Pokémon Go: Test Your Battle Skills in Sparring Partners Raid Day This Week

Get ready for an action-packed event in Pokémon Go as Sparring Partners Raid Day charges into the scene on April 13th. From 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, you'll have a thrilling three-hour window to showcase your battle prowess, hunt for Shiny Pokémon, and take on some of the fiercest fighting-types out there.

The highlight of Pokémon Go’s Sparring Partners Raid Day is the debut of Mega Heracross in Mega Raids, bringing its formidable strength to the forefront. But don't overlook Hariyama and Scraggy, as they'll be powering into regular raids with enhanced Shiny encounter rates. It's a full-blown Fighting-type event, so come prepared with your top counters.

Beyond the raids, the event introduces a new Charged Attack called Upper Hand. This move allows featured Pokémon to unleash 70 power in Trainer Battles and potentially decrease your opponent's Defence. In raids and gyms, it packs a solid 50-power punch, potentially giving you the upper hand in your next battle.

The event comes packed with enticing bonuses. You can collect up to six free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, and for one weekend, the Remote Raid Pass limit increases to 20, offering more opportunities to battle from anywhere.

For just $4.99, a special ticket unlocks additional benefits, including extra Raid Passes, bonus XP, increased Stardust, and a higher chance of obtaining Rare Candy XL. Don't miss out on using Pokémon Go codes to claim a variety of free rewards!

Make sure to participate in the free Timed Research during the event. Complete it before time runs out to earn a hefty amount of Stardust and other raid-enhancing boosts. Additionally, you can grab a bonus ticket bundle from the Pokémon Go Web Store that includes a Premium Battle Pass.