Pokemon Go Mega Absol Raid Day guide event
Mega Absol is the new headliner forPokemon Go‘s Might and Mastery season’s upcoming Raid Day, so here are all the event details, including the Paid ticket and new moves.
The Pokemon franchise hasplenty of Mega Evolutionsavailable, and since the mechanic was introduced into Pokemon Go,almost all of themhave made their way intoNiantic’s mobile game.
An all-time fan favorite is, without a doubt,Mega Absol, who’s having its own Raid Day as part of theMight and Mastery season. Get ready for this special event and don’t miss any details, including the Pokemon’s new attack.
Mega Absol Raid Day: Date & time
The Mega Absol Raid Day event is set to take place onSunday, August 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.
During those three hours, Mega Absol will take over Mega Raid battles, appearing more frequently and with increased chances of being Shiny.
After players challenge and defeat this stunning creature, they will have the chance to catch a regular Absol. They will also be rewarded with Mega Energy to trigger the creature’s special form.
Attack updates – Brutal Swing
Starting with the event and continuing afterward, Absol (and in consequence Mega Absol) will be able to learnthe Dark-type Charged Move Brutal Swing.
Brutal Swing stats
Event bonuses
During the Mega Absol Raid Day, these bonuses will be active for all players:
Paid ticket
ForUS$ 5.00(or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), players can purchase a special ticket that grants them extra bonuses such as:
The ticket bonuses will only be active for the three hours the event lasts. Moreover, trainers can purchase and gift paid tickets to their friends. However, they must have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends – or higher – to do so.
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Players can purchase the event ticket in the in-game shop up until June 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time.
Timed Research
As usual,a free Timed Researchopportunity will be available during the Mega Absol Raid Day, too. Players who manage to complete it will earn these rewards and bonuses:
Pokemon Go Web Store – Ultra Ticket Box
During the event, a Mega Absol Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available atthe Pokemon Go Web StoreforUS$ 4.99(or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).
The Ultra Ticket Box will include:
That’s everything trainers need to know about the Mega Absol Raid Day in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to stay up to date with theSpotlight Hour schedule, thecurrent Community Day, and all of theRaid Bossesthat will be featured this month.
