Pokémon Go Sparks Raid Battle Skills Test

• Mark your calendars for April 13th - Raid Day is coming
• Mega Heracross makes its grand appearance in Mega Raids
• Earn exclusive rewards throughout the event

As anticipation builds for Tinkatink's debut, fighting-type Pokémon are preparing to showcase their skills during Pokémon Go's Sparring Partners Raid Day on April 13th. From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, trainers worldwide will have three action-packed hours to test their battling prowess, encounter Shiny Pokémon, and challenge some of the toughest combatants in the game.

The highlight of Pokémon Go's Sparring Partners Raid Day features Mega Heracross dominating Mega Raids with its incredible strength. Hariyama and Scraggy also join the fray in standard raids during the event, both boasting enhanced Shiny encounter rates. This fighting-type extravaganza demands trainers to assemble their strongest counter teams.

Beyond the raids, the event introduces an exciting new Charged Attack called Upper Hand. In Trainer Battles, this technique delivers 70 power damage while potentially weakening your opponent's Defense. For raid and gym battles, it maintains a solid 50-power impact - a strategic addition that could prove decisive in critical matchups.

The event offers exceptional bonuses including six complimentary Raid Passes obtainable from Gym Photo Discs. For this special weekend, the Remote Raid Pass cap increases to 20, significantly expanding remote battle opportunities.

Trainers can unlock premium benefits through a $4.99 ticket, gaining access to additional Raid Passes, XP boosts, enhanced Stardust rewards, and improved Rare Candy XL drop rates. Be sure to redeem these Pokémon Go codes for valuable free items!

Event participants shouldn't miss the free Timed Research challenge, offering substantial Stardust rewards and battle enhancements upon completion. The Pokémon Go Web Store features an exclusive ticket bundle containing a Premium Battle Pass for dedicated trainers.