Niantic is excited to announce that Pokémon Go will welcome the new year with the much-anticipated arrival of Mega Gallade. This article details the highlights of the special Raid Day, including ticketing information and additional bonuses for players.
Although Pokémon Go features an extensive array of Mega Evolutions, several sought-after forms, such as Mega Mewtwo and Mega Metagross, have yet to be introduced in the game. To kick off 2025, the Dual Destiny season will finally bring one of these impressive Mega forms to life: Mega Gallade.
Mega Gallade Raid Day: Date and Time
Mark your calendars! The Mega Gallade Raid Day event is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. During this three-hour window, Mega Gallade will appear more frequently in Mega Raids, offering trainers enhanced chances of encountering its Shiny variant as part of the launch festivities.
It’s essential to remember that Mega Evolutions are temporary. After you successfully defeat Mega Gallade, you can attempt to capture a standard Gallade. With Mega Energy obtained from defeating Mega Raid bosses, trainers can then trigger Gallade’s Mega form.
Event Bonuses
During the Mega Gallade Raid Day, trainers will be able to take advantage of several great bonuses:
- The Remote Raid limit will temporarily increase to 20 from Friday, January 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST until Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM PST.
- Earn up to five additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (resulting in a total of seven).
- Enjoy enhanced chances of encountering Shiny Gallade during Mega Raids.
Raid Day Event Ticket
Pokémon Go enthusiasts can purchase a ticket specifically for this event, unlocking exclusive bonuses. The Mega Gallade Raid Day ticket is priced at US$5.00 (or the equivalent in your local currency) and provides the following perks:
- Eight additional Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs (bringing the daily total to 15).
- Increased chances of obtaining Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles.
- 50% bonus XP from Raid Battles.
- Double Stardust rewards from Raid Battles.
The listed bonuses will be active exclusively during the Mega Gallade event, which runs from Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time. Trainers can choose to gift the ticket to other players; however, they must have a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher. Tickets will remain available in the in-game shop until January 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time.
Pokémon Go Web Store: Ultra Ticket Box
On the day of the Mega Gallade Raid, players can also purchase an Ultra Ticket Box, which will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This Ultra Ticket Box includes the event ticket along with a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no extra cost.
That wraps up everything you need to know about the Pokémon Go Mega Gallade Raid Day! Ensure you stay informed about the Spotlight Hours, current Community Days, and all the Raid and Shadow Raid bosses available in the game.
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