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Close out the Pokemon GO Pokémon Day weekend with a Kanto-themed Raid Day

What a way to celebrate!
by rawmeatcowboy
19 February 2021
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The Pokemon GO Pokemon Day celebrations are going out with a bang next week. Niantic has announced a Kanto-themed Raid Day, and you can get full details on the event below.

We’re closing out the Pokémon Day weekend festivities with a Kanto-themed Raid Day! Join us to celebrate some fan-favorite Pokémon as the Season of Celebration comes to an end.

Date + Time

Sunday, February 28, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Features

Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will be appearing in five-star raids! If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Articuno, Shiny Zapdos, or Shiny Moltres!

We’re hearing reports that Giovanni will be returning with a different Shadow Legendary Pokémon in his clutches. Get ready to complete some new Team GO Rocket Special Research to save this Pokémon, Trainers!

Pick up a free bundle of three Remote Raid Passes in the shop starting on Saturday, February 27 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time to Monday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time.

Earn up to five free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at PokéStops or Gyms during event hours.

During the event period, you can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.

Team GO Rocket Grunts will be appearing more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons throughout the event window.

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