January 30, 2025

Hoopa Unbound unleashes its true power in a new Raid Day!

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.

Update for Hoopa Confined and Hoopa Unbound

Beginning with Hoopa Unbound Raid Day, all Trainers will be able to change Hoopa’s form, regardless of whether they completed the Mischief Unbound Special Research story.

Also beginning with this event, Trainers can transfer Hoopa Unbound to Pokémon HOME!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team