Get ready to rescue Shadow Ho-Oh from Team GO Rocket in a dedicated raid day on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time! Make sure to defeat Shadow Ho-Oh by using the best available counters.
Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day
Date & Time 📅
- Starts: Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
- Ends: Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Bonuses ⭐
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Shadow Ho-Oh in Five-Star Shadow Raids
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Increased chance of encountering Shiny Ho-Oh from Shadow Raids.
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Up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of seven).
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Use a Charged TM to teach Ho-Oh the Charged Attack Sacred Fire!
Featured Attack
Ho-Oh (Shadow)
During the event, you can use a Charged TM to teach Ho-Oh the Charged Attack Sacred Fire!
Sacred Fire
- Trainer Battles: 130 power
- Gyms and raids: 120 power
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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Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
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Increased chance of encountering Shiny Ho-Oh from
Shadow Raids.
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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 Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time. Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Ho-Oh Shadow 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!
Shadow Ho-Oh Counters
| # | Attacker | Fast Move | Charge Move | Faints | TTW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Tyranitar (Mega)
|
Smack Down Rock | Stone Edge Rock | 39 | 537s |
| 2. |
Aerodactyl (Mega)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 46 | 530s |
| 3. |
Diancie (Mega)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 74 | 510s |
| 4. |
Rayquaza (Mega)
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Ancient Power Rock | 43 | 640s |
| 5. |
Rhyperior (Shadow)
|
Smack Down Rock | Rock Wrecker Rock | 74 | 559s |
| 6. |
Tyranitar (Shadow)
|
Smack Down Rock | Stone Edge Rock | 68 | 597s |
| 7. |
Kyogre (Primal)
|
Waterfall Water | Origin Pulse Water | 51 | 682s |
| 8. |
Rhyperior
|
Smack Down Rock | Rock Wrecker Rock | 68 | 618s |
| 9. |
Tyrantrum
|
Rock Throw Rock | Meteor Beam Rock | 63 | 643s |
| 10. |
Aerodactyl (Shadow)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 83 | 615s |
| 11. |
Tyranitar
|
Smack Down Rock | Stone Edge Rock | 65 | 678s |
| 12. |
Terrakion
|
Smack Down Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 78 | 641s |
| 13. |
Gigalith (Shadow)
|
Smack Down Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 86 | 635s |
| 14. |
Ampharos (Mega)
|
Volt Switch Electric | Power Gem Rock | 65 | 739s |
| 15. |
Stonjourner
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 78 | 705s |
| 16. |
Rampardos (Shadow)
|
Smack Down Rock | Outrage Dragon | 131 | 609s |
| 17. |
Aerodactyl
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 80 | 706s |
| 18. |
Aggron (Mega)
|
Smack Down Rock | Meteor Beam Rock | 71 | 747s |
| 19. |
Gigalith
|
Smack Down Rock | Meteor Beam Rock | 81 | 715s |
| 20. |
Regirock (Shadow)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Stone Edge Rock | 71 | 756s |
| 21. |
Landorus (Incarnate)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 82 | 725s |
| 22. |
Golem (Alola Shadow)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Blast Rock | 107 | 703s |
| 23. |
Zapdos (Shadow)
|
Thunder Shock Electric | Ancient Power Rock | 89 | 750s |
| 24. |
Swampert (Mega)
|
Water Gun Water | Hydro Cannon Water | 80 | 783s |
| 25. |
Rampardos
|
Smack Down Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 127 | 707s |
| 26. |
Zekrom
|
Charge Beam Electric | Wild Charge Electric | 72 | 841s |
| 27. |
Omastar (Shadow)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Blast Rock | 116 | 734s |
| 28. |
Aggron (Shadow)
|
Smack Down Rock | Meteor Beam Rock | 102 | 761s |
| 29. |
Golem (Shadow)
|
Rock Throw Rock | Rock Blast Rock | 120 | 728s |
| 30. |
Kyogre (Shadow)
|
Waterfall Water | Surf Water | 88 | 795s |
