Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO (Raid Day art from official website)

Mega Mawile joins Pokemon GO in October

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In October, Pokemon GO trainers can look forward to the long-anticipated arrival of Mega Mawile. As part of a special Raid Day event in October, this Steel and Fairy-type Pokemon will debut in the game, offering exciting opportunities and rewards for trainers. The event promises a variety of bonuses, from free Raid Passes, to boosted chances of encountering a Shiny Mawile.

Exciting Raid Day featuring Mega Mawile

Mega Mawile in Pokemon

Trainer have been eagerly awaiting Mega Mawile’s arrival, and Niantic is making the occasion even more rewarding. The upcoming Mega Mawile Raid Day provides several bonuses for trainers. The known details of the Raid day are as follows:

  • Increased Remote Raid Pass Limit
    • From October 11 to October 12, trainers will be able to hold up to 20 Remote Raid Passes, up from the usual limit of five. This change will be especially beneficial for rural trainers or those who prefer raiding remotely.
  • Free Raid Passes
    • Up to five free Raid Passes can be earned by spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event. Additionally, purchasing the $5 event ticket will unlock eight more free Raid Passes, providing even more opportunities for participation.
  • Boosted Rare Candy XL Drops
    • trainers will enjoy increased chances of earning Rare Candy XL, a highly valuable resource for powering up Pokemon.

Enhanced rewards and Shiny odds

Shiny Mawile in Pokemon GO

In addition to Mega Mawile’s introduction, trainers will also receive bonus rewards. These include a 50% XP boost and 2x Stardust from Raid Battles, making this Raid Day an ideal opportunity to level up and gather resources.

Another highlight of the event is the increased shiny Mawile odds. Normally, shiny Pokemon in the game have a 1 in 50 chance of appearing, but during this event, the odds will improve to 1 in 10, significantly enhancing the likelihood of catching a shiny Mawile.

The Mega Mawile Raid Day offers an exciting chance for players to engage in exclusive battles, gain valuable rewards, and possibly catch a shiny Mawile. With increased Raid Pass limits and enhanced rewards, this event is set to be one of October’s highlights in Pokemon GO.

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