Prepare yourself for an exhilarating experience in Pokémon Go as Ho-Oh headlines the upcoming Shadow Raid Day. Mark your calendars to rescue this magnificent Legendary Pokémon from the clutches of Team GO Rocket!
The ongoing Dual Destiny season has been thrilling trainers with fresh content, including new Mega Evolutions and debuts of Pokémon. Now, a special Raid Day dedicated to Shadow Pokémon is set to introduce some compelling new features.
Event Details: Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day
Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time
During this engaging three-hour window, trainers will have the chance to encounter Shadow Ho-Oh in an increased frequency, along with enhanced opportunities to capture its Shiny variant.
Exciting Event Bonuses
This Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day brings several enticing enhancements:
- For the first time in Pokémon Go, players can join the Shadow Ho-Oh Raids remotely using Remote Raid Passes.
- The Remote Raid limit increases to 20 from Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM until Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM PST.
- Players can earn up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, bringing the total to seven.
- Trainers will enjoy increased chances of encountering a Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh.
Trainers capturing Ho-Oh during the event may benefit from improved Attack, Defense, and HP stats.
Featured Attack: Sacred Fire
For this event, players can also utilize a Charged TM to teach Ho-Oh the powerful move Sacred Fire.
Sacred Fire Move Stats
- Trainer battles: 130 power
- Gym battles: 120 power
- Raid battles: 120 power
Exclusive Event Ticket
Trainers looking to enhance their experience can purchase an event ticket for US$ 5.00 (or equivalent in local currency), which unlocks exclusive bonuses:
- Eight additional Raid Passes, providing a maximum of 15 daily passes.
- Increased chances of obtaining Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles.
- 50% more XP earned from Raid Battles.
- 2x Stardust from Raid Battles.
The bonus effects will be valid on January 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM local time. Additionally, players can gift the ticket to fellow trainers, provided they share a Friendship level of Great Friends or above. The ticket will remain available in the in-game shop until January 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time.
Purchase the Ultra Ticket Box
The event introduces a Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box available for US$ 4.99 (or your local equivalent). This package includes:
- An event ticket, and
- A bonus Premium Battle Pass at no extra cost.
Players can purchase this special offer from the Pokémon Go Web Store.
With these thrilling events around the corner, make sure to stay updated on the Spotlight Hour schedule, current Community Days, and all available Raid Bosses!
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