Mega Kangaskhan makes their Pokémon GO return with a dedicated Mega Raid Day event! Enjoy an increased remote raid pass limit, extra raid passes from spinning photo discs at Gyms, new attack Stomp and an increased chance of encountering shiny Kangaskhan!
Get your counters here: Mega Kangaskhan Counters Guide
Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day
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Starts 📅 – Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
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Ends 📅 – Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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Increased chance to encounter Shiny Kangaskhan
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Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
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Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of six).
Featured Pokémon
Mega Kangaskhan will feature in Mega Raids during the event! Mega Kangaskhan is a Normal type Mega Pokémon.
Once defeated in a Mega Raid, Mega Kangaskhan will revert to a regular Kangaskhan. You can then catch the Kangskhan in these CP ranges:
- Kangaskhan Raid CPs range from 1405 CP to 1477 CP (100% IVs)
- Kangaskhan weather boosted Raid CP ranges from 1757 CP to 1847 CP (100% IVs)
- Kangaskhan is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather
You’ll have an increased chance of encountering shiny Kangaskhan from Mega Raids. Prep your best squad to defeat Mega Kangaskhan with our raid guide here!
Regular and Shiny comparison
| Regular Sprite | Shiny Sprite | |
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| Kangaskhan |  |
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Exclusive Attack: Stomp
Kangaskhan caught from raids during the event will know the legacy Charged Attack Stomp*. Stomp is a Normal type Charged Attack that offers useful STAB damage.
Note there is no current indication that this move will be available as a non-legacy move after the event.
- Trainer Battles: 55 power
- Gyms and raids: 50 power
*denotes legacy move.
Timed Research
A free Timed Research opportunity will be available during the event. Complete the Timed Research to earn the following rewards and bonuses:
| Task | Reward |
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| Win 1 Raid Battle |
2000×
Stardust
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| Win 2 Raid Battles |
2000×
Stardust
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| Win 3 Raid Battles |
2000×
Stardust
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| Win 4 Raid Battles |
2000×
Stardust
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| Win 5 Raid Battles |
2000×
Stardust
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Rewards
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10×
Kubfu Candy
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2×
Kubfu Candy XL
Additional bonus unlocked on completion:
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1,000 additional Stardust for completing a Raid Battle for a total of 2,000 Stardust (3,000 Stardust with the event ticket)
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Event Ticket
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses:
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Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
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Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
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50% more XP from Raid Battles
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2× Stardust from Raid Battles
These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Shiny Pokémon
Increased shiny chance
Trainers will have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Kangaskhan during this event.
Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost.
