Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid Day: Start date & time, bonuses, can it be shiny?

The formidable Mega Garchomp will finally be available in Pokemon Go in a special Raid Day event and players can’t wait to get this fan-favorite species. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mega Garchomp Raid Day, including the dates, bonuses, and shiny availability in Pokemon Go.

Mega evolutions are some of the strongest species in Pokemon Go, often surpassing the powers of Legendaries. This makes Mega Pokemon an asset for trainers as they get a competitive edge in battles, especially in Raids.

Now, Pokemon Go is all set to debut one of the most powerful Pokemon in the game with Mega Garchomp. This fearsome Dragon/Ground-type monster crosses 6000 CP (Combat Power), a feat shared by only a handful of species.

Naturally, fans are desperate to find out how they can beat this difficult Mega Raid battle, so here are all the details on the schedule and bonuses of the Mega Garchomp Raid Day event, and if its shiny version is up for grabs in Pokemon Go.

• Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid Day date & time
• Can Mega Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon Go?
• Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid Day event bonuses
• Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid Day ticket bonuses

Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid Day date & time

The Mega Garchomp Raid Day event will be held in Pokemon Go on November 11, 2023, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.

You should note that you will be able to encounter Garchomp after beating the Raid Battle and after collecting enough Mega Energy, you will be able to get Mega Garchomp with 300 Mega Energy.

So regardless of where you are in the world, you can take part in Mega Garchomp Raids during this time.

Can Mega Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, players can get shiny Mega Garchomp in Pokemon Go on its Raid Day event.

Lucky players who encounter shiny Garchomp will have a 100% catch rate and can then get shiny Mega Garchomp through Mega Evolution.

The odds of finding a shiny Garchomp after a Mega Raid Battle is 1 in 60 or 1.67% chance.

Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid Day event bonuses

You can enjoy the following event bonuses during Mega Garchomp Raid Day in Pokemon Go:

• The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 on November 11, 2023, from 12 AM to 11:59 PM local time.
• Receive up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms during the event.
• You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Garchomp from Mega Raids.

Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid Day ticket bonuses

Players will be able to purchase an event-exclusive ticket for $5 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency) from the in-game shop during the Mega Garchomp Raid Day in Pokemon Go.

The ticket will give players the following bonuses:

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms (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.

Players should know that the ticket bonuses will be active on November 11, 2023, from 2 PM to 10 PM local time.

That’s all you need to know about the Mega Garchomp Raid Day event in Pokemon Go. If you’re looking for more content on Pokemon Go, be sure to check out our other guides:

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