Mega Gyarados Raid Day

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in Mega Raids. You'll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Gyarados.

Gyarados encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a 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 for Trainers level 31 and up
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles**
• 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, August 31, 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, August 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

**Due to the Sunkissed Shores event bonus, Trainers who have a Mega Gyarados Raid Day ticket will receive a total of 3× XP from winning Raid Battles.

The Mega Gyarados 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!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

You'll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Gyarados.