Staraptor Super Mega Raid Day
On September 19, 2026, Staraptor Super Mega Raid day will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. This will be a Super Mega Raid which will have shields, so you will need to play with other trainers. Of course, you can get a Shiny Staraptor and all Staraptor caught from these raids will have Mega Level 1 unlocked!
Here are the main event bonuses:
- Remote Raid limit is increased to 20
- Six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Staraptor caught from these raids will have Mega Level 1 unlocked
- Timed Research with a Premium Battle Pass and an encounter with Gardevoir
Note that these are Super Mega Raids which will require playing with multiple trainers!
Event Bonuses
Features & Debuts
New Pokémon Debut
Mega Staraptor is making its debut in Pokémon GO!
Timed Research
A free Timed research will be available to Trainers during the event. You can earn a Premium Battle Pass and an encounter with Gardevoir.
Event Ticket
For US$4.99 (or equivalent), you can get a ticket that grants the following:
- Up to 14 Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (on top of the 6 free ones as part of the event)
- Increased chance of Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- Additional 5,000 XP from Super Mega Raids
- Additional 5,000 Stardust from Super Mega Raids
The bonuses are effective on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. local time.
Don't forget that you can purchase a ticket and gift the ticket to friends!
Raids & Max Battles
Mega Skarmory will be available in the Super Mega Raids.