The next Pokémon Go Raid Day is all about Absol, who will be able to learn the Brutal Swing Charged Attack. There’s even an increased chance to encounter a Shiny Absol from Mega Raids, so make sure you have your strongest Pokémon prepared for battle.
Get ready for the Mega Absol Raid Day, taking place on March 23, 2025, from 2pm to 5pm local time. Although the event window is small, the bonuses are not to be missed out on.
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What lies ahead in the Pokémon Go Mega Absol Raid Day?
Attack Availability Updates
Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Absol will be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Brutal Swing
- Trainer Battles: 55 power
- Gyms and raids: 65 power
Event Bonuses
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Saturday, March 22, at 5pm to Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 8pm PDT
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of six)
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Absol from Mega Raids
Event Ticket
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency,) you can purchase a ticket that awards the following bonuses.
- 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
- 2x Stardust from Raid Battles
Timed Research
A free Timed Research opportunity will be available during the event. Complete the Timed Research and take advantage of the following rewards and bonuses.
- 10,000 Stardust
- 1,000 additional Stardust for completing a Raid Battle (for a total of 2,000 Stardust, or 3,000 Stardust with the event ticket)
Mega Absol Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Mega Absol Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost.
Apart from the Mega Absol Raid Day, there are a range of other events to look forward to that are scheduled to take place first. The Deep Depths event will grant more free Timed Research opportunities, while the March Community Day Classic will see Totodile appear more frequently in the wild.
