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Five-star raids are stirring up five-star fun in this one-day event.
Since Hoopa Unbound’s November 2021 debut in the Mischief Unbound event, opportunities to encounter this Pokémon in Pokémon GO have been few and far between, which makes the Hoopa Unbound Raid Day event on February 15, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time especially exciting. During this event, Hoopa Unbound will appear more frequently in five-star raids. The event will also allow Trainers to obtain up to five additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, for a total of seven during the event, making it easier to participate in as many raids as possible against the Djinn Pokémon. Additionally, from February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST to February 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PST the Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20.
Trainers who want to get more out of their Hoopa Unbound Raid Day experience can purchase an event ticket for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency), which is available in the in-game shop until February 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time. The event ticket grants the following bonuses.
- Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 15)
- Increased chance of obtaining Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- 50% more XP from Raid Battles
- 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
Hoopa Unbound is a Psychic- and Dark-type Pokémon, which means that it is vulnerable to Bug- and Fairy-type attacks, with Bug-type attacks being the most effective. Its CP without a weather boost is 2,197 to 2,289, and with a weather boost it’s 2,746 to 2,862. Here are some recommended Bug-type Pokémon and Fairy-type Pokémon to help you defeat Hoopa Unbound in raids. Just be sure your Pokémon are also equipped with Bug-type or Fairy-type Fast Attacks and Charged Attacks!
Fast Attacks: Astonish (Ghost), Confusion (Psychic)
Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse (Dark), Shadow Ball (Ghost), Psychic (Psychic)
Despite not being considered particularly effective in the GO Battle League, Hoopa Unbound is one of the strongest Psychic-type attackers in all of Pokémon GO. Aside from a handful of Mega Pokémon, Mewtwo is the only Psychic-type Pokémon that can best Hoopa Unbound’s usefulness in raids. If you’re looking to add some depth to your Psychic-type team for raids, it’s worth participating in as many Hoopa Unbound raids as possible. Hoopa Unbound boasts an extremely high max CP, so it’s important to stock up on as much Hoopa Candy as possible to power up your Pokémon.
Happy mischief making, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Hoopa Unbound unleashes its true power in a new Raid Day!
Hoopa Unbound Raid Day
Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- Hoopa Unbound will appear more frequently in five-star raids.
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of seven).
- The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Friday, February 14, at 5:00 p.m. PST to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PST.
Event Ticket
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.
- Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 15)
- Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
- 50% more XP from Raid Battles
- 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Web Store: Hoopa Unbound Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Hoopa Unbound Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), which includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!
Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!
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—The Pokémon GO team
Hoopa Unbound, the Djinn Pokémon, returns in a #PokemonGO Raid Day event on Saturday, February 15!
👀💥 #PokemonGO
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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