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Mega Metagross finally debuts in Pokémon GO during a special Raid Day event on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Trainers can look forward to an increased chance to encounter shiny Metagross, up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, and a temporarily increased Remote Raid Pass limit. Read on for all details, CP ranges, ticketed bonuses, and everything else you need to know to prepare!
Related guides: Best Mega Metagross Counters and How Good is Mega Metagross in Raids?
Featured Pokémon: Mega Metagross
Mega Metagross
Mega Metagross will debut in Raids during the event! This is a long awaited release, and will be a very strong addition to your raid team. Mega Metagross is weak to Dark Fire Ghost and Ground types, so we advise to focus your counters on them!
Metagross can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:
- From 2078 CP to 2166 CP, with no weather boost
- From 2598 CP to 2708 CP with Snow and Windy weather boost
Mega Metagross is a solid Mega for raid use thanks to its balance of offense and defense, though it is outclassed by the very top Steel and Psychic attackers. It’s a worthwhile investment (especially as a more accessible option), but it shouldn’t replace the best meta picks when available.
Featured Attack: Shadow Claw
Metagross encountered in Mega Raids will know the Fast Attack Shadow Claw. After the event Mega Metagross will be able to learn Shadow Claw using an Elite Fast TM.
Shadow Claw is a Ghost type Fast Attack in Pokémon GO.
- In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 6 damage and it generates 4 energy.
- In GO Battle League, Shadow Claw deals 6 damage and generates 8 energy.
Regular and Shiny Comparison
Like all Mega Raid Bosses, you can catch the shiny version of Metagross from a raid, and also in the wild potentially, if you can find it! It is a fantastic silver shiny and gold.
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Event details
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Mega Metagross
Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, October 4, 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)
Event Ticket
A Raid Day ticket is available for US$4.99 (or equivalent in your local currency), granting the following bonuses:
Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from raids for Trainers level 31 and up
50% more XP from Raid Battles
2× Stardust from Raid Battles
These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, October 4th, 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 October 4th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Mega Metagross Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Mega Metagross 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!
