Brace yourselves for a fight! Fighting type Pokémon will appear more frequently in raids during the Sparring Partners Raid Day, including Mega Heracross! This guide details everything you need to know about the Pokémon GO Sparring Partners Raid Day, including links to raid guides, new attack availability and more!
Sparring Partners
Date & Time 📅
Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses ⭐
Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Saturday, April 12, at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.
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Receive up to ve additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of six).
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Heracross, Hariyama, and Scraggy from Raids.
Featured Raid Pokémon
Mega Raids
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in Mega Raids during the event:
Other Raids
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in raids during the event:
Attack Updates
Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Heracross, Hariyama and Scraggy will be able to learn the Fighting type Charged Attack Upper Hand.
Trainer Battles:
- 70 power
- A chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense by one stage
Gyms and Raids:
- 50 power
Event Ticket
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase an event ticket that grants 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 Raid Battles
50% more XP from Raid Battles
2× Stardust from Raid Battles
These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, April 13, 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 Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Free 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
|
Rewards
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10×
Kubfu
Candy
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2×
Kubfu
Candy XL
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Shiny Pokémon
Increased shiny chance
Trainers will have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Heracross, Shiny Hariyama and Shiny Scraggy during this event.
Sparring Partners Ultra Ticket Box
The Sparring Partners Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and a bonus
Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!
