Pokémon GO's weekly schedule from September 29 to October 5 includes special events like the Steel Skyline event, Mega Metagross Raid Day, and XP celebrations, along with regular features such as Spotlight Hour, Raid Hour, and Max Battles, all within the Tales of Transformation season.
Gigantamax Lapras returns to Pokémon GO for a Raid Day event on July 19, 2025, featuring increased raid pass limits, special trades, and Max Particle bonuses. The event includes a free Timed Research, an exclusive ticket with additional rewards, and special Ultra Ticket Boxes to enhance gameplay.
Hisuian Lilligant debuts in Pokémon GO during a Raid Day event on July 12, 2025, featuring boosted Shiny odds, free and remote Raid Passes, and special ticket bonuses including increased XP and Stardust, with the event running from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Pokemon Go players are criticizing the Primal Kyogre Raid Day ticket for offering a low amount of Rare Candy XL, despite the promised "increased chance" from Raid Battles. A player's test revealed receiving only four Rare Candy XL after 20 Raid Battles, leading to disappointment and calls for Niantic to improve the ticket's bonuses. The debate over Niantic's in-game ticket pricing and rewards in Pokemon Go continues among the community.
Niantic extended the Primal Kyogre Raid Day event by two hours due to server issues impacting players, allowing for gameplay until 7:00 p.m. local time. Trainers experienced connectivity problems and some lost Remote Raid Passes, with complaints about lack of timely notification. It remains uncertain if Niantic will provide compensation for affected players.
Pokemon Go's Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day event allowed trainers to catch the new Grass/Fighting-type Pokemon, with some fans showing off their impressive hauls, including Shiny and Hundo Hisuian Decidueye catches. Despite the event's limited timeframe, many trainers shared their successes and disappointments on social media, with some lucky players managing to snag multiple Shinies and even Shundo Hisuian Decidueye. For those who missed out, it's uncertain when Hisuian Decidueye will be featured again in the game.
Hisuian Decidueye, the new regional form of Decidueye, has been released in Pokémon Go as part of a special Raid Day event. This Grass and Fighting-type Pokémon has specific counters and weaknesses, with a recommended moveset for battles. Shiny Hisuian Decidueye is also available with elevated odds during the event. Players can catch Hisuian Decidueye in three-star raids and utilize specific tactics to defeat it.
A Pokemon Go player had an incredibly lucky Raid Day, catching six Shiny Pokemon, including three Hisuian Samurott, prompting fellow players to suggest they should buy a lottery ticket. Other players shared their own experiences of not finding any shinies during raid events, highlighting the rarity of the player's catches. The player is now contemplating whether to try their luck in the lottery or if they have used up all their good fortune.