Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day takes place on December 3, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. It is a a Raid Day inspired by the starter Pokémon of the Hoenn region, and its is kicking off the new Season of Mythical Wishes.
Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day will feature the debuts of Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert, and bonuses include exclusive Community Day moves, higher Shiny chances, and five free Raid Passes for the event duration.
Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert Energy will not be available again until the Pokémon GO Tour Hoenn event, so make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to get some during this event!
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Need help preparing a team for these new Mega Pokémon? We’ve got you covered with raid guides. Related counter guides: Mega Sceptile Raid Guide, Mega Blaziken Raid Guide and Mega Swampert Raid Guide
Infographics
Date and time
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December 3, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
| Pokémon | Analysis & counters |
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Sceptile (Mega)
Knows Frenzy Plant
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Blaziken (Mega)
Knows Blast Burn
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Swampert (Mega)
Knows Hydro Cannon
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Event Bonuses
- Raid Passes and increased Shiny odds
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Up to five free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event.
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You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Sceptile, Shiny Blaziken, and Shiny Swampert.
- Exclusive moves
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Sceptile caught during this event will know the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
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Blaziken caught during this event will know the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
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Swampert caught during this event will know the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Useful CPs
Defeating Mega Pokémon will reward you with an encounter with their non-Mega form. Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert can be Shiny during that encounter (shiny odds are increased during this event), and they can be Weather Boosted.
The table below shows important CP values to keep in mind while catching Hoenn starters in post-raid encounters:
| Pokémon | CP Range | Boosted CP Range |
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Sceptile
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1500 – 1575 |
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Blaziken
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1550 – 1627 |
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Swampert
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1622 – 1699 |
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Shiny comparison chart
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Event Ticket
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to
purchase a ticket for the following bonuses that will remain in effect from Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. until Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:00 p.m. local time.
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Six additional Raid Passes from spinning Gyms (for a daily total of 12)
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Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL
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50% more XP from Raid Battles
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2x Stardust from Raid Battles
