Get ready to take flight and head to your nearest Gym, Hisuian Decidueye is coming to roost on Sunday, February 11th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

It’s fight or flight as Hisuian Decidueye makes its debut in a Raid Day event ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh!

Trainers,
Prepare for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh with some challenging new Raid Battles. Hisuian Decidueye will appear in a special Raid Day event as part of a Season-long celebration of the Hisui region! Only time will tell when Hisuian Decidueye will return, so make sure you catch this opportunity!

Time to get scrappy, Trainers—with Party Play, you and up to three other Trainers can battle together and use Party Power! And be sure to survey your surroundings—more Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region are just around the corner!

Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day

Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debut

Hisuian Decidueye, the Arrow Quill Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in three-star raids!


: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

: Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
: The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, February 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m. PST.
: Increased chance to encounter Shiny Hisuian Decidueye.

Hisuian Decidueye will appear more frequently in raids!

Event Exclusive Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses. These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

: Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms (for a daily total of 14)
: Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL
: 50% more XP from Raid Battles
: 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hisuian-decidueye-raid-day-event/

Wyrdeer will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Wyrdeer Raid Day on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Bundle up for this year’s Winter Wonderland event and Wyrdeer’s Pokémon GO debut during Wyrdeer Raid Day!

Trainers,
This year’s Winter Wonderland event is stuffed with fun! Complete Collection Challenges to receive encounters with event-themed Pokémon, XP, items, and more.

Wyrdeer Raid Day will also be taking place during the event. Wyrdeer, the Big Horn Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in raids! In addition, you might encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky! Read on for more details!

Wyrdeer Raid Day

Saturday, December 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

We’re holding a special Raid Day to celebrate Wyrdeer’s Pokémon GO debut! Wyrdeer will appear in three-star raids, and if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Pokémon debuts

Wyrdeer, the Big Horn Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in raids!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

• Wyrdeer will appear more frequently in raids.
• You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Wyrdeer.
• Up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. PST.

Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Event bonuses

• Up to five Special Trades can be made a day.
• Trades made during the event will require 50% less Stardust.
• 2× XP for winning Raid Battles.

Collection Challenge

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete catch- and Evolution-focused Collection Challenges to receive an encounter with Wrydeer and other rewards!

Complete the trade-focused Collection Challenge to receive an encounter with Psyduck wearing holiday attire and other rewards!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/winter-wonderland-wyrdeer-raid-2023/

It’s time to rally your friends, Hisuian Samurott is making its Pokémon GO debut for Raid Day on December 3rd, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.!

Stay sharp for the new Season with Hisuian Samurott’s debut in a Raid Day event!

Trainers,
Celebrate Pokémon from the Sinnoh region’s past with a Raid Day featuring Hisuian Samurott! Only time will tell when Hisuian Samurott will return, so make sure to catch this opportunity as we kick off the new Season!

Prepare your party to face a formidable challenge! With Party Play, you can ensure you have the edge throughout this special Raid Day event by using Party Power.

Keep your team close, Trainers–something tells us that this won’t be the last Pokémon originally discovered in the Hisui region to make an appearance.

Hisuian Samurott Raid Day

Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debuts

Hisuian Samurott, the Formidable Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debut in Three-star raids!


: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

: Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
: The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. PST.
: Increased chance to encounter Shiny Hisuian Samurott.
Hisuian Samurott will appear more frequently in raids!

Event Exclusive Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to purchase a ticket to receive the following bonuses. These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

: Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms (for a daily total of 14)
: Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL
: 50% more XP from Raid Battles
: 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hisuian-samurott-raid-day-event/

Niantic has announced that Mega Garchomp Raid Day takes place on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO. You can receive up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms during the event and the Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10.

Mega Garchomp makes its earthshaking debut in Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
Mega Garchomp will make its earthshaking Pokémon GO debut and will be featured in raids during this special Raid Day!

Mega Garchomp Raid Day

Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Mega Pokémon Debuts

Mega Garchomp will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!


: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Garchomp!

Event bonuses

: The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
: You can receive up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms during the event.
: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Garchomp from Mega Raids.

Event Exclusive Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to purchase a ticket to receive the following bonuses. These bonuses will be effective Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

: Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms (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

Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap
the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button. Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased an event-exclusive Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Web Store Bundle

A Pokémon GO Web Store Raid Bundle will be available for $4.99 that includes three Remote Raid Passes and two Premium Raid Passes. Check it out at the Pokémon GO Web Store.

The web store offers special discounts and event boxes, so if you want the best deals on items for Pokémon GO, check back regularly to see what new surprises may await!

In-Game Shop Bundle

There’ll be a Raid Bundle available during this event for 595 PokéCoins that includes three Remote Raid Passes and two Premium Raid Passes. Check it out in the in-game shop!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-garchomp-raid-day-2023/

Due to technical issues that occurred during the recent appearances of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, a new event to make up for this will take place on Sunday, June 11th, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time in their respective regions in five-star raids. Those Trainers impacted by this issue will have all the Remote Raid Passes they used returned to their Item Bag plus one more.

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf to appear in a special raid event!

Trainers,
We apologize for the technical issue Remote Raid participants encountered during the latest appearances of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in five-star raids.

