Pokemon GO Mega Audino Raid Day: Date, time, event bonuses, and more

Mega Audino Raid Day marks the debut of the titular pocket monster in Pokemon GO. The event also provides an increased probability of coming across a Shiny Audino after completing a Mega Raid. With the start of the Mega Audino Raid Day event, trainers can teach Audino the Charged Attack Body Slam (50 power in Trainer battles, gyms, and raids).

Currently, Pokemon GO trainers can also enjoy the proceedings of Stunning Styles, which introduced Paldean Tauros in-game. Players can also participate in the free A Striking Shadow Special Research questline to get a Marshadow encounter.

Also Read: Pokemon GO Mega Audino Raid Day preparation guide

Check out the current Pokemon GO raid bosses that you can encounter in-game

Pokemon GO Mega Audino Raid Day event overview

Expand Tweet

Date, time, and event bonuses

Mega Audino Raid Day takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 2 pm local time to 5 pm local time. The event bonuses are:

Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, April 4, at 5.00 p.m. to Saturday, April 5 2025, at 8.00 p.m. PDT.
Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of six).
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Audino from Mega Raids.

Also Read: Pokemon GO Mega Audino raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Event ticket

Trainers can pick up the Mega Audino Raid Day Event Ticket for $5.00. The following bonuses are part of that (effective during the event):

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

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research is available for free for Pokemon GO trainers, with rewards including 10,000 Stardust, 1,000 extra Stardust (3,000 if you have the event ticket) for completing a Raid Battle, and more.

Check out other Pokemon GO guides:

About the author

Angshuman is an Assistant Content Manager, Gaming, at Sportskeeda with a specialized focus on Pokemon. While completing his Master's degree in English Literature, Angshuman's research topics primarily included the many facets of game studies. That, along with his love for the medium which he believes to be the pinnacle of storytelling, led him to become a writer in the genre.

Angshuman prefers both solo and multiplayer titles on PC and PS5. His love for gaming stemmed from playing Bounce and God of War on mobile phones, and on to Age of Empires and Zoo Tycoon on PC. If he ever wished to convert a gaming cynic into a admirer, he would recommend indie games because of their versatility and their ability to be unaffected by genre-stifling publisher expectations.

Angshuman has interviewed several indie game developers in his career, spoken at many conferences, and contributed to book chapters. In his capacity to create highly accurate content, he thoroughly researches a topic, tracks citations until he finds the original source, and ensures his content doesn't misrepresent, misquote, or appropriate information.

In his spare time, Angshuman enjoys story writing, shooting landscapes and short films, reading, and painting.

Know More

🚨 Calculate the Pokemon type effectiveness to win battles with our newly launched Pokemon GO Type Calculator 🚨

Edited by Adarsh J Kumar