Pokemon Go Mega Heracross Raid Day: Date, time, bonuses & can it be shiny?

Ezequiel Leis
Mega Heracross in Pokemon Go Raids

A new Raid Day event is coming to Pokemon Go, so here’s everything you need to know about the mega Heracross Raid Day, including active bonuses.

After the Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre Raid Days, Pokemon Go fans are ready for the next event featuring a powerful Pokemon. So, here’s everything you need to know about the Mega Heracross Raid Day event in Pokemon Go, including date and time, bonuses, and more.

Pokemon Go Mega Heracross Raid Day date & time

The Pokemon Go Mega Heracross Raid Day will take part on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM (local time).

Can Mega Heracross be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Mega Heracross can be shiny in Pokemon Go, so be on the lookout for it after beating it in Mega Raids.

Pokemon Go Mega Heracross Raid Day event bonuses

The following bonuses will be active during the Mega Heracross Raid Day event in Pokemon Go:

  • The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from Friday, April 12, at 5 PM to Saturday, April 13, 2024, to 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET / 4 AM BST (April 14).
  • You can 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 Heracross from Mega Raids.
  • If two or more trainers successfully complete an in-person raid, more Pokemon will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 15 minutes.

Pokemon Go Mega Heracross Raid Day ticket bonuses

The Pokemon Go Mega Heracross Raid Day event also offers players extra bonuses if they buy an event ticket for $5 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency):

  • Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
  • Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles.
  • 50% more XP from Raid Battles.
  • 2x Stardust from Raid Battles.

Do note that these bonuses will be effective on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 2 PM to 10 PM (local time).

And there you have it! You’re now ready to tackle the upcoming event to get the latest Mega addition. For more Pokemon content, check out our other guides below:

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About The Author

Ezequiel is a Games Writer at CharlieIntel. With a great knowledge of gaming, he's focused mostly on Pokemon, Fortnite, and HoYoverse titles such as Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact. With a journalism degree, Ezequiel has worked on La Cosa and Infobae, two of the most prestigious outlets in Latin America. He joined CharlieIntel in 2023. You can reach Ezequiel at [email protected]