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Niantic Update 7/25/2024: Trainers, we apologize for the typo in the description of the Mega Lucario Raid Day Ticket. To honor the information provided, we have increased the additional number of Raid Passes ticket holders can receive from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms from 8 to 13.
The Aura Pokémon is ready to fight in this one-day event.
Another powerful Mega Evolution is making its way into Pokémon GO with the Ultra Unlock Mega Lucario Raid Day! On July 27, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Mega Lucario is unleashing its powerful aura in raids. To help battle this iconic Pokémon, Trainers can receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs and the daily Remote Raid limit will increase to 20 from July 26 at 5:00 p.m. to July 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Additionally, Trainers will earn 1.5× more XP from Raid Battles and have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Lucario. After successfully completing a Mega Lucario raid, Trainers will have an opportunity to catch a Lucario that knows the Fast Attack Force Palm.
Trainers interested in maximizing their Mega Lucario Raid Day experience can purchase an event ticket for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Ticket holders will receive eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs. They’ll also have an increased chance of receiving Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles and be guaranteed to receive a Rare Candy XL for catching Lucario. Trainers will be swimming in XP and Stardust with 3× XP and 2× Stardust from Raid Battles. Trainers can purchase and gift tickets to friends they’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.
Need some tips for defeating Mega Lucario? Check out the Mega Lucario raid strategy guide.
Steel yourself and harness your fighting spirit, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Mega Lucario unleashes its aura in an Ultra Unlock Raid Day event!
Ultra Unlock: Mega Lucario Raid Day
Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Mega Evolved Pokémon Debut
Mega Lucario* will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
* If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Lucario!
Event Bonuses
- Mega Lucario will appear more frequently in raids
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Lucario
- 1.5× more XP from Raid Battles
- Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles
- The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Friday, July 26, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
Featured Attack
Lucario encountered in raids will also know the Fast Attack Force Palm.
Force Palm
- Trainer Battles: 13 power
- Gyms and raids: 9 power
Web Store Early Access: New Avatar Item
The aura is with you! You can get exclusive early access to the Lucario Mask avatar item when you purchase your Raid Day ticket through the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) starting July 22.
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.
These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.
- Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- One guaranteed Rare Candy XL when catching Lucario
- 3× 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 Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
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—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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