We will return any Remote Raid Passes that were used by Trainers who participated in Uxie, Mesprit, or Azelf raids between June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time and June 5, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. PST. We will also gift those affected Trainers an additional Remote Raid Pass, regardless of how many Remote Raid Passes they currently have in their Item Bag.

In addition, we will hold a special global raid event for all Trainers on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, where Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will appear in five-star raids in their respective regions! During the weekend of this event—Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 11, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time—all Trainers can participate in 15 Remote Raids per day.

Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued passion for Pokémon GO!

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf raid event

Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

We’re holding a special raid event featuring the three Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region! Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will appear in five-star raids in their respective regions, and if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids


: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

: Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will appear more frequently in raids in their respective regions.
: The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 15 from Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

To Trainers who used Remote Raid Passes during the affected period

As a thank-you for your patience with the issues experienced with Remote Raid Passes in Uxie, Mesprit, or Azelf raids occurring between June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time and June 5, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. PST, we will give you an additional Remote Raid Pass in addition to returning any Remote Raid Passes you used for those raids.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/uxie-mesprit-azelf-raid-event

From Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, December 4th, 2022 at 3:59 p.m. PST, players of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet can battle Charizard who will appear in 7-star Tera Raid Battles at black crystals.

Prepare Yourself for Tera Raid Battle Events and a Special Pokémon Distribution!

Look forward to encountering Charizard and Eevee in Tera Raid Battles, and receive a special Pikachu that knows Fly!

As you embark on your newest Pokémon journey through Paldea, take a moment to receive a special Pokémon via Mystery Gift. You can also expect Tera Raid Battle events to hit the region soon. Learn more about the events coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet in the coming weeks.

An “Unrivaled” Charizard Blasts into Tera Raid Battles

Catch a Charizard with the Mightiest Mark! This Charizard will appear in 7-star Tera Raid Battles at black crystals from Thursday, December 1, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, December 4, at 3:59 p.m. PST. This Charizard will then reappear in black crystal Tera Raid Battles on Thursday, December 15, at 4:00 p.m. PST and will make its exit on Sunday, December 18, at 3:59 p.m. PST. Charizard cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Charizard appearing during this event has Dragon as its Tera Type, making it a formidable foe. Work together with friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/prepare-yourself-for-tera-raid-battle-events-and-a-special-pokemon-distribution

Players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Glastrier and Spectrier in Max Raid Battles from October 21st, 2022 to October 23, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Encounter Glastrier and Spectrier in Max Raid Battles

Take on these two Legendary Pokémon in your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game to obtain valuable items.

Why the long face? Hopefully you don’t feel saddled with responsibility now that Glastrier, the Wild Horse Pokémon, and Spectrier, the Swift Horse Pokémon, are appearing in Max Raid Battles. If you’re in the neigh-borhood of the Galar region, you have until October 23, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT to hoof it over to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s Pokémon Dens, where you can encounter these two Legendary Pokémon. Although you won’t have the opportunity to catch Glastrier or Spectrier after you rein them in, you will receive many useful items that you wouldn’t normally earn in Max Raid Battles.

For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you’ll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-glastrier-and-spectrier-in-max-raid-battles/

The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can encounter Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom in Max Raid Battles from September 9th, 2022 until September 18th, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Encounter Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom in Max Raid Battles

Battle these Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles, and you might encounter a Shiny Snom.

The moon is full and the Pokémon Dens in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are filled to the brim with lovable Dynamax Pokémon. Until September 18, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom will appear more often in Max Raid Battles—lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Snom!

For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you’ll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-pyukumuku-pincurchin-and-snom-in-max-raid-battles/

The official Pokémon website has announced that players of Pokémon Sword and Shield can encounter Grimmsnarl more often in Max Raid Battles.

Encounter Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles

Gather your courage to take on this hair-raising Dark- and Fairy-type Pokémon, and you might encounter a Shiny one.

Just in case summertime in the Galar region was feeling too bright, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s Pokémon Dens are about to get a whole lot grimmer. Until August 21, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Grimmsnarl will appear more often in Max Raid Battles—lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny one!

For an opportunity to encounter this Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you’ll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-grimmsnarl-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-max-raid-battles

The official Pokémon website has announced that from July 1st, 2022 until July 10th, 2022, Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will feature Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal appearing more often in Pokémon Dens with a chance for Shiny Marill to show up.

Defeat Water-type Pokémon to Earn Refreshing Beverages in Max Raid Battles

Make a splash and chill with Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games.

Cool off this season with some refreshing Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles. Until July 10, 2022, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Poliwag, Marill, and Spheal will appear more often in Pokémon Dens. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Marill! Defeat these Water-type Pokémon to earn refreshing items like Fresh Water, Soda Pop, and Lemonade.

For an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in a Max Raid Battle, you'll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet through Y-Comm or by selecting Mystery Gift in the X menu, then selecting Get the Wild Area News. After that, whenever you see a pillar of light shining from a Pokémon Den, you can walk up to the Pokémon Den and interact with it to start a Max Raid Battle with a Dynamax Pokémon. This event does not affect the Pokémon encountered within Dynamax Adventures.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/defeat-water-type-pokemon-to-earn-refreshing-beverages-in-max-raid-battles/