Pokémon GO is hosting a special Raid Day featuring Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia on Sunday, August 10, 2025. This event offers trainers a chance to encounter shiny versions of these legendary Pokémon, along with several bonuses like extra free Raid Passes and increased Remote Raid Pass limits.
So, what’s on the table exactly? The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, and during that window, you can take on raids with these powerful Pokémon. Plus, the Remote Raid Pass limit will be raised to 20 starting the day before, on August 9 at 2:00 p.m., and lasting until 8:00 p.m. on August 10. So more chances to join raids remotely, which is kinda handy if you can’t get to a gym in person.
Event Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
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- Increased shiny encounter rates for Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from August 9, 2:00 p.m. to August 10, 8:00 p.m. PDT
- Up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (total of six)
- 1.5× XP from Raid Battles
- Increased chance for Rare Candy XL in in-person raids for Trainers level 31 and up
Featured Pokémon
Origin Forme Dialga
- CP ranges: 2246 to 2337 CP (no weather boost)
- 2807 to 2921 CP with Snow and Windy weather boosts
- Boosted by Snow and Windy weather
Origin Forme Palkia
- CP ranges: 2274 to 2367 CP (no weather boost)
- 2843 to 2958 CP with Rain and Windy weather boosts
- Boosted by Rainy and Windy weather
Special Move Adventure Effects
Roar of Time (Origin Dialga)
Defeating Origin Forme Dialga in a raid grants a chance to catch one that knows the Charged Attack Roar of Time. Trainers can activate its Adventure Effect by spending 5,000 Stardust and 5 Dialga Candy. This effect pauses timers on Incense, Daily Adventure Incense, Lucky Eggs, and Star Pieces for 6 minutes. You can extend this pause in 6-minute increments, up to 24 hours total. The effect can’t be combined with others and isn’t available via TM.
Spacial Rend (Origin Palkia)
Similarly, defeating Origin Forme Palkia may yield one knowing Spacial Rend. Activating its Adventure Effect costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Palkia Candy. For 10 minutes, wild Pokémon can be encountered at an increased distance. This timer can also be extended in 10-minute increments up to 24 hours. The effect ends by returning encounter distances to normal and cannot be stacked with other Adventure Effects. This move also isn’t obtainable through TM.
Event Ticket
A Raid Day ticket will be available for US$4.99 (or local equivalent), active from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time on August 10. It offers:
- Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (total 14 daily)
- One Rare Candy XL for catching Origin Dialga and Palkia (Trainers 31+)
- 3× XP from Raid Battles
- 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
This ticket will only be available until 5:00 p.m. on August 10, so if you want those bonuses, better grab it early.
Hisuian Lilligant Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
For US$4.99, the Ultra Ticket Box bundles the Raid Day ticket with a Premium Battle Pass at no extra cost. This is a neat option if you plan to participate heavily in the event.
So, will you be joining the raids to catch shiny Origin Dialga or Palkia? These legendary forms come with some pretty neat Adventure Effects, and that’s kinda cool to have around while playing. Plus, the boosted Raid Passes and XP might make the day feel more rewarding.
