaskhan
  • Mega Kangaskhan encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Stomp.
  • Event Bonuses
    • Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, May 2, at 5 pm to Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8 pm PT.
    • Up to five additional free Raid Passes received from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
    • Increased chance of encountering shiny Kangaskhan from Mega Raids.
  • Event Ticket
    • Price: $4.99
      • Bonuses
        • Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
        • Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
        • 50% more XP from Raid Battles
        • 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
  • Bonuses become active on: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time.
  • Timed Research (Free)
    • Complete the Timed Research to earn:
      • 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
  • Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
    • Price: $4.99
    • Available on: Pokemon GO Web Store
      • Includes an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass

During the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day, a $4.99 ticket can be purchased. This ticket grants players eight additional raid passes in Pokemon GO, boosting their chances of winning Rare Candy XL and earning 50% more experience points (XP) and twice as much Stardust during raids.

Additionally, a $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box will be launched, containing an event ticket and a Premium Battle Pass to encourage trainer participation. There will also be new free Timed Research tasks available, rewarding players with 10,000 Stardust and an additional 1,000 Stardust upon completing a raid (3,000 for ticket owners). However, these tasks and rewards must be claimed and finished by Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5 pm local time, as they will disappear forever after that.

In Mega Raids, Pokemon revert to their original form, making this a prime moment for Pokémon GO players residing outside Australia to capture a Kangaskhan. However, before the event becomes accessible within the game, there are two other Raid Days scheduled: Gigantamax Snorlax on April 19 and the debut of Dynamax Entei in Pokémon GO on April 26 will precede it.

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2025-04-17 02:54