'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Raid Day will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. The event marks the release of Gallade's Mega Evolution in Niantic's mobile game. The creature has been anticipated for a long time and is one of the last Megas to be added to the game.
As per tradition, the Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Raid Day will bring a host of exciting bonuses. This article goes over them and provides a list of the best tips and tricks to make the most out of the event.
Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions.
Check out the current Pokemon GO raid bosses that you can encounter in-game
Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Raid Day features and bonuses
Trending
Features
Mega Gallade will be appearing in all Gyms around you during the event hours. Upon defeat, you can capture the creature's shiny form.
Also read: 5 Pokemon GO January Community Day Classic candidates that would have been better than Ralts
Event Bonuses
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, January 10, at 4 pm to Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7 pm PST.
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of seven).
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Gallade from Mega Raids.
Also read: Pokemon GO: Black and White Kyurem's signature moves announced
Best tips and tricks for the Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Raid Day
To make the most out of the Mega Gallade Raid Day on January 11, do the following things:
- Plan out a schedule with your friends or seek out community meetings. While it is possible to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO, you will be best equipped to take it down when in a large group.
- Prepare your battle party. Find out about the Mega Gallade's weaknesses and best counters, and prepare a team to challenge it.
- Purchase the event ticket. If you know that you will be grinding the event, purchase the Mega Gallade Raid Day ticket. Its bonuses will be available from 2 pm to 10 pm local time on the event day. It provides bonuses like additional Rare Candy XL from raids and extra XP and Stardust for completing raids.
Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:
- Ditto disguises
- Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
- Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
- Sierra counters
- Cliff counters
- Arlo counters
- Giovanni counters
- Team GO Rocket Grunts
🚨 Calculate the Pokemon type effectiveness to win battles with our newly launched Pokemon GO Type Calculator 🚨
