Pokémon Go: Test Your Battle Skills in Sparring Partners Raid Day This Week

As you eagerly anticipate the debut of Tinkatink, get ready to showcase your battling prowess during the Sparring Partners Raid Day event in Pokémon Go on April 13th. This exciting event runs from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, giving you a thrilling three-hour window to test your skills, hunt for Shiny Pokémon, and engage in fierce battles with some of the most formidable fighting-types around.

The highlight of Pokémon Go's Sparring Partners Raid Day is the introduction of Mega Heracross, which will be buzzing into Mega Raids with unparalleled power. Don't overlook Hariyama and Scraggy, who will also make a strong appearance in regular raids, with enhanced Shiny encounter rates. It's a Fighting-type extravaganza, so prepare your best counters for the challenge ahead.

Beyond the raids, this event introduces a new Charged Attack, Upper Hand. This move allows featured Pokémon to unleash 70 power in Trainer Battles, with the potential to decrease your opponent's Defense. In raids and gyms, it packs a 50-power punch, offering a strategic advantage in your battles.

The event comes packed with bonuses to enhance your experience. You can collect up to six free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, and for this weekend only, the Remote Raid Pass limit increases to 20, offering more opportunities to participate in raids remotely.

For just $4.99, you can purchase a ticket that unlocks additional benefits, including extra Raid Passes, bonus XP, increased Stardust, and a higher chance of obtaining Rare Candy XL. Additionally, you can use Pokémon Go codes to claim a variety of free rewards, enhancing your gameplay even further.

Don't miss out on the free Timed Research available during the event. Complete it before time runs out to earn a substantial amount of Stardust and other raid-enhancing boosts. There's also a special ticket bundle available in the Pokémon Go Web Store that includes a Premium Battle Pass, adding more value to your event experience.