As you eagerly anticipate the arrival of Tinkatink, get ready to showcase your battling prowess at Pokémon Go's Sparring Partners Raid Day on April 13th. From 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, you'll have a thrilling three-hour window to engage in intense battles, hunt for Shiny Pokémon, and spar with some of the most formidable fighters in the Pokéworld.

The event kicks off with the debut of Mega Heracross in Mega Raids, bringing its formidable power to the forefront. But don't overlook Hariyama and Scraggy, as they'll be making their presence felt in regular raids with enhanced Shiny encounter rates. It's a Fighting-type extravaganza, and you'll want to arm yourself with your strongest counters to come out on top.

Beyond the raids, Sparring Partners Raid Day introduces a new Charged Attack, Upper Hand. This move allows featured Pokémon to unleash 70 power in Trainer Battles, potentially lowering your opponent's Defence. In raids and gyms, it delivers a solid 50-power strike. Mastering this move could give you the upper hand in your next battle.

The event is packed with bonuses to enhance your experience. You can collect up to six free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, and for one weekend only, the Remote Raid Pass limit increases to 20, providing more opportunities to participate in raids from a distance.

For those looking to maximize their rewards, a $4.99 ticket unlocks additional perks, including extra Raid Passes, bonus XP, increased Stardust, and a higher drop rate for Rare Candy XL. You can also take advantage of Pokémon Go codes to claim a variety of free rewards!

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 additional boosts to enhance your raiding capabilities. Additionally, a special ticket bundle is available in the Pokémon Go Web Store, which includes a Premium Battle Pass to further enhance your gameplay experience.