"Pokémon Go to Test Battle Skills in Sparring Partners Raid Day"

While you eagerly await the debut of Tinkatink, get ready to dive into the action-packed world of Pokémon Go with the Sparring Partners Raid Day on April 13th. From 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, you'll have a thrilling three-hour window to showcase your battling prowess, hunt for Shiny Pokémon, and take on some of the fiercest fighting-types in the game.

Pokémon Go's Sparring Partners Raid Day is set to be a blockbuster event, featuring the formidable Mega Heracross in Mega Raids. This powerhouse will be buzzing with strength, ready to challenge you. But don't overlook Hariyama and Scraggy, as they'll be flexing their muscles in regular raids during the event, with enhanced Shiny encounter rates. It's a full-on Fighting-type extravaganza, so gear up with your strongest counters to conquer these battles.

The excitement doesn't stop at raids. The event introduces a new Charged Attack called Upper Hand, exclusive to featured Pokémon. This move packs a punch with 70 power in Trainer Battles and can potentially decrease your opponent's Defence. In raids and gyms, it delivers a solid 50-power hit. Adding Upper Hand to your arsenal could be the game-changer you need in your next battle.

To enhance your Raid Day experience, take advantage of the event bonuses. You can collect up to six free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, and for this weekend only, the Remote Raid Pass limit is increased to 20, giving you more opportunities to join raids from the comfort of your home.

For those looking to maximize their rewards, a $4.99 ticket unlocks additional perks such as extra Raid Passes, bonus XP, increased Stardust, and a higher drop rate for Rare Candy XL. Plus, don't miss out on using *Pokémon Go codes* to claim a variety of free in-game items!

Make sure to participate in the free Timed Research available during the event. Complete it before time runs out to earn a hefty amount of Stardust and some valuable raid-ready boosts. Also, keep an eye out for the bonus ticket bundle in the Pokémon Go Web Store, which includes a Premium Battle Pass to further enhance your gameplay.