Mega Sharpedo Raid Day
Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Mega-Evolved Pokémon Debut
The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
Mega Sharpedo*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Sharpedo!
Event Bonuses
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Saturday, September 6, at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of six).
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Sharpedo from Mega Raids.
Event Ticket
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.
Receive up to eight additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of 14).
Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles.
50% more XP from Raid Battles.
2× Stardust from Raid Battles.
These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
