Pokemon Go Mega Lucario Raid Day: Date, bonuses
Niantic / The Pokemon CompanyOne of the most highly-anticipated Mega Evolutions is finally coming to Pokemon Go, as Niantic has confirmed that Mega Lucario is making its way to the game.
As one of the most popular Pokemon in the game, it’s no surprise that Lucario received an amazing Mega Evolution in Pokemon X & Y. Not only did it get a huge boost to its Speed and offensive stats, but it received Adaptability, increasing its STAB bonus even further.
Mega Lucario is coming to the game in the third part of the Ultra Unlocks event. If you want Mega Lucario, you must face this powerful Pokemon as part of a Raid Day. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
The Pokemon CompanyPokemon Go Mega Lucario Raid Day: Date & time
Mega Lucario will appear on day 3 of the Ultra Unlocks event, which will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time.
You will have to defeat Mega Lucario as part of Mega Raids to unlock its Mega Energy. This will undoubtedly be a tricky fight, so make sure you have a squad that can handle a Steel/Fighting-type Pokemon.
Mega Lucario Raid Day event bonuses
Trainers can access the following bonuses during Mega Lucario Raid Day:
- Mega Lucario will appear more frequently in raids
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Lucario
- 1.5× more XP from Raid Battles
- Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles
- The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Friday, July 26, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
Mega Lucario Raid Day Event Ticket
The Pokemon Go Mega Lucario Raid Day ticket costs $5 (or equivalent pricing for your local currency), and offers trainers the following bonuses:
- Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Increased chance of getting Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- One guaranteed Rare Candy XL when catching Lucario
- 3× more XP from Raid Battles
- 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
Will Shiny Mega Lucario be available in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Shiny Mega Lucario can be encountered during Pokemon Go’s Ultra Unlock event. This isn’t surprising, as the regular Lucario’s Shiny form is available in the game.
Shiny Mega Lucario switches the blue in its aesthetic for a bright yellow. While certainly distinct, some would argue it’s not an improvement over the regular form.
Want to learn more about Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Go? Check out our guide for the best Mega Evolutions to use in the Pokemon Go Master League